Date: 29/01/2010

JDSU expands its storage network test platform to develop 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA systems

JDSU has expanded its storage network systems test platform with the introduction of the Xgig LXP and Narrow Blade development systems, and three new advanced functions compatible across the Xgig product line. These low cost SAS/SATA certified development tools makes the comprehensive monitoring, capture, and analysis capabilities of the Xgig platform.

JDSU's Xgig platform provides a comprehensive test solution for network, enterprise data center, and storage applications. Xgig is a high flexible, network-attached test and analysis system offering multi-protocol, multi-user, and multi-functional capabilities for assisting the entire development cycle, from chip and hardware development through test, manufacturing, field service, and in-system performance monitoring.

The Xgig LXP all-in-one development system offers fixed 2-link (4-port) SAS/SATA connectivity and the choice of any of Xgig's comprehensive software functionality, all in a small and portable device. The Xgig LXP is suitable for personal systems and environments with constrained workspace.

Narrow Blade extends complete 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA testing capabilities to any existing Xgig chassis. The Narrow Blade system also offers 2-link (4-port) SAS/SATA connectivity while supporting all of the advanced functionality of the Xgig platform.

The three new advanced functions compatible across the Xgig product line to accelerate the design, development and testing of 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA equipment are,

Target Emulator: Generates 6 Gb/s SAS traffic at full data rates and gives complete control over traffic characteristics including adding response delay, injecting errors, and defining vendor-specific fields.
Configurable Link Extender (CLE): Introduces signal conditioning to multi-function configurations to both simplify test configuration and maximize signal integrity.
6 Gb/s SATA Compliance Test Suite (SATA CTS): Simplifies the design and verification of SATA equipment to ensure products pass compliance testing. The Xgig SATA CTS has been approved by the SATA-IO for use by developers for 6 Gb/s SATA Device Digital target testing (UTD 1.4).

"JDSU continues to demonstrate its commitment to customers by leading the industry with the most comprehensive and affordable development tools," said Chris Cicchetti, marketing manager in JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement business segment. "With these new development systems, in addition to the comprehensive list of rich capabilities, JDSU enables developers to create reliable, high-speed products while substantially reducing their time to market."

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