Xgig 5P16 Analyzer/Exerciser/Jammer Platform for PCI Express 5.0
16-lane PCIe 5.0 protocol analyzer, exerciser and jammer platform with 32 GTps operation and 256GB capture memory.
- Data rate
- 32GTps, PCIe 5.0
- Link widths
- to 16-lanes, including 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-lanes
- Supported protocols
- PCIe, NVMe and CXL
- Host connection
- Ethernet (remote debugging), USB (local debugging)
Overview
The VIAVI Xgig 5P16 is a system platform for protocol analysis of PCI Express 5th generation traffic at all layers of the stack. It combines Analyzer, Exerciser and Jammer functionality on the same platform, so users can configure the equipment to match their specific test requirements. The platform supports link and transaction testing, analysis and advanced debug at link speeds to 32 GTps and widths up to 16 lanes.
The chassis has 256GB of memory, with 128GB for upstream and 128GB for downstream traffic capture. It provides PCIe, NVMe and CXL level trigger and search capabilities intended to reduce debug and problem resolution time. Additional functions include interposer auto-tuning, a configuration space viewer, PCIe link performance measurements, trace view packet compression and sideband signal triggers.
Multi-link and multi-protocol operation
The platform supports Analyzer bifurcation, enabling simultaneous capture of multiple links by up to four simultaneous users. Auxiliary ports allow multi-chassis operation, and captures from up to four Xgig chassis can be cascaded into a single trace view. The Xgig 5P16 also connects with other VIAVI protocol analyzers for Ethernet, SAS and FC to provide time-correlated multi-protocol views.
Software and interposers
Together with firmware and the Xgig software tools (Trace Control, Trace View, Expert, Serialytics), the 5P16 supports the latest PCIe, NVMe and CXL specifications. Analysis alerts the user to protocol errors at every layer of the PCIe stack, including state and sub-state level errors within the LTSSM viewer. A range of interposers and probes, including CEM, U.2/U.3, M.2 and EDSFF, attach the platform to common PCIe and NVMe connector interfaces, and SMBus status can be shown alongside PCIe, NVMe or CXL packets in a time-synchronized trace view. When purchasing the platform, appropriate Analyzer, Exerciser and/or Jammer licenses and interposers must be selected for the application.
Key Features
- 32GTps, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation, fully compatible with PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16 GTps
- Link widths to 16 lanes, including 1-, 2-, 4- and 8-lane
- 256GB memory (128GB upstream and 128GB downstream)
- Memory segmentation for capture of multiple traces
- Host-Client connection for remote debugging using Ethernet or local debugging using USB
- SMB capture and trigger for NVMe Management Interface (NVMe-MI) observability
- Full Analyzer functionality together with either Exerciser or Jammer operation
- Bifurcation support for simultaneous capture of multiple links by multiple simultaneous users
- Decodes all PCIe, NVMe and CXL traffic at all layers of the stack including TLP, DLLP and PHY layer packets
- Flexible trigger events include training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, SGL and SMB
- Cascade captures from up to four Xgig chassis into a single trace view
- Auxiliary ports for multi-chassis operation
- Interposer autotuning to reduce set-up time
- Full support of PCI Express LTSSM analysis
- Field replaceable power supply
- LEDs indicate power and link status
- Works with the VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert, Serialytics
- Supported by a wide variety of interposers (CEM, U.3, etc.)
- Includes one-year hardware and three-year software warranties
Specifications
| Data rate |
32GTps, PCIe 5.0
Fully compatible with other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16 GTps
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|---|---|
| Link widths | to 16-lanes, including 1-, 2-, 4-, 8-lanes |
| Supported protocols |
PCIe, NVMe and CXL
Decodes traffic at all layers of the stack including TLP, DLLP and PHY layer packets
|
| Host connection | Ethernet (remote debugging), USB (local debugging) |
| Memory | 256GB (128GB upstream and 128GB downstream) |
|---|---|
| Simultaneous users |
up to four
Analyzer bifurcation, simultaneous capture of multiple links
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| Cascade | up to four Xgig chassis into a single trace view |
| Size (W x D x H) | 17.2 x 16.8 x 3.2 inches; 43.7 x 42.7 x 8.1 cm |
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| Weight | 25.4 lbs; 11.5 kg |
| Power |
100 – 240 VAC, 900W maximum
Field replaceable power supply
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| Warranty | one-year hardware and three-year software |
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Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Full-speed PCIe data capture and error injection
- Functional and performance analysis of PCIe protocol
- IC development, debug and validation
- Subsystem and system-level testing
- Firmware and driver development and validation
- Performance analysis
- NVMe and CXL protocol analysis
Included
- Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF, 16-lane chassis for PCIe 5.0
- Mechanical accessory kit (includes: Cat5e and USB cables, USB recovery drive, power cord)
- Rack mounting tray
- Hard-shell, wheeled travel case with padding
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF | 16-lane, 32GTps PCIe 5.0 Analyzer/Exerciser/Jammer Platform Chassis with 1-yr HW and 3-yr SW maintenance |
| Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF-H1 | Optional 1-year extended hardware warranty |
| Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF-M1 | Optional 1-year extended software maintenance |
Documents & Resources
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