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Teledyne LeCroy Scenario Properties
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Figure 4.15: Scenario Properties Dialog Box
In the Scenario Properties screen, the direction for traffic modification is defined on a
global basis for the entire scenario. In other words, any scenario action that modifies line
traffic only affects the traffic flowing in the direction established at the top of the
scenario, in the Scenario Properties. Scenario events can be monitored in either
direction, and therefore the parameters for events provide the ability to specify the
intended direction for monitoring traffic for that event.
SATA Smart Hold Option
Figure 4.16: SATA Scenario Properties Dialog Box
SATA Scenario Properties have a Smart Hold option, which is on by default.
Each port monitors incoming data, which originated with the other device’s receiver, as
close as possible to where it enters the bus engine. If a port detects a HOLD primitive
during a SATA frame, the port stops reading data from the FIFO and generates HOLDA.
The HOLD propagates through the bus engine and eventually goes to the other device,