Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
MXI-Express Series User Manual
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Figure 2-2 shows an NI PXI-8360 just before installation in the system
controller slot of a National Instruments chassis.
Figure 2-2.
NI PXI-8360 Card Before Installation
Cabling
1.
Connect the appropriate MXI-Express cable to both MXI-Express
cards. The cables have no polarity, so either end may be connected to
either card.
Caution
Do
not
remove the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang
or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI-Express. If a
cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system.
Note
For more information about cables, refer to the
section
of Chapter 3,
1
PXI/Compact PCI Chassis
2
NI PXI-8360
3
Ejector Handle in Down Position
4
PXI/Compact PCI Slot 1
2
3
1
4
