National Instruments RMC-8355 rackmount controller and PXIe-PCIe8381 PXI Express remote controller

National Instruments has extended the PXI platform with the NI RMC-8355 rackmount controller and the NI PXIe-PCIe8381 PXI Express remote controller. They deliver high data-streaming performance, expanding PXI platform capabilities to include PC control from off-the-shelf computing platforms.

The RMC-8355 1U rugged rackmount controller for PXI and PXI Express systems features up to two quad-core Intel Xeon E5620 processors for eight cores of computing performance, with 2.4 GHz base clock frequency and 2.66 GHz single-core turbo frequency. This makes it suitable for high-performance test and measurement applications, and mission-critical test and control. High-availability features, such as hot-swappable fans and redundant hard-drives and power supplies, maximise system uptime.

The PXIe-PCIe8381 PXI Express remote controller is an MXI link featuring an x8 Gen 2 cabled PCI Express link to connect a PXI Express chassis to desktop PCs with a fully transparent, high-bandwidth link. It has a sustained throughput of 3.2 GBps per direction and 5 m maximum cable length with rugged latching connectors. NI MXI-Express BIOS Compatibility Software ensures easy connection with a variety of PCs for direct control of PXI Express systems.