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Summary of Contents for National Instruments MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series
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NI PXIe-8381 MXI-Express Gen II x8 PXIe Module In Stock Used and in Excellent Condition Open Web Page https://www.artisantg.com/95021-2 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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-Express Gen II x8 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual MXI-Express Gen II x8 Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8381 NI PXIe-8381 NI PXIe-8384 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual...
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Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.
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CUSTOMIZED AND DIFFERS FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS' TESTING PLATFORMS AND BECAUSE A USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER MAY USE NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER PRODUCTS IN A MANNER NOT EVALUATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS, THE USER OR APPLICATION DESIGNER IS ULTIMATELY...
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Furthermore, any changes or 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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Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Common Questions Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual viii ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead. PXI Express/PXIe The terms PXI Express and PXIe are interchangeable in this manual. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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MXI-Express PCIe Gen II x8 Switch Gen II x8 PWR/LNK Status LED Figure 1-1. NI PCIe-8381 (153094x-01L) Block Diagram MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The NI PXIe-8381 supports dual link mode, which will merge the four x4 links to the chassis backplane into two x8 links if the chassis supports it. National Instruments offers Gen II PXI Express chassis that allow the NI PXIe-8381 to establish Gen II backplane links.
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Switch PCIe Gen II x8 Figure 1-3. NI PXIe-8384 (153100x-01L) Block Diagram National Instruments offers Gen II PXI Express chassis that allow the NI PXIe-8384 to establish Gen II backplane links. Basic MXI-Express Gen II x8 Systems The simplest MXI-Express Gen II x8 system consists of an NI PCIe-8381 in a PC connected to an NI PXIe-8381 in the controller slot of a PXI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-5.
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PCI-Express fabric. Since this is the primary function of MXI-Express Gen II x8 products, those systems may not boot or function correctly. To address this issue, National Instruments offers NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software. This software can be found at ni.com...
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PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis. Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Set the two screws aside to re-use when installing the low-profile bracket. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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It will not insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-3. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. Figure 2-3 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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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration Cabling Table 2-2 shows the various MXI-Express x8 copper cables available from National Instruments. Table 2-2. National Instruments MXI-Express x8 Copper Cables Cable Length (Meters) Description Part Number MXI-Express x8 copper cable 782317-03 MXI-Express x8 copper cable 782317-05 Connect the MXI-Express x8 cable to both MXI-Express Gen II x8 cards.
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(LED BP). Link Activity LEDs—LEDs that indicate link activity on the cable link (LED FP) and the backplane link (LED BP). MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual 2-10 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Note backplane link varies by chassis due to the port configuration and capability of the PCIe switches involved. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual 2-12 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Power Rail Typical Current Maximum Current +3.3 V 500 mA 800 mA +3.3 V +12 V 350 mA 500 mA MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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, search by model number ni.com/certification or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Not including the power consumed by an active cable. NI copper cables (782317-0x) are passive. Environment Maximum altitude........2,000 m Pollution Degree ........2 Indoor use only. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual A-10 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual A-12 ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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MXI-Express Gen II x8. However, a MXI-Express Gen II x8 controlled chassis will power on with the host. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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PCI components to be utilized in a mechanical form factor suited for rugged environments. Canadian Standards Association. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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A portable computer with an available ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot with PCI Express support. Pounds. Light emitting diode. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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PCI Express fabric and a PCI hierarchy. A PCI Express-to-PCI bridge enables certain MXI-Express Gen II x8 products to interface with PCI or PXI slots. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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A PCI Express link or port with four physical lanes. A PCI Express link or port with eight physical lanes. MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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1-2 unpacking, 2-2 physical specifications NI PCIe-8381, A-2 NI PXIe-8381, A-6 Web resources, C-1 NI PXIe-8384, A-10 MXI-Express Gen II x8 Series User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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