Why can't client ssh to the server until after a few seconds?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Client can't ssh to the server and receive the following message:
     ssh_exchange_identification: Connection closed by remote host
     Couldn't read packet: Connection reset by peer
  • Nothing recorded in the /var/log/secure file.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, 5

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