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VXI-SB2020 and NI-VXI for Solaris
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the VXI-SB2020 interface kit, lists the contents of your kit, and lists
optional equipment and software.
The VXI-SB2020 is an interface kit that links any Sun workstation or compatible equipped with
SBus expansion slots (hereafter referred to as the Sun) directly to the VXIbus. A Sun equipped
with a VXI-SB2020 can function as a VXI Commander, Servant, and Resource Manager. The
VXI-SB2020 makes the Sun appear as though it were plugged directly into the VXI backplane as
an embedded CPU VXI module.
What You Need to Get Started
SB-MXI interface board
One of the following interface modules:
Standard VXI-MXI interface module
Enhanced VXI-MXI interface module with INTX option
Standard VME-MXI interface module
Enhanced VME-MXI interface module with INTX option
NI-VXI distribution disk for the SB-MXI and Solaris 1.x
or
NI-VXI distribution disk for the SB-MXI and Solaris 2.x
You received both disks and disks in your kit. Use only the disk that applies to your version
of Solaris.
Solaris version 1.x or 2.x installed on your computer
2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable
Note:
The 2 m Type M1 MXIbus cable is included in your kit unless you specified
otherwise in your order. You may have ordered your kit without this cable so that
you could order a different type or length of MXIbus cable. Refer to the Optional
Equipment section.
