Virtualization, cloud computing, and
network convergence within data centers are among the market drivers requiring
higher speed networks. 10GbE is widely deployed but still under development and
enhancement throughout the industry. 40GbE in the data center is currently
under development throughout the industry, and represents an optimal option for
addressing higher bandwidth requirements.
SierraNet allows designers to speed
development and test of Ethernet designs to ensure the proper functionality,
performance and interoperability of today's Ethernet technology. It also
provides a future-proof system for those currently developing 10GE products and
planning 40GE product development in the future, as the same system can be
extended to address the next generation 40G Ethernet standard by using
different transceivers. Customers can purchase the system with 10GE, 40GE
support, or both.
The SierraNet system features several
new innovations to provide the best user experience on the market. The hardware
is equipped with eight SFP+ ports for 10GE and two QSFP ports for 40GE support
in a 1U form-factor. The system is designed for line-speed capturing and has
twice the maximum capture buffers of other analyzers in the market. Each port
provides non-retimed, full duplex pass-through channels, ensuring the test
platform is transparent as possible. Each platform also includes one 1GE
connection to control the analyzer while on a LAN or corporate network, and a
USB 3.0 port for easy 5 Gbps plug and play control. Each system provides the
user with an easy to understand control panel and LED indicators showing the
status of SierraNet and each connected link. Additionally, the ability to
trigger on back-to-back events, use counters, and multi-state triggering and
filtering, help Ethernet protocol test engineers capture, find, and diagnose
problems faster than competing solutions.
SierraNet employs LeCroy's latest
software architecture, providing an optimized, yet familiar user interface. The
upgraded software for the SierraNet system includes a simplified setup and
trace viewing software suite, the most advanced searching and filtering
capabilities, an automated conversion to Wireshark trace format, and several
other user-focused advantages.
About LeCroy
LeCroy Corporation is a worldwide leader in serial data
test solutions, creating advanced instruments that drive product innovation by
quickly measuring, analyzing, and verifying complex electronic signals. The
Company offers high-performance oscilloscopes, signal integrity test
solutions and global communications protocol
analyzers used by design engineers in the computer and
semiconductor, data storage device, automotive and industrial, and military and
aerospace markets. LeCroy's 48-year heritage of technical innovation is the
foundation for its recognized leadership in ”WaveShape Analysis”- capturing,
viewing, and measuring the high-speed signals that drive today’s information
and communications technologies. LeCroy is headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New
York. Company information is available at http://www.lecroy.com.