ADLINK PCIe-PXIe-8638 - Manual (Page 19)

Getting Started. 9
PCIe/PXIe-8638
2.5 Cabling Host Computer to a PXI Chassis
Now that you have successfully installed the PCIe-8638 into the
Host computer and installed the PXIe-8638 in the PXIe chassis,
you may connect the host PC and PXI chassis with a PCIe cable
assembly.
Figure 2-3: PCIe x8 Cable Assembly
1. Connect the cable assembly to the PCIe connector on
the bracket of the PCIe-8638 located in the host PC.
2. Connect the other end of the cable assembly to the con-
nector of the PXIe-8638 installed into the system slot of
the PXIe chassis.
CAUTION:
Removing the PCIe cable assembly after the system is
powered on may cause system errors or data loss. If the
cable is unplugged improperly, reconnect it and reboot
the host PC and PXI chassis.