Appendix B Common Questions
NI ExpressCard MXI Series User Manual B-2 ni.com
General Cabling
What is the maximum length of an NI ExpressCard MXI copper
cable?
The maximum length for an NI ExpressCard MXI copper cable is 7 m.
National Instruments offers 1 m, 3 m, and 7 m copper cables.
General Software
Under which operating systems will NI ExpressCard MXI work?
NI ExpressCard MXI is a PCI-to-PCI bridge that is recognized by the
majority of operating systems. It should automatically work with most
systems like Windows, Macintosh OS X, Linux, and Solaris, but only
Windows XP has been verified in the initial release of NI ExpressCard
MXI.
Will my laptop work with NI ExpressCard MXI?
Some laptops do not support bridges behind ExpressCard slots. Refer to the
NI ExpressCard MXI model page at ni.com/pxi for a list of compatible
laptops.
What software is required to use my NI ExpressCard MXI kit?
No software is required to use NI ExpressCard MXI. However, software is
included as part of your kit for Windows and LabVIEW RT. The software
for your NI ExpressCard MXI controller enhances the product, allowing
you to view information about the organization of your PXI system and
programmatically retrieve data about the chassis and modules you have
installed.
If the NI ExpressCard MXI software does not support your operating
system, you can still use NI ExpressCard MXI as a PXI or PXI Express
interface.
MXI-3 required optimization software. Does NI ExpressCard MXI
require the same?
No. The necessary optimization is now done automatically by the
NIExpressCard MXI hardware.