Plug-In Modules
Chassis and Power Supplies
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OmniSwitch 6900 Hardware Users Guide
June 2020
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.
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.
Existing Expansion Slot
Hot-Swap/Hot-Insert Compatibility
Empty
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12
OS-XNI-U12, OS-XNI-U4
OS-XNI-U12E
OS-XNI-U12E
OS-HNI-U6
OS-HNI-U6
OS-QNI-U3
OS-QNI-U3
OS-XNI-T8
OS-XNI-T8