is the NI PXI-2535 sold in PCI form

[ccollins@computrol.com]

I'm looking at the PXI-2535 as a possible purchase and need to know if it's sold in PCI format?  I would like ot avoid using my PXI chassis if possible.

Thanks,
Cory

[_kb]

Hi Cory,

Our switch modules are only available in PXI or SCXI form factors.  Are you trying to avoid a PXI device in order to save slots in your PXI system for other modules?

[ccollins@computrol.com]

I only have 1 chassis and I would like to avoid removing and replacing equipment for different test setups.

[Hooovahh]

The "cheap" option is to buy a small PXI chassis with a MXI interface.  Here is one that has the MXI interface built in, and comes with the PCI-E card (that's the $1,139.00 version)

https://www.ni.com/en-us/support/model.pxi-1033.html

I've used these in the past when I wanted to add some more DAQ I/O and a switch matrix card that was only in PXI.  Keep in mind this chassis can't be controled using a PXI controller running real-time.  This is essentially just a PCI extension chassis.

[reichenbach]

if you need to save money, you can buy a used PXI-2535 from Artisan Technology Group 

http://www.artisantg.com/TestMeasurement/78998-1/National_Instruments_PXI_2535_544_Crosspoint_FET_Ma...

then you can put your save $$ towards your pxi chassis. (they also have used chassis there)