The National Instruments RMC-8355 (Part Number: 782568-01) is a robust external controller designed specifically for PXI and PXI Express systems. Featuring a compact 1U form factor, this controller operates on a Dual-Core Intel Xeon CPU with a clock speed of 2.4 GHz, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications. The RMC-8355 is equipped with a broad array of digital I/O capabilities and supports multiple hard drives and redundant power supplies, enhancing its reliability in complex environments. It comes standard with 3 GB of RDIMM ECC DDR3 memory, which can be expanded up to 48 GB to meet various performance requirements. The external controller incorporates the Intel 5520 chipset and includes two Gigabit Ethernet controllers accessible via RJ-45 ports, one serial port, four USB 2.0 ports, one VGA port, and standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports. The RMC-8355 runs on Microsoft Windows, offering flexibility in application integration. This rugged solution weighs 17.8 lbs and measures 17.0 inches wide by 21.0 inches deep. National Instruments provides a 2-3 year warranty and offers user and maintenance manuals available for download. For pricing inquiries, please contact a sales representative.