How do I upgrade system memory?

You can change the amount of installed RAM on the NI PXIe-8880 by upgrading the DDR4 SO-DIMMs. Complete the following steps to upgrade the RAM.
  1. Remove the NI PXIe-8880 from the PXI Express chassis.
  2. Locate the DDR4 SO-DIMM modules on the side of the controller.
  3. Remove the installed DDR4 SO-DIMM module, if necessary.
  4. Install the new DDR4 SO-DIMM module(s) into the slot(s).

NI PXIe-8880 System Memory Information

  • To optimize memory capacity and system performance, use the same size and speed memory modules. The use of different size modules in each slot is supported, but system performance will be slower than using three matched modules. However, three mismatched modules will result in better performance than using a single module.
  • National Instruments offers the following types of SO-DIMMs for use with the NI PXIe-8880 controller.
    Note National Instruments has tested and verified that the DDR4 SO-DIMMs we sell work with the NI PXIe-8880 controller. We recommend you purchase your DDR4 SO-DIMM modules from National Instruments. Other off-the-shelf DDR4 SO-DIMM modules are not guaranteed to work properly.
    • PC4-1866 (DDR4 2133) 8 GB, 1 GB × 72, CL 15, 1.18 in. max (NI part number 783813-01)
Figure 6. Installing a DDR4 SO-DIMM in an NI PXIe-8880 Controller

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  1. DDR4 SO-DIMM Module in Lower Socket
  2. DDR4 SO-DIMM Sockets