Chapter 1
Introduction
Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 for PXI Express User Manual
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Note
The NI PCIe-8375 requires a host computer that supplies a PCI Express clock that
adheres to the
PCI Express Specification
. The NI PCIe-8375 may not be compatible with
systems with noncompliant clocks, particularly systems with clocks whose frequency
peaks over 100 MHz. Refer to the NI PCIe-8375 web page on
ni.com
for more
information.
❑
An expansion chassis—the PXI Express or CompactPCI Express
chassis that you control with Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4
Note
Your PXI Express Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 card will work in any standard
CompactPCI Express chassis adhering to the
PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0
Specification
, or in a PXI Express chassis compatible with the
PXI Express Hardware
Specification
, Revision 1.0 or later. Your PCI Express Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 card
will work in systems compliant with the
PCI Express Specification
, Revision 1.0a
or later.
Unpacking
Your Fiber-Optic MXI-Express x4 cards are shipped in antistatic packages
to prevent electrostatic damage (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage
several components on the device.
Caution
Never
touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the device.
To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following
precautions:
•
Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded
object.
•
Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis
before removing the device from the package.
Remove the device
from the package and inspect the device
for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the device
appears
damaged in any way. Do
not
install a damaged device
into the computer or
into a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis.
Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use.
