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Can I Install a Second Hard Drive in a VXIpc-850?

Primary Software: Driver Software>>NI-VXI/VISA
Primary Software Version: 3.3.1
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A
Hardware: VXI/VME/MXI>>VXI Controllers>>VXIpc-850

Problem:
I need more disk storage space in my VXIpc-800 series controller. Can I install a second hard drive?

Solution:
The best option is to use an external SCSI hard drive. Another option is to install a second 2.5 inch EIDE hard drive inside the VXIpc. The IDE Controller in the VXIpc-850 supports a slave hard drive. There is enough space inside of the VXIpc-850 to install an additional hard drive. However, you would need to build a special mount for it, and you would need to use a special cable from another vendor.

We recommend the external SCSI drive option.

Please note that in the VXIpc 850 Series manual linked below it states that there is a 36-pin SCSI-2 connector on the 850. This is incorrect as there is actually a 50-pin SCSI-2 connector.

Related Links:
Product Manuals: VXIpc 850 Series User Manual

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Report Date: 05/13/1998
Last Updated: 10/14/2005
Document ID: 19CDLGQR

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