Chapter 2 Installation
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Figure 2-2. PXI MXI-3 Before Installation
Cabling
1. Connect the appropriate serial cable to both primary and secondary
MXI-3 cards. If you are using a fiber-optic cable, be sure to remove the
protective caps from the connectors.
Caution Do not remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so may crash
the system.
2. Turn on your secondary chassis.
3. Turn on your primary chassis.
For more information on cables, see the MXI-3 Cable Options section in
Chapter 3, Hardware Overview.
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PXI/CompactPCI Chassis
Ejector Handle
in Down Position
PXI/CompactPCI Slot 1
PXI MXI-3