Chapter 1
Introduction
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Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual
Figure 1-2.
Topologies for Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 Configuration
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 cards, you need the
following:
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One NI PCIe-8375 and one or more NI PXIe-8375 modules
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One or more Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 cables
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A host PC with an available x4 (or wider) PCI Express slot
Note
Using a PCI Express slot wider than x4 may result in negotiation down to x1 width.
Daisy-Chain Configuration
Star Configuration
