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Chapter 3 VXI-MXI-2 Configuration and Installation
VXI/VME-PCI8022 for Solaris 3-20
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Connect the MXIbus Cable
There are two basic types of MXI-2 cables. MXI-2 cables can have
either a single connector on each end or a single connector on one end
and a double connector on the other end.
Connect the labeled end of the cable to the MXI-2 device that will be
the MXIbus System Controller. Connect the other end of the cable to the
other device. Be sure to tighten the screw locks to ensure proper pin
connection.
Figure 3-12 shows the correct cabling for a VXI system containing a
PCI-MXI-2 board in a PCI-based computer cabled to a VXI-MXI-2
module residing in Slot 0 of a VXIbus mainframe. Notice that you can
expand your system to include other devices by using an additional
MXI-2 cable. However, in such a case the first cable needs to have a
double connector on one end. You can use a cable with a single
connector on each end to connect the last device on the MXIbus.
Figure 3-12.
MXI-2 Cable Configuration Using a PCI-MXI-2 and a VXI-MXI-2
bus
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VXI Mainframe
VXI-MXI-2 Slot 0
Module
PCI-MXI-2
Interface Module
To Other
Mainframes
To External
Computer
Additional MXI-2 Cable
(Ordered Separately)
MXI-2 Cable