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Appendix B Common Questions

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controller. Now with MXI-Express, multiple chassis are connected in

parallel and can be powered on in any order, except that you need to ensure

that the last component powered on is the host PC.

For more details, refer to the Powering Up the MXI-Express System section

of Chapter 2, Hardware Installation.

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