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NI PXIe-8370 x4 MXI-Express Controller In Stock Used and in Excellent Condition Buy Today! https://www.artisantg.com/78443-1 A l l t r a d e m a r k s , b r a n d n a m e s , a n d b r a n d s a p p e a r i n g h e r e i n a r e t h e p r o p e r t y o f t h e i r r e s p e c t i v e o w n e r s . •...
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Most MXI-Express kits include the cable, but not all. • Host Board—The MXI-Express x4 board of a cabled pair of boards that is closer to the CPU. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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A MXI-Express x4 host board and target board that is appropriate for the host system slot and target chassis. Refer to Table 1 for more information. Table 1. MXI-Express x4 Connectivity Support from a Host PC Using a x4 Copper Cable From Host Targets...
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A MXI-Express x4 host board and target board that is appropriate for the host system slot and target chassis. Refer to Table 2 for more information. Table 2. MXI-Express x4 Connectivity Support from a Chassis Using a x4 Copper Cable From Chassis Targets...
This section explains how to unpack, install, and configure the MXI-Express x4 hardware and software. Unpacking Your MXI-Express x4 cards are shipped in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage several components on the device.
Hardware Installation The following are general instructions for installing the MXI-Express x4 cards. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings. Installing an NI PCIe-8371/8372 Complete the following steps to install the NI PCIe-8371/8372 in your computer.
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Set the two screws aside to re-use when installing the low-profile bracket. Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Installing an NI PXIe-8370 or NI PXIe-8374 Table 3 provides information on which PXI Express MXI-Express x4 boards are compatible with which chassis slot types. Table 3. NI MXI-Express x4 PXI Express Board Slot Type Compatibility PXI Express Chassis Controller...
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Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. Figure 3 shows an NI PXI Express board just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI Express chassis. 1 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis 3 Ejector Handle in Down Position...
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Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI-Express x4. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system. (You may need to restart your computer.)
However, this behavior cannot be guaranteed. LED Indicators The LEDs on MXI-Express x4 cards give status information about power supplies and link state. The NI PCIe-8371 and NI PXIe-8374 have one tri-color LED on the panel, indicating power and link status. The NI PCIe-8372 has two tri-color LEDs on the panel, indicating power and link status for each port.
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Table 5. LED Status Descriptions of MXI-Express x4 Products (Continued) Board Color Meaning NI PXIe-8370 (194402x-02) No power Blinking Red Power is out of spec Solid Green Power is within spec LINK Link not established Solid Green Link established Refer to Figure 4 for onboard LED locations.
Software Installation and Configuration Installation MXI-Express x4 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches and/or bridges to enable control of a PXI Express chassis from a PC or another PXI Express chassis with an available PCI Express or PXI Express slot.
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For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at ni.com/patents. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at ni.com/legal/ export-compliance for the National Instruments global trade compliance policy and how to obtain relevant HTS codes, ECCNs, and other import/export data.
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