Description and Features

MXI-Express x4 uses PCI Express signals over a cable of up to 7 m with PCI Express-to-PCI Express switches. You can do the following with MXI-Express x4:

  • Control a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express backplane with a PCI Express-based PC
  • Physically separate the measurement or automation system from a host PC
  • Control multiple PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis with a single PCI Express-based PC or PXI Express embedded controller.

The following table lists the products and lists their features for comparison.

Table 1. Feature Comparison of Available MXI-Express x4 Interfaces
Model Slot Type Number of Ports Cable Support
PCIe-8371 PCI Express x4 1 MXI-Express x4 Copper
PCIe-8372 PCI Express x4 2 MXI-Express x4 Copper
PXIe-8370 PXI Express Controller 1 MXI-Express x4 Copper
PXIe-8374 PXI Express Peripheral 1 MXI-Express x4 Copper
Note There are other products not listed in the table above that support MXI-Express x4 connectivity, such as the HDD-826x series of products. For installation instructions and other information concerning these products, refer to their respective manuals.