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NI Switches Getting Started Guide
6. Installing the SCXI Hardware
Rear Connectors
SCXI switches have two types of rear connectors that differentiate their
cabling schemes: a 10-pin and a 50-pin connector. Refer to Table 1 and
look at the back of the switch module to determine how many pins are on
the rear connector.
Figure 2.
SCXI Switch Module Rear Connectors
SCXI Controllers
SCXI switch modules require a controller cabled to one of the SCXI
modules in a system. Before installing an SCXI switch module, refer to
Table 1 to ensure that your controller supports your switch and identify the
cable adapter kit(s) needed for connecting the controller directly to the
switch module.
Note
If you are using a PXI-1010 or PXI-1011 chassis and install the switch controller in
the rightmost PXI slot, no cables are required between the controller and SCXI switch.
1
High-Voltage Analog Bus (HVAB)
2
10-Pin Rear Connector
3
50-Pin Rear Connector
3
2
1
