What is autonegociation?
PAM-4 Auto-Negotiation & Link Training White Paper
Autonegotiation is a tried-and-tested process where a device is connected to a network through an Ethernet interface, and the end points of a link share information on relevant capabilities.
Highest common denominator
Autonegotiation determines the highest common denominator among the end-point capabilities, and these will be used for the communication. Link Training is another process that can take place when a device is connected to a high-speed Ethernet port through a copper cable or backplane. In this case it is important that the characteristics of the transmitted signal are tuned to be optimally carried over the copper cable.
Provides advanced ethernet test capabilities
Xena’s 7-speed dual-media test module Z400q Thor supports the new PAM4-based 400GE, 200GE, 100GE and 50GE speeds defined in the IEEE 802.3bs and 802.3cd standards. It also has the unique advantage of also being able to test the NRZ-based speeds: 100GE, 50GE, 40GE, 25GE and 10GE. Installed in a XenaBay or XenaCompact chassis, it provides advanced Ethernet test capabilities up to Layer 3.
Learn more about troubleshooting Auto-negotiation and Link Training for the new PAM4-based 400GE 200GE, 100GE and 50GE data rates using Xena’s Z400q Thor & Teledyne LeCroy’s SierraNet protocol analyzer.
