Description
The Part Number 184596B-211 refers to a PXI Embedded Controller named the PXI-8156, which is manufactured by National Instruments. This controller is equipped with a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable to accommodate larger storage needs.
For display purposes, it utilizes Super VGA technology, ensuring clear and sharp visuals for its users. Connectivity is a strong suit of this device, offering two RS-232 serial ports and one USB port for versatile peripheral connections. Additionally, it features one PS/2-style keyboard port and one PS/2-style mouse port, allowing for the use of standard input devices.
Network connectivity is facilitated through its 10BaseT Ethernet port, and it also includes one ECP port for enhanced parallel device connection. The controller is further equipped with one GPIB port featuring a 24-pin standard GPIB connector for specialized communication needs.
The front panel of the PXI-8156 boasts LEDs that indicate device power, drive status, and Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs), providing users with immediate visual feedback on the operational state of the controller. For expansion, it supports both the ISA bus and PCI local bus, offering flexibility in system upgrades and enhancements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 184596B-211 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| RS-232 Serial Ports | 2 |
| USB Port | 1 |
| PS/2-style Keyboard Port | 1 |
| PS/2-style Mouse Port | 1 |
| 10BaseT Ethernet Port | 1 |
| ECP Port | 1 |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| Front Panel LEDs | Device power, Drive status, Ethernet port status (TX/RX & LINK LEDs) |
| Peripheral Expansion | ISA bus and PCI local bus |
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Question 1: What is the hard drive capacity of the PXI-8156? Question 2: Does the PXI-8156 support USB connections? Question 3: What type of display technology does the PXI-8156 use? Question 4: How many RS-232 serial ports does the PXI-8156 have? Question 5: Is network connectivity available on the PXI-8156? |
