Gen6 EDSFF x8-0 Breaker

Gen6 EDSFF x8-0 Breaker

Part Number: QTL3078, QTL3085

Product Details

This is the Gen6 EDSFF x8-0 Breaker (8 PCIe lanes, all directly routed). It gives you the full range of features from our main Breaker range, but with no switching on the high-speed PCIe lanes. It provides a lower-cost option for many tests and also reduces the effect on signal integrity at high speeds.

The module has full control over power and sideband pins, allowing simulation of many hot-swap scenarios. Individual control of each signal, pin bounce and high-speed glitching combine to greatly increase the number of test cases you can perform. ‘Driving’ is available on some sideband pins, allowing a range of additional tests to drive signals high/low rather than just disconnecting them.

Several versions are available: The ‘+Triggering’ version has an additional MCX trigger IN/OUT to sync with external test equipment. Versions are available to fit E1 and E3 enclosures.

It is possible to use individual drive modules for simple bench testing. For automated storage enclosures, multiple units can be used.

Each drive module requires one port on a Torridon Controller.

NOTE: We recommend evaluating this product in your test system before purchase

Contact your local reseller or email support@quarch.com 

Features

  • Automate hot-swap of a GEN6 EDSFF drive
  • Simulate failures, intermittent faults and more
  • Improve test coverage while decreasing duration
  • Ideal for bench testing, debugging, and evaluation
  • Scales from 1 to 100+ drive modules in a test system.

Technical

  • Supports PCIe EDSFF drives up to Gen6 speeds
  • Individual control over power and sidebands
  • PCIe data lanes are directly routed and NOT switched.
  • Supports drives up to x8 lane width
  • Driving and monitoring of selected sidebands
  • 1us timing resolution on all switches
  • 100ns pin-bounce resolution on all switches
  • 50ns PRBS or user-sequenced glitch pulses
  • Requires Torridon Array Controller or Interface Kit.

Versions

QTL3078/KIT_E1

Basic version of the Breaker, to fit an E1 enclosure

QTL3078/KIT_E3

Basic version of the Breaker, to fit an E3 enclosure

QTL3085/KIT_E1

Triggering version of the Breaker, with additional features and trigger cable set, to fit an E1 enclosure

QTL3085/KIT_E3

Triggering version of the Breaker, with additional features and trigger cable set, to fit an E3 enclosure

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