NI PXIe-8267 Manual

4-drive, in-chassis high-speed data storage module

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PXIe-8267
4-Drive, In-Chassis High-Speed Data Storage Module
This document explains how to install and configure the PXIe-8267. For more information
about configuring, using, and maintaining the PXIe-8267, refer to ni.com.
Note
The standard NI warranty does not apply to the PXIe-8267. To view warranty
and services information for the PXIe-8267, go to
Code
raidsupport
Note
The PXIe-8267 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥ 58 W.
Contents
Installation and Configuration.................................................................................................. 1
What You Need to Get Started..........................................................................................1
Unpacking......................................................................................................................... 2
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 3
Software/Driver Installation..............................................................................................4
RAID Creation.................................................................................................................. 4
Moving the PXIe-8267 to a Different System.................................................................. 8
Optimizing Streaming Performance..................................................................................9
NI Services.............................................................................................................................. 10

Installation and Configuration

This section explains how to unpack, install, and configure the PXIe-8267 hardware and
software.

What You Need to Get Started

The PXIe-8267 kit contains the following items:
PXIe-8267 module
PXIe-8267 documentation
Note
The device kit does not include driver media. Refer to the
Installation
.
section for information about installing the drivers.
ni.com/info
and enter the Info
Software/Driver

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED GUIDE PXIe-8267 4-Drive, In-Chassis High-Speed Data Storage Module This document explains how to install and configure the PXIe-8267. For more information about configuring, using, and maintaining the PXIe-8267, refer to ni.com. Note The standard NI warranty does not apply to the PXIe-8267. To view warranty and services information for the PXIe-8267, go to ni.com/info...
  • Page 2: Unpacking

    -40 °C to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2; meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 limits.) The PXIe-8267 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W. Not all chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to the PXI Chassis Manual for specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.
  • Page 3: Hardware Installation

    PXIe-8267. The power cord grounds the chassis and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module. Locate an available PXI Express slot in the chassis. Do not install the PXIe-8267 in the controller slot (slot 1 in a PXI Express chassis).
  • Page 4: Software/Driver Installation

    Drive activity Green No drive activity Software/Driver Installation The PXIe-8267 does not include interface software to configure the RAID. You must use the Disk Management Utility in Windows to manage the software RAID. Note The PXIe-8267 supports only Windows 10 (64-bit).
  • Page 5 Delete Partition. Right-click any disk and select New Striped Volume, then click Next. Click Add until all available disks are moved to the Selected window and click Next. PXIe-8267 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 5...
  • Page 6 Assign a drive letter and click Next. Configure the Format Volume page as shown in the following figure and click Next. 6 | ni.com | PXIe-8267 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7 If the disks were configured in basic mode, click Yes in the Disk Management dialog box to convert them to dynamic mode. Note You must convert all disks that you want to include in the RAID array to dynamic mode. PXIe-8267 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 7...
  • Page 8: Moving The Pxie-8267 To A Different System

    Moving the PXIe-8267 to a Different System Complete the following steps to move your PXIe-8267 to a different system or chassis with a different controller. Note The following steps apply only if the PXIe-8267 you are moving to a different system is in software RAID mode.
  • Page 9: Optimizing Streaming Performance

    You may see the following dialog box if a RAID volume was present on the PXIe-8267 before you moved it to the new system. Click OK to allow the new system to import the RAID volume. The initial data is preserved and will be readable in the new system.
  • Page 10: Ni Services

    . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how ni.com/legal/export-compliance...

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