ADLINK Technology PXI-8565, User Manual

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Getting Started 11
PCIe-8560 PXI-8565
User’s Manual
2.4 Cabling Host Computer to PXI™ Extension Chassis
Now that you have successfully installed the PCIe-8560 into the
Host computer and/or installed a PXI™ device in the PXI™ exten-
sion chassis, you may connect the Host Computer and PXI™
extension chassis with an extension cable.
1. Locate your 3 M extension cable (ACL-Express-3).
Figure 2-3: 3 M extension cable (ACL-EXPRESS-3)
2. Connect the 3 M extension cable to the PCI Express
®
serial link connector (PCIe-8560) of your host PC.
3. Firmly attach the 3 M extension cable by tightening its
retention screws.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the extension cable after the system is
powered on. It may cause system errors or data loss. If
the cable is unplugged improperly, reconnect it and
reboot the host PC and extension chassis.