Rack-Mount 1U 2.4 GHz Dual-/Quad-Core Controllers for PXI and PXI Express
Deterministic Performance with
Real-Time OS and NI 8353 RT
National Instruments offers a version of the NI 8353 rack-mount
controller, called the NI 8353 RT, that works with the LabVIEW Real-Time
operating system. With this development platform, you can build real-
time measurement and control applications with high determinism. You
develop your LabVIEW application with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module
on Windows and download the program to your NI 8353 RT real-time
controller via Ethernet. The embedded code executes on a real-time OS,
so you can use powerful and flexible LabVIEW development tools to
build reliable, real-time solutions.
Connectivity to PXI or PXI Express Systems
The NI 8352 and NI 8353 have an empty expansion slot that can
be configured either as a x8 PCI Express slot or a 32-bit PCI slot.
You can populate this slot with a MXI-Express or MXI-4 card to create
a software-transparent link, which requires no programming, to a
PXI or PXI Express chassis. Refer to the PXI advisor for all possible
configurations at
ni.com/pxiadvisor.
Applications and Acoustic Noise
The NI 8352 and NI 8353 are designed to maximize performance in
automated and manufacturing test applications. They are optimized purely
for performance, and, like other server-class computers, use high-speed
cooling fans, which are relatively noisy.
RAID Configurations
Redundant array of independent disk (RAID) data storage schemes divide
and/or replicate data among multiple hard drives. They are used to
provide increased data reliability and/or increased I/O performance. The
NI 8352 and NI 8353 (Windows version) support both RAID 0 (stripped)
and RAID 1 (mirrored) configurations with multiple SATA II hard drives.
A RAID 0 configuration increases the rate at which a computer can
write data to and read data from disk by evenly distributing data among
multiple hard drives. This is beneficial in applications that require
high-speed data streaming to/from disk. The NI 8352 and NI 8353 are
available with factory-configured RAID 0 configurations. Refer to the
table for information on hard-drive configurations for these controllers.
Memory Options
The NI 8352 and NI 8353 have four DIMM sockets (dual-channel) for
high-bandwidth DDR2 SDRAM. The following memory options are
available for both of these controllers:
• 1 GB standard (2 x 512 MB DIMMs, two sockets empty)
• 2 GB upgrade – 3 GB total (2 x 512 MB and 2 x 1 GB DIMMs)
• 4 GB upgrade – 4 GB total (4 x 1 GB DIMMs)
Ordering Information
Step 1: Select Controller
NI 8352 (dual-core)
Standard (2 x 250 GB SATA II RAID 0)..............................780061-01
Optional (4 x 250 GB SATA II RAID 0) ..............................780061-02
NI 8353 (quad-core)
Standard (4 x 250 GB SATA II RAID 0)..............................780062-02
NI 8353 RT (real-time)
Standard (250 GB SATA II) ................................................780062-33
Step 2: Select Optional Memory Upgrade
2 GB upgrade – 3 GB total (2 x 512 MB, 2 x 1 GB) ..........780061-2048
4 GB upgrade – 4 GB total (4 x 1 GB) ..............................780061-4096
Step 3: Select Control of PXI/PXI Express Systems
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MXI-Express for PXI Express
x4, 832 MB/s BW, 2 ports ................................................779722-03
x4, 798 MB/s BW, 1 port ..................................................779721-03
x1, 208 MB/s BW, 2 ports ................................................779702-03
x1, 192 MB/s BW, 1 port ..................................................779701-03
MXI-Express for PXI
110 MB/s BW, 2 ports ......................................................779503-03
110 MB/s BW, 1 port ........................................................779505-03
MXI-4 for PXI
78 MB/s BW, copper ........................................................778640-03
78 MB/s BW, fiber ............................................................778641-10
Step 4. Select Additional Power Cords
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North American 240 VAC ......................................................763068-01
Japanese 100 VAC ................................................................763634-01
United Kingdom 240 VAC......................................................763064-01
Swiss 220 VAC ......................................................................763065-01
Australian 240 VAC ..............................................................763066-01
Universal Euro 240 VAC ........................................................763067-01
Step 4. Select Additional Accessories
USB English Keyboard and Optical Mouse...........................779660-01
Flat Panel Monitor with VGA Input ......................................779559-01
Flat Panel Touch Screen with VGA Input and USB ..............779560-01
NI GPIB-USB-HS IEEE 488 Controller....................................778927-01
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For
additional configuration options, including MXI-Express cable length and other
available operating systems, contact National Instruments or visit
ni.com/pxiadvisor.
120 VAC power cord included.
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For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call 800 813 3693 (U.S.) or go to
ni.com/pxi.
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