38 Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions User Guide
2 Know Your Hardware
AXIe System Module (ASM)
The M9521A AXIe System Module (ASM) is installed in the system slot of
the M9514A (slot 7). It provides the system communication and
synchronization functions required in an AXIe chassis including:
• Trigger bus and clock routing.
• Managing clocks, including internal or external reference sources.
• Gigabit LAN switching with front panel RJ45 LAN connections.
• AXIe Fabric 1 switching (Gen 2 x4 lanes to each module slot).