Why does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 fail to install and end up in dracut shell on VMware fusion when using SATA as bus type for CD-drive?

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Issue

  • Install of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 fails on VMware fusion when using SATA as bus type for CD-drive, however the same iso works and boots up when using IDE as bus type

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1
  • VMware fusion

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