Chapter 6
VXI-MXI-2/B Configuration and Installation
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MXI-2 Configuration Reference Manual
Figure 6-12.
MXI-2 Cable Configuration Using a PCI-MXI-2 and a VXI-MXI-2/B
When you have properly connected the MXI-2 cable, power on the VXIbus
chassis and then the computer.
Note
Always power on the chassis first. Doing so makes it possible for your external
computer to access the VXI boards in the chassis upon startup.
1
To External Computer
2
PCI-MXI-2 or PXI-MXI-2 Universal
Interface Module
3
MXI-2 Cable
4
VXI Chassis
5
VXI-MXI-2/B Slot 0 Module
6
Additional MXI-2 Cable
(Ordered Separately)
7
To Other Chassis
1
7
2
3
4
6
5