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Interoperability Workshops
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Objective:
The SATA-IO Interop Workshop serves two main purposes:
1) As a mechanism for verifying product and building block adherence to the SATA Specification.
2) As a proving ground for updated tests and test methodologies, typically in support of new SATA Specification features and updates.
The Interop Workshop serves as a way for SATA-IO members to get their products tested by multiple testers using different equipment sets and latest tests before they are available at the certified test labs. However, given the complexity of the test results and consistency verification process, it takes significantly longer to generate an overall PASS/FAIL result. So, for product vendors needing quick results, and an Integrators List posting, the certified Test Labs are the best mechanism.
For
more details on the SATA-IO Interoperability Program visit the Interoperability
Program overview page.
Registration Information
Registration for the Interop Workshop is limited to SATA-IO members only. Information on becoming a SATA-IO member can be found on the Membership page. Please note that registration closes at 5:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, March 19, 2010.
SATA-IO will be assessing a registration fee of $750 for each product tested during the Interop Workshop. Each Interop Workshop vendor is only allowed to register a single component for scheduling in a block of testing sessions. Registration for a single component includes registration for two supporting engineers. Additional support engineers above two will incur a $100 fee per individual. Each test session is one to two hours and will be focused on testing of a single product. Because of the limited number of registered test slots, the initial registration process will only allow one product to be registered per vendor. If at a later point, it is found that not all of the test slots are utilized there will be follow-up with the vendors already registered to understand if they have additional products ready for testing.
**Testing will be scheduled through 5:00pm on Thursday, April 15, 2010. All vendors registered to attend the Interop Workshop should plan to test until noon on Friday. Test schedules will be distributed by SATA-IO a few days prior to the event in order for attendees to make any necessary travel changes.
Interop Workshop Online Registration - Click to register!
Attendee Only Registration - Only use to register additional support engineers, past the 2 allotted with product registration.
Remember to pre-register EACH individual from your company to obtain a badge, to be confirmed for meals, and to obtain workshop materials. Attendees without a SATA-IO plugfest badge will not be allowed to attend the event.
NOTE: After registration, you are required to send SATA-IO one (1) sample of your product, as SATA-IO will be conducting pre-testing before the event. The deadline to send SATA-IO your product is March 29, 2010. The sample you provide before the event will be brought to the IW for you, however you will still be required to bring 2 additional product samples (for a total of 3) to the Interop Workshop for the week of testing.
Additional Forms:
IW Credit Card Authorization Form
IW Product Information Sheet - Your product registration will not be considered complete until the appropriate Product Information Sheet has been provided to SATA-IO.
Sleeping Room Registration
- The deadline for hotel reservations is April 5, 2010. To make hotel reservations, please visit the hotel website.
- If you contact the hotel, identify yourself as attending the SATA-IO Interop Workshop and ask for the Serial ATA room block so they will block you into the reserved block of rooms and provide the group rate.
On-site and Event Details:
- You will be able to pick up your badge and test schedules on-site between 8-9am prior to the first test session on April 12, 2010.
Monday, April 12, 2010
8:00
a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Name badges and schedules available in front of the main ball room
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. -- Overview Session (Ballroom)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Test Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Lunch (provided by SATA-IO)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-- Test Sessions
5:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. -- SATA-IO Annual Meeting and evening mixer
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
8:00
a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Test Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Lunch (provided by SATA-IO)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Test SessionsWednesday, April 14, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Test Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Test SessionsThursday, April 15, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. -- Test Sessions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. -- Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. -- Test Sessions
Shipping Instructions:
Please ensure your shipment does not arrive at the hotel prior to April 9, 2010.
Ship to:
Embassy Suites Milpitas - Silicon Valley
901 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
Attn: Hold For (your name/company/telephone) / April 12-15 2010/SATA-IO/Skye Warden/ Jennifer York
Sponsorship Opportunities:
SATA-IO offers sponsorship opportunities for this event. If your company is interested in this opportunity, please contact SATA-IO.
If you have any additional questions regarding Interop Workshop registration, please contact SATA-IO Administration.
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