Appendix A Common Questions - National Instruments MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual

Common Questions
This appendix lists common questions related to the use of NI MXI-Express x1 products.
General Hardware
Does NI offer a chassis with the MXI-Express x1 controller integrated?
Yes. Refer to Table 2-1,
or Fiber Cable, for more information.
What connectors does the MXI-Express x1 copper cable use?
The MXI-Express x1 copper cables use Molex TDP
these connectors, visit Molex at
Will my PC or laptop model work with MXI-Express x1 products?
It will depend on the robustness of the BIOS in your PC or laptop. In most cases, the 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,
at .
ni.com/zone
MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express x1 Upgrade
Questions
What are some of the improvements from MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express x1?
MXI-Express x1 incorporates the latest technology to include:
• Support for PCI, PCI Express, and ExpressCard slots.
• Laptop or desktop control of PXI, PXI Express, VXI, and CompactRIO chassis.
• Improved error correction and handling for noisy or harsh environments.
• Improved mechanical connectivity.
• Improved performance.
• Support for two chassis from a single card in the host PC.
• Lower cost.
MXI-Express x1 Connectivity Support From a Host PC Using a Copper
www.molex.com
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connectors. For more information about
and search for TDP.
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