Why packets getting dropped on the KVM guest with 8139cp drivers?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Server is giving network time out error intermittently.
  • Many RX packet drops with 8139cp drivers.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7
  • Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)

Subscriber exclusive content

A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase, tools, and much more.

Current Customers and Partners

Log in for full access

Log In

New to Red Hat?

Learn more about Red Hat subscriptions

Using a Red Hat product through a public cloud?

How to access this content