1.8.7.4 Static Pattern Transmit

Static Pattern Transmit enables the selection of pattern to be transmitted on a specific transceiver (Tx) lane. It supports the following pattern:

  • Fixed pattern
  • Max run length pattern
  • User pattern

The user pattern is defined in the value column. It must be hex numbers and not greater than the configured data width.

TX-PLL indicates lane-lock onto TX PLL when a static pattern is transmitted. RX-PLL indicates RX PLL lock when a static pattern is transmitted. Data Width displays the data width configured for a transceiver lane.

To view static pattern transmit, perform the following steps:

  1. Select the Static Pattern Transmit tab.
  2. Select the Transceiver Hierarchy in the left pane of the window. The selected lane data is displayed in the right pane. Select a pattern from the Pattern drop-down list.
  3. Click Start. The static pattern for the selected lanes is transmitted.
  4. The static pattern for the selected lanes is transmitted. Status of TX PLL and RX PLL should be green.
  5. Click Stop. The static pattern transmission is stopped for the selected lanes.

    The following figure shows the Static Pattern Transmit tab.

Figure 1-41. Static Pattern Transmit