e-sata hotplugging stopped working since kernel 4.15

Hi,

I noticed that on my Dell E6520 notebook the e-sata hotplugging stopped working since kernel 4.15.
The cables are OK, and an e-sata device can be used with kernel 4.15 if it is turned on and plugged in before powering on my notebook and booting the system.

Is anyone else experiencing something like this?
What could be the problem and the solution?

Thanks in advance,

atskler