Lucent Technologies 3000, 3100 manual Installing Switch Cards, Information

Installing Switch Cards

	Installing Switch Cards
Introduction	This chapter explains the steps necessary to quickly install
	and configure new Model 3100 Switch Cards in the Rack.
Important	qWhen setting up the Rack for the first time, place the
Information	first 3100 Switch Card in Rack position labeled Card
	0. (This is the slot furthest from the power supply)
	Note: This is required for the Rack to communicate
	with the Switch Management Interface software on
	your PC.

Subsequent Switch Cards may be placed anywhere in

qthe Rack. (Slots 1 to 11)

Switch Cards can be “hot-swapped” as necessary for replacement or upgrading. This means that cards can be added or removed without powering down the entire Rack. This also allows other cards within the

qRack to remain on-line.

To “hot-swap” a Card that is currently in use, use the Make Busy feature. The Make Busy feature prevents dropping calls by monitoring line status. When the remote user ends a call, the Switch Management Interface automatically takes the card offline so it cannot connect again. The Switch Card can then be safely removed if necessary.

4-2Issue 1 October 1998