The PXIe-8881 8-Core uses Intel Xeon W-2245 processor hardware. NI reports a 3.9 GHz nominal processor frequency and 32 GB standard memory for this CPU option. The comparison guide lists a 24 GB/s PXI system bandwidth figure for the PXIe-8881 family. Memory and storage offered with an individual secondhand unit may differ from the standard catalog configuration. Check the actual installed memory, storage, OS image, and configuration label before an order is placed.
The eight-core configuration offers a different mix of parallel processing and per-core nominal clock frequency compared with the quad-core and eighteen-core controller options. The official Getting Started guide requires a PXI Express chassis that provides 82 W per-slot cooling capacity. Before inserting a controller, power down the system and follow NI electrostatic-discharge and installation precautions. This is not a standalone desktop computer or a generic PXIe measurement module.
The manufacturer documents two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.x Gen 1 ports, and two Thunderbolt 3 connections for the PXIe-8881 family, together with display and serial connections. The exact front panel, BIOS support, OS license, recovery media, accessories and security module are subject to individual configuration. A processor name alone does not establish installed software, OS support, tested condition or calibration history.