The following table shows the various MXI-Express Thunderbolt cables available from National Instruments.

Description Cable Length (Meters) Part Number
MXI-Express Thunderbolt active cable 2 m 785607-02
MXI-Express Thunderbolt passive cable 2 m 785608-02

Connect the MXI-Express Thunderbolt cable to the host PC Thunderbolt port and MXI-Express Thunderbolt card. The cables have no polarity, so you can connect either end to either card. The cable plugs are reversible, and there is no defined upstream or downstream port on the PXIe-8301.

Caution Although Thunderbolt is a hotpluggable technology, avoid removing the cable after the system is powered on. Doing so can hang or cause errors in applications communicating with devices behind MXI-Express Thunderbolt. If a cable becomes unplugged, plug it back into the system.

For more information about MXI-Express Thunderbolt cabling, go to ni.com/thunderbolt.