Xgig 5P8 Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF Analyzer/Exerciser/Jammer Platform for PCI Express 5.0
8-lane, 32 GT/s PCIe 5.0 protocol analyzer, exerciser and jammer platform chassis with 128GB capture memory.
- Data rate
- 32 GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation
- Link width
- up to 8-lanes
- Protocols decoded
- All PCIe and NVMe traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer logic sub-blocks
- Operating modes
- Full Analyzer functionality together with either Exerciser or Jammer operation
Overview
The VIAVI Xgig 5P8 platform (part number Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF) provides protocol analysis for PCIe 5th generation traffic at all layers of the stack. It supports link widths up to 8 lanes and link speeds to 32 GT/s, and combines PCIe protocol analysis, exerciser and jamming functions in one chassis.
The platform offers multi-link PCIe support, allowing chassis access to multiple users simultaneously. For multiprotocol environments it connects with other VIAVI protocol analyzers for Ethernet, SAS and Fibre Channel to provide time-correlated multiprotocol views.
The chassis has 128 GB of memory, 64GB for upstream and 64GB for downstream traffic capture. It provides PCIe and NVMe level trigger and search capabilities designed to reduce debug and problem resolution time. Interposer autotuning simplifies system use and enables repeatable capture results.
Additional capabilities
Further functions include a configuration space viewer, PCIe link performance measurements, trace view packet compression, and sideband signal triggers for PERST#, PEDET#, PEWAKE# and CLKREQ#. Multicolored LEDs on the front panel indicate link speed, lane width and signal quality.
Application
The 5P8 hardware chassis and the Xgig software tools support the PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 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. Analyzer, Exerciser and Jammer licenses and Interposers are selected separately to fit the application.
Key Features
- 32 GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation, fully compatible with PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0 GTps
- Link widths up to 8-lanes
- 128GB memory (64GB Up Stream and 64GB Down Stream)
- Memory segmentation for capture of multiple traces
- Simultaneous two-link, dual port capture by multiple users with Analyzer-only operation
- Host-Client connection for remote debugging using Ethernet, or local debugging using USB
- Supports full Analyzer functionality together with either Exerciser or Jammer operation
- Includes PCIe compliance test scripts
- Decodes all PCIe and NVMe traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer logic sub-blocks
- Trigger and Search events include training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, Scatter/Gather Lists (SGL)
- Cascade up to four Xgig captures into a single trace view
- Full support of LTSSM for analysis
- Field replaceable modular fan and power supply assemblies
- Interposer autotuning for repeatable capture results
- Configuration space viewer, PCIe link performance measurements and trace view packet compression
- Sideband signal triggers for PERST#, PEDET#, PEWAKE#, and CLKREQ#
- Multicolored front panel LEDs specify Link Speed, Lane Width, and Signal Quality
- Works with Gen5 Interposers
- Works with Gen4 Interposers for CEM slots, Flying Lead probes, U.2 (SFF-8639), M.2, OCulink, and others
- Works with the VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert, Serialytics
Specifications
| Data rate |
32 GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rate operation
Fully compatible with other PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GTps
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|---|---|
| Link width | up to 8-lanes |
| Protocols decoded | All PCIe and NVMe traffic at all layers of the stack including the TLP, DLLP, and PHY layer logic sub-blocks |
| Operating modes | Full Analyzer functionality together with either Exerciser or Jammer operation |
| Multi-link capture | Simultaneous two-link, dual port capture by multiple users with Analyzer-only operation |
| Cascading | Up to four Xgig captures into a single trace view |
| Total memory |
128GB
64GB Up Stream and 64GB Down Stream
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|---|---|
| Memory segmentation | Capture of multiple traces |
| Trigger and Search events | Training sequences, ordered sets, queue pairs, PRPs, Scatter/Gather Lists (SGL) etc. |
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| Sideband signal triggers | PERST#, PEDET#, PEWAKE#, and CLKREQ# |
| Host-Client connection | Ethernet for remote debugging, USB for local debugging |
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| Data cables |
SFF-8674 data cables
From the example test configuration diagram
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| Front panel indicators | Multicolored LEDs specify Link Speed, Lane Width, and Signal Quality |
| Supported Interposers | Gen5 Interposers; Gen4 Interposers for CEM slots, Flying Lead probes, U.2 (SFF-8639), M.2, OCulink, and others |
| Software | VIAVI Xgig software tool suite: Trace Control, Trace View, Expert, Serialytics |
| Size (W x D x H) | 17.0 x 14.5 x 2.3 in; 43.2 x 36.8 x 5.8 cm |
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| Weight | 15 lbs; 6.8 kg |
| Fan and power supply | Field replaceable modular fan and power supply assemblies |
| Input | 100 – 240 VAC |
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| Power consumption | 450W maximum |
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Maintenance included
Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF
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1-yr HW and 1-yr FW/SW maintenance |
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Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- PCIe 5.0 protocol analysis
- NVMe protocol analysis
- PCIe link and transaction testing and debug
- PCIe exerciser testing
- PCIe error injection (jamming)
- LTSSM analysis
- PCIe compliance testing
- Time-correlated multiprotocol analysis with Ethernet, SAS and FC
Included
- Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF, 8-lane chassis for PCIe 5.0 (1)
- Mechanical accessory kit (includes: Cat5e and USB cables, USB recovery drive, power cord) (1)
- Rack mounting tray (1)
- Hard-shell, wheeled travel case with padding (1)
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF-H1 | Optional 1-year extended hardware warranty |
| Xgig5P-PCIe5-X8-PF-M1 | Optional 1-year extended software maintenance |