Plug-In Modules; Hot-Swapping Plug-In Modules; Hot-Swap Feature Guidelines; Hot-Swap Steps - Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware User's Manual

Plug-In Modules

Plug-In Modules

Hot-Swapping Plug-In Modules

Hot-swapping guidelines apply to the various plug-in modules. In some cases a reboot is required. Refer to
the table below for the supported hot-swap scenarios for each plug-in module.
Existing Expansion Slot
Empty
OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12
OS-XNI-U12E
OS-HNI-U6
OS-QNI-U3
OS-XNI-T8
Note. All other scenarios require a reboot.

Hot-Swap Feature Guidelines

For OS6900-X40 switches, wait for first module to become fully operational before adding the
second module.

Hot-Swap Steps

1 Disconnect all cables from transceivers on module to be hot-swapped.
2 Extract all transceivers from module to be hot-swapped.
3 Extract the module from the chassis and wait approximately 30 seconds before inserting replacement.
4
Insert replacement module of same type.
5
Wait for a ChassisSupervisor niMgr notification similar to the following to display on the console:
+++ Expansion module 2 ready!
6
Re-insert all transceivers into new module.
7
Re-connect all cables to transceivers.
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Hot-Swap/Hot-Insert Compatibility
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12E
OS-HNI-U6
OS-QNI-U3
OS-XNI-T8
Chassis and Power Supplies
OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide June 2020