National Instruments NI PXI-8360, NI PCIe-8360 user manual

MXITM

MXI-Express Series User Manual

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

and PXI Bus Computers

NI PCIe-8360

NI PXI-8360

MXI-Express Series User Manual

May 2005

371452A-01

Contents

Main MXI MXI-Express Series User Manual Page Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks Patents Compliance Compliance with FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Regulations Determining FCC Class FCC/DOC Warnings Class A Contents Page About This Manual Conventions Related Documentation Introduction About the MXI-Express Series Description and Features Basic MXI-Express System Larger MXI-Express Systems What You Need to Get Started Unpacking Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Installing an NI PCIe-8360 Page Installing an NI PXI-8360 Cabling Powering Up the MXI-Express System Powering Down the MXI-Express System Hardware Overview Functional Overview Functional Unit Descriptions PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector PCI Express x1 Switch Cabled PCI Express Connector PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge LED Indicators Page A Specifications Physical Environment NI PXI-8360 Operating Environment Storage Environment Shock and Vibration Random Vibration NI PCIe-8360 Operating Environment Storage Environment Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility CE Compliance Cleaning B Common Questions General Hardware General Cabling General Software MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express Upgrade Questions C Technical Support and Professional Services Page Glossary Symbols B C D F I P Page Index A B C D L M N O P