National Instruments MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 User Manual

an onboard link between the PCI Express switch and an onboard device, and it should be
blinking. The remaining LEDs are for National Instruments internal use.
Figure 15. PCIe-8398 LEDs
Port 24
Port 0
Software Installation and Configuration
MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 is based on PCI Express technology, using PCI Express switches to
enable control of a PXI Express chassis from a PC or another PXI Express chassis with an
available PCI Express or PXI Express slot. This technology will be recognized as a collection
of PCI-to-PCI bridges to the operating system, and has CompactPCI Express level support
without any additional software.
Note For full PXI/PXI Express functionality such as chassis and controller
identification, trigger routing, and slot detection, install the PXI Platform Services
software included with your kit. You also can find this software at ni.com/
updates by searching for PXI Platform Services.
For operating system support, refer to the KnowledgeBase 53399AQ7, PXI Platform Services
Operating System Support, at ni.com/kb.
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National Instruments MXI-Express Gen-3 x16 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	MXI-Express Gen-3 x16
Category	Controller
Language	English