Keysight M9521A, Руководство для стартапов

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Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide 17
Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
Step 5: Set Up the Host PC
Communication with the ASM and installed instrument modules requires a host
PC , a Windows based computer that may be:
Embedded (takes up slot one in the chassis). An AXIe embedded PC (also
commonly called an embedded controller) such as the Keysight M9536A , allows
for stand-alone test system operation. PCIe and LAN connections from PC to
ASM are made directly at the chassis backplane.
A separate rack-mounted or desktop PC .
To use the chassis PCIe data
transfer capabilities, this host PC must have an available PCIe x8 slot and BIOS
support for proper enumeration of devices on the PCIe bus. PCIe connection from
host PC to ASM requires a PCIe adapter card and cable. Keysight recommends
use of a PC, card and cable tested with the AXIe mainframe; a current list can be
found at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis .
If you decide to use an embedded controller module as your host
PC, you need to install the controller in the chassis before
proceeding with this section. See the M9514A and M9521A User
Guide for detailed module installation instructions.
To ensure proper system operation, you should use an approved
(embedded, rackmount, desktop or laptop) host computer along
with an approved PCIe adaptor and cable. While you may use
other controllers, the approved computers have verified hardware
support for PCIe x8 and their BIOS can properly enumerate
multiple instruments on the shared PCIe bus. Keysight provides a
list of tested host PCs at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis .
General controller requirements (such as operating system and
RAM) are listed in “Host PC Requirements” on page 21.
Do not enable the Microsoft Windows sleep or hibernate modes
on the host PC. The controller may not perform proper chassis
enumeration when it wakes up and unpredictable operation may
result.