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NI PXIe-8370
x4 MXI-Express Controller
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  • Page 1 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 . •...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Installation And Configuration

    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.
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 Tighten each screw to a maximum torque of 3.6 lb · in. (0.407 N · m). © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 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.)
  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Different chassis topologies will give different default behaviors. Contact your chassis’ manufacturer for more information on your chassis’ topology. © National Instruments Corporation Set Up Your MXI-Express x4 System Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 15: Software Installation And Configuration

    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.
  • Page 16 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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