On-line Insertion and Removal: the ability to insert or remove cards from a running chassis or system without adversely affecting either the system or the card itself.
Online insertion and removal. Feature supported by SIPs and SPAs allowing removal of the cards while the router and the cards are activated, without affecting the operation of other cards or the router. Although this removal can be done while the SIP or SPA is activated, we generally recommend that you gracefully deactivate the hardware using the appropriate commands for your platform prior to removal of the hardware.
online insertion and removal. Feature that permits the addition, replacement, or removal of interface processors in a Cisco router without interrupting the system power, entering console commands, or causing other software or interfaces to shut down. Sometimes called hot swapping. See also power-on servicing.