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Oracle Linux: Exadata VM Boots into Emergency Mode and the Command "pvs" Shows One Missing Device with "[unknown]" Status (Doc ID 3037636.1)

Last updated on JULY 29, 2024

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Linux x86-64

Symptoms

During the booting process from the console a message with "Timed out waiting for device..." is noticed and system enters into emergency mode as shown below:

Cause

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