Hot swapping

Hot swapping, also known as hot plugging, is a feature that allows the addition or removal of components to a computer system without shutting down the system. This capability is particularly useful for servers and other high-availability systems where minimizing downtime is crucial, and it supports components such as hard drives, USB devices, and network cards. The primary beneficiaries of hot swapping are IT professionals and organizations that require continuous system operation and quick hardware replacements.