USER MANUAL
NI 9154
Reconfigurable Embedded Chassis with Integrated MXI-Express (x1)
This document describes the features of the NI 9154 and contains information about mounting
and operating the device.
NI 9154
Hardware
Data
Xilinx
Virtex-5 LX50
MXI-Express
Switch
Downstream
Connection
Upstream
Connection
C Ser
ies
Module
C Ser
ies
Module
Configuring the NI 9154
You can connect the NI 9154 to a MXI-Express host system and configure the powerup
options using a MXI-Express cable.
Connecting One or More NI 9154 Chassis to the MXI-
Express Host System or a Target
Complete the following steps to connect one or more NI 9154 chassis to a MXI-Express host
system or a target.
1.
Make sure the MXI-Express host system is set up and configured as described in the
MXI-Express (x1) Series User Manual
.
2.
If the MXI-Express host system is powered up, power it down.
3.
If the NI 9154 is powered up, power it down.