Description
The part number 187317F-010 refers to a PXI Embedded Controller, specifically the model PXI-8174. This model operates at a processor speed of 566 MHz and is compatible with PXI/cPCI systems. It features a variety of standard I/O ports including a 15-pin DSUB (VGA), a COM1 RS-232 Serial Port (9-pin DSUB), a 10/100 Ethernet Port, a Parallel Port (IEEE 1284), two 4-pin Series A receptacle USB Ports, and a PS/2 port. Additionally, it comes equipped with a Front Panel TRG Connector.
For data storage options, the PXI-8174 offers flexibility with USB storage, an Internal IDE hard drive, and a 1.44 MB floppy disk. Boot options are versatile, supporting an Internal IDE hard drive, an Internal 1.44 MB floppy drive, an Internal IDE CD-ROM, an External USB floppy drive, an External USB mass storage device, and an External SCSI hard drive. It also allows for Boot Order Customization by device type.
The controller is compatible with several chassis including PXI-1000B, PXI-1020, and PXI-1025. It supports LCD Display Enable/Disable functionality with PXI-1020 or PXI-1025 chassis. The required slots for this controller are 1 system slot and 3 controller expansion slots. Its size is compliant with the PXI 3U standard, measuring 6.1 x 13 x 21.6 cm.
This model has been announced as obsolete by National Instruments but remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 187317F-010 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8174 |
| Processor Speed | 566 MHz |
| Compatible Systems | PXI/cPCI |
| Standard I/O Ports | 15-pin DSUB (VGA), COM1 RS-232 Serial Port (9-pin DSUB), 10/100 Ethernet Port, Parallel Port (IEEE 1284), two 4-pin Series A receptacle USB Ports, PS/2 port |
| Front Panel TRG Connector | Yes |
| Data Storage Options | USB storage, Internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy disk |
| Boot Options | Internal IDE hard drive, Internal 1.44 MB floppy drive, Internal IDE CD-ROM, External USB floppy drive, External USB mass storage device, External SCSI hard drive |
| Boot Order Customization | Yes, by device type |
| Compatible Chassis | PXI-1000B, PXI-1020, PXI-1025 |
| LCD Display Enable/Disable | Yes, with PXI-1020 or PXI-1025 chassis |
| Required Slots | 1 system slot, 3 controller expansion slots |
| Size | PXI 3U, 6.1 x 13 x 21.6 cm |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments; available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the processor speed of the PXI-8174?
Answer 1: 566 MHz
Question 2: Does the PXI-8174 support an internal IDE hard drive for storage?
Answer 2: Yes
Question 3: Can the PXI-8174 boot from an external USB mass storage device?
Answer 3: Yes
Question 4: Is the PXI-8174 compatible with the PXI-1000B chassis?
Answer 4: Yes
Question 5: Has the PXI-8174 been announced as obsolete?
Answer 5: Yes




