Description
The National Instruments NI-8260 PXI Data Storage Module is a high-quality component designed for data streaming applications. Featuring a part number discrepancy, it is listed as 196555A-02 but actually holds the part number 780980-01. This module falls under the data streaming category and carries the model designation NI-8260.
This module is compatible with PXI Express systems, ensuring seamless integration into existing setups. It supports up to four 2.5 inch SATA drives, giving users the flexibility to choose between hard-disk drives or solid-state drives based on their storage needs. Designed for efficiency and expansion, it requires three slots for installation, including one PXI Express peripheral slot and two adjacent slots, making it a versatile choice for various applications.
Users have several configuration options, including Software RAID-0 and JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks). RAID-0 configuration strips information across four disks without redundancy, offering enhanced performance but no data protection. On the other hand, JBOD allows for a spanned configuration, connecting four drives into a single disk space, ideal for maximizing storage capacity.
The NI-8260 is designed to operate with Windows operating systems, ensuring wide compatibility and ease of use. Despite being announced as obsolete by National Instruments, the module remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, providing users with continued support and accessibility to this essential data storage solution.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 196555A-02 (Listed), 780980-01 (Actual) |
| Category | Data Streaming |
| Model | NI-8260 |
| Description | National Instruments NI-8260 PXI Data Storage Module |
| System Compatibility | PXI Express |
| Drive Support | Four 2.5 inch SATA drives |
| Drive Options | Hard-disk drives or solid-state drives |
| Chassis Slot Requirement | Three slots (1 PXI Express peripheral slot + 2 adjacent slots) |
| Configuration Options | Software RAID-0, JBOD |
| RAID-0 Description | Strips information across four disks without redundancy |
| JBOD Description | Spanned configuration connecting four drives into a single disk space |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Obsolete Status | Announced by National Instruments, available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the actual part number of NI-8260?
Answer 1: 780980-01
Question 2: How many SATA drives does NI-8260 support?
Answer 2: Four 2.5 inch SATA drives
Question 3: What RAID configurations does NI-8260 offer?
Answer 3: Software RAID-0 and JBOD
Question 4: How many slots are required for NI-8260 installation?
Answer 4: Three slots
Question 5: Is the NI-8260 module still available for purchase?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves
