16-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements

Refer to the following table for the hardware requirements for the 16-channel remote record configurations.

Table 11. 16-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
PXIe-1095 3 783882-01 (timing and synchronization upgrade) or 785971-01
PXIe-8881 1 786636-01
PXIe-8398 2 784178-01
PXIe-8394 2 785157-01
PXIe-5841 16 786982-01 (without the PXIe-5655) or 785832-01 (with the PXIe-5655 if using LO sharing)

This configuration with LO sharing only requires one PXIe-5655.
Dell PowerEdge R7525 2 Refer to Data Storage Computer Guidance for the required specifications.
PXIe-7903 2 788917-01
PXIe-6674T 3 781037-01, one per chassis.
CDA-2990 1 784305-01
RF Splitter 1+ This configuration for the instrument frequency range requires a splitter configuration with minimal power loss and can split a signal into 16 outputs.
SMA to SMA Cable for RF 17 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD 16 786215-01

Ensure that you position the PXIe-5841 and PXIe-7903 in slots to allow for the 1 m cable length.

zHD to QSFP28 Cable 8 788928-02
3M Gen 3 X4 MXI Cable 2 785549-03
SMA to SMA Cable for Clocks and Triggers 8 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.

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

Table 12. LO Sharing Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
PXIe-5655 1 786586-01 (if not purchased as part of the PXIe-5841)

This module acts as a LO source for star configuration.
SCT SC2215 1 787813-01

This module acts as an amplifier for star configuration of the LO source
SMA to SMA LO Power Calibration Cable 16 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.

LO star configuration sharing requires 16 additional SMA cables.
SMA Attenuator 1 Refer to SMA Attenuator Guidance for the required specifications.
MMPX to SMA Cable 17 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.