JDSU Expands Test Platform for Storage Network System Manufacturers
January 26 2010 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In response to
the rising need for cost-effective tools to develop robust and
reliable 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA systems, JDSU today announced the
availability of the Xgig LXP and Narrow Blade development systems,
as well as three new advanced functions compatible across the Xgig
product line. The availability of lower cost SAS/SATA certified
development tools makes the comprehensive monitoring, capture, and
analysis capabilities of the industry-leading Xgig platform
accessible to a wider range of developers and applications. 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
smaller size makes the Xgig LXP well-suited for personal systems
and environments with constrained workspace. Narrow Blade
cost-effectively extends complete 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA testing
capabilities to any existing Xgig chassis. The Narrow Blade product
also offers 2-link (4-port) SAS/SATA connectivity while supporting
all of the advanced functionality of the Xgig platform. Narrow
Blade is a lower-cost option that is ideal for design teams who do
not need the full port count of the current Wide-Port Blade
solution. "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." JDSU has also extended Xgig's extensive
capabilities with three new functions to accelerate the design,
development and testing of 6 Gb/s SAS/SATA equipment: -- Target
Emulator - generates 6 Gb/s SAS traffic at full data rates and
gives developers 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) - significantly
simplifies 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). "SATA-IO is excited that
JDSU has announced its certified compliance test suite for 6 Gb/s
devices for Xgig," said John Calvin, SATA-IO logo work group chair.
"The availability of certified compliance tools makes it easier for
companies to confirm their products' compliance with the SATA-IO
Revision 3.0 standards, which will ultimately help accelerate
market adoption of 6 Gb/s products." The Xgig LXP and Narrow Blade
development systems, as well as Target Emulation Configurable Link
Extender, and SATA-IO-Approved Compliance Testing functions, are
available through the JDSU global network of channel distribution
partners. Find a partner at the following link:
http://www.jdsu.com/products/communications-test-measurement/products/details/
network-and-enterprise-locate-a-distributor.html. About the Xgig
Development System Leading the storage network tools industry,
JDSU's Xgig platform provides a comprehensive test solution for
network, enterprise data center, and storage applications. Xgig is
a highly flexible, network-attached test and analysis system
offering multi-protocol, multi-user, and multi-functional
capabilities for assisting developers along the entire development
cycle, from chip and hardware development through test,
manufacturing, field service, and in-system performance monitoring.
With a full range of 6 Gb/s testing functions - Analyzer, Jammer,
Generator, Target Emulator, and Target Compliance Testing - and
backed by Xgig Expert and the Medusa Labs Test Tools suite, Xgig is
the only complete SAS/SATA testing solution available in a single
chassis. About JDSU JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) enables
broadband and optical innovation in the communications, commercial
and consumer markets. JDSU is the leading provider of
communications test and measurement solutions and optical products
for telecommunications service providers, cable operators, and
network equipment manufacturers. JDSU is also a leading provider of
innovative optical solutions for medical/environmental
instrumentation, semiconductor processing, display, brand
authentication, aerospace and defense, and decorative applications.
More information is available at http://www.jdsu.com/.
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