Kernel BUG at fs/buffer.c:2093 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • In a 2 node cluster one node failed.
  • Kernel BUG at fs/buffer.c:2093 and node rebooted.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 (RHEL5.8)
    • Issue observed on kernel-2.6.18-308.11.1.el5. It is possible that other versions may be affected.
  • Dell PowerEdge R815.
    • Running BIOS version 3.0.4.
  • EMC Powerpath multipathing software.
    • Version EMCpower.LINUX-5.5.0.00.00-275.x86_64
  • Issue occurs when load is added to the server

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