Riverstone Networks WICT1-12 - Manual (Page 57)

Riverstone Networks RS Switch Router User Guide Release 8.0 4-1
4 HOT SWAPPING LINE CARDS AND
CONTROL MODULES
4.1 HOT SWAPPING OVERVIEW
Hot swapping is the ability to replace a line card, Control Module, or GBIC (in the RS 32000 and RS 38000 only)
while the RS is operating. Hot swapping allows you to remove or install line cards without switching off or
rebooting the RS. Swapped-in line cards are recognized by the RS and begin functioning immediately after they
are installed.
On the RS 8000 and RS 8600, you can hot swap line cards and secondary control modules. On the RS 8600, you
can also hot swap the secondary switching fabric module. On the RS 32000 and RS 38000, you can hot swap the
GBICs, in addition to the line cards and secondary control modules.
Caution Take appropriate care when removing line cards from the RS. They may be
hot to the touch.
Warning The RS and its components are sensitive to static discharge. Use an
antistatic wrist strap and observe all static precautions when hot
swapping the RS’s components.
This chapter provides instructions for the following tasks:
• Hot swapping line cards
• Hot swapping secondary Control Modules
• Hot swapping the secondary Switching Fabric Module (RS 8600 only)
• Hot swapping the GBIC (RS 32000 and RS 38000 only)
4.2 HOT SWAPPING LINE CARDS
The procedure for hot swapping a line card consists of deactivating the line card, removing it from its slot in the
RS chassis, and installing a new line card in the slot.