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Subject: Re: IDE and hot-swap disk caddies 
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> > The device is hot-swap capable and has a switch (others have a key) 
> > that locks the drive in and powers it up; in the other position the 
> > drive is powered down and can be removed.
> 
> Linux doesn't support IDE hot swap at the drive level. Its basically
> waiting people to want it enough to either fund it or go write the code
> 

What needs to be done? How extensive is the surgery needed?



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