The National Instruments PXI-8210 is a single-slot PXI/CompactPCI module that combines Fast Ethernet and Ultra Wide SCSI interfaces on one card. It delivers network connectivity at 10 Mbits/s or 100 Mbits/s alongside high-speed SCSI data transfer to support mixed-protocol test and measurement systems in space-constrained environments.
Technical Specifications
Ethernet Interface
• Fast Ethernet: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX with auto-negotiation
• Data rate: 10 Mbits/s or 100 Mbits/s
SCSI Interface
• Ultra Wide SCSI / SCSI-2 support
• Data transfer rate: Up to 40 Mbytes/s
• Bus master transfer across PXI or CompactPCI local bus: Up to 133 Mbytes/s
• External 68-contact high-density connector for 16-bit/8-bit Ultra Wide SCSI or SCSI-2
• Internal 50-contact low-density connector for 8-bit SCSI
• Maximum cable length: 6 meters (19.7 feet)
• Active terminators for improved noise immunity
• Does not support differential SCSI devices
Device Support
• Up to 15 separate 8-bit or 16-bit SCSI devices
• Seven 8-bit intelligent SCSI, SCSI-2, or SCSI-3 single-ended devices, or 15 16-bit single-ended devices (including up to eight 8-bit models)
• Compatible with printers, scanners, hard disks, and CD-ROM drives
– Key Features
• Single PXI slot form factor with minimal board footprint
• BIOS extension socket for boot support from Ethernet or SCSI device (requires optional BIOS extension)
• Flash support for SCSI BIOS updates
• Active SCSI terminators reduce signal noise
– Typical Applications
• Data acquisition systems requiring network and storage connectivity
• Automated test systems with dual-protocol I/O requirements
• Measurement platforms with limited chassis space
– Compatibility & Integration
• PXI and CompactPCI bus compatible
• Requires bus arbitration or bus master capable slot
• Windows 95 and Windows NT driver support
