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Chapter 1
Introduction
Note
There are other NI products not listed in Table 1-1 that support
MXI-Express x1 connectivity. For installation instructions and other information
concerning the NI PXI-1033, NI PXI-1073, NI VXI-8360T, NI 9157, NI 9159, and
NI 3100/3110, refer to their respective user manuals.
For information concerning the NI PCI-8366, NI PXI-8361, NI PXI-8366, and
NI PXI-8367, refer to Appendix C,
Specifications for Legacy Products
.
Functional Overview
MXI-Express x1 is based on PCI Express technology. A MXI-Express x1 kit may use a
combination of PCI Express switches or PCI Express-to-PCI bridges to enable control of a PXI
or PXI Express chassis from a PC with an available PCI, PCI Express, or ExpressCard slot. The
bridge architecture is transparent to device drivers, so no additional software is needed for
CompactPCI level support for PXI or PXI Express devices in connected chassis.
Table 1-1.
Feature Comparison of Available MXI-Express x1 Interfaces
Model
Slot Type
Number of
Ports
Cable Support
NI PCI-8361
PCI
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PCI-8366
PCI
1
MXI-Express x1 Fiber
NI PCIe-8361
PCI Express x1
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PCIe-8362
PCI Express x1
2
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PXI-8364
PXI or PXI Express
Hybrid Peripheral
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PXI-8360
PXI Controller
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PXI-8367
PXI Peripheral
1
MXI-Express x1 Fiber
NI PXI-8368
PXI Controller
1
MXI-Express x1 Fiber
NI PXIe-8360
PXI Express
Controller
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI PXIe-8364
PXI Express
Peripheral
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper
NI ExpressCard-8360
ExpressCard/34
and
ExpressCard/54
1
MXI-Express x1 Copper