Chassis Information Available in Hardware Configuration Utility and MAX for the PXIe-1081

Review available chassis data in Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX, including serial numbers, voltages, fan settings, and firmware status. Data availability depends on chassis and software versions.

Hardware Configuration Utility and MAX display detailed chassis data, including:

• Serial number and part number
• Chassis number
• Voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds
• Fan and cooling settings
• Power supply details
• Slot configuration
• Chassis self-test results
• Firmware update options

PXI Platform Services identifies PXI Express system components and generates configuration files (pxiesys.ini and pxisys.ini) that define system parameters. You can configure your PXI system using Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX.

In addition to monitoring chassis status, Hardware Configuration Utility and MAX provide the following configurable fields:

Chassis Number—Set a unique number (1 through 255) to identify the chassis within multi-chassis systems.

Fan Mode—Select Auto, High, or Manual fan control.

Cooling Profile—Choose a cooling profile based on power consumption.

Front Panel LED Status—Control LED behavior (for example, Chassis Controlled, Blink).

Hardware Configuration Utility and MAX also display read-only fields that identify hardware and report system health:

• Chassis name, vendor, model, serial number, part number, firmware version, and hardware revision
• Chassis status and detection
• PXI Clock 10 source and oscillator type
• VISA resource name
• Voltage and temperature sensor readings
• Fan speeds and power supply intake temperature
• Slot-level module details including model, serial number, and vendor

Availability of data depends on chassis variant, firmware version, and PXI Platform Services version.