8 Keysight PXI/AXIe Chassis Reference Guide
Understand the system hardware connections
The ESM also has a LAN connection to use for chassis communication (i.e.
chassis firmware updates, web interface to monitor/control the chassis, etc.).
However, a LAN connection does not provide communication with individual
AXIe modules. You will need to use PCIe to control the AXIe modules instead.
With M9506A, you will need to use Thunderbolt to control the AXIe modules
instead. In addition, if an AXIe instrument module supports USB, you can use a
USB cable to connect the AXIe chassis to the host via the ESM with the USB
option. A PCIe interface card/cable is not required for this configuration to
control the AXIe modules.
Figure 1 below shows two of the many configurations that can be setup with the
PXIe and AXIe chassis system. Figures 2 and 3 show examples of how you can
connect with Thunderbolt 3 cable. Figure 4 shows the recommended LAN
connection if you want to use LAN to communicate with the AXIe chassis.
Figure 1 Basic external PC system configuration
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