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- Page 2 Set Up Your MXI -Express x4 ™ System This document explains what you will need to set up various MXI-Express x4 hardware configurations. The products covered by this guide are the NI PCIe-8371/8372 and NI PXIe-8370/8374. For the remainder of this manual the term MXI-Express x4 product refers to any of these products.
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Page 3: Equipment Needed
• Target Board—The MXI-Express x4 board of a cabled pair of boards that is farther from the CPU. • Cabled Pair—Two MXI-Express x4 boards that are connected with a single cable. Connecting a PC to an Expansion Chassis Using a MXI-Express x4 Copper Cable Refer to the Terminology section for more detail on the items in this list. - Page 4 For full PXI or PXI Express functionality, refer to the Software Installation and Note Configuration section of for more information. © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 5: Installation And Configuration
Installation and Configuration This section explains how to unpack, install, and configure the MXI-Express x4 hardware and software. Unpacking Your MXI-Express x4 cards are shipped in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage several components on the device. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
Figure 1. Secure the NI PCIe-8371/8372 to the back panel rail using a bracket retaining screw. © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com... - Page 7 Replace the computer cover. 10. Plug the computer back in. 1 NI PCIe-8371/8372 3 PCI Express Slot (x4 or wider) 2 PCI Express x4 Card-Edge Connector Figure 1. Installing the NI PCIe-8371/8372 Installing the Low-Profile Bracket on the NI PCIe-8371 (Optional) To install the NI PCIe-8371 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 8 Tighten each screw to a maximum torque of 3.6 lb · in. (0.407 N · m). © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
- Page 9 Installing an NI PXIe-8370 or NI PXIe-8374 Table 3 provides information on which PXI Express MXI-Express x4 boards are compatible with which chassis slot types. Table 3. NI MXI-Express x4 PXI Express Board Slot Type Compatibility PXI Express Chassis Controller Peripheral Hybrid NI PXI Express...
- Page 10 Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. Figure 3 shows an NI PXI Express board 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...
- Page 11 Cabling MXI-Express x4 is available with copper cables of various lengths. Table 4 shows the MXI-Express x4 copper cables available from National Instruments. Table 4. National Instruments MXI-Express x4 Copper Cables Cable Length (Meters) Description Part Number MXI-Express x4 copper cable...
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Page 12: Led Indicators
Solid Amber Power is within spec; no link to chassis Solid Green Power is within spec; link established © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com... - Page 13 Table 5. LED Status Descriptions of MXI-Express x4 Products (Continued) Board Color Meaning NI PXIe-8370 (194402x-02) No power Blinking Red Power is out of spec Solid Green Power is within spec LINK Link not established Solid Green Link established Refer to Figure 4 for onboard LED locations. Link Good Link Activity Cabled...
- Page 14 Different chassis topologies will give different default behaviors. Contact your chassis’ manufacturer for more information on your chassis’ topology. © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 15: Software Installation And Configuration
Software Installation and Configuration Installation MXI-Express x4 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches and/or bridges to enable control of a PXI Express chassis from a PC or another PXI Express chassis with an available PCI Express or PXI Express slot. - Page 16 For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni.com/patents. 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.
- Page 17 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...