Kontron AM4311 - Manual (Page 46)

Installation
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3.3 Hot Swap Procedures
The AM4311 is designed for hot swap operation. Hot swapping allows the coordinated insertion and extrac-
tion of modules without disrupting other operational elements within the system.
The procedures contained in this section are also applicable for “non-operating systems” with the exception
of indications and functions which require power to be applied.
3.3.1 Hot Swap Insertion
To insert the MCH module proceed as follows:
1. Ensure that the safety requirements indicated in Section 3.1 are observed.
Table 3-1: Module Handle Positions
Module Handle Position Function
Locked When the AM4311 is installed, the module handle is pushed in the
“Locked” position and the following actions result:
• The module is locked in the chassis
• The hot swap switch is actuated
Hot Swap When an extraction process of the AM4311 is initiated, the mod-
ule handle is pulled in the “Hot Swap” position and the following
actions result:
• The module is locked in the chassis
• The hot swap switch is deactuated
Unlocked When the module handle is pulled to the “Unlocked” position, the
AM4311 can be fully extracted and the following actions result:
• The module is unlocked in the chassis
• The hot swap switch is deactuated
Note...
For normal operation, the module handle must be in the “Locked” position
WARNING
Failure to comply with the instruction above may cause damage to
the board or result in improper system operation.