Hot Swappable FRUs
A field replaceable unit (FRU) is "hot swappable" if it can be removed and
replaced while the array is powered on, without disrupting I/O activity. A FRU
not
is
hot swappable if all applications and file systems must be terminated, or
a host shutdown must be performed, before it can be replaced.
hot swappable FRUs for the controller enclosure and the disk enclosure.
Table 22
Hot Swappable FRUs
Enclosures
Controller & Disk
Controller & Disk
Controller
Controller
Controller (VA 7100 Only)
Controller & Disk
Disk
Controller & Disk
*Only if the OS supports controller failover.
FRU
Disk Drive
Power Module
Single Controller
Dual Controller
GBIC
Fiber Optic Cables
LCC
Midplane Assembly
Servicing & Upgrading
Table 22
shows
Hot
Swappable
Yes
Yes
No
Yes*
Yes*
Yes*
Yes
No
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