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This document explains how to install the CPS-8910. CPS-8910 Description The CPS-8910 is a 1U rack-mountable PCI Express 10-port switch. It has a Gen 2 PCI Express x8 upstream port, a Gen 1 PCI Express x4 upstream port, and eight Gen 1 PCI Express x4 downstream ports to enable linking any PCI Express host to multiple expansion chassis or peripheral devices.
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12 V, 24 W power supply ■ Note If you are using the CPS-8910 with fiber optic cables, you must purchase a 12 V, 50 W power supply with the proper connection from a different source. Refer to the Specifications section of this document for power supply connector information.
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National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. Installing the CPS-8910 in a Rack The CPS-8910 comes with adjustable rack-mount ears for front or rear-facing installation, as shown in the following figure. Complete the following steps to install the CPS-8910 and connect devices to it.
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When mounting the equipment in the rack, do not create a hazardous condition due to uneven mechanical loading. 1. Mount the CPS-8910 in the desired position by installing the rack-mount ears and tightening the four rack-mounting screws as shown. Figure 2. CPS-8910 Rack-Mount Ear Installation 2.
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