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MXI-Express (x1) for PXI Express Series User Manual
Contents
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Description and Features .................................................................................1-1
Basic MXI-Express System.............................................................................1-2
Larger MXI-Express Systems .........................................................................1-2
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-3
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Installing an NI PCIe-8361/8362.....................................................................2-1
Installing an NI PXIe-8360 .............................................................................2-3
Cabling ............................................................................................................2-4
Powering Up the MXI-Express System ..........................................................2-5
Powering Down the MXI-Express System......................................................2-5
Functional Overview......................................................................................................3-1
Functional Unit Descriptions .........................................................................................3-2
PCI Express x1 Card Edge Connector.............................................................3-2
PCI Express Switch .........................................................................................3-2
Cabled MXI Express Connector......................................................................3-3
PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge .............................................................................3-3
SMBus Master .................................................................................................3-3
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................3-3
MXI-Express Cable Options..........................................................................................3-4