National Instruments 785321-01 Rack-Mount External Controller

The National Instruments 785321-01 (RMC-8356) is a 1U rack-mount external controller that is specifically designed for PXI and PXI Express based systems. Its purpose is to serve high performance, rack mounted test and measurement applications. The controller is powered by a quad-core Intel Xeon E3-1275 v5 processor running at 3.6 GHz with turbo boost capabilities reaching up to 4.0 GHz. This provides sufficient processing power for demanding real time applications. This hardware ensures reliable and quick data processing for users in industrial and scientific environments.

The model 785321-01 comes with a standard configuration of 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM utilizing unbuffered ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory modules which help to ensure data integrity. The memory can be expanded up to 64 GB across its four available DIMM slots and offers enhanced performance and scalability for more intensive applications. This makes it suitable for environments where large data sets or complex operations are common. This controller includes a 1 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive for storage with the added flexibility of three additional 3.5-inch bays. This setup is ideal for applications that require large amounts of data storage or RAID configurations by providing the user with options for performance optimization and data redundancy. The system also supports four hot-swappable SATA3 bays that allow for easy replacement or upgrading of storage without system downtime.

This NI 785321-01 controller features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports which facilitate fast network communication and a dedicated IPMI RJ45 port for remote management. Video output is supported via two DisplayPort connections as well as DVI-I and VGA ports with the latter disabled by default. The system also includes various USB ports (two USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0) to ensure compatibility with peripheral devices. The 785321-01 unit's mechanical design is optimized for rack-mounted setups with a depth of 508 mm, a width of 437 mm and a weight of 8 kg. This model fits comfortably in data center or lab environments. This system is engineered for durability and reliability in varying conditions with environmental operating ranges between 10 °C and 35 °C and a storage range from - 40 °C to 60 °C.