Components of a MXI-Express Gen 2 x8 System
The following list defines the minimum required hardware and soware for a system
that includes a PCIe-8383.
Note Refer to the NI Hardware and Soware Operating System
Compatibility page linked below for driver, desktop operating system, and
real-time operating system support for individual hardware devices.
Table 2. System Components
Component Description and Recommendations
Host PC The computer that houses the PCIe-8383.
Note Not all PCI Express expansion
slots that have x8 or wider physical
connectors are electrically capable
of x8 PCI Express operation. Check
with the motherboard manufacturer
to verify that the slot is capable of x8
PCI Express operation.
Expansion PXI Express or CompactPCI Express
Chassis
A chassis that houses and powers the
PXIe-8381.
Cables Connect the PXI Express board in the chassis to
the PCIe-8383 in your computer.
PXI Remote Control Module Your PCIe-8383.
PXI Express Controller The PXIe-8381, which allows you to control PXI
and CompactPCI systems from your computer
using a fully transparent MXI-Express link.
PXI Platform Services Driver Provides support for NI PXI chassis and
controllers, implements PXI soware
specifications, and supplies system services to
other NI products.
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