Host and Operating System Compatibility
The PXIe-8301 remote control module is compatible with host PCs that contain a Thunderbolt
3 port and are running a native (nonvirtualized) operating system that supports Thunderbolt
connectivity. Note that while an operating system may support a Thunderbolt connection, it
may lack support for other National Instruments hardware and software.
Backwards Compatibility
National Instruments recommends connecting the PXIe-8301 remote control module to a
Thunderbolt 3 port on the host PC using a Thunderbolt 3 cable. Because Thunderbolt 3 is
backwards-compatible with previous Thunderbolt generations, it may be possible to use
adapters to establish connections with host PCs or devices with previous-generation
Thunderbolt ports. Data throughput performance may vary between Thunderbolt generations.
Installation and Configuration
This section explains how to unpack, install, and configure the MXI-Express Thunderbolt
hardware and software.
Equipment Needed
•
Host PC with an available Thunderbolt 3 port
•
PXI Express chassis
•
Thunderbolt 3 cable
•
One PXIe-8301
Unpacking
Your MXI-Express Thunderbolt products are shipped in antistatic packages to prevent
electrostatic discharge (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage several components on the
device.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the
device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the
device from the package.
4
|
ni.com
|
PXIe-8301 User Manual
