National Instruments PXIe-8238 User Manual

National Instruments PXIe-8238 User Manual

Dual-port 10 gigabit ethernet peripheral module
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USER MANUAL
PXIe-8238
Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Peripheral Module
This document provides reference information for PXI Express and the PXIe-8238 module.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines............................................................................... 1
Related Documentation.............................................................................................................2
PXI Express Features................................................................................................................ 2
Benefits of PXI Express.................................................................................................... 2
PXIe-8238 Overview................................................................................................................ 3
Functional Overview.........................................................................................................3
Functional Description...................................................................................................... 3
National Instruments Software..........................................................................................4
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 5
Features............................................................................................................................. 5
Front Panel Dimensions.................................................................................................... 5
Electrical........................................................................................................................... 6
Physical............................................................................................................................. 7
Environmental................................................................................................................... 7
Shock and Vibration..........................................................................................................8
Safety................................................................................................................................ 8
SFP+ Connectors Pinout......................................................................................................... 10
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 12

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments
could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USER MANUAL PXIe-8238 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Peripheral Module This document provides reference information for PXI Express and the PXIe-8238 module. Contents Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines................1 Related Documentation......................2 PXI Express Features........................ 2 Benefits of PXI Express....................2 PXIe-8238 Overview........................ 3 Functional Overview......................3...
  • Page 2: Related Documentation

    This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. Caution The protection the PXIe-8238 provides can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in the user documentation. Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories.
  • Page 3: Pxie-8238 Overview

    PXI Express systems. Functional Description The PXIe-8238 is a peripheral module in a 1-slot 3U PXI Express form factor. The following figure is a functional block diagram of the PXIe-8238. Following the diagram is a description of each logic block shown.
  • Page 4: National Instruments Software

    National Instruments Software National Instruments has developed several software tools you can use with the PXIe-8238. National Instruments’ hardware and software work together to help you make the most of your ™ ™ PXI Express system. The LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    LINK SPEED (green = 10 Gbps; yellow = 1 Gbps) Front Panel Dimensions The following figure shows the front panel layout and dimensions of the PXIe-8238. Dimensions are in inches (millimeters). PXIe-8238 User Manual | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6: Electrical

    Figure 2. PXIe-8238 Front Panel Layout and Dimensions NI PXIe-8238 ETH 0 2.993 in. (76.02 mm) LINK/ACT 2.796 in. (71.01 mm) 2.645 in. (67.17 mm) SPEED 2.296 in. (58.32 mm) LINK/ACT 2.111 in. (53.61 mm) 1.948 in. (49.47 mm) SPEED ETH 1 0.000 in.
  • Page 7: Physical

    Indoor use only. Storage Environment Ambient temperature range -40 °C to 71 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range 5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) PXIe-8238 User Manual | © National Instruments | 7...
  • Page 8: Shock And Vibration

    Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes. 8 | ni.com | PXIe-8238 User Manual...
  • Page 9 Accumulators and Waste Batteries and Accumulators, visit ni.com/environment/ batterydirective. 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法(中国 RoHS) National Instruments 符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物 中国客户 质指令(RoHS)。关于 National Instruments 中国 RoHS 合规性信息,请登录 。(For information about China RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china PXIe-8238 User Manual | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10: Sfp+ Connectors Pinout

    SFP+ Connectors Pinout The following figure shows the pinouts for the SFP+ connectors on the PXIe-8238. The following table lists and describes the SFP+ connector signals. Figure 3. SFP+ Connector Pinout NI PXIe-8238 VeeR VeeR RD– Rx_LOS VeeR VccR MOD_ABS...
  • Page 11 Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input Transmitter Inverted Data Input VeeT Module Transmitter Ground Note The PXIe-8238 can perform an automatic crossover, thus eliminating the need for crossover cables. Table 2. Link/Activity and Speed Indicator LEDs Link/Activity LED Speed LED No Link Linked—No Activity...
  • Page 12: Worldwide Support And Services

    NI trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at . You can find patents.txt ni.com/patents...

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