How do I use the "xm block-attach" command to attach additional storage (like USB drive) to my running para-virtualized Xen guests?

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Release found: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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The xm block-attach command can be used to add additional storage to a running para-virtualized Xen guest. To ensure this succeeds, use the xvd device as the frontend device, and NOT sd or hd. For instance, the following command:

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