Gen3 External PCIe Cable Module

Product Details

Perform automated cable hot-swap and fault injection on SFF-8644 based PCIe cables.

The External PCIe Cable Module is an automated solution for hot-swap testing and fault injection on external PCIe cables. Automation provides easier, faster and more detailed testing. Consistent, repeatable results reduce time to market and improve reliability. Cables conforming to the “PCI Express External Cabling Specification Revision 3.0” at Gen3 speeds, and most custom cabling solutions, are supported (if you have any questions about this please contact us).

The Torridon System integrates into existing test setups. Enclosure manufacturers, RAID developers, and testing labs all benefit from improved test coverage. This enables engineers to work more efficiently, giving higher confidence and lower outgoing failure rates.

This module requires purchase of a separate controller.

Features

Automate hot swap of an external PCIe cable
Create faults such as time-outs and data errors
Simulate intermittent faults
Improve test coverage while decreasing duration
Ideal for bench testing, debugging, and evaluation
Up to 4 modules can be rack mounted in 1U.

Technical

Supports: PCI Express External Cabling Specification Revision 3.0
1ms timing resolution on all switches
10us pin-bounce resolution on all switches
50ns PRBS or user sequenced glitch pulses on all lines
Requires Torridon Array Controller or Interface Kit
Individual control over power, management and data signals.
A custom, fully wired, cable is supplied to ensure the module is transparent when in use

Below is the pinout for the module and custom cable:

0.5M Custom Cable		QTL2058
Connector	Connector	IN	Signal	Switching Type	OUT
A1	C1	C1	CADDR	Switch and Internal	A1
A2	C2	C2	CINT#	Switch and Internal	A2
A4	C4	C4	PERp0	Signal Switch	A4
A5	C5	C5	PERn0	Signal Switch	A5
A7	C7	C7	PERp3	Signal Switch	A7
A8	C8	C8	PERn3	Signal Switch	A8
B1	D1	D1	PWR	9.7A Max Switch	B1
B2	D2	D2	CBLPRSNT#	Switch and Internal	B2
B4	D4	D4	PERp1	Signal Switch	B4
B5	D5	D5	PERn1	Signal Switch	B5
B7	D7	D7	PERp2	Signal Switch	B7
B8	D8	D8	PERn2	Signal Switch	B8
C1	A1	A1	CMISCL	Switch and Internal	C1
C2	A2	A2	CMISDA	Switch and Internal	C2
C4	A4	A4	PETp0	Signal Switch	C4
C5	A5	A5	PETn0	Signal Switch	C5
C7	A7	A7	PETp3	Signal Switch	C7
C8	A8	A8	PETn3	Signal Switch	C8
D1	B1	B1	PWR	9.7A Max Switch	D1
D2	B2	B2	MGTPWR	Switch and Internal	D2
D4	B4	B4	PETp1	Signal Switch	D4
D5	B5	B5	PETn1	Signal Switch	D5
D7	B7	B7	PETp2	Signal Switch	D7
D8	B8	B8	PETn2	Signal Switch	D8

Versions

QTL2058

This is the basic module.