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OL7: Unable to Boot OL7 UEK Kernel After Installation - udev Timeout Errors Leading to dracut Emergency Mode (Doc ID 2381474.1)

Last updated on MARCH 13, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later
Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.4 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.1.12] and later
Linux x86-64

Symptoms

System is failing to boot with dracut timeout errors in UEK after OL7.4 installation , but booting with RHCK kernel works.
Issue observed on Dell PowerEdge R640 with RAID Card Dell PERC H740P

Cause

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