8-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements

Refer to the following table for the hardware requirements for 8-channel remote record configurations.

Table 11. 8-Channel Remote Record Configuration Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
PXIe-1095 2 783882-01 (timing and synchronization upgrade) or 785971-01
PXIe-8881 1 786636-01
PXIe-8398 1 784178-01
PXIe-8394 1 785157-01
PXIe-5841 8 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
PXIe-6674T 2 781037-01, one per chassis.
CDA-2990 1 784305-01
RF Splitter 1-2 This configuration for the instrument frequency range requires either:
  • One 8-way splitter
  • A combination of 4-way and 2-way splitters
SMA to SMA Cable for RF 9 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to RF Cable Guidance.
OCuLink x4 Cable to mini-SAS HD 8 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 4 788928-02
3M Gen 3 X4 MXI Cable 1 785549-03
SMA to SMA Cable for Clocks and Triggers 6 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 10. LO Sharing Hardware Requirements
Model Quantity Requirements
PXIe-5655 1 786586-01 (if not purchased as part of the PXIe-5841)

Add this module as a LO source for star configuration.
SCT SC2215 1 787813-01

Add this module as an amplifier for star configuration of the LO source
RF Splitter 1-2 The LO source star configuration requires either:
  • One 8-way splitter
  • Two 4-way splitters and one 2-way splitter
SMA to SMA LO Power Calibration Cable 8 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.

LO star configuration sharing requires 8 additional SMA cables.
SMA Attenuator 1 Refer to SMA Attenuator Guidance for the required specifications.
MMPX to SMA Cable 9 Cable length is dependent on system configuration. Refer to Analog Cable Guidance.