Hot Swapping Modules

Modules are hot-swappable – they can be installed or removed from the chassis with the power on. To safely remove a module with the power on, you must follow the procedure in Module Removal and Replacement Procedure (Hot Removal).

Install proper software versions prior to inserting any new modules.

Note: Gigamon often makes new modules available for GigaVUE‑HC3 nodes. New modules are usually introduced, starting with a new software release. Ensure you install the supporting software release before installing the new module.

• If you do install a new module before its supporting release, the module will appear in the show cards output with an Operational Status of unsupported.

• If you subsequently upgrade the node to the release that supports the new module, it can appear persistently in the show cards output with an Operational Status of inserted. To make the module operational, you must unconfigure it with the no card slot x command, followed by configuring the module with card slot x.