Alcatel Omni Switch/Router User Manual page 78

Hot Swapping a Switching Module
4. Carefully remove the switching module from the chassis and put it in a safe place. (See
Removing a Switching Module on page 3-6 for instructions on removing a switching
module.) The
green. In addition, the swap time will reset to its original value. (For example, if you set
the swap time to 15 minutes in step 1, you will have 15 minutes again, regardless of how
much time has elapsed.)
5. Carefully insert the new switching module into the chassis. (See Installing a Switching
Module on page 3-4 for instructions on inserting a switching module.)
The
MPX's
after hot-swapping modules, the
about 8 seconds, it means that the switch needs to be reset.
The swap time will again reset to its original value.
6. Re-insert the cables that were removed in step 3 into the new switching module.
7. Enter
the new switching module is in slot 4, you would enter
at the system prompt. Next, the switch will prompt you to confirm the reset. The follow-
ing is an example of the display for an
ing modules will be similar.
Press and then press
the following will be displayed.
8. The
MPX's
The switching module's
will be blinking green. If the
ware has failed diagnostics or the corresponding image file for the module is not in flash
memory. If the
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will flash amber 1 or 2 times, then return to normal flashing
MPX's LED
o Warning o
Removing or inserting the switching module while the
is flashing amber can cause the system
MPX's LED
to reset.
o Caution o
When re-installing a module during a hot swap, it must
make a proper connection to the switch backplane.
The connection is made when you close the card ejec-
tors. Always close the card ejectors firmly and briskly,
without hesitation. Closing them too slowly can cause
the switch to halt or restart.
will flash amber 1 or 2 times, then return to normal flashing green. If,
LED
MPX's
followed by the slot number for the new switching module. For example, if
. If the switching module is in slot 4, a message similar to
will flash amber 1 or 2 times, then return to normal flashing green.
LED
will turn from amber to solid green and the
LED
LED
on the switching module is solid amber, then the module failed
LED
MPX
continues to flash amber for more than
LED
module. The display for other types of switch-
ESX
on the switching module is amber, then the hard-
.
LED