Description
The PXI-8156 is a model within the PXI Embedded Controllers category, bearing the part number 186699B-021. This particular model, the PXI-8156/233, is core only, meaning it does not include any hard or floppy drives by default.
Despite the absence of built-in storage, the controller supports a 3.5 in. 1.44 MB floppy drive and a 2 GB hard drive that is expandable, allowing users to install their storage solutions as needed. It boasts a Super VGA display for clear, crisp visuals.
Connectivity options are ample with two RS-232 serial ports, a single USB port, and both a keyboard and mouse port designed for PS/2-style connectors. Network connectivity is facilitated through an Ethernet port supporting 10BaseT standards, and there is also one Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) for additional functionality.
The controller is equipped with a GPIB port featuring a 24-pin standard GPIB connector for general-purpose interface bus connections. It supports both the ISA Bus and the PCI Local Bus, ensuring compatibility and easy integration with a wide range of systems and peripherals.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 186699B-021 |
| Category | PXI Embedded Controllers |
| Model | PXI-8156 |
| Description | PXI-8156/233, Core Only (No hard or floppy drives) |
| Floppy Drive | 3.5 in. 1.44 MB |
| Hard Drive | 2 GB (expandable) |
| Display | Super VGA |
| Serial Ports | 2 RS-232 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Keyboard Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Mouse Port | 1 PS/2-style |
| Ethernet Port | 1 10BaseT |
| ECP Port | 1 Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) |
| GPIB Port | 1 (24-pin standard GPIB connector) |
| ISA Bus | Supported |
| PCI Local Bus | Supported |
| Software
Question 1: What is the part number for the PXI-8156 model? Question 2: Does the PXI-8156/233 include a hard drive? Question 3: What type of display does the PXI-8156 support? Question 4: How many RS-232 serial ports does it have? Question 5: Does the PXI-8156 feature a GPIB port? |




