The NI PXIe-8267 (typically associated with part number 785308-01) is a high-speed PXI Express Data Storage Module. It offers large-capacity, high-throughput solid-state drive (SSD) storage within a single PXI Express slot.
Here’s a summary of its key features, specifications, and applications:
Key Features:
- High-Speed Data Storage: Designed for applications requiring reliable and sustained data throughput for both stream-to-disk and stream-from-disk operations.
- Large Storage Capacity: Offers a total storage capacity of 4 TB (using four 1 TB or greater M.2 SSDs).
- NVMe Technology: Utilizes PCI Express Gen 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe for high-performance data access.
- PXI Express Interface: Connects to the PXI Express backplane via a PCI Express Gen 3.0 x8 interface.
- M.2 Form Factor: Integrates M.2 (2280 or 22110) solid-state drives.
- Supports RAID: Features software-based RAID capabilities, supporting Striped (RAID 0), Simple, or Spanned array configurations.
- Advanced SSD Features: Supports TRIM (with OS support), garbage collection, and S.M.A.R.T. for enhanced SSD longevity and performance.
- High Sequential Throughput: Achieves typical sequential write throughput up to 6000 MB/s.
- Wide Operating Temperature: Operates reliably within a temperature range of 0 °C to 55 °C.
- Compact Form Factor: Occupies a single-slot, 3U PXI Express/CompactPCI Express module.
Specifications:
- Total Storage Capacity: 4 TB (4 x 1 TB or greater)
- Drive Interface: PCI Express Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe
- Module Interface: PCI Express Gen 3.0 x8, NVMe
- Form Factor: M.2 (2280 or 22110)
- Sustained 1 Throughput: 5 GB/s
1. PXIe-8267 NVMe SSD, In-Chassis High-Speed Data Storage Module
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C
- Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 71 °C
- Shock (Operating): 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse
- Vibration (Operating): 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms (with solid-state hard drive)
- Weight: 0.53 kg (1.17 lb)
- Dimensions: 2.1 × 13.1 × 21.4 cm (0.9 × 5.2 × 8.5 in.)
- Power Consumption (Typical): 22.9 W to 27.8 W (depending on data throughput)
- Maximum Power Consumption: 36.8 W
Typical Applications:
- High-Speed Signal Intelligence (SIGINT): Recording and analyzing wideband signals.
- RF Record and Playback: Capturing and replaying complex RF waveforms.
- Multi-Sensor Data Acquisition: Simultaneously logging data from multiple high-speed sensors.
- Data Streaming to Disk: Continuously writing large volumes of data to storage.
- Data Streaming from Disk: Rapidly retrieving stored data for analysis or playback.
- Extended Storage for PXI Controllers: Expanding the local storage capacity of PXI systems.
- Automated Test Systems: Providing reliable storage for test data and results.
In summary, the NI PXIe-8267 is a high-performance data storage module that provides a large capacity and high sustained throughput, making it well-suited for demanding data recording and playback applications within PXI Express systems.
