2-VST Configuration (Independent LO)
- Updated2025-12-19
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Learn about the hardware requirements for a 2-VST independent LO configuration system.
| Model | Quantity | Supported Part Numbers and Information |
|---|---|---|
| PXIe-1095 | 1 | 783882-01 |
| PXIe-8881 | 1 | 789431-01 |
| PXIe-5842 | 2 | 789600-26211 |
| PXIe-8290 | 2 | 789548-01 |
| Dell PowerEdge R7625 | 1 | Refer to RPDSsc Hardware for the required specifications. |
| 2-way SMA Power Splitter | 1 | NI recommends the Mini Circuits ZC4PD-5R263-S+ 2-way splitter with 2 outputs terminated. The RF splitter is required for the instrument frequency range. |
| SMA-to-SMA Cable | 3* | Compensation requires three cables. Cable length and quantity are dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance. |
| zHD-to-zHD Cable | 4 | 788927-01/02 (1 m and 2 m lengths) Ensure that you position the PXIe-5842 and PXIe-8290 in slots to allow for the cable length. |
| Dell Networking QSFP28-to-QSFP28 Cable | 2 | 617115-01 |
| Slot # | Module |
|---|---|
 1 |
PXIe-8881 |
 2 |
PXIe-5842 5842_00 |
| 3 |
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| 4 |
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| 5 |
PXIe-5655 5655_00 |
| 6 |
PXIe-5842 5842_01 |
 7 |
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| 8 |
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| 9 |
PXIe-5655 5655_01 |
 10 |
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| 11 |
— |
| 12 |
PXIe-8290 8290_00 |
| 13 |
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| 14 |
PXIe-8290 8290_01 |
| 15 |
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| 16 |
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| 17 |
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| 18 |
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