PSA / PVA Installation Guide
April 20, 2023 Sifos Technologies Page 5
1. About This Guide
1.1. Purpose
This manual describes first-time PowerSync Analyzer, PowerSync Programmable Load, and PhyView Analyzer
installation and setup. It also includes instructions for firmware upgrades to the PowerSync instrument.
1.2. Audience
This manual is designed for Engineers and Technicians who are familiar with PC’s and/or Linux Workstations and
have a working knowledge of networking equipment.
1.3. Content
About the PowerSync / PhyView Family of Instruments
This section introduces the user to the PowerSync and PhyView Analyzer family of products
Installation and Setup
This section describes the initial installation and setup of the PowerSync instrument and associated software.
Upgrading Instrument Firmware
This section describes processes for upgrading firmware to the PowerSync chassis and test blades.
1.4. Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Bold lettering is used to indicate menu selections and CLI (command line interface) typed commands, as well as for
general emphasis for important items.
NOTE! is used to convey extremely important information.
Italics is used to indicated command options and for notes to the user
Menu/submenu selections are indicated with “greater than” (>) symbols. For instance, File > Save refers to the Save
submenu selection under the file menu.
1.5. PSA Family Chassis Configurations
A chassis that can host up to 12 PSA-3202, PVA-3102, and/or PSA-3102 test blades
A chassis that can host up to 12 PSL-3202, PVA-3102, and/or PSL-3102 test blades
A package of two PSA-3000 chassis’ hosting a total of 24 PSA-3202 test blades, i.e. 48 test ports
A package of two PSA-3000 chassis’ hosting a total of 24 PSA-3102 test blades, i.e. 48 test ports
A PSL-3424 test instrument including 24, 4-Pair capable test ports without LLDP emulation support
A PSL-3424 test instrument including 24, 4-Pair capable test ports with LLDP emulation support
A PSL-3000 chassis configured with 12 PSL-3202 test blades, i.e. 24 test ports
A PSL-3000 chassis configured with 12 PSL-3102 test blades, i.e. 24 test ports
A compact, single slot PSA with one PSA-3202 test blade
A compact, single slot PSA with one PSA-3102 test blade and external power module
A compact, single slot PVA with one PVA-3102 test blade and external power module
1.6. Related Information
In addition to this manual, the user should refer to the appropriate (PSA-3000, PSL-3000, PSL-3424, PVA-3000)
Technical Reference Manual that is provided both in paper form and on the CD shipped with the test instrument.
1.7. Technical Support
To obtain technical support, please contact our technical support team using either of the following methods:
By email: support@sifos.com
By mail: Sifos Technologies, Inc.
Attn: Technical Support
1 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Andover, MA 01810
Additionally, Datasheets, Application Notes, and Software Updates may be found at the Sifos Technologies web site:
http://www.sifos.com
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