Step 4: Install the Software
Step 4: Install the Software
Requirements
System
Requirements
Operating
system
Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit), WES7
Processor
speed
1 GHz 32-bit (x86), 1 GHz 64-bit (x64), no support for Itanium64
Available
memory
4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended for 64-bit operating systems)
Available
disk space 3
1.5 GB available hard disk space (includes 1 GB for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 4, and 100 MB for Keysight IO Libraries
Suite)
Video
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB graphics memory recommended (Super VGA is supported)
Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or greater
Hardware
Requirements
Controllers
A PXI or PXI Express embedded controller or remote controller (external PC connected to the chassis by a PCI-to-PXI interface) is
required.
Embedded
controller
Keysight M9036A or M9037A or an embedded controller that meets the following requirements:
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PXIe system controller (PXI-1 embedded controllers are not compatible)
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Utilize a 2x8, or 4x4, PXIe system slot link configuration.
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Run one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements (above).
Remote con-
troller
(Keysight M9018A chassis only) A PC running one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements above and an Keysight
M9021A Cable Interface x8 with one of the following PC interface options:
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Keysight
PCIe ExpressCard Adaptor x1, with cable (for a laptop PC)
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Keysight
PCIe Desktop Adaptor x8, with cable (for desktop PCs)
Items You Will Need
To complete the startup process and begin using the solution, you will need the following items:
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If your solution contains an embedded controller, such as the M9036A or M9037A:
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Monitor. Use the DVI-to-VGA adaptor (an accessory to the M9036A, or M9037A) if necessary.
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USB compatible keyboard
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USB compatible mouse
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If you are installing the software from CDs onto an embedded controller, you may wish to use a USB CD/DVD drive.
As an alternative, copy the installer files to a computer, transfer the installer files to a USB flash drive, and install the
software from the USB flash drive.
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A high-quality SMA (male) to SMA (male) cable at least 10 inches (25.4 cm) long
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