Thanx.. I had just downloaded that package a few minutes ago.
> > > Does linux support hot swapping of scsi devices w/o having to restart? If
> > > there is, then how do I get it to redetect devices? I swapped a 2gb drive
> > > for another 2gb drive while testing. They are exactly the same drive and on
> > > the same id and linux refused to acknoledge the new disk.
> > >
> >
> > Yes, it dosn't automatically, but you can do it manually. Look at
> > linux/drivers/scsi/scsi.c for how (line ~2285, and ~2335). Hot pluging
> > (ie powered up scsi bus) is not withing the spec, and can destroy every
> > device attached (including the host adapter).
> >
> > It's not unknown. The only time it is safe is if you have special hot
> > plug connectors which isolate the bus from the devices.
> >
> > Bryn
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