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Contents
Conventions ...................................................................................................................vii
Related Documentation..................................................................................................viii
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................1-1
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
Chassis Description........................................................................................................1-4
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-5
EMC Filler Panels ...........................................................................................1-5
Rack Mount Kit ...............................................................................................1-5
Slot Blockers ...................................................................................................1-6
Interoperability with CompactPCI ..................................................................1-6
System Controller Slot ....................................................................................1-7
Hybrid Peripheral Slots ...................................................................................1-7
PXI Express Peripheral Slots...........................................................................1-8
System Timing Slot .........................................................................................1-8
PXI Local Bus .................................................................................................1-9
PXI Trigger Bus ..............................................................................................1-9
System Reference Clock..................................................................................1-10
PXIe_SYNC_CTRL ........................................................................................1-13
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration
Safety Information .........................................................................................................2-1
Chassis Cooling Considerations ....................................................................................2-2
Providing Adequate Clearance ........................................................................2-2
Chassis Ambient Temperature Definition .......................................................2-4
Setting Fan Speed ............................................................................................2-5
Installing Filler Panels.....................................................................................2-5
Installing Slot Blockers ...................................................................................2-5
Rack Mounting ..............................................................................................................2-5
Connecting Safety Ground.............................................................................................2-5
Connecting to Power Source..........................................................................................2-6
Installing a PXI Express System Controller ..................................................................2-6