User Manual

Enterasys X-Pedition User Reference Manual 15
Chapter 3
Hot Swapping
Hot Swapping Overview
Hot swapping is the ability to replace a line card, Control Module, Switch Fabric (XP-8600 only),
or GBIC (ER16 only) without disrupting router operations. Hot swapping allows you to remove or
install line cards without switching off or rebooting the X-Pedition, and line cards that are swapped
into the X-Pedition begin functioning immediately after they are installed.
On the XP-8000 and XP-8600, you can hot swap line cards and secondary control modules. On the
XP-8600, you can also hot swap the secondary switching fabric module. On the ER16, you can hot
swap the GBICs, line cards, secondary control modules, and the secondary switch fabric module.
WARNING The X-Pedition and its components are sensitive to static discharge. To prevent
electrostatic damage, observe the guidelines provided in Preventing Electrostatic
Damage on page 15.
This chapter provides instructions for the following tasks:
• Hot swapping line cards
• Hot swapping Primary and Backup Control Modules
• Hot swapping the secondary Switching Fabric Module (XP-8600 and ER16 only)
• Hot swapping a GBIC (ER16 only)
Preventing Electrostatic Damage
The X-Pedition and line modules are easily damaged by electrostatic discharge. To prevent
electrostatic damage, observe the following guidelines:
• Do not remove the module from its packaging until you are ready to install it.
• Do not touch any of the module’s pins, connectors or components.