National Instruments NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion - Manual (Page 10)

Chapter 1 Introduction
© National Instruments Corporation 1-3 NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Expansion User Manual
RJ-45 Connector
This connector is a standard connector commonly used for Ethernet. The
StarFabric bridges use the RJ-45 connector with CAT5 cables for a
board-to-board interconnect.
NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI Cable Options
A pair of CAT5-e cables are required to make a complete link: One cable
to transmit data and one cable to receive data. You must install these cables
in a pair. In addition, to meet the specified electromagnetic emissions
standards, you must install the supplied ferrites on both ends of each cable,
one ferrite per cable end.
The NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI is available with cables of various lengths.
Table 1-1 shows the cables that are available from National Instruments.
Before Installation
Before installing the NI CardBus-8310-to-PXI expansion system you
should perform the following steps.
• Inventory the shipping carton contents for all of the required parts.
• Gather all of the necessary tools required for installation.
• Read the rest of this manual. The installation instructions must be
followed closely.
Follow these suggested guidelines and cautions while installing.
• Use only the cables provided by National Instruments.
• Use keyed connectors (to prevent connecting a cable backwards).
• Be careful when routing signal cables to your devices.
Table 1-1. National Instruments CardBus-8310-to-PXI Cables
Cable Length (meters) Description
3 m 3 m StarFabric Cable Set 763640-03,
779544-03, CBL3S-NI
10 m 10 m StarFabric Cable Set 763640-10,
779544-10, CBL10S-NI
14 m 14 m StarFabric Cable Set 763640-14,
779544-14, CBL14S-NI