how to attached an external tape drive without restart

[Robert]

C. Linus Hicks wrote:

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> 
> Check this URL:
> 
> http://www.linux.com/howtos/SCSI-Programming-HOWTO-4.shtml
> 
> Scroll down to section 4.3 and you will see this heading:
> 
> Dynamically insert and remove SCSI devices
> 
Great Kryptonical Krud! You have no idea how many times I've rebooted
following a reboot simply because I had failed to turn scanner power on.
Thanks!