Getting Started
2 Getting Started
Inspect Shipment
Before you get started with the Serial BERT check if the shipment
package contains the following standard deliverables:
Agilent N5980A 3.125 GB/s
Serial BERT
Local Power Cord
If the content is incomplete, if there is
mechanical damage, or if the
instrument does not work within its
specifications, notify the nearest Agilent
office. The Agilent office will arrange
for repair or replacement without
awaiting settlement.
USB Cable
SFP Loopback connector
CD
(see CD content below).
The CD content is:
Autorun.inf – If your PC supports autorun, this file starts the
installation.
dotnetfx.exe - This installs the latest Microsoft .Net Framework
2.0. This should be done in case .Net Framework 2.0 is not
already installed, and internet access is not available.
N5980A.msi – The Serial BERT installer package
Setup.exe – If your PC doesn’t support autorun, execute this file
to run the installation.
DoC.pdf - Declaration of Conformity
DataSheet.pdf – This document contains the product
specifications.
Presales_Presentation.pdf – Describes typical applications.
UserGuide.pdf – This document contains the details about how
to use the Serial BERT.
8 N5980A User Guide