you can remove or install a mini-gbic from the 10-port mini-gbic module without having to power off the switch. use only procurve mini-gbics. the following mini-gbics are supported by the procurve 8100fl mini-gbic module (as of this printing):

    1 gigabit-sx lc mini-gbic (j4858b)

    2 gigabit-lx lc mini-gbic (j4859b)

    3 gigabit-lh lc mini-gbic (j4860b)

    gigabit 1000base-t mini-gbic (j8177b)

    use only the supported genuine procurve mini-gbics with your switch. non-procurve mini-gbics are not supported. should you require additional procurve mini-gbics, contact your procurve networking sales and service office or authorized dealer.