Keysight Technologies M980xA PXIe User manual

Quick Start Guide
M980xA PXIe Vector
Network Analyzer Modules
System Requirements
Description
Requirements
Operating system
Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 10 (64 bit) a
Processor speed
Intel i5 6th Generation or newer/ Intel Xeon E3 v3 or newer
Available memory
4 GB minimum
Available disk space
2 GB available drive space minimum
Display resolution
1024 x 768 minimum
a. Must install IO Libraries Suite 2018 Update 1 or greater.
Hardware Requirements
Description
Requirements
Chassis
PXIe or PXI-H chassis slot
Embedded Controller
Keysight M903xA or an equivalent embedded controller that meets the
following requirements:
-A PXIe system controller (PXI-1 embedded controllers are not
compatible)
-Utilizes a 2x8, 4x4, or 1x8 PXIe system slot link configuration.
-Runs one of the operating systems listed in System Requirements
(above)
Installation Procedure
1. Install the embedded controller module into a compatible chassis. Keysight PXIe chassis is
recommended. See the https://www.keysight.com/find/pxi-chassis.
2. Connect peripherals (mouse, keyboard, monitor) and power up the chassis.
3. Install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite from https://www.keysight.com/find/iosuite. Follow the
installer prompts.
Please use ESD Precautions when handling and operating

(M9800A PXIe VNA modules) Quick Start Guide
4. Download the network analyzer software from https://www.keysight.com/support/M9800A
webpage, click the Drivers, Firmware & Software tab.
5. Execute and Install the network analyzer software according to the installer prompts.
6. Install M9800A PXIe module as below. After installation, power on the chassis switch and click the
Network Analyzer icon to execute the VNA application.
The PXI chassis has multiple air intakes located on the lower sides, lower front and bottom front of chassis.
Fan exhausts through the rear of the chassis.
7. Select the required M980xA, then click RUN. See the Help: Quick Start > SFP Launcher for more
information.
Additional information:
Topic
URL
Product information
https://www.keysight.com/products/M9800A
Manuals (Help)
https://www.keysight.com/manuals/M9800A
Technical support
https://www.keysight.com/support/M9800A
Multiple modules setup
https://www.keysight.com/find/m980xa-mm
Connector Care
http://na.support.keysight.com/pna/connectorcare/Connector_Care.htm
Contacting Keysight
https://www.keysight.com/find/assist
This information is subject to
change without notice.
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Edition 2, Jun 2019
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