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MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual
MXI-Express Gen II x8 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express,
CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems
NI PCIe-8381
NI PXIe-8381
NI PXIe-8384
MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual
August 2012
373681A-01

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  • Page 1 -Express Gen II x8 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual MXI-Express Gen II x8 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8381 NI PXIe-8381 NI PXIe-8384 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 2 Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information ni.com Worldwide Offices Visit ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 11500 North Mopac Expressway Austin, Texas 78759-3504 USA Tel: 512 683 0100...
  • Page 3 Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.
  • Page 4 HARM TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS (INCLUDING THE RISK OF BODILY INJURY AND DEATH) SHOULD NOT BE RELIANT SOLELY UPON ONE FORM OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DUE TO THE RISK OF SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH, THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MUST TAKE REASONABLY PRUDENT STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST SYSTEM FAILURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BACK-UP OR SHUT DOWN MECHANISMS.
  • Page 5 Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as stated in the product specifications. These requirements and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in its intended operational electromagnetic environment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connecting Additional Expansion Chassis to a System........2-1 Unpacking ........................2-2 Hardware Installation.....................2-3 Installing an NI PCIe-8381................2-3 Installing the Low-Profile Bracket on the NI PCIe-8381 (Optional) ....2-4 Installing an NI PXIe-8381 or NI PXIe-8384 ..........2-6 Cabling ......................2-8 Powering On the MXI-Express Gen II x8 System ..........2-8 Powering Off the MXI-Express Gen II x8 System .........2-9...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual viii ni.com...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    The model numbers listed below are followed by their specific NI assembly numbers Note in parentheses. Ensure the specifications of interest match the NI assembly number that is printed on either the front or back side of the board. •...

  • Page 9: Conventions

    The terms CompactPCI Express and CPCIe are interchangeable in this CPCIe manual. MXI-Express Gen II x8 A NI PCIe-8381, NI PXIe-8381, or NI PXIe-8384 board. product PCI Express/PCIe The terms PCI Express and PCIe are interchangeable in this manual. PXI Express chassis In this manual, whenever a PXI Express chassis is referenced, a CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    NI PXIe-8384 PXI Express Peripheral MXI-Express x8 Copper For optimum link widths and performance, use the NI PXIe-8381 and NI PXIe-8384 in chassis that support a Gen II x8 backplane link. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...

  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    Reserved R1025 DFLT R1024 CLOCK MODE R1023 Reserved Reserved R1098 Reserved R1099 PCIe MXI-Express PCIe Gen II x8 Switch Gen II x8 PWR/LNK Status LED Figure 1-1. NI PCIe-8381 (153094x-01L) Block Diagram MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 12 PCIe Gen II x4 Figure 1-2. NI PXIe-8381 (153097x-01L) Block Diagram The NI PXIe-8381 supports dual link mode, which will merge the four x4 links to the chassis backplane into two x8 links if the chassis supports it. National Instruments offers Gen II PXI Express chassis that allow the NI PXIe-8381 to establish Gen II backplane links.

  • Page 13: Basic Mxi-Express Gen Ii X8 Systems

    Basic MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems The simplest MXI-Express Gen II x8 system consists of an NI PCIe-8381 in a PC connected to an NI PXIe-8381 in the controller slot of a PXI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-5.

  • Page 14: Larger Mxi-Express Gen Ii X8 Systems

    Larger MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems If multiple PCI Express slots are available in the host PC, additional PXI Express chassis can be connected by installing an additional NI PCIe-8381 in any available Gen II x8 or wider PCI Express slot.

  • Page 15: Compatibility With Host Pcs

    For more information on host system compatibility with MXI-Express Gen II x8 products, refer to the NI Developer Zone document Tips to Help You Successfully Use MXI-Express Controllers at ni.com/zone MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 16: Installation And Configuration

    Note and therefore limiting bandwidth. This is uncommon in newer PCs. Note The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8381 in a slot intended for a graphics card. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device into the computer or into a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis.

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    Remove and save the bracket-retaining screw and the bracket cover. Line up the NI PCIe-8381 with the slot on the back panel. Slowly lower the NI PCIe-8381 until its card-edge connector is resting on the expansion slot receptacle.

  • Page 19: Installing The Low-Profile Bracket On The Ni Pcie-8381 (Optional)

    Figure 2-1. Installing the NI PCIe-8381 Installing the Low-Profile Bracket on the NI PCIe-8381 (Optional) To install the NI PCIe-8381 in a host computer that requires a low-profile height card, the front bracket must be replaced with the low-profile bracket included with your kit.
  • Page 20 Caution the cable receptacle connector housing. Fit the low-profile bracket onto the NI PCIe-8381. Note that the two mounting tabs that the screws thread into rest against the back side of the card for the low-profile bracket. Ensure that the front bracket LED bulb is situated in the display hole correctly.

  • Page 21: Installing An Ni Pxie-8381 Or Ni Pxie-8384

      NI PXIe-8384 — For this section, all of the above products will be referred to as an “NI PXI Express Note board”. Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI Express board in your PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis.
  • Page 22 The front panel of the NI PXI Express board should be even with the front panel of the chassis. Note LEDs on the back side of the NI PXIe-8381 will light, indicating the presence of 5 V auxiliary power. Refer to the LED Indicators section for details.

  • Page 23: Cabling

    Connected chassis that are controlled by a NI PXIe-8381 will automatically power on. The NI PXIe-8381 has a built in feature that powers on/off the chassis that it is controlling when the host system is powered on/off. This feature can be avoided by manually powering on the downstream chassis prior to the host system.

  • Page 24: Powering Off The Mxi-Express Gen Ii X8 System

    The LEDs on MXI-Express Gen II x8 cards give status information about power supplies and link state. The NI PCIe-8381, NI PXIe-8381 and NI PXIe-8384 have one tri-color LED on the panel, indicating power and link status. Table 2-3. LED Status Descriptions of MXI-Express Gen II x8 Products...
  • Page 25 PCIe Gen II x8 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Figure 2-4. NI PXIe-8384 (153100x-01L) Onboard LED Locations Link Good LEDs—LEDs that indicate a successful cable link (LED FP) and backplane link (LED BP). Link Activity LEDs—LEDs that indicate link activity on the cable link (LED FP) and the backplane link (LED BP).
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration The NI PXIe-8381 also has a vertical column of 6 LEDs on the back panel of the card near the front connector, as shown in Figure 2-5. These LEDs provide additional information about the link status of the PCI Express lanes on the module.
  • Page 27 Backplane Link Status LED appropriately. Table 2-4 shows example scenarios of how the Backplane Link Status LEDs behave in different chassis configurations. Table 2-4. Backplane Link Status LED Behavior for Example Chassis Controlled by a NI PXIe-8381 BP Port BP Port...

  • Page 28: Software Installation And Configuration

    Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX), included on your PXI Platform Services CD or your driver CD. For information on configuring your system in MAX, open MAX and navigate to Help»Help Topics»PXI. © National Instruments 2-13 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 29 NI PXIe-8381 (153097x-01L) • NI PXIe-8384 (153100x-01L) The model numbers listed are followed by their specific NI assembly numbers in Note parentheses. Ensure the specifications of interest match the NI assembly number that is printed on either the front or back side of the board.
  • Page 30 Revision 1.0a, 1.1, and 2.0 Weight ............0.06 kg (0.14 lb) typical Power Requirements Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 500 mA 800 mA +3.3 V +12 V 350 mA 500 mA MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 31 Relative humidity range ......5 to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Clean the NI PCIe-8381 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device Caution is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
  • Page 32 To obtain product certifications and the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product, visit , search by model number ni.com/certification or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 33 Appendix A Specifications Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers. For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at .
  • Page 34 +12 V 300 mA 500 mA +5 V 110 mA 300 mA Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 35 Random Vibration Operating..........5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating.......... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 36 Appendix A Specifications Clean the NI PXIe-8381 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device Caution is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 37 Certification column. Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
  • Page 38 +12 V 450 mA 750 mA +5 V 5 mA 20 mA Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual A-10 ni.com...
  • Page 39 Operating..........5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating.......... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) © National Instruments A-11 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 40 Appendix A Specifications Clean the NI PXIe-8384 with a soft nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the device Caution is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to service. Safety This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 41 Certification column. Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
  • Page 42 MXI-Express Gen II x8 controllers. General Hardware What connectors do the NI MXI-Express x8 copper cables use? The NI MXI-Express x8 copper cables use Molex x8 PCIe connectors. For more information about these connectors visit Molex at www.molex.com and search for x8 PCIe iPass.
  • Page 43 BIOS should be able to enumerate the bridge resources that the MXI products require for operation, especially for smaller MXI system configurations. For more information, refer to the NI Developer Zone article, Tips to Help You Successfully Use NI MXI-Express Controllers, ni.com/zone...
  • Page 44 What software is required to use my MXI-Express Gen II x8 kit? For Windows and LabVIEW RT, the required software is included as part of the latest version of NI PXI Platform Services included with your kit. The software for your MXI-Express Gen II x8 controller enhances the...
  • Page 45 KnowledgeBase, product manuals, step-by-step troubleshooting wizards, thousands of example programs, tutorials, application notes, instrument drivers, and so on. Registered users also receive access to the NI Discussion Forums . NI Applications Engineers make sure every ni.com/forums question submitted online receives an answer.
  • Page 46 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 47 Equal or greater than. ≤ Equal or less than. Percent. Ω Ohms. Amperes. ANSI American National Standards Institute. Application Programming Interface—the direct interface that an end user sees when creating an application. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 48 It is electrically compatible with the PCI Specification, which enables low-cost PCI components to be utilized in a mechanical form factor suited for rugged environments. Canadian Standards Association. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 49 (1) Grams. (2) A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration levels in a random vibration test profile. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 50 (2) The standard metric prefix for 1,000, or 10 such as volts, hertz, and meters. laptop A portable computer with an available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot with PCI Express support. Pounds. Light emitting diode. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 51 (2) The prefix for 1,048,576, or 2 , when used with B (byte) to quantify data or computer memory. NI Measurement & Automation Explorer, the utility that allows you to configure and test your PXI system. Milliseconds. Multisystem eXtension Interface.
  • Page 52 PCI Express x8 card edge The card edge connector allows you to use the NI PCIe-8381 in a x8 or connector wider PCI Express slot in a PC. The PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification defines this connector.
  • Page 53 Universal Serial Bus—a serial bus for connecting computers to keyboards, printers, and other peripheral devices. Volts. VISA Virtual Instrument Software Architecture. This is the general name given to VISA and its associated architecture. Peak-to-peak voltage. © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 54 Glossary Watts. A PCI Express link or port with one physical lane. A PCI Express link or port with four physical lanes. A PCI Express link or port with eight physical lanes. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...
  • Page 55 (NI resources), C-1 larger MXI-Express Gen II x8 systems, 1-5 indicators, 2-9 environment specifications locations, 2-10, 2-11 NI PCIe-8381, A-3 status descriptions, 2-9 NI PXIe-8381, A-6 low-profile bracket, 2-4 NI PXIe-8384, A-10 © National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
  • Page 56 C-1 training and certification (NI resources), C-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 overview, functional, 1-2 unpacking, 2-2 physical specifications NI PCIe-8381, A-2 NI PXIe-8381, A-6 Web resources, C-1 NI PXIe-8384, A-10 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com...

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