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Installation GUIDE
NI PXI Slot Blocker
The NI PXI Slot Blocker improves system cooling in PXI chassis by rerouting airflow from
empty slots to slots containing PXI modules. This guide describes how to use the NI PXI Slot
Blocker most effectively.
What You Need to Get Started
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A PXI or PXI Express chassis recommended for use with the NI PXI Slot Blocker
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A PXI or PXI Express system controller
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PXI or PXI Express peripheral modules
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NI PXI Slot Blockers
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PXI filler panels
PXI Chassis Recommendations
Table 1 lists NI PXI chassis recommended for use with the NI PXI Slot Blocker.
Table 1. NI PXI Chassis Recommended for Use with the NI PXI Slot Blocker
Chassis Configuration
Chassis with fans in rear
Chassis with fans below
card cage
NI PXI/PXI Express
Chassis
PXI-104x Series
PXIe-106x Series
PXIe-108x Series
(excluding 1088)
PXIe-109x Series
PXI-103x Series
PXIe-107x Series
PXIe-1088
Recommendation
Highly recommended
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for NI PXI-104 Series
- Page 1 NI PXI Slot Blocker The NI PXI Slot Blocker improves system cooling in PXI chassis by rerouting airflow from empty slots to slots containing PXI modules. This guide describes how to use the NI PXI Slot Blocker most effectively. What You Need to Get Started •...
- Page 2 Installation Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI Slot Blocker. Install an NI PXI Slot Blocker in each empty slot of an NI PXI chassis, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Installing the NI PXI Slot Blocker...
- Page 3 NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. NI also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI (275 6964).
- Page 4 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. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/export-compliance for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and...
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