Test platform SierraNet M1288

Overview
The SierraNet M1288 is a protocol analysis, capture, injection and generation platform for Ethernet and Fibre Channel links. It provides full line-rate recording, programmable error injection and traffic manipulation to validate link and application behavior in high‑speed storage and communications environments.

Key Features
The platform delivers:

• Full-stack capture and analysis of Ethernet and Fibre Channel at line rates
• QSFP‑DD and SFP112 physical ports with OSFP/QSFP‑DD TAP support
• Compatibility with DAC, AOC, AEC, ACC, LPO and optical modules
• Ethernet multi‑lane support (1, 2, 4, 8 lanes) across 800/400/200/100/50/25/10 GbE
• Fibre Channel fabric support (128/64/32/16 GFC)
• API for automation on Windows and Linux
• Verification Script Engine (VSE) for post‑capture analysis
• 128 GByte memory buffer with pre‑capture filtering for extended depth
• Advanced multi‑state triggering and targeted filtering
• InFusion™ Jammer for programmable multi‑condition error injection and traffic modification
• 2U rack‑mountable form factor (rack kits ordered separately)
• Wireshark integration and multiple trace views (Spreadsheet, Exchange, Link State, AN/LT, Traffic Summary, Frame Inspector)
• USB‑C and Gigabit Ethernet host interfaces for uploads and management

InFusion Jammer (Error Injection & Traffic Modification)
InFusion is an inline error injector and traffic modifier that alters live traffic programmatically for realistic stress testing without complex scripting. Capabilities include:

• Error injection: CRC, disparity, PCS encoding errors (8b/10b, 64b/66b, 544/514, etc.), framing and coding faults
• Break link and recovery scenarios to validate link resilience
• Value replacement at bit/ordered‑set level on configurable occurrences or intervals
• Packet drop, delay, capture/reinsert to test retry and reordering behavior
• Ordered‑set manipulation for handshake and flow control validation
• Passive traffic monitoring mode for statistical collection
• Menu‑driven interface for rapid scenario creation

Connectivity and Probes
Systems connect via SFP112 or QSFP‑DD connectors with support for Teledyne LeCroy TAP6 technology. Probes provide analog passthrough and digitally retimed ports for flexible capture and injection on copper and optical links. Accessories include short DACs and interchangeable OSFP fins; multiple SierraNet units can be daisy‑chained for increased port density and correlated captures.

AN/LT (Auto‑Negotiation / Link Training) Testing
Dedicated AN/LT features enable testing of speed negotiation, preset/fallback behavior, FEC scenarios and link bring‑up reliability. A LinkExpert interface supports structured AN/LT workflows and diagnostics for high‑speed Ethernet links.

Protocol & Security Analysis
SierraNet M1288 covers extensive Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocol sets for AI, HPC and data center environments, including CBFC, LLR, LLDP, multi‑lane analysis and advanced error injection. Security capabilities include IPsec and TLS 1.3 decoding, targeted triggering/filtering for security events and traffic manipulation to assess protocol resilience.

Software & Integration
Operated via the Net Protocol Suite GUI, the system offers multiple customizable trace views, zero‑time search/filtering and the Verification Script Engine for automated post‑capture analysis. CrossSync™ enables correlation with other Teledyne LeCroy protocol tools for multi‑domain troubleshooting.

Technical specifications

• Model: SierraNet M1288
• Manufacturer: Teledyne LeCroy
• Ethernet capture/analysis: full line‑rate; analysis up to 800GbE (platform dependent)
• Jamming/Injection: InFusion supports real‑time modification/jamming (Ethernet jamming up to 400GbE depending on licensed capabilities)
• Ethernet rates: 800 / 400 / 200 / 100 / 50 / 25 / 10 GbE
• Fibre Channel rates: 128 / 64 / 32 / 16 GFC
• Ports: QSFP‑DD and SFP112 (OSFP endpoints and TAP support)
• Module & cable support: DAC, AOC, AEC, ACC, LPO and optical modules
• Probe tech: TAP6, analog passthrough probes, digitally retimed ports; probes ship with ~0.5 m DACs; interchangeable OSFP fins
• Memory buffer: 128 GByte with pre‑capture filtering
• Triggering & filtering: advanced multi‑state and targeted triggering
• Automation: API for Windows and Linux
• Software: Net Protocol Suite GUI; Verification Script Engine (VSE)
• Trace views: Spreadsheet, Exchange, Link State, AN/LT View, Traffic Summary, Frame Inspector
• Protocol coverage: 100+ Ethernet and Fibre Channel protocols including FCoE, NVMe‑oF, ORAN, PTP (1588), RoCE, iSCSI
• Security features: IPsec decoding, TLS 1.3 decoding, targeted filtering/triggering
• Form factor: 2U rack‑mount (rack kits ordered separately)
• Host interfaces: USB‑C and Gigabit Ethernet
• Scalability: Daisy‑chainable SierraNet units for higher port counts and correlated analysis