Configure Cooling and Power Behavior of the PXIe-1081

Learn how to configure the PXIe-1081 chassis to manage fan speed and power behavior using DIP switches or Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX. Use these options to ensure optimal cooling, safe power control, and reliable system operation.

To configure cooling and power behavior on the PXIe-1081 chassis, you must understand how DIP switches interact with software settings:
  • DIP switches control fan mode and the inhibit mode directly. When enabled, DIP switches override software settings.
  • You can use Hardware Configuration Utility or MAX to configure fan speed and the inhibit mode only when the DIP switches are set to Default.