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Reserve a SeatSAS Protocol training is an introduction to the technical fundamentals of the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) architecture. It is intended for anyone requiring an introduction to SAS architecture including: Design Engineers, Field Application Engineers, Test Engineers and Technical Marketing professionals.

Course Objective
Students develop a working knowledge of standards-based Serial-Attached SCSI protocol and behavior through lecture and protocol analyzer exercises.

Prerequisites
Previous experience with SCSI technology is helpful, but not required.

Course Format
This course is a combination of lecture and protocol analysis exercises. Protocol analysis is interspersed throughout the 3-day course to reinforce the concepts discussed in the lecture portion of the class.

Course Outline
  • Fundamental Elements of SAS
  • SCSI PHY Reset & Opening Connections 
  • Expanders & SAS Management Protocol
  • SAS SCSI Protocol Transport Layer 
  • SAS SATA Tunneling Protocol Transport Layer

Analyzer Experience
Interspersed with the lecture sections, student's analyze SAS traces using the latest Finisar Bus Doctor Plus™ and Xgig® protocol analyzer products.