CustomProtocols

All Functions. All Speeds.Investigator�™ is an extensible architecture for multi protocol and multi function testing supporting a wide varietyof service network topologies. This scalable and versatile instrument for high speed serial data communicationsmeasurement, analysis and verification provides unprecedented flexibility via our user editable protocol databasetool. The architecture�’s building block design allows each of our products to work individually, or in conjunctionwith the others under a unified system that is fully backward and forward compatible to all previous generations.Each Absolute Analysis Investigator�™ system can be fully customized to meet the specific needs of our customers.

�“ The Developer �’s Choice for Protoco l Test �”

Capture..View..Analyze..Decode..Record..Simulate..Delay..and Corrupt in Real Time!

Integrated ToolsInvestigator�™ test applications are all entirely integrated. Investigator�™ solutions therefore form a flexible,unified, scalable and upgradeable architecture, facilitating multi protocol testing across devices bridging otherprotocols and link speeds.

Protocol Analyzer

Traffic Generator

Protocol Editor

Network Connections

API Library

Performance Statistics

Impairment Tester

Error Injector

Bit Error Rate Tester

Complete Protocol AnalysisInvestigator Protocol Analyzers capture anddisplay 100% of link data, even at full linerates. Views of primitives, as well as framedelimiters, frame header, and payload dataare also provided. The Protocol DatabaseEditor allows the user to define additionaldecoding of protocols to further enhance theexisting functions. Deep, bit level triggeringand pre and post filtering capabilities ensurethat relevant data can be extracted frommulti gigabit data streams.

Protocol Analyzer Features

Easy to use drag & drop GUI

Customizable & configurable database decodesfor all protocols

100% true line rate

Multiple lane support with cross lane triggering

Independent filters on each lanewith bit level control

Standard and non standard speeds

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Protocol EditorSeveral users have implementedtheir own user defined protocolsin Investigator. The ProtocolDatabase Editor allows theProtocol Analyzer�’s standarddatabase to be expanded tosupport user defined protocols.Once part of the database, auser defined protocol can beused as a filter or can triggerscenarios, in addition to beingfully decoded in the trace viewer.Other features, such aspost capture filtering, are fullyavailable as if the protocol waspart of the standard Investigator�™Protocol Analyzer database.

Traffic Generator

Output any traffic load scenario upto full line rate traffic

Simulate protocol, data and CRCerrors

Control inter frame and inter burstpacket gaps

Test buffer limits bymanipulatingflow control fields

Stressmultiple links simultaneouslywith no performance loss

Monitor statistics in real time

Impairment TesterSimulate cable length & delays

Determine the amount of delay

Select criteria to identify errors

Check for delays to themillisecond

Report bit level diagnosticdetails

Supports sequential and directaccess devices

Absolute Analysis Investigator�™ Protocol Test Solutions

Error InjectorInject real time sequential errors

Replace data on the link with userdefined data in real time

Filter. View. Capture.

Easy to use

drag & drop

GUI

100% data

capture at

full line rate

Multiple

lane support

with cross

lane

triggering

Maintain. Measure. Test.

Link status

and

utilization

Frames

transmitted

Bytes

transmitted

Frames

transmitted

by size

Corrupt values or remove/replacedata and simulate slow deviceresponse times

Recalculate and insert CRC valuesautomatically where applicable

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Absolute Analysis Investigator�™ Protocol Test Solutions

Bit Error Rate Tester

Generatemulti speed,multi applicationandcustompatterns

Supportup to32portsof testing

Verifyandvalidate lowest levelconnectivity,downto1012

Generatedifferent formsof IEEpatternand jitters suchasCRPAT,CJTPAT,CSPAT,and Incrementing

Network ConnectionsThe Investigator supports multiplephysical layer options. TheInvestigator�™ platform supportsSmall Form Factor Pluggablemodules (SFP�’s) to allow the userto easily switch between variousoptical and copper physical layers.Passive optical taps are alsoavailable where the circumstancesdictate that the insertion of thetest tool cannot disrupt the networktraffic. (Protocol Analysis only.)

API LibraryThe Investigator API Library is a �‘C�”API that provides the user withprogrammatic control over all theInvestigator�™ tools. Using the APILibrary, the user can write customapplications that function over theplatform or create code for testautomation.

PerformanceStatisticsA real time statistics moduleprovides bookmarks, search, andtabular or graphical displays oflink captures to further enhanceInvestigator�’s reputation forunrivalled flexibility, power andease of use in high speed datacapture, decode and analysis.

Service and SupportAbsolute Analysis provides unsurpassedservice to all Investigator�™ usersincluding remote diagnostics, extendedwarranties and upgrade paths to currentofferings from any Investigator�™ system.

TrainingAbsolute Analysis providescomprehensive training coursesfor products and protocols.Training can be provided at yourlocation or remotely, and can becustomized to your requirements.

Investigator�™ Systems DimensionsApprox.Weight

Numberof cards

3 ScreenPortable

17�”x13.6�”x10.6�”

45 lbs 4

Notebook10�”x

2.6�”x 15.1�”5 lbs 2

MiniDesktop

12.6�”x3.7�”x13�”

19 lbs 2

SmallPortable

16.7�”x13.1�”x6.8�”

ruggedizedplastic

23 lbs 2

LargePortable

17�”x13.6�”x 9.6�”ruggedizedaluminum

38 lbs 4

1U x19�” x17.5�”

25 lbs 1

2U x19�” x20�”

35 lbs 2

4U x19�” x18�”

45 lbs 8

19�” RackMounts

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Information included in this overview is subject to change without notice. For detailedspecifications please contact Absolute Analysis. Absolute Analysis Investigator�™ is atrademark of Absolute Analysis.© Copyright 2009 Absolute Analysis

Absolute Analysis Investigator�™ has been designed from the ground up to be a multi speed, multi protocol,multi function test platform. Investigator�™ is used in the development, qualification, manufacturing and supportof equipment with external or embedded communications interfaces. These communications interfaces can be basedon industry standards or Investigator�™ can also be customized to support non standard interfaces and protocols.

Phone Email Web Address

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Absolute AnalysisInvestigator�™ Architecture

SmallPortable

MiniDesktop

LargePortable

RackMounts

ThreeScreen

Notebook

PLATFORMS

API for TestAutomation

User Administrationand Security

APPLICATIONS

Analyzers TrafficGenerators

ProtocolEditor

ErrorInjection

ImpairmentTest

ExpertAnalytics

B.E.R.T

SOLUTIONS

Investigator�™Software

Investigator�™Hardware

PROTOCOLS

SAS/SATA

Ethernet(iSCSI/IP/FCoE)

FibreChannel

SerialFPDP

CustomProtocols

AFDX CPRI�™

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