[Satellite 6] Client is getting error:- (28, 'connect() timed out!') when using yum

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Environment

  • Red Hat Satellite 6
  • Proxy configured

Issue

  • Client is getting error:- (28, 'connect() timed out!') when using yum

Resolution

  • Proxy settings were configured on the client, which caused the issue.
  • Files to verify:-
/etc/yum.conf
/etc/rhsm/rhsm.conf

Root Cause

  • Proxy settings were configured.

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