NI PXIe-8133

NI PXIE-8133 is a PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded controller that NI describes as a PXI Express/CompactPCI Express embedded computer and a modular PC in a 3U PXI Express form factor. This identifies the unit as a primary controller module for PXI Express systems rather than an accessory or measurement card. Source: https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/372870d/resource/372870d.pdf

The controller is built around a quad-core Intel Core i7-820QM processor and uses a dual-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory controller. NI also states that the PXIe-8133 includes an integrated hard drive and an ExpressCard/34 expansion slot, giving the controller local storage and a compact front-accessible expansion path within the chassis-based test platform. Source: https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/372870d/resource/372870d.pdf

For system connectivity, NI lists DVI-I video, one RS-232 serial port, a parallel port, four high-speed USB 2.0 ports, a PCI-based GPIB controller, two Gigabit Ethernet connectors, a reset button, and PXI Express triggers. NI support-download material separately classifies the PXIe-8133 as a PXI Controller, consistent with its role as the host computing element in a PXI Express chassis. Sources: https://www.ni.com/docs/en-US/bundle/372870d/resource/372870d.pdf ; https://www.ni.com/en/support/downloads/software-products/download.pxie-8133-firmware-and-additional-drivers.html