National Instruments NI PCIe-836x user manual

MXITM

MXI-Express Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, Compact PCI,

and PXI Bus Computers

NI PCIe-836x

NI PXI-8360

MXI-Express Series User Manual

March 2008

371452C-01

Contents

Main MXI MXI-Express Series User Manual Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks Patents Contents Page About This Manual Conventions Related Documentation Introduction About the MXI-Express Series Description and Features Page Larger MXI-Express Systems What You Need to Get Started Unpacking Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Installing an NI PCIe-836x Page Installing an NI PXI-8360 Cabling Powering Up the MXI-Express System Powering Down the MXI-Express System Hardware Overview Functional Overview Figure 3-1. MXI-Express Block Diagram with NI PCIe-8362 Figure 3-2. MXI-Express Block Diagram with NI PCIe-8361 Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector PCI Express x1 Switch Cabled PCI Express Connector PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge MXI-Express Cable Options A Specifications Physical Environment NI PXI-8360 Operating Environment Storage Environment Shock and Vibration Random Vibration NI PCIe-836x Operating Environment Storage Environment Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility CE Compliance Environmental Management RoHS B Common Questions General Hardware General Cabling General Software MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express Upgrade Questions Page C Technical Support and Professional Services Page Glossary Symbols B C D F I P Page Index A B C D K L M N O T U W