Chapter 1
Introduction
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National Instruments
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VXI-MXI-Express Series User Manual
Basic MXI-Express x1 Systems
Figure 1-3 is an example of a basic VXI system being controlled by a
PCI-Express based host computer via a MXI-Express x1 link.
Figure 1-3.
Host System with NI VXI-8360T/LT Controller
Refer to the
MXI-Express x1 Series User Manual
or the
Set Up Your
MXI-Express x1 System
guide included in your kit for more information
about MXI-Express x1 connectivity support for the NI VXI-8360T/LT
controller.
1
Host Computer
2
VXI Mainframe
3
NI VXI-8360T/LT Controller
in Slot 0
4
MXI-Express x1 Cable
bu
s
1
3
2
4