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PXI Express Chassis and Controller

Tailored PXIe chassis solutions for your unique testing application

nVent SCHROFF offers a wide range of standard and customized PXIe systems and controllers for test and measurement applications. While we offer an extensive portfolio of standard solutions, we recognize that every customer's requirements are unique. 

That's why our true value lies in our ability to modify and customize both our PXIe chassis and controllers to meet your specific needs. Whether you require a modification to an existing product or a complete customized solution, we have the expertise and experience to deliver a solution that precisely fits your needs. 

Our experienced team of engineers works closely with you to ensure that the customized solution meets your exact requirements, and our rigorous testing and validation process ensures that the solution meets the highest quality standards. Discover how nVent SCHROFF can help you achieve your testing objectives today.

Mechanical Adjustment

  • Based on card cage and chassis adjustability
  • Customer-specific branding and look
  • Unique mounting or environmental features

Scalable Cooling Solution

  • Increase number and power of fans as slot count grows
  • Ability to select and control the airflow direction

Scalable Power Solution

  • Power supply modules for various slot counts and power demands
  • Space to mount power supplies scales with system size

Modular Backplane

  • Offload active components onto modular mezzanines
  • Function modules can be mixed and matched
  • Backplane designs are easy to modify as they are only passive interconnect

Free Evaluation Chassis

Order your free evaluation chassis now - lead time 2-3 weeks 

If you are interested to test our chassis for a few weeks as proof of concept and for validation, contact us and we will discuss the details with you. With both our chassis solutions, you are able to make the following modular adjustments. 

 

 

PXIe, PXI, PXI Express System

Discover Customized PXIe Solutions with nVent SCHROFF's Chassis and System Controller

nVent SCHROFF offers a wide range of PXIe solutions for test and measurement applications. Our main benefits are our PXIe Chassis and System Controller, which can be customized to suit specific requirements based on our standard product portfolio. The PXIe Chassis are designed with EMC shielding in accordance with EN 61326-1 class B, ensuring that they meet even the most stringent requirements.


The PXIe System Controller is the smallest controller on the market, with only 4 HP width. By using COM Express modules, we offer many processor options to choose from, allowing quick adaptation to the newest and most powerful processors on the market.


At nVent SCHROFF, we are committed to providing exceptional service and support. Customers are connected directly to our engineers and experts, allowing for quick and efficient communication and problem-solving.


In addition to the PXIe Chassis and System Controller, we also offer most of the infrastructure for T&M applications, such as subracks, front panels, racks, and power distribution units. Our focus on customization and our comprehensive product offerings make nVent SCHROFF the ideal partner for test and measurement needs.

PXIe Chassis Overview

Model Part number Slot Count PXI Express System Slot Hybrid Slots PCIe Gen 2 Peripheral Slots PCIe Gen 3 Peripheral Slots System Timing Slot Maximum System Bandwidth Maximum Slot Bandwidth "slot-to-slot" System Slot Type External Trigger Access Power Supply Type Slot Cooling Capacity "temperature increase @15 K"
8 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 2
14579-033 8 1 7 4 x1 3 x4 - 12.5 GB/s 4 GB/s & 0.5 GB/s Four link (3 x4 / 1 x1) Front (On request) Integrated 50 W
8 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 3
14579-030 8 1 7 - 7 x4 - 16 GB/s 4 GB/s Four link (4 x4) Front (On request) Integrated 50 W
18 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 2
14579-043 18 1 16 17 x1 - 1 2 GB/s 0.5 GB/s Four link (4 x1) Front (On request) Integrated 50 W
18 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 2  & 3
14579-044 18 1 16 7 x1 10 x4 1 9 GB/s 4 GB/s & 0.5 GB/s Four link (2 x4 / 2 x1) Front (On request) Integrated 50 W
18 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 3
14579-040 18 1 16 - 17 x4 1 16 GB/s 4 GB/s Four link (4 x4) Front (On request) Integrated 50 W
18 Slot PXIe / PCIe Gen 3 (NEW)
14579-042 18 1 16 - 17 x8 1 24 GB/s 8 GB/s Two link (8+16) Front Rear Pluggable 80 W

PXIe Product Details

embedded systems, PXIe, PXI, PXI Express System PXIe 8 Slot Chassis, 14579-030, PCIe Gen 3

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 7 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • Ultra-high performance Gen 3 PCIe switching with a default four-link (4x4) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • High data bandwidth (max. 16 GB/s system and 4GB/s slot-to-slot)
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EMC Class B

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PXIe 18 Slot Chassis, 14579-040, PCIe Gen 3

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 17 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • Ultra-high performance Gen 3 PCIe switching with a default four-link (4x4) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • High data bandwidth (max. 16 GB/s system and 4GB/s slot-to-slot)
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EMC Class B
     

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NEW: PXIe 18 Slot Chassis, 14579-042, PCIe Gen 3

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 17 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 17 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • Ultra-high performance Gen 3 PCIe switching with a default four-link (4x4) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • High data bandwidth (max. 16 GB/s system and 4GB/s slot-to-slot)
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EMC Class B

NEW

PXIe 8 Slot Chassis, 14579-033, PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 3

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 7 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 3 switching with a default four-link (3x4 Gen 3 & 1x1 Gen 2) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EN 61326-1 EMC Class B (FCC)

NEW

PXIe 18 Slot Chassis, 14579-043, PCIe Gen 2

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 17 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • PCIe Gen 2 switching with a default four-link (4x1) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EN 61326-1 EMC Class B (FCC)
     

NEW

PXIe 18 Slot Chassis, 14579-044, PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 3

  • 1x 16 HP System slot and 17 Full hybrid peripheral slots
  • PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 3 switching with a default four-link (2x4 Gen 3 & 2x1 Gen 2) system slot
  • Powerful cooling concept with low fan noise and fan speed control
  • Cooling capacity: 50 W per slot @ 15K temperature increase
  • Rear panel external 10 MHz clock inputs/outputs
  • CE marked 
  • EN 61326-1 EMC Class B (FCC)

PXIe System Controller Overview

Item number

Processor

RAM

Hard Drive

USB

Graphic Interface

Ethernet

PCIe Bandwidth

PCIe Generation

21265-120

i3-1115G4E

16GB RAM DDR4

512GB NVMe

3x USB3.1 Gen2

1x DP 1.2

2x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45

14 GB/s

GEN4

21265-124

i5-1145G7E

32GB RAM DDR4

1TB NVMe

3x USB3.1 Gen2

1x DP 1.2

2x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45

14 GB/s

GEN4

21265-170

W-11555MLE

32GB DDR4 RAM

1TB SATA3

2x USB3.1 Gen2

1x DP 1.2

2x 10GBASE-T RJ45

28 GB/s

GEN4

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PXI Express Controllers

  • 3U, 4HP PXIe embedded controller
  • PXI-5 (PXI Express) hardware spec. Rev.2.0 compliant
  • Maximum System Throughput 28 GB/s with Xeon processor
  • Integrated m.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 Storage
  • 7th, 8th or 11th Gen Intel Core and Xeon Processor with Hyper-Threading
  • Customizable BIOS

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Firmware and Software

Software tools can be downloaded from the product page of each chassis. 

  • Open Driver platform upon Release (Q1/2023) supporting third party controllers / cards
  • Direct accessible & vendor unspecific Chassis / Trigger Management via SMBus
  • Customiziation / rebranding possible
  • Full Driver and Software Support
  • Windows Drivers with Schroff setup tool
    • Chassis DLL
      • System Module DLL
  • Windows Programm / Monitoring tool
    • PXIe System Monitor
  • Initialisation files for T&M Software Suites
    • Chassis .ini file 
  • Firmware installed in PXIe Chassis
    • CMM Firmware
    • EEPROM file

Save 60% development time with modular solutions

nVent SCHROFF offers an innovative modular system approach that allows you to implement your individual PXI Express system quickly and cost-effectively.​

  • The modular construction of standard components
  • Configurable system architecture
  • Standard PCIe Gen.3 data transfer
  • Extended thermal performance (> 50 watts/slot)

 

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Faster time to market

Mechanics, power supply, cooling capacity, air flow path or slot configuration can easily be adapted to your requirements.

Lower risk of design errors and redesign

Building blocks like switches, bridges, clock modules are developed and tested and will be used in each custom project

Differentiated appearance

Design, color and logo to match your corporate identity and differentiate from your competition

nVent SCHROFF Collaborates with Customer to Create Customized PXIe Chassis Solution

nVent SCHROFF recently collaborated with a customer to develop a customized PXIe chassis solution, tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

Case Study: VX Instruments

"The system was only allowed to be 2 U high and had to contain 12 slots"

 

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Case Study: Pickering Interfaces

"Effective cooling for a PXI/PXIe system is key. When cooling doesn’t limit testing capabilities as much, engineers can be more adventurous in their designs."

 

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FAQs

Resources

Product Overview Flyer

Overview about nVent SCHROFF PXI Express product portfolio

Whitepaper

Learn more about our modular chassis and backplane concept