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What does Hot Plug/Hot Swap Mean?

What does Hot Plug/Hot Swap Mean?

What does Hot Plug/Hot Swap Mean?

(OP)
Hi There,
Could anybody define whay hot plug or hot swap is?
Thanks very much.
Best Regards,
Riwa

RE: What does Hot Plug/Hot Swap Mean?

To Hot Swap means to add or remove hardware while the computer is running and to have the OS recognize the new hardware immediately.

I actually knew this one, but when I run across tech-words I DON'T know, I use http://webopedia.internet.com/

RE: What does Hot Plug/Hot Swap Mean?

(OP)
Hi logius,
Thanks a lot!
This is a great website! ("-")
Regards,
Riwa

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