Getting started Hot swapping modules
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Hot swapping interface modules
This procedure describes how to hot swap a pass-through interface module or a
switched interface module.
For more information on these modules, see “Pass-through interface module” on
page 24 and “Switched interface module” on page 25 respectively.
1 From the rear panel of the FortiGate-4000 chassis, loosen the two mounting knots
that fasten the pass-through interface module or the switched interface module that
you want to replace. Do not remove the mounting knots.
2 Do one of the following:
• For the pass-through interface module, pull it out.
• For the switched interface module, turn its power off and then pull it out.
3 Do one of the following:
• Insert the new pass-through interface module into the chassis.
• Insert the new switched interface module into the chassis, and turn on its power.
4 Tighten the mounting knots on the pass-through interface module or the switched
interface module.
Hot swapping the 10/100 out of band management module
Follow this procedure to hot swap a 10/100 out of band management module on the
rear panel of the FortiGate-4000 chassis.
For more information, see “10/100 out of band management module” on page 23.
1 From the rear panel of the FortiGate-4000 chassis, loosen the two mounting knots
that fasten the 10/100 out of band management that you want to replace. Do not
remove the mounting knots.
2 Pull the module out.
3 Insert the new switched interface module into the chassis.
4 Tighten the mounting knots on the module.
Hot swapping the management module
Follow this procedure to hot swap a management module on the rear panel of the
FortiGate-4000 chassis.
For more information on these modules, see “Management module” on page 22.
1 Power off the management module that you want to replace.
2 Unscrew the two locking screws to remove the module’s locking strip.
3 Loosen its two mounting knots. Do not remove the mounting knots.
4 Pull out the management module.
5 Insert the new management module into the chassis.
6 Slide the management module into the slot until the lock clicks into place.
7 Screw the locking screws to fasten the locking strip.
8 Tighten the two mounting knots.
9 Turn on the power of the management module.