RHCOS deployment using virt-install fails to start Switch Root

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

virt-install using:

  • rhcos-4.2.0-x86_64-installer-kernel
  • rhcos-4.2.0-x86_64-installer-initramfs
  • and kernel_args with coreos.inst.ignition_url=http://$IP/rhcos-4.2.0-x86_64-metal-bios.raw.gz

ends up with

[FAILED] Failed to start Switch Root.

Environment

RHEL 7
RHCOS 4.2

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