Description
The National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller is a robust embedded controller designed for use in VXI systems, powered by an Intel Pentium-III processor with a CPU frequency of 1.26 GHz. It offers a variety of operating system options, including the choice of no OS, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows XP, which are specified by their respective part numbers: 778296-00, 778296-01, 778296-02, and 778296-03.
This controller is compatible with VxWorks and Linux software, ensuring a broad range of application uses, and it includes both an internal IDE and a removable ATA flash drive for storage solutions. The VXIpc-872B also features a PCI expansion slot for additional connectivity and a specially designed Phoenix BIOS for the VXIpc-870B series, to enhance system functionality. Installation of the controller requires two VXI C-size slots within the VXI chassis.
Although National Instruments has announced the obsolete status of the VXIpc-872B, it remains available for purchase and is supported for repairs by Apex Waves, ensuring continued availability for existing systems.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Processor | Intel Pentium-III |
| CPU Frequency | 1.26 GHz |
| Operating System Options | No OS (778296-00), Windows 2000 (778296-01), Windows NT 4.0 (778296-02), Windows XP (778296-03) |
| Compatible Software | VxWorks, Linux |
| Storage | Internal IDE, Removable ATA flash drive |
| Expansion Slot | PCI |
| BIOS | Phoenix BIOS (Designed for VXIpc-870B Series) |
| Installation Requirement | Two VXI C-size slots |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What operating system options are available for the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller, and what specific part numbers correspond to each OS choice?
Answer 1: The specially designed Phoenix BIOS for the VXIpc-870B series enhances the system functionality of the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller.
Question 2: What operating systems are compatible with the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller, and where can it still be purchased despite its obsolete status?
Answer 2: The National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller offers operating system options of no OS (part number 778296-00), Windows 2000 (part number 778296-01), Windows NT 4.0 (part number 778296-02), and Windows XP (part number 778296-03).
Question 3: What options do users have for operating systems when using the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller, and what are their respective part numbers?
Answer 3: Users have the option to choose from no operating system, Windows 2000 (part number 778296-00), Windows NT 4.0 (part number 778296-01), and Windows XP (part number 778296-02) for the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller.
Question 4: What range of operating system options does the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller offer, and what are their corresponding part numbers?
Answer 4: The National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller offers operating system options that include no OS (part number 778296-00), Windows 2000 (part number 778296-01), Windows NT 4.0 (part number 778296-02), and Windows XP (part number 778296-03).
Question 5: What are the effects of the National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller’s Phoenix BIOS on the functionality of the VXIpc-870B series?
Answer 5: The National Instruments VXIpc-872B VXIbus Controller is compatible with VxWorks, Linux, and various versions of Windows including Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows XP, and despite its obsolete status, it can still be purchased and supported for repairs through Apex Waves.
