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- Page 2 Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express Series User Manual MXI-Express for PXI Express: Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8375 NI PXIe-8375 Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual November 2009 372942B-01...
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Page 4: Important Information
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 5 Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
About This Manual Conventions ........................vii Related Documentation....................viii Chapter 1 Introduction About the Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Series .............1-1 Description and Features .................1-1 Basic Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 System ............1-2 Larger Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Systems..........1-2 What You Need to Get Started ..................1-3 Unpacking ........................1-4... - Page 7 Contents Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual ni.com...
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Page 8: About This Manual
In this manual, whenever a PXI Express chassis is referenced, a CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead. PXI Express/PXIe The terms PXI Express and PXIe are interchangeable in this manual. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... -
Page 9: Related Documentation
About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • Set Up Your MXI-Express System • Your computer or chassis documentation • PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 • PXI-2 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 •... -
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes the Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 series of products, lists what you need to get started, and explains how to unpack and set up your hardware. The Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 series is an extension of the MXI-Express series of remote controllers. The two products in this series are the NI PCIe-8375 and NI PXIe-8375. -
Page 11: Basic Fiber-Optic Mxi-Express X4 System
Chapter 1 Introduction Basic Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 System The simplest Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 system consists of an NI PCIe-8375 in a PC connected to an NI PXIe-8375 in the controller slot of a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-1. PC to PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Figure 1-1. -
Page 12: What You Need To Get Started
A host PC with an available x4 (or wider) PCI Express slot Using a PCI Express slot wider than x4 may result in negotiation down to x1 width. Note © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... -
Page 13: Unpacking
Chapter 1 Introduction The NI PCIe-8375 requires a host computer that supplies a PCI Express clock that Note adheres to the PCI Express Specification. The NI PCIe-8375 may not be compatible with systems with noncompliant clocks, particularly systems with clocks whose frequency peaks over 100 MHz. -
Page 14: Hardware Installation
NI PCIe-8375. Select any available PCI Express expansion slot (x4 or wider). Note Using a PCI Express slot wider than x4 may result in negotiation down to x1 width. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... - Page 15 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The BIOS or motherboard may not support the NI PCIe-8375 in a slot intended for Note a graphics card. Note The NI PCIe-8375 requires a host computer that supplies a PCI Express clock that adheres to the PCI Express Specification. The NI PCIe-8375 may not be compatible with systems with noncompliant clocks, particularly systems with clocks whose frequency peaks over 100 MHz.
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Page 16: Installing An Ni Pxie-8375
NI PXIe-8375. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in which you intend to install the NI PXIe-8375. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... - Page 17 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position. Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from retaining screws on the module. Align the NI PXIe-8375 with the card guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot. Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXIe-8375.
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Page 18: Cabling
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXIe-8375 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI Express chassis. 1 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis 3 Ejector Handle in Down Position 2 NI PXIe-8375 4 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Slot 1 Figure 2-2. -
Page 19: Powering Up The Fiber-Optic Mxi-Express X4 System
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The cables are shipped with a protective plastic cap which must be removed before Notes connecting the cable to the Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 hardware. The protective cap should be used when the cable is stored. For more information about cables, refer to the Cable Options section of Chapter 3, Hardware... -
Page 20: Hardware Overview
Express switch, and one cabled Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 connector. The NI PXIe-8375 consists of two cabled Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 connectors, a PCI Express switch, and two PXI Express connectors. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... -
Page 21: Functional Unit Descriptions
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCIe-8375 PORT 1 (upstream) NI PXIe-8375 Fiber Fiber Optic Optic Express Express Express Switch Express Connector Connector 4 x4 PCIe links or Switch 2 x8 PCIe links Fiber PORT 2 (downstream) Optic Cable Fiber Optic Express PCI Express SMBus... -
Page 22: Cabled Fiber-Optic Mxi-Express X4 Connector
Table 3-1. NI PCIe-8375 and NI PXIe-8375 Status LED Messages Meaning Power is off Red, Blinking Power is out of spec Amber Power is within spec; link not established Green Power is within spec; link established © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... -
Page 23: Cable Options
For more information, refer to KnowledgeBase 3U7CDCD8 at ni.com Cable Options Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 is available with cables of various lengths. Table 3-2 shows the cables available from National Instruments. Table 3-2. National Instruments Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Cables Cable Length (Meters) Description... -
Page 24: Appendix A Specifications
NI PXIe-8375........Fully compatible with the PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 and the PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0 Specification NI PCIe-8375 ........Fully compatible with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 1.0a, 1.1 © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual... -
Page 25: Power Requirements
Appendix A Specifications Weight NI PXIe-8375 ........0.17 Kg (0.37 lb) typical NI PCIe-8375........0.057 Kg (0.13 lb) typical Power Requirements NI PXIe-8375 Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 1.25 A +5 V 1 mA 2.5 mA +12 V 285 mA 450 mA +5 V 100 mA... - Page 26 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 Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 27 Appendix A Specifications NI PCIe-8375 Maximum altitude........2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only Operating Environment Ambient temperature range ....0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range......10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Storage Environment...
- Page 28 Certification column. Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers.
- Page 29 EU Customers recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china...
- Page 30 BIOS Compat Mode switch ON and installing a software patch available from National Instruments. Please contact National Instruments technical support for more information if you are having trouble with your MXI Express system. © National Instruments Corporation...
- Page 31 What is the maximum length of a Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Fiber-Optic cable? The maximum length for a Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Fiber-Optic cable is 100 m. National Instruments offers 10 m, 30 m, and 100 m Fiber-Optic cables. General Software Under which operating systems will Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4...
- Page 32 Yes. The requirements of the PCI bus still mandate that you must power-on secondary PXI/PXI Express chassis before powering on the host PC when using Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 33 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
- Page 34 You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 35 Celsius clock Hardware component that controls timing for reading from or writing to groups. counter/timer A circuit that counts external pulses or clock pulses (timing). © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 36 PCI expansion slots, but remains transparent to the end user. PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation. PXI is an open specification that builds off the CompactPCI specification by adding instrumentation-specific features. A link or port with four physical lanes. © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 37 1-2 configuration specifications, A-1 additional topologies (figure), 1-3 system basic (figure), 1-2 description, 1-1 conventions used in the manual, vii getting started, 1-3 functional unit descriptions, 3-2 © National Instruments Corporation Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual...
- Page 38 Index getting started, 1-3 National Instruments support and services, C-1 NI PCIe-8375 installation, 2-1 hardware common questions, B-1 figure, 2-3 help, technical support, C-1 NI PXIe-8375 installation, 2-3 figure, 2-5 installation cabling, 2-5 hardware, 2-1 operating environment specifications of an NI PCIe-8375, 2-1...
- Page 39 Index safety, specifications, A-4 technical support, C-1 shock and vibration specifications training and certification (NI resources), C-1 NI PXIe-8375, A-3 troubleshooting (NI resources), C-1 SMBus Master, 3-3 software common questions, B-2 unpacking, 1-4 NI resources, C-1 specifications, A-1 CE compliance, A-5 cleaning, A-4 Web resources, C-1 electromagnetic compatibility, A-5...
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