Chapter 1
Introduction
VXI/VMEpc 600 Series User Manual
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FAIL LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 is driving the
SYSFAIL signal.
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TEST LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 is performing its
self-tests or startup Resource Manager operations.
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ONLINE LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 is performing
or has completed its startup Resource Manager operations.
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ACC LED indicates when the VXI/VMEpc-650 MODID line is
asserted or the VXIbus registers or shared memory are accessed
by another bus master.
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DRV LED indicates when the internal hard drive is in use.
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Four front-panel LEDs that show Ethernet port status:
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RX LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 Series is receiving
data through its Ethernet port.
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TX LED indicates that the VXI/VMEpc-650 Series is transmitting
data through its Ethernet port.
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LNK LED reflects Ethernet link status.
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100B-T LED indicates Fast Ethernet Link at 100 Mbits/s when lit.
Table 1-1.
VXI/VMEpc 600 Series Peripherals Overview
Peripheral
External Connector
Bus
Function
Video
15-pin DSUB
(standard VGA)
PCI
High-resolution/color support for a
Super VGA monitor
IDE
None
PCI
Support for internal fast ATA-2 hard drive
Ethernet
RJ-45
PCI
10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection
SCSI
68-pin UW-SCSI
PCI
External connection for hard drives,
CD-ROM drives, and so on
GPIB
24-pin CHAMP
ISA
IEEE 488.2 interface compatible with the
National Instruments AT-GPIB/TNT
VXI
Two 96-pin DIN
(rear of board)
PCI
High-performance VXIbus interface
Serial
Serial Port (Mini DSUB)
ISA
16550 serial ports
Parallel
Parallel Port (IEEE 1284)
ISA
Extended capabilities
USB
Four-wire USB
PCI
Universal Serial Bus device