Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
MXI-Express Series User Manual 2-4 ni.com
Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 just before installation in the system
controller slot of a National Instruments chassis.
Figure 2-2. NI PXI-8360 Card Before Installation
Cabling
1. Connect the appropriate MXI-Express cable to both MXI-Express
cards. The cables have no polarity, so either end may be connected to
either card.
Caution Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang
orcause errors in applications communicating wi th devices behind MXI-Express. If a
cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system.
Note For more information about cables, refer to the MXI-Express Cable Options section
of Chapter 3, Hardware Overview.
1 PXI/Compact PCI Chassis
2 NI PXI-8360
3 Ejector Handle in Down Position
4 PXI/Compact PCI Slot 1
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