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National Instruments · PXI Express

NI 8260

The NI 8260 is an in-chassis storage module for PXI Express data-streaming systems. NI offered hard-disk and solid-state configurations; the installed drive type and capacity must be confirmed for this catalog unit.

ManufacturerNational Instruments

ModelNI 8260

Product TypeIn-chassis data storage module

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PlatformPXI Express

Module widthThree slots

Drive accommodationUp to four 2.5-inch SATA drives

RAID implementationSoftware RAID; no hardware RAID controller

Windows 10No officially supported NI 8260 driver

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The NI 8260 provides local disk storage inside a PXI Express system for recording and replaying measurement data. NI described the module for compact, portable systems requiring high-rate data streaming.

The module has no hardware RAID controller. RAID operation requires software RAID, such as Windows software RAID, so the operating system and storage configuration are important integration considerations.

In-chassis storage for PXI Express systems.
Accommodates up to four 2.5-inch SATA drives.
Manufacturer configurations include hard-disk and solid-state storage.
Dedicated NI firmware and driver resources support module setup and control.

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Platform	PXI Express
Module width	3 slots
Maximum accommodated drives	4 drives
Drive form factor	2.5 in
Drive interface	Serial ATA (SATA)
Hardware RAID controller	Not present; software RAID required for RAID operation

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PXI Express

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NI 8260

In-chassis data storage module

Storage configuration

NI documents separate solid-state and platter-drive assemblies.

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NI-8260 Firmware and Additional DriversDriver Download And Support Information · ni.com

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NI-8260 Product CertificationsProduct Certifications And Assembly Identification · ni.com

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NI 8260 Compatibility With Windows 10Operating-system Support Article · knowledge.ni.com

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NI 8260 Firmware and Driver DownloadsTechnical resource

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NI Software RAID Guidance for 8260 and 8261 ModulesTechnical resource

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Does the NI 8260 include a hardware RAID controller?

No. NI states that the 8260 uses software RAID, such as Windows software RAID, rather than an onboard hardware RAID controller.

Is the NI 8260 officially supported on Windows 10?

No. NI states that there is no officially supported Windows 10 driver and that Windows 10 operation is an unsupported use case.

Does this record identify an SSD or hard-disk version?

No. NI documents both solid-state and platter-drive versions, but the supplied catalog record does not identify the assembly or installed drives. Confirm the unit label and drive configuration before selecting it.