Protocol Analyzer addresses Fibre Channel characteristics.
Press Release Summary:
Operating at 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel signaling rates, SierraFC M8-4 is available with 4 or 8 GB of recording memory and 2 or 4 recording channels. Multiple units can be cascaded for additional recording channel capacity, and software features GUI that combines facilitated setup and operation with flexible data analysis displays. In addition to Spreadsheet and Packet Views, there are 3 additional main data display modes: Frame Inspector, Text View, and Statistical Report.
Original Press Release:
LeCroy Enters 8G Fibre Channel Market with SierraFC M8-4 Protocol Analysis Platform
CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. -- LeCroy Corporation (NASDAQ:LCRY), a leading supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and related test and measurement solutions, today announced the launch of its latest Fibre Channel 8 Gb/s protocol analysis platform, the SierraFC M8-4. Operating at 2, 4 and 8 Gb/s Fibre Channel signaling rates, 4 or 8 GB of recording memory, and either 2 or 4 recording channels, SierraFC M8-4 offers affordable world-class protocol analysis capabilities. Highly functional as stand-alone test systems, these versatile products also can be linked together in cascade configurations to provide additional recording channel capacity.
"The latest addition to our industry-leading Sierra family of powerful protocol analyzer products targets an emerging opportunity in advanced storage system and networking product developers," said LeCroy President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Reslewic. "Designed from the ground up to address the unique characteristics of Fibre Channel protocol, the SierraFC M8-4 sets a new standard for performance, while incorporating a complete range of features in a fast, highly flexible and economical system."
SierraFC M8-4 analyzer software features an intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) combining easy setup and operation with flexible data analysis displays. The familiar chronological Spreadsheet View shows handshaking of primitives as well as complete frame composition. LeCroy's signature Packet View allows users to easily track Fibre Channel exchanges from end-to-end in an intuitive logical display. SierraFC M8-4 has three additional main data display modes including, Frame Inspector, Text View, and Statistical Report, providing flexible and powerful alternatives for efficient analysis of Fibre Channel protocol environments.
About LeCroy Corporation
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, serial data analyzers and global communications protocol test solutions used by design engineers in the computer, semiconductor and consumer electronics, data storage, automotive and industrial, and military and aerospace markets. LeCroy's 45-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 www.LeCroy.com.
