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NI PXIe-8383mc Getting Started Guide
3.
Power on the sub-system(s) that are on the other side of the cable link(s) of the system(s)
that were powered on in Step 2. These sub-systems may also contain additional “mc” ports
for cable links to other sub-systems. The item that follows power sequence C in Figure 4
meets this criterion.
4.
Repeat Step 3 if applicable until all systems are powered on. The item that follows power
sequence D in Figure 4 meet this criterion.
5.
Observe the front panel Link LED status on all NI PXIe-8383mc modules and all other
products that connect the chassis and systems together via a cable link. A properly linked
system should report a solid green status across all products that accept a cabled
MXI-Express connection. All NI PXIe-8383mc adapter modules should report a solid
green MC LED status wherever they are set to MC mode of operation.
Caution
The front panel LED status of the NI PXIe-8383mc may not report cases
when systems are not properly recognized due to an improper power on sequence.
A reboot of the system that controls the NI PXIe-8383mc may be necessary to resolve
this.
Tip
In applications where the power sequence must be automated, consider using
products with Wake-on-LAN features or NI chassis that have Inhibit Mode
capability. Be sure to allow time in the sequence for the NI PXIe-8383mc to configure
prior to powering on the sub-system that is cabled to it.
Powering Off the PXImc System
The correct power off sequence is the reverse of the power on sequence illustrated as D to A in
Figure 4. Make sure that all data transfer applications through all PXImc Logic Blocks are
stopped before proceeding.
Caution
Be sure to power off sub-systems that are cabled to “mc” ports of other
systems first. Following an improper power off sequence may cause the operating
system(s) of involved systems to hang or fail.
Note
To power off the chassis while the host computer or host chassis is on, you
may need to hold the power button for at least four seconds.
Software Installation and Configuration
The NI PXImc-8383mc requires the NI-PXImc driver software to enable its features. Refer to
the
readme.html
on the NI-PXImc driver DVD for software installation instructions.
