Hot Swap Feature for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST)
Hot swap is a feature supported by the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST). Hot swap allows devices to be removed and inserted while the system is running.
Note | This feature is not supported with Intel® Optane™ memory volumes. |
In order to take advantage of hot swap, you need the following:
- Intel RST software
- OEMs/motherboard manufacturers must correctly enable hot swap capability in the system BIOS
- Intel® chipset using a controller hub that supports AHCI