Performance Verification Procedure - Tektronix TMT4 Specification And Performance Verification Technical Reference

Performance verification procedure

The following procedure verifies the end-to-end PCIe link for TMT4 → TMT4 cable → TMT4 adapter → PCIe enabled device. A failing
result can indicate a fault in any one of those components in the system. Additional troubleshooting may be required to identify any cause
of fault.
Test equipment
• TMT4 cable
• CEM x16 Slot adapter
• PCIe x16 Gen 3/4 complaint CEM add-in card endpoint
• External power supply for add-in card endpoint (if needed)
• Ethernet cable
• PC with Web browser
Procedure
1. Log in to the instrument through the Web interface and click the Utilities tab.
2. Click the Run Self Test button to run a self test.
3. Check the results of the self test that appear in the window once the test completes. You can also choose to save the test log files by
clicking Export Log Files.
4.
Connect the TMT4 to a PCIe x16 Gen3/4 compliant CEM add-in card endpoint. If required, use an external power source to power
the add-in. The following image shows a setup example using an external power source for a graphics card.
5. Check that the Adapter Power LED is lit on the CEM x16 Slot adapter.
6. Click the Check Link button on the bottom of the navigation panel in the Web interface.
7. Verify the link connection. A failed link shows red text that states "No link". A good link shows green text.
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