4-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements

Refer to the following table for the hardware requirements for the 4-channel remote record configurations.

Table 7. 4-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 4 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 1 Refer to Data Storage Computer Guidance for the required specifications.
PXIe-7903 1 788917-01
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 5 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD 4 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 2 788928-02 

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

Table 8. 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.

RF Splitter 1 NI recommends the Mini Circuits ZC4PD-5R263-S+ 2-way splitter with 2 outputs terminated. A second RF splitter is required for star configuration of the LO source.
SMA Attenuator 1 Refer to SMA Attenuator Guidance for the required specifications.
MMPX to SMA Cable 4 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.

LO star configuration sharing requires 8 additional SMA cables.

SMA to SMA LO Power Calibration Cable 5 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.