Cabling for Remote Record High-Speed Data Connections

Systems configured for remote recording require cabling for high-speed data transmission between the RF instruments, FPGA modules, and the data storage computer. Skip this step for systems that do not require remote record configurations.

Gather the following items to connect your remote record system for high-speed data.
Table 39. Remote Record High-Speed Data Component Quantities
Channel CountComponentQuantity
1VST: PXIe-58411
Stream Translator: PXIe-79031
Data Storage Computer: Dell PowerEdge R75251
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD1
zHD to QSFP28 Cable1
2VST: PXIe-58412
Stream Translator: PXIe-79031
Data Storage Computer: Dell PowerEdge R75251
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD2
zHD to QSFP28 Cable1
4VST: PXIe-58414
Stream Translator: PXIe-79031
Data Storage Computer: Dell PowerEdge R75251
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD4
zHD to QSFP28 Cable2
8VST: PXIe-58418
Stream Translator: PXIe-79031
Data Storage Computer: Dell PowerEdge R75251
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD8
zHD to QSFP28 Cable2
16VST: PXIe-584116
Stream Translator: PXIe-79032
Data Storage Computer: Dell PowerEdge R75252
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD16
zHD to QSFP28 Cable8
Note Instruments can be connected to any port, as long as the configuration files match the connections.
  1. Connect the VST(s) to the stream translator(s) with the OCuLink x4 to mini-SAS HD cable.
    Table 24. Cable Connections between the VST(s) and Stream Translator(s)
    VST Nano-Pitch Port Stream Translator (PXIe-7903) Mini-SAS HD Port
    Stream Translator 0 Stream Translator 1
    VST_00 DIO Port 0 N/A
    VST_01 DIO Port 1 N/A
    VST_02 DIO Port 8 N/A
    VST_03 DIO Port 9 N/A
    VST_04 DIO Port 4 N/A
    VST_05 DIO Port 5 N/A
    VST_06 DIO Port 6 N/A
    VST_07 DIO Port 7 N/A
    VST_08 DIO Port N/A 0
    VST_09 DIO Port N/A 1
    VST_10 DIO Port N/A 8
    VST_11 DIO Port N/A 9
    VST_12 DIO Port N/A 4
    VST_13 DIO Port N/A 5
    VST_14 DIO Port N/A 6
    VST_15 DIO Port N/A 7
  2. Connect the stream translator(s) to the data storage computer(s) with the zHD to QSFP28 cables.
    Make the following connections to cable the system for maximum channel density.
    Table 25. Cable Connections between the Stream Translators and the Data Storage Computers
    Stream Translator Port (zHD Connection)Data Storage Computer Port (QSFP28 Connection)
    Port 2Slot 3, Port 0
    Port 3Slot 3, Port 1
    Port 10Slot 6, Port 0
    Port 11Slot 6, Port 1