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- Page 1 MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual MXI-Express for PXI Express: Multisystem eXtension Interface for PCI Express, CompactPCI Express, and PXI Express Bus Systems NI PCIe-8388 NI PXIe-8388 NI PXIe-8389 MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual April 2011 373377A-01...
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- Page 3 Instruments Corporation. National Instruments respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. NI software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Where NI software may be used to reproduce software or other materials belonging to others, you may use NI software only to reproduce materials that you may reproduce in accordance with the terms of any applicable license or other legal restriction.
- Page 4 Operation of this hardware in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference. Users are required to correct the interference at their own expense or cease operation of the hardware. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by National Instruments could void the user’s right to operate the hardware under the local regulatory rules.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Functional Unit Descriptions ..................3-2 PCI Express x16 Board Edge Connector............3-2 PCI Express Switch ..................3-2 Cabled MXI-Express x16 Connector ..............3-3 PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge ................3-3 SMBus Master ....................3-3 LED Indicators.......................3-3 Cable Options ........................3-4 © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... - Page 6 Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Index MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual ni.com...
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Page 7: About This Manual
In this manual, whenever a PXI Express chassis is referenced, a CompactPCI Express chassis could be used instead. PXI Express/PXIe The terms PXI Express and PXIe are interchangeable in this manual. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 8: Related Documentation
About This Manual Related Documentation The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you read this manual: • Set Up Your MXI-Express System • Your computer or chassis documentation • PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 • PXI-2 PXI Software Specification, Revision 2.1 •... -
Page 9: Introduction
The MXI-Express x16 series is an extension of the MXI-Express series of remote controllers from National Instruments. The products in this series are the NI PCIe-8388, NI PXIe-8388, and NI PXIe-8389. About the MXI-Express x16 Series Description and Features MXI-Express x16 uses PCI Express signals over a cable of up to 3 m. -
Page 10: Basic Mxi-Express X16 System
Chapter 1 Introduction Basic MXI-Express x16 System The simplest MXI-Express x16 system consists of an NI PCIe-8388 in a supported PC connected to an NI PXIe-8388 in the controller slot of a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis, as shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1. -
Page 11: What You Need To Get Started
Do not install a damaged device into the computer or into a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis. Store the device in the antistatic envelope when not in use. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
Using a PCI Express slot narrower than x16 is not validated or supported. Some x16 Note slots are wired only as x8 or x4. These slots are not supported. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 13: Installing An Ni Pxie-8388/9
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation The NI PCIe-8388 requires a host computer that supplies a PCI Express clock that Note adheres to the PCI Express Specification. The NI PCIe-8388 may not be compatible with systems with noncompliant clocks, and requires the clock to exceed certain specifications. Therefore, only certain host PCs are supported for use with the NI PCIe-8388. - Page 14 Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis. Figure 2-1 shows an NI PXIe-8388/9 just before installation in the system controller slot of a National Instruments PXI Express chassis. 1 PXI Express/CompactPCI Express Chassis 3 Ejector Handle in Down Position...
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Page 15: Cabling
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Cabling Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage the device. Caution Connect the MXI-Express x16 cable to the NI PCIe-8388 and to port 1 of the NI PXIe-8388/9. The cables have no polarity, so either end may be connected to either board. -
Page 16: Powering On The Mxi-Express X16 System
However, to power off a chassis that still has its upstream link active, you must press the power button for at least 4 seconds. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 17: Hardware Overview
PCI Express repeaters, and one cabled MXI-Express x16 connector. The NI PXIe-8388/9 consists of one or two cabled MXI-Express x16 connectors, a PCI Express switch, and PXI Express connectors. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 18: Functional Unit Descriptions
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PXIe-8388/89 NI PCIe-8388 PORT 1 (upstream) Cabled Cabled Express Express Express Connector Connector Switch Express 4 x4 PCIe links or 1 x8, 1 x16 Repeaters PORT 2 (downstream) PCIe links Copper Cable Cabled Express PCI Express SMBus Connector Master... -
Page 19: Cabled Mxi-Express X16 Connector
The NI PXIe-8388/9 has additional LEDs on the back of the board near the front panel connector. These LEDs give additional information about the link status of the PCI Express lanes on the module to the backplane. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual... -
Page 20: Cable Options
Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Cable Options MXI-Express x16 is available with cables of various lengths. Table 3-2 shows the cables available from National Instruments. Table 3-2. National Instruments MXI-Express x16 Cables Cable Length (Meters) Description MXI-Express x16 cable (part number 781763–01) MXI-Express x16 cable (part number 781763–03) - Page 21 PCI Express Specification. The NI PCIe-8388 may not be compatible with systems with noncompliant clocks, particularly systems with clocks whose frequency peaks over 100 MHz. Refer to KnowledgeBase 5J9C7371 on for host ni.com compatibility information. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 22 Appendix A Specifications Compatibility NI PXIe-8388/9 .......Fully compatible with the PXI Express Hardware Specification, Revision 1.0 and the PICMG CompactPCI Express EXP.0 R1.0 Specification NI PCIe-8388........Fully compatible with the PCI Express Specification, Revision 2.0 Weight NI PXIe-8388 ........9.2 oz (261 g) NI PXIe-8389 ........14.2 oz (403 g) NI PCIe-8388........3.4 oz (96 g) Power Requirements...
- Page 23 Operating..........5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 g Nonoperating.......... 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 24 Appendix A Specifications NI PCIe-8388 Pollution Degree ........2 Maximum altitude........2,000 m Indoor use only. Operating Environment Ambient temperature range ....0 to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.) Relative humidity range......10 to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) Storage Environment Ambient temperature range ....–20 to 70 °C...
- Page 25 Environment Web page at . This page contains the ni.com/environment environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document. © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 26 EU Customers recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/weee National Instruments (RoHS) National Instruments RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china (For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china...
- Page 27 Technical Support and Professional Services Visit the following sections of the award-winning National Instruments Web site at for technical support and professional services: ni.com • Support—Technical support at includes the ni.com/support following resources: – Self-Help Technical Resources—For answers and solutions,...
- Page 28 Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office Web sites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual ni.com...
- Page 29 MXI-Express x16 systems, 1-2 (WEEE) information, A-6 LED indicators, 3-3 environmental specifications, A-2 NI PCIe-8388, A-4 NI PXIe-8388/9, A-2 examples (NI resources), B-1 © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual...
- Page 30 1-1 getting started, 1-3 safety specifications, A-4 shock and vibration specifications NI PXIe-8388/9, A-3 SMBus Master, 3-3 National Instruments support and software (NI resources), B-1 services, B-1 specifications, A-1 NI PCIe-8388, installation, 2-1 CE compliance, A-5 NI PXIe-8388/9...
- Page 31 PCI Express, 3-2 waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) information, A-6 Web resources, B-1 technical support, B-1 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), B-1 © National Instruments Corporation MXI-Express x16 for PXI Express Series User Manual...
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