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Q. What software is included with the FS4410 Serial Rapid IO Analysis Probe?

A. Files are included that automatically set up the Agilent logic analyzer for protocol decode mode and label all the signal names. Another file contains the protocol decoder, which translates the data into memory protocol during state analysis. Also included is the Transaction Viewer, which gives you a higher level view of bus traffic. Finally, the Probe Manager software is included. This allows you to change and store various pattern recognizers and filter settings in the FS4410 via a USB interface.

Q. What cable adapters does the FS4410 include to connect to my target system?

A. Because there are several different ways that customers may need to connect to their system, we do not include any cable adapters with the FS4410. You must choose at least one cable adapter with your FS4410 order. Click here to see the various cable adapters available.

Q. Do I need termination adapters to connect the FS4410 to my logic analyzer?

A. No. The FS4410 includes the necessary termination circuitry and connectors for both 40-pin and 90-pin style logic analyzer cables.

Q. Does your probe get its power from my system?

A. No. All necessary power is supplied by an external supply.

Q. What do the LED's on the FS4410 signify?

A. These are Quad-state LEDs. Green indicates the link is OK. Orange indicates invalid or unaligned data. Red indicates a receiver fault. Dark indicates a loss of signal.

Q. Can I use the 16800 series logic analyzers with my FS4410 if my bus speed is 3.125 Gb/s?

A. Normally we do not support the 16800 series at 3.125 Gb/s because the FS4410 requires two machines, and the 16804 and 16806 cannot be divided into two machines in turbo (option 500) mode, which is required at 3.125 Gb/s. There are exceptions to every rule of course. If you can slow your bus speed down to 2.5 Gb/s, you could still use the 16804 or 16806. Alternately, if you have a 16806 (12 pods), you are running at 3.125 Gb/s and you are only looking at only one direction, the 16806 will work. The limitation is that you would see only one direction of traffic at a time on the 16806.

Q. How many packets does the FS4410 take to establish a link after turning on the power supply of the target board?

A.This depends on several factors, including the use of an external 200 ppm or less Ref. Clock, and the transition density of the link training activity. It should be less than 800 bit times.

Q. How can I set the FS4410 to trigger on the link establishment to the target board?

A. If you know what Control character the links are using for training then you can set the Probe Manager and Logic analyzer to trigger on that Control Character.

Q. How do I find out what are the latest versions of Agilent logic analyzer operating software?

A. Contact your nearest Agilent Call Center.

Q. How do I know which Agilent logic analyzer is best for my needs?

A. Click here.

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