Chapter 7: Maintenance
Replacing/Installing a Module
Part No. 24001157
VersaMux-4000 Operation & Installation Guide
Page 7-5
Revision C
Replacing/Installing a Module
This section provides an overview of how to remove and install a module. Any
module may be replaced for upgrade or maintenance. We suggest that users stock
spare modules in order to reduce circuit maintenance time.
NOTE:
If you remove or insert an interface module (on an operating VersaMux-4000) with
the
Hot-Swap
parameter disabled, the system cannot prevent data loss on the
aggregate interface. In addition to data loss the system may reboot or crash when
you remove or insert an interface module with the
Hot-Swap
parameter disabled.
Hot-Swapping a
Module
If a user module requires maintenance, the VersaMux-4000 provides the ability to
hot swap user module. Hot swapping allows a user circuit to be replaced without
needing to disable the other active links.The following provides instructions on
how to perform a hot-swap. See
about the
Hot-Swap
parameter.
1.
Initiate the hot-swap operation on the VersaMux-4000 by selecting
Enable
in the
Diagnostics-Hot-swap
menu. If desired, see
for a detailed procedure.
2.
Follow the instructions described in
“Removing a Module” on page 7-6
and/or
“Installing a module” on page 7-7
3.
Complete the hot-swap operation by selecting the
Disable
option for
the
Hot-Swap
for
a detailed procedure.