topic RE: Is stacking module support hot plug? in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

Is stacking module support hot plug?

Leo_Gu — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:22:00 GMT

Hi Experts,

May I know if stacking modules for Summit450 is supporting hot-plug? Meaning if I can plug it onto SW when the SW is running in live network?

Thanks.

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

eyeV — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:42:00 GMT

Hello.
I think yes, the stacking modules support hot-plug. In any case, I've attached my VIM2-SS-1 into x480 and everything was good.

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

Leo_Gu — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:42:00 GMT

But in this doc,it says not.

http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit/SummitFamilyHardwareInstallGuide/PortOptionCards/c_summit-x460-series-stacking-modules.shtml

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

eyeV — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:42:00 GMT

If I were you I would trust HW Guide.

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

PARTHIBAN_CHINN — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:46:00 GMT

yes.this is documented in hardware guide.

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

Leo_Gu — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:46:00 GMT

But in this doc,it says not.

http://documentation.extremenetworks.com/summit/SummitFamilyHardwareInstallGuide/PortOptionCards/c_summit-x460-series-stacking-modules.shtml

RE: Is stacking module support hot plug?

Drew_C — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 23:50:00 GMT

Hello Leo,
As the hardware guide states, the XGM, VIM, and SummitStack modules on the SummitX product line are NOT hot-swappable. You will need to power off the switch before installation or removal to ensure proper operation and to prevent damage to components.

You mentioned the X450, which does not have a removable stacking module. You'll find stacking modules for the X460, X480, X650, and the X670V. The X440 "non-10G" models have built-in stacking ports, as do the earlier SummitX products (X250, X450, X450a/e).

-Drew