2-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements

Refer to the following table for the hardware requirements for 2-channel remote record configurations.

Table 7. 2-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
PXIe-1095 1 783882-01 (timing and synchronization upgrade) or 785971-01
PXIe-8881 1 786636-01
PXIe-5841 2 786982-01 (without the PXIe-5655)
PXIe-7903 1 788917-01
Dell PowerEdge R7525 1 Refer to Data Storage Computer Guidance for the required specifications.
RF Splitter 1 NI recommends the Mini Circuits ZC4PD-5R263-S+ 2-way splitter with 2 outputs terminated. The RF splitter is required for the instrument frequency range.
SMA to SMA Cable for RF 3* Acquisition phase calibration requires at least three cables; cable length and quantity are dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD 2 786215-01
zHD to QSFP28 Cable 1 788928-02

Refer to the following table for additional hardware requirements to add LO sharing to your remote configurations.

Table 6. LO Sharing Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
MMPX to MMPX Cable 1 763576-0R152/0R305/0R610 (0.152, 0.305, and 0.610 m lengths) or 763577-01/02 (1 and 2 m lengths).

Use this cable to create a 2-channel daisy chain for LO sharing.