National Instruments PXIe-8301 User Manual
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Host and Operating System CompatibilityThe PXIe-8301 remote control module is compatible with host PCs that contain a Thunderbolt3 port and are running a native (nonvirtualized) operating system that supports Thunderboltconnectivity. Note that while an operating system may support a Thunderbolt connection, itmay lack support for other National Instruments hardware and software.Backwards CompatibilityNational Instruments recommends connecting the PXIe-8301 remote control module to aThunderbolt 3 port on the host PC using a Thunderbolt 3 cable. Because Thunderbolt 3 isbackwards-compatible with previous Thunderbolt generations, it may be possible to useadapters to establish connections with host PCs or devices with previous-generationThunderbolt ports. Data throughput performance may vary between Thunderbolt generations.Installation and ConfigurationThis section explains how to unpack, install, and configure the MXI-Express Thunderbolthardware and software.Equipment Needed• Host PC with an available Thunderbolt 3 port• PXI Express chassis• Thunderbolt 3 cable• One PXIe-8301UnpackingYour MXI-Express Thunderbolt products are shipped in antistatic packages to preventelectrostatic discharge (ESD) to the devices. ESD can damage several components on thedevice.Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors. Doing so may damage thedevice.To avoid such damage in handling the device, take the following precautions:• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object.• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing thedevice from the package.4 | ni.com | PXIe-8301 User Manual |
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