The vision behind LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation (LXI) is simple: help you conquer the challenges of product testing without overloading your budget or your team. By specify- ing the interaction of proven, widely used standards such as Ethernet, LXI enables fast, efficient and cost-effec- tive creation and reconfiguration of test systems. 10 Reasons to Switch to LXI is the second in a series of application notes that will help you make the transition to LXI. This note describes 10 key attributes that make LXI a good choice for your next test system, whether you choose to use LXI alone or within a hybrid combination of LXI and GPIB, VXI or PXI.