NI PXIe-8840 Installation Guide
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14. Power on the chassis.
15. Verify that the controller boots. If it does not boot, refer to the
What If the NI PXIe-8840
Does Not Boot?
section later in this guide.
Figure 2 shows an NI PXIe-8840 controller installed in the system controller slot of an
NI PXIe-1082 chassis.
Figure 2.
NI PXIe-8840 Controller Installed in a PXI Express Chassis
How to Remove the Controller from the PXI Express
Chassis
The NI PXIe-8840 controller is designed for easy handling. To remove the unit from the
PXI Express chassis:
1.
Power off the chassis.
2.
Remove any cables that may be attached to the controller front panel.
3.
Unscrew the four bracket-retaining screws in the front panel.
4.
Press the injector/ejector handle down.
5.
Slide the unit out of the chassis.
What If the NI PXIe-8840 Does Not Boot?
Several problems can cause a controller not to boot. Here are some things to look for and
possible solutions.
Things to Notice
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Which LEDs come on? The
Power OK
LED should stay lit. The
Drive
LED should blink
during boot as the disk is accessed.
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NI PXIe-1082 Chassis
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NI PXIe-8840 Controller
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Injector/Ejector Rail
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