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Keysight M9506A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide
Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics
Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics
This section lists a number of host PC/chassis interface topics that may be of
assistance in establishing a connection between the host PC and the chassis.
Unless otherwise noted, these topics relate to interfacing to the chassis
components themselves, such as the ESM, not to modules in the chassis slots.
1
Chassis communications over PCIe uses the TCP/IP network protocol because
the chassis PCIe endpoint is an Intel I210 NIC. Therefore, when accessed over
PCIe, the AXIe chassis appears as a LAN device in Keysight Connection
Expert. When accessed over LAN, the AXIe chassis will, as expected, also
appear as a LAN device in Keysight Connection Expert.
2
Modules installed in the chassis slots that use the PCIe interface will be
displayed by Keysight Connection Expert under the PXI0 label, not under the
LAN label.
3
For a PCIe or Thunderbolt 3 connection to the chassis, a private IP address
beginning with 169.254 will be assigned. If a direct LAN connection is made
from the host PC to the chassis, a private IP address beginning with 169.254
will likewise be assigned.
4
The LAN port is used for controlling and monitoring the chassis (i.e.,
monitoring chassis temperatures, monitoring/setting chassis fan speeds, and
setting chassis routing). It is not intended for controlling AXIe modules. The
PCIe port is provided for module data transfer and control.
The LAN connection to the ESM provides communication to the chassis only --
chassis firmware updates, using the Web Interface to monitor and control the
chassis, etc. It does not provide communication with individual AXIe modules.
Use the PCIe connection to control individual AXIe modules.
