RMX-8268 Installation Guide
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Redundante Stromversorgung
—Wenn es für das Gerät mehrere Netzteile gibt, schließen
Sie jedes Netzteil zur Steigerung der Ausfallsicherheit an einen separaten Stromkreis an.
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Instandhaltung
—Alle Geräte sind vor der Instandhaltung von der Stromversorgung zu
trennen.
Introduction
The RMX-8268 is a 2U RAID array specifically designed for record/playback applications. It
leverages a commercially available enterprise class RAID controller and solid state hard drives.
It connects to the host using a Gen3 x8 Cabled PCI Express link.
This chassis supports up to 24 enterprise class SATA or solid-state drives. The system is
preconfigured as RAID 0. The RAID card also supports additional modes such as RAID 1,
RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD, but NI has not specifically
validated these RAID modes for performance. Refer to the LSI RAID controller user manual on
ni.com
for more information about these modes.
The RAID array is typically connected to the host using a PXIe-8394, PXIe-8399, or PCI-8398.
Note
The remainder of the manual describes systems connecting the RMX-8268 to
the PXIe-8394, but the information is also applicable to systems using the PXIe-8399
and PCIe-8398.
RMX-8268 Gen3 x8 System
The RAID system consists of a PXIe-8394 in a PXI Express or CompactPCI Express chassis,
connected to the RMX-8268. This system can use the full bandwidth of Gen3 x8 MXI
(Generation 3) technology. To achieve maximum throughput, the PXI Express host controller
and the PXI Express chassis must support Gen3 x8 PXI Express devices. The RMX-8268 works
with non-Gen3 PXI Express controllers and chassis, but at a reduced speed.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your RMX-8268 for PXI Express, you need the following hardware and
software to use with your PXI Express chassis and controller:
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Host: PXI Express controller and chassis
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RAID array: RMX-8268
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Host connection: PXIe-8394, PXIe-8399, or PCIe-8398
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Cable: Gen3 x8 MXI
Unpacking
Your RMX-8268 system is preassembled and preconfigured for maximum bandwidth (RAID 0).
You need only to remove the RMX-8268 RAID storage chassis from the shipping box and
assemble your system. There is no need to open your RMX-8268 chassis. The system is
preconfigured and sealed.
