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Ethernet
Figure 3-4 shows the location and pinouts for the Ethernet connector on the
NI PXI-8820. Table 3-4 lists and describes the Ethernet connector signals.
Figure 3-4.
Ethernet Connector Location and Pinout
Note
The Ethernet controller can perform an automatic crossover, thus eliminating the
need for crossover cables.
Table 3-4.
Ethernet Connector Signals
Pin
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
1
TX+
TX_A+
2
TX-
TX_A-
3
RX+
RX_B+
4
NC
TX_C+
5
NC
TX_C-
6
RX-
RX_B-
7
NC
RX_D+
8
NC
RX_D-
Ethernet
8
1
USER2
USER2
USER1
USER1
PWR OK /
K /
FAULT
FAULT
DRIVE
RIVE
TRIG
RIG
RESET
RESET
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ACT/
LINK
LINK
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