Chapter 4
Common Configuration Questions
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The configuration steps for single or multiple-chassis systems are the same.
Figure 4-2.
Multichassis Configuration in MAX
Basic PXI System Configuration
1.
Launch MAX.
2.
In the
Configuration
tree, click the
Devices and Interfaces
branch to
expand it.
3.
If the PXI system controller has not yet been configured, it is labeled
PXI System (Unidentified)
. Right-click this entry to display the
pop-up menu, then select the appropriate controller model from the
Identify As
submenu.
4.
Click the
PXI System
controller. The chassis (or multiple chassis, in a
multichassis configuration) is listed below it. Identify each chassis by
right-clicking its entry, then selecting the appropriate chassis model
through the
Identify As
submenu. Further expanding the
PXI System
branch shows all devices in the system that can be recognized by
