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Appendix B Common Questions
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added, and the device does not show up in the Windows Device Manager.
The NI PXI-8360 will be present, along with its two bridges.
If the MXI-Express software is not installed, the PCI-to-PCI function will
still be detected and work correctly, but the MXI-Express configuration
device will be detected as an unknown device.
MXI-3 and MXI-4 to MXI-Express Upgrade Questions
What are some of the improvements from MXI-3 and MXI-4 to
MXI-Express?
MXI-Express incorporates the latest technology to include:
• Support for PCI Express slots.
• Improved error correction and handling for noisy or harsh
environments.
• Improved mechanical connectivity.
• Improved performance.
• Support for two chassis from a single card in the host PC.
• Lower cost.
Can a MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express board be used together
directly?
No. MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express boards use different cable
connectors and cannot be connected together. Additionally, the
board-to-board communication protocols differ.
Can I use a MXI-3, MXI-4, and MXI-Express kit in the same
multichassis PXI system?
Yes. Different MXI kits can be intermixed to connect multiple PXI chassis
together. As mentioned previously, an individual MXI-3 or MXI-4 board
will not cable directly to a MXI-Express board.
MXI-3 and MXI-4 systems required the use of a specific boot ordering.
Is this a requirement with MXI-Express?
Yes. The requirements of the PCI bus still mandate that you must power on
secondary PXI chassis before powering on the host PC when using
MXI-Express.
With MXI-3 and several chassis connected in series (daisy chain
configuration), you were required to power on the chassis in order starting