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INSTALLATION GUIDE
RMC-8357
This guide includes installation information for the RMC-8357. For more information about
configuring, using, and maintaining the RMC-8357, refer to the RMC-8357 User Manual.
You can download the user manual in PDF format at
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 2
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 3
Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 3
Mainboard Features .......................................................................................................... 3
CPU .......................................................................................................................... 3
Memory .................................................................................................................... 3
Slots .......................................................................................................................... 4
Video ........................................................................................................................ 4
HDD.......................................................................................................................... 4
Blu-ray ...................................................................................................................... 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O.............................................................................................................. 4
Power Supply............................................................................................................ 4
Power Management Features.................................................................................... 4
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... 5
System Management................................................................................................. 5
RMC-8357 Description ............................................................................................................ 5
RMC-8357 Overview ............................................................................................................... 6
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 6
Chassis Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................... 7
Providing Adequate Clearance ......................................................................................... 8
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 8
Cable Retention Bracket ........................................................................................................... 9
Connecting Safety Ground ....................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Inner Slides ................................................................................................. 10
Installing the Slide Mounting Brackets in the Rack ......................................................... 11
Installing the Outer Slides in the Rack ............................................................................. 12
Installing the Chassis into the Rack.................................................................................. 12
OS Reinstallation and Recovery............................................................................................... 13
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 14
Exterior Cleaning.............................................................................................................. 14
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE RMC-8357 This guide includes installation information for the RMC-8357. For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the RMC-8357, refer to the RMC-8357 User Manual. You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals Contents Related Documentation ......................2 Unpacking..........................
- Page 2 Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility, National Instruments Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the RMC-8357 for damage. Check for visible damage to the metal work. Check to make sure all hardware and switches are undamaged. If damage appears to have been caused during shipment, file a claim with the carrier. Retain the packing material for possible inspection and/or reshipment.
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Page 3: What You Need To Get Started
Windows recovery media (not included in diskless versions) 23 to 36 VDC 3-pin cable (ships with the DC option) A power cable is not included with the RMC-8357 kit. Contact National Instruments if you need help finding a power cable. Table 1. AC Power Cables... -
Page 4: Slots
Two USB 3.0 ports (rear) Power Supply • Supports redundant AC and DC power supplies Power Management Features • ACPI/ACPM power management • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) header • Power-on mode from AC power recovery 4 | ni.com | RMC-8357 Installation Guide... -
Page 5: Front Panel Leds
Fan speed control RMC-8357 Description Figures 1 and 2 show key features of the RMC-8357 front and rear panel. For detailed information about the RMC-8357 front and rear panel, refer to Chapter 3, I/O Information, in the RMC-8357 User Manual. -
Page 6: Rmc-8357 Overview
VGA Port (Disabled By Default) RMC-8357 Overview The RMC-8357 is a rugged 1U PC-based controller for remote control of PXI chassis. The controller provides leading-edge processing power with Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 processors, high disk bandwidth with software RAID support, high I/O bandwidth with two PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, and up to 32 GB of memory. -
Page 7: Chassis Cooling Considerations
Unsuitable modifications may result in safety hazards. Chassis Cooling Considerations The RMC-8357 is designed to operate on a bench or in an instrument rack. Determine how you want to use the RMC-8357 and follow the appropriate installation instructions. If installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the rack environment Caution operating ambient temperature may be greater than room ambient temperature. -
Page 8: Providing Adequate Clearance
Air enters through the front of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the RMC-8357 on a bench top or in an instrument rack so that the fans (air outlets) and the air inlet apertures in the front and rear of the chassis have adequate ventilation. Keep other equipment a minimum of 76.2 mm (3 in.) away from the air outlets on the rear of the chassis. -
Page 9: Cable Retention Bracket
Cable Retention Bracket Connecting Safety Ground The RMC-8357 is designed with a three-position IEC C14 style plug that connects the ground line to the chassis ground. To minimize shock hazard, make sure the electrical power outlet you use to power the chassis has an appropriate earth safety ground. -
Page 10: Rack Mounting
• Bag of assorted fasteners. Installing the Inner Slides Install the inner slides to the RMC-8357 as shown in Figure 4. The following figure shows an example controller that may differ from Note your product. Figure 4. Installing Inner Slides... -
Page 11: Installing The Slide Mounting Brackets In The Rack
Install the slide mounting brackets in the rack as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Installing Slide Mounting Brackets in Rack Retaining Screw (x4) Washer (x8) Slide Mounting Bracket (x4) Nut (x4) RMC-8357 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Installing The Outer Slides In The Rack
Push the inner slides, attached to the chassis, into the grooves of the outer slides in the rack and slide the RMC-8357 into the rack, as shown in Figure 7. The following figure shows an example controller that may differ from Note your product. -
Page 13: Os Reinstallation And Recovery
<F4> when video first appears during the boot process. • The RMC-8357 also ships with an OS recovery media you can use to reinstall your operating system onto your hard drive. If you need to reinstall your operating system, you can use the included OS recovery media. -
Page 14: Cleaning
Clean the exterior surfaces of the chassis with a dry lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle brush. Do not use abrasive compounds on any part of the chassis. Specifications This section lists the RMC-8357 electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. Electrical AC Input Input voltage range ...........100 to 240 VAC... -
Page 15: Dc Input
Restricted Access Location. Use the DC power cable provided with DC power supplies for VDC input. Caution Using the RMC-8357 in a manner not described in this document may Caution impair the protection the RMC-8357 provides. Power disconnect............The DC power cable provides main power disconnect. -
Page 16: Hard Disk Drive
Operating 30 g, 11 ms Test Procedures Standard Operating IEC 68-2-27 Operational Random Frequency (Hz) Vibration Level 5 to 350 0.0002 g 350 to 500 -3 dB/octave 0.00014 g Total g = 0.31 16 | ni.com | RMC-8357 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Non-Operational Random
Relative humidity (tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-56) Operating ..........10 to 90% noncondensing Nonoperational (storage) ......5 to 95% noncondensing Operating location ..........Indoor use only Maximum altitude..........2,000 m RMC-8357 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 17... -
Page 18: Acoustic Emissions
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/ certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. 18 | ni.com | RMC-8357 Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Environmental Management
EU Battery Directive 2006/66/EC about Batteries and Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/ environment/batterydirective National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/ (For information about China RoHS compliance, environment/rohs_china go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china RMC-8357 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: Worldwide Support And Services
NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data. © 2017 National Instruments. All rights reserved.
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