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Quarch Data Sheet

SAS/SATA
Physical Layer Switches
Automatically and remotely configure paths between
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SAS/SATA
Physical Layer Switches
Automatically and remotely configure paths between multiple SAS/SATA devices

Highlights

⁍ Supports SAS connections up to 6Gb/s (12Gb/s for QTL1564)

⁍ Physical layer switching, very low latency
⁍ Switch between multiple hosts/devices
⁍ Completely transparent at the protocol layer
⁍ Forward received data to multiple outputs
⁍ Port-by-port and lane-by-lane and control
⁍ Simple control via LAN, USB or Serial

Use Cases

Device Testing Automatically switch multiple devices into a host

Rack Configuration Re-route test racks without physically re-cabling

Data Forwarding Forward data to a scope/analyser without modifying the signal path

Complex Routing Split/combine/switch individual lanes within a SAS/SATA port

Illegal Topographies Create invalid cable routing scenarios

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Switching

SAS/SATA data is routed using a specialist cross-point switch. This re-drives your signal, but does not perform any re-timing.

Host/Device connections will appear as if they are directly cabled. This will allow you to remove the vast majority of manual cable
routing, allowing longer and more complex automated tests to run, without human intervention.

Better use can be made of expensive equipment such as analysers and scopes. One piece of test equipment can be switched in
and out of the test configuration as needed.

Module Range

All of the switch modules are based on Modules support a range of USB, LAN
active cross-point switches, though the and Serial connection options and can
QTL1564 module is the only one that can be easily automated from scripting
support 12Gb/s data rates. languages such as Perl and Python.

Both miniSAS HD switches can be rack A few simple commands can create any
mounted in 1U, and support active number of complex cable routings
copper and optical cables.
In the example to the right, multiple
Basic manual control of the module can hosts and devices are linked with a 12
be performed from a simple terminal Port SAS switch. Data from one of these
interface, or our supplied TestMonkey links are being simultaneously forwarded
GUI. to both a scope and analyser.

Supplied Parts

Switch Module - The main unit

Torridon Cable - 40cm Torridon Double Ended Interface Cable. Connects the module to an optional controller (not QTL1817)
Power Supply - External Power supply (IEC Cable for QTL1817) with country specific plug
USB Cable - 2 meter USB cable

Also Required

Downloads - Our website contains many useful downloads to help you get started: www.quarch.com
USB Drivers
Technical Manuals
Quick Start Guides
Example Scripts
TestMonkey GUI

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Support

Quarch provides direct support to all customers, regardless of the sales channel you use to purchase our equipment. We are
available over email, or by phone during UK office hours. Our regional partners are also trained to handle many of the most
common questions you might have.

Our support is normally free, though there may be charges if you require on-site training or significant development work. Please
contact us if there is anything we can do to help.

Pleas see our website for access to drivers, technical manuals, quick-start guides, example scripts and more

Email Phone Web

[email protected] +44 1343 508 140 www.quarch.com/support

Ordering

Quarch have a network of specialist partners around the world. Please contact our partner in your region if you require a quote.

We recommend evaluating our products before purchase, so our partners will be happy to arrange a free evaluation unit.

Regional Contact Details

North America China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

SerialCables LLC Saniffer
Colorado, California Hong Kong

Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

Web www.serialcables.com Web www.saniffer.com
Phone +1 303-495-2320

India Europe and ROW

ESA Group Quarch Technology
Bangalore Scotland, UK

Email [email protected] Email [email protected] / [email protected]

Web www.esaindia.com Web www.quarch.com
Phone +91-80-67648888 Phone +44 1343 508 140

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Products Versions

Product Code Product Options

QTLXXXX/KIT_YY Product code, made up from options below

QTLXXXX QTL1817 40 Port 6GB/s HD SAS Physical Layer Switch

QTL1564 12 Port 12GB/s HD SAS Physical Layer Switch
QTL1390 4/8 6Gb/s SAS/SATA Physical Layer Switch

/KIT_YY /KIT_US US Power Cable Option

/KIT_EU EU Power Cable Option
/KIT_UK UK Power Cable Option

SATA Switch - Main Unit

12 Port SAS Switch - Main Unit

40 Port SAS Switch - Main Unit

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Additional Controllers - Adds serial control NOT compatible with QTL1817

Product Code Description

QTL1260 Torridon Interface Kit

Simple USB and Serial control options for
bench testing

QTL1461 4 Port Torridon Controller

Control up to 4 modules via Serial/LAN/
USB connection

QTL1079 28 Port Torridon Controller

Control up to 28 modules via Serial,
LAN or USB connection

Accessories

Product Code Description

QTL1643 Dual face plate for 1U 12G Switch

Mounts 2 Switch modules in a 1U rack panel

QTL1558 40cm Torridon Double Ended Interface Cable (Female to Female)

Replacement cable, connects Cable Module to Controller

QTL1381 100cm Torridon Extension Cable (Male to Female)

Extends an existing Double Ended Torridon cable

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Technical Information

Switch Ports QTL1817 QTL1564 QTL1390

Port Count 40 12 4 Host, 8 Device

Port Connector SFF-8644 *1 SFF-8644 SATA

Max Speed Supported 6Gb/s 12GB/s 6Gb/s

Protocols Supported SAS SAS SAS/SATA

Supports Optical Cables √ √ X

Visible Connection Indicators LCD Screen None LEDs

*1
Some full height HD connectors cannot be plugged into adjacent vertical ports due to mechanical constraints 17.57mm limit

External Connections QTL1817 QTL1564 QTL1390

Power Supply IEC Mains 12V External PSU 12V External PSU

Control Ports USB-B, LAN, Serial USB-B, LAN, Torridon

Physical Dimensions QTL1817 QTL1564 QTL1390

Length 499mm 164.5mm 164.5mm

Width 428.91mm 165.9mm 169.8mm

Height 43.65mm 43.65mm 53.5mm

1U Compatible √ √ X

Features QTL1817 QTL1564 QTL1390

Multi-user Concurrent Access *1 √ X X

Command logging √ X X

REST Control √ √ √

Telnet Control √ √ √

Serial Control √ Requires additional Torridon Controller

USB Control √ √ √

*1
Concurrent access is only available over REST API

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