Astek Corp

United States

The Astek A54812 is a 1U high, 12-port (48-lanes) 12Gbs SAS switch configured with 12 x4 wide-port each capable of 48Gbs . The switch extends the capabilities of SAS in direct-attached storage (DAS) environments by allowing multiple servers to connect to one or more independent storage systems. Astek's A54812 switch is designed to provide customers with an inexpensive and easy to use storage networking option for rack-mount server and storage installations in cloud computing, mega data-center and small- to medium-sized business (SMB) environments. By enabling storage resources to be shared across multiple hosts, and managed effectively through SAS zoning, Astek SAS Switch products help customers to maximize storage resource utilization, eliminate islands of storage and simplify storage management, backup and upgrades. For longer distance connections up to 100 meters the A54812 supports cable management and optical cables. The A54812 is designed for High Availability (HA) applications with features such as Dual Redundant Externally Hot-Swappable Fans and Power Supplies. Simple, plug-and-play integration is further enhanced by having complete SAS management available through a storage management utility. The utility is able to modify port configuration, including zoning, firmware management and viewing the topology of the SAS domain. It also offers flexibility to reconfigure without reconnecting cables or adding hardware. As the SAS physical layer supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA), the SAS Switch enables single switching infrastructure to address multiple classes of storage supporting a mix of SAS and SATA storage enclosures. A single SAS Switch can be used in a normal configuration, or two switches can be configured for a High Availability (HA) application where both ports of the storage are connected using redundant paths. If one of the switches fails, the second one will continue normal operation.

The Astek A51606 is a 1U wide, 16-port SAS switch. The switch extends the capabilities of SAS in direct-attached storage (DAS) environments by allowing multiple servers to connect to one or more independent storage systems. Astek's A51606 switch is designed to provide customers with a low-cost and easy to use storage networking option for rack-mount server and storage installations in cloud computing, mega data-center and small- to medium-sized business (SMB) environments. By enabling storage resources to be shared across multiple hosts, and managed effectively through SAS zoning, Astek SAS Switch products help customers to maximize storage resource utilization, eliminate islands of storage and simplify storage management, backup and upgrades. Simple, plug-and-play integration is further enhanced by having complete SAS management available through an embedded utility. The embedded utility is able to modify port configuration, including zoning, firmware management and viewing the topology of the SAS domain. It also offers flexibility to reconfigure without reconnecting cables or adding hardware. As the SAS physical layer supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA), the SAS Switch enables single switching infrastructure to address multiple classes of storage supporting a mix of SAS and SATA storage enclosures. A single SAS Switch can be used in a normal configuration, or two switches can be configured for a High Availability (HA) application where both ports of the storage are connected using redundant paths. If one of the switches fails, the second one will continue normal operation.

The A9-UHS2 Test Fixtures enable designers to verify compliance UHS-II host systems and UHS-II card components to the SD Card Association UHS-II PHY Test Specification. The test fixtures provide an SMA interface between UHS-II components and analysis equipment. Transmitter and receiver compliance testing and return loss measurements of UHS-II systems can be achieved using the A9-UHS2 test fixtures. Features: Compliance testing of UHS-II with bus speeds up to 1.56Gbs.SMA connections for access to D0, D1, and RCLK differential signals.Test point access to legacy SD card signals.Measurement of power consumption of 1.8V and 3.3V on UHS-II cards.Determine power delivery capability of 1.8V and 3.3V on UHS-II host systems.s-parameter file for de-embedding the effects of the test fixture.Each test fixture set comes with the following items: A9-UHS2-01 Host Test FixtureA9-UHS2-03 Device Test FixtureTypical s-parameter file for each fixture typeThrough board for use in calibrationFour phase-matched SMA cablesUser ManualHard wood carrying case

The Astek A54812 is a 1U high, 12-port (48-lanes) 12Gbs SAS switch configured with 12 x4 wide-port each capable of 48Gbs . The switch extends the capabilities of SAS in direct-attached storage (DAS) environments by allowing multiple servers to connect to one or more independent storage systems. Astek's A54812 switch is designed to provide customers with an inexpensive and easy to use storage networking option for rack-mount server and storage installations in cloud computing, mega data-center and small- to medium-sized business (SMB) environments. By enabling storage resources to be shared across multiple hosts, and managed effectively through SAS zoning, Astek SAS Switch products help customers to maximize storage resource utilization, eliminate islands of storage and simplify storage management, backup and upgrades. For longer distance connections up to 100 meters the A54812 supports cable management and optical cables. The A54812 is designed for High Availability (HA) applications with features such as Dual Redundant Externally Hot-Swappable Fans and Power Supplies. Simple, plug-and-play integration is further enhanced by having complete SAS management available through a storage management utility. The utility is able to modify port configuration, including zoning, firmware management and viewing the topology of the SAS domain. It also offers flexibility to reconfigure without reconnecting cables or adding hardware. As the SAS physical layer supports both SAS and Serial ATA (SATA), the SAS Switch enables single switching infrastructure to address multiple classes of storage supporting a mix of SAS and SATA storage enclosures. A single SAS Switch can be used in a normal configuration, or two switches can be configured for a High Availability (HA) application where both ports of the storage are connected using redundant paths. If one of the switches fails, the second one will continue normal operation.

The APC3-MID-01 provides a low-profile probing solution for PCIe Gen 3 applications using Keysights U4301B PCI Express Protocol Analyzer. The APC3-MID-01 is ideal for applications with limited vertical height requirements. A single APC3-MID-01 supports a x8 bi-directional (upstream and downstream) or a x16 unit-directional PCIe bus. Support for x16 bi-directional PCIe bus can be achieved using two APC3-MID-01 probes. Astek is a Keysight Solutions Partner.

The Astek A34012-PCI expander card has two x4 mini-SAS HD external connectors (SFF- 8644) and eight x4 mini-SAS HD internal connectors (SFF-8643). The internal connections are dedicated to internal drive connections (32 ports) and for SAS Controller connectivity (8 ports). The Astek A34012-PCI 12Gbs SAS expander card facilitates the transition to 12Gbs SAS with LSI DataBolt Bandwidth Optimizer. DataBolt technology is designed to help facilitate the industry transition to 12Gbs SAS-enabled systems by allowing users to utilize existing 6Gbs drives and passive backplanes. The Astek A34012-PCI buffers 6Gbs data and then transfers it out to the host at 12Gbs SAS speeds in order to match the bandwidth between faster hosts and legacy SAS or SATA devices. This device supports SAS data transfer rates of 12, 6, 3Gbs, and SATA data transfer rates of 6 and 3Gbs.

Astek Corporation's High Speed Interconnect Tester (HSIT) enables high-speed testing of cables, slip-rings, backplanes and other interconnect technologies. The HSIT's eight generic DC, low speed and high speed channels are configured through technology specific Connector Saver Modules such as USB, FireWire, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA, SAS, PCIe, Camera Link HS, etc. Astek Corporation provides a variety of standard Connector Saver Modules and custom modules may be developed upon request. Features: Test high-speed channels up to 6Gbs.Measure error rates of up to 8-channels at once.All channels are tested simultaneously.Test DC signals for shorts and opens.

Astek Corporation's Signal Quality Test System (QP-SQT) is a complete test system for IEEE-1394b Beta transmit signal integrity and receive signal sensitivity testing. Testing is completed in accordance with the Base 1394 Test Suite Definition with Extensions for 1394b, AS56431 S400 Copper Media Interface Test Plan, and other standards. Two models of QP-SQT are available: the QP-SQT-4 supports S100, S200, and S400 testing and the QP-SQT-8 supports S400 and S800 testing. The default configuration for the receiver sensitivity tester is capacitive coupled. Astek's Signal Quality Tester (formerly QP-JSFSQT) is built upon a scalable platform with a VersaPHYTM backchannel and targeted at Beta signal quality testing. Engineered to conveniently test both transmitter signal integrity and receiver sensitivity, the SQT automates both sets of tests. The QP-SQT Test System requires Windows 7, MS-Excel 2007 or later, and GPIB support (National Instruments GPIB support is recommended). Transmit Tester The SQT's Signal Integrity Tester (SQT-SIT) is used to test the output of the device under test (DUT). The data acquired from the oscilloscope is post processed using commonly available and inexpensive MS-Excel. The flexible post processing method allows for Near End and Far End measurements. Additionally, IEEE-1394b and SAE AS5643 parameters are used to qualify the results to determine if the transmitter is meeting the specification requirements. Using the appropriate Test Fixture, all ports of the DUT can be tested. Astek provides automation support for several oscilloscopes. Please contact Astek for the lastest list of supported oscilloscope models from Keysight, LeCroy, and Tektronix. SQT-SIT measures the following parameters: Baud rateDifferential amplitudeRiseFall timeEye diagram with maskJitterDifferential skewCommon mode voltageReceive Tester The SQT's Receive Tester (SQT-RT) conditions real world signals to provide worse case amplitude. By stressing the input of the device under test (DUT) in this manner a comprehensive receiver test can be done quickly and inexpensively. The SQT-RT is designed to test up to 3 port devices during one test run. SQT-RT is also designed to provide a first order indication of BER in approximately 3 minutes per port when directly connected to the DUT. Astek provides a variety of cables to interconect to the SQT-RT's 9-pin connectors (38999, HSD, USCAR, RJ-45, and others are available). Please contact Astek for the latest list of standard cables. Custom cables can also be built by Astek. SQT-RT measures the following parameters: Receiver sensitivityReal world Bit Error Rate (BER)Receiver margin

Astek Corporation's Interconnect Tester (QP-ICT) provides the ability to test one (1) to five (5) interconnects simultaneously. An interconnect could be a cable, cable with slip-ring, or a series of devices that include a 1394 PHY. Each QP-ICT connection provides outputs with amplitude control. Each output is individually calibrated and controlled for maximum configurability. Each port transmits packets to the IEEE-1394b bus and receives data from the IEEE-1394b bus. Each packet is verified by the receiver of the packet. Two models of QP-ICT are available: the QP-ICT-4 supports S100, S200, and S400 testing and the QP-ICT-8 supports S400 and S800 testing. The default configuration for the QP-ICT is capacitive coupled. Astek's Interconnect Tester (QP-ICT) is built upon a scalable platform with the VersaPHYTM Backchannel and is targeted at IEEE-1394b testing. Engineered to conveniently test up to 5 cables simultaneously, the SQT automates all testing and generates a summary report at the conclusion of each test. The QP-ICT Test System requires Windows 7.

Mid-bus probing for gen2 PCIe lanesThe APC2-MID-01 provides a low-profile probing solution for PCIe Gen 2 applications using Keysights E2960B PCI Express Protocol Analyzer. The APC2-MID-01 is ideal for applications with limited vertical height requirements. A single APC2-MID-01 supports a x8 bi-directional (upstream and downstream) or a x16 unit-directional PCIe bus. Support for x16 bi-directional PCIe bus can be achieved using two APC2-MID-01 probes. Astek Corporation is a Keysight Solutions Partner.