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CHAPTER
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Introduction to Dynamic
Reconfiguration
This chapter introduces you to the concepts of Dynamic Reconfiguration and hot-
plug operations. It also explains the requirements and limitations of Dynamic
Reconfiguration.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
■ “About Hot-Plug and Hot-Swap Operations” on page 2
■ “About Hot-Plug Operations and Dynamic Reconfiguration” on page 2
■ “About User Interfaces for Hot-Plug Operations” on page 3
■ “About Dynamic Reconfiguration and Multipathing Software” on page 4
■ “About Dynamic Reconfiguration Requirements” on page 4
■ “About Dynamic Reconfiguration Limitations” on page 6