How can I create more loop block devices without rebooting, in RHEL6?

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Issue

  • A system needs more /dev/loop devices, but setting max_loop requires a reboot. Can can more loop devices created without a reboot?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • /dev/loop devices

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