System experiencing kernel panic on boot

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • System fails to boot with error:
kernel panic, not syncing
attempted to kill init

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 5.3
  • HP Proliant G6

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