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by rhunter

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Is it safe to replace a network patch cable
without shutting down and switching off the whole network/segment? Or does it depend on the Operating System? In theory I know Win 2000 can do this. I suppose it would depend on how the NOS monitors portseg. by polling or whatever.

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by bowieb

As far as the OS goes, there are no problems with replacing a live patch cable. The only thing you have to watch for is the programs. I have come across one or two programs that will crash if they lose their network connection.

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