Oracle Linux: Error on OL 7.X with PXE installation. "Warning: No carrier detected on interface"

(Doc ID 2360849.1)

Last updated on MARCH 08, 2018

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

OL7.X server is unable to obtain IP booting from ISO when it's running a PXE installation. The installation fails with dracut some errors similar to following.

Error Logs from console or Anaconda.log :

Changes

New installation on different Hardware.

Cause

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