mkfs.xfs is blocked on raid10 mdadm array

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • mkfs.xfs command goes to the hung state while running on raid10 software raid array backed by nvme devices.
  • mkfs.xfs command takes longer time to complete on software raid10 device backed by nvme devices.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1
  • Software RAID 10 array

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