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INSTALLATION GUIDE
RMC-8356
This guide includes installation information for the RMC-8356. For more information about
configuring, using, and maintaining the RMC-8356, refer to the RMC-8356 User Manual.
You can download the user manual in PDF format at
Contents
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................ 2
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 2
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Key Features ............................................................................................................................. 3
Mainboard Features .......................................................................................................... 3
CPU .......................................................................................................................... 3
Chipset ...................................................................................................................... 3
Memory .................................................................................................................... 4
Slots .......................................................................................................................... 4
Video ........................................................................................................................ 4
HDD.......................................................................................................................... 4
Onboard LAN ........................................................................................................... 4
Onboard I/O.............................................................................................................. 4
Power Supply............................................................................................................ 4
Fan ............................................................................................................................ 4
Power Management Features.................................................................................... 5
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................... 5
System Management................................................................................................. 5
RMC-8356 Description ............................................................................................................ 5
Upgrade/Optional Equipment................................................................................................... 7
Memory Upgrades ............................................................................................................ 7
Upgrade Options............................................................................................................... 7
RMC-8356 Overview ............................................................................................................... 7
Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 7
Chassis Cooling Considerations ............................................................................................... 8
Providing Adequate Clearance ......................................................................................... 8
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Connecting Safety Ground ....................................................................................................... 9
Connecting to Power Source .................................................................................................... 9
Rack Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Rails ............................................................................................................ 10
Identifying the Rails ......................................................................................................... 10
Installing the Chassis Rails............................................................................................... 10
Installing the Rack Rails................................................................................................... 11
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION GUIDE RMC-8356 This guide includes installation information for the RMC-8356. For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the RMC-8356, refer to the RMC-8356 User Manual. You can download the user manual in PDF format at ni.com/manuals Contents Related Documentation ......................2 Unpacking.......................... -
Page 2: Related Documentation
NI-VISA Programmer Reference Manual Unpacking Carefully inspect the shipping container and the RMC-8356 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. -
Page 3: Key Features
The unit comes with the standard 120 V (USA) cable. If you have the incorrect AC power cable, contact National Instruments. Key Features The RMC-8356 offers the performance of a high-end PC in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor for controlling a PXI or PXI Express system using a National Instruments remote controller. -
Page 4: Memory
2 x USB 3.0 ports (rear) • 2 x USB 3.0 ports (front) • 2 x RJ-45 ports Power Supply • 350 W AC power supply w/ PFC • Internal 4 x 4 cm Fans 4 | ni.com | RMC-8356 Installation Guide... -
Page 5: Power Management Features
Fan speed control RMC-8356 Description Figure 1 shows the key features of the RMC-8356 front panel. For detailed information about the RMC-8356 rear panel, refer to Chapter 3, I/O Information, in the RMC-8356 User Manual. Figure 1. Front View of the RMC-8356... - Page 6 COM Port—Front-access COM (Serial) port. • Control Panel—Front control panel with LEDs and buttons. • Rack Ear Brackets—Attaches server chassis to the rack. Figure 2. Rear View of the RMC-8356 Power Supply Expansion Card Slot I/O Back Panel Rack Ear Brackets The rear of the chassis includes the following features: •...
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Page 7: Upgrade/Optional Equipment
Upgrade/Optional Equipment Memory Upgrades National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR-4 UDIMMs we offer work with the RMC-8356. We recommend you purchase your DDR-4 UDIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR-4 UDIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly. -
Page 8: Chassis Cooling Considerations
Air enters through the front of the chassis and exits through the fans on the rear of the chassis. Place the RMC-8356 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: Installation
Connecting to Power Source section. Power on the RMC-8356. Verify that the RMC-8356 boots. If it does not boot, refer to the What if the RMC-8356 does not boot? section of Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, in the RMC-8356 User Manual. Connecting Safety Ground The RMC-8356 is designed with a three-position NEMA 5-15 style plug for the U.S. -
Page 10: Rack Mounting
Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work space. Caution Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed to pull Caution the system from a rack only. 10 | ni.com | RMC-8356 Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Installing The Rack Rails
Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides (you may have to press the locking tabs when inserting). When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs click. RMC-8356 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the RMC-8356 into a Telco (open) type rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far the server will extend out from the front of the rack. The chassis should be positioned so that the weight is balanced between front and back. - Page 13 Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack. Figure 6. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack Figure 6 is for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers at the bottom Note of a rack first. RMC-8356 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
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Page 14: Os Reinstallation And Recovery
Note • The RMC-8356 may also ship with an OS recovery USB 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 USB. -
Page 15: Exterior Cleaning
Power disconnect ..........The AC power cable provides main power disconnect. Depressing the front panel power switch enables or inhibits the internal power supply. Using the RMC-8356 in a manner not described in this document may Caution impair the protection the RMC-8356 provides. Mainboard Socket ............... -
Page 16: Cpu
Max configurable upgrade .......64 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4 SDRAM, UDIMM ECC 2133 MHz Mechanical Overall dimensions (standard chassis) Height............1U Width............437 mm (17.2 in.) Depth............508 mm (20.0 in.) Weight ...............8 kg (17.6 lbs) 16 | ni.com | RMC-8356 Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Environmental
Caution ratings on the equipment nameplate when connecting equipment to the supply circuit. For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Note Product Certification section. RMC-8356 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 17... -
Page 18: Electromagnetic Compatibility
For additional environmental information, refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact web page at . This page contains the environmental regulations and ni.com/environment directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document. 18 | ni.com | RMC-8356 Installation Guide... -
Page 19: Worldwide Support And Services
For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact ni.com/niglobal information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. RMC-8356 Installation Guide | © National Instruments | 19... - Page 20 For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patents Notice at ni.com/patents. You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product.
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