power_saving kernel threads consuming 100% of CPU

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Issue

  • Server was totally overloaded with several power_saving kernel threads consuming 100% of CPU
  • Server was totally overloaded with several acpi_pad kernel threads consuming 100% of CPU

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0

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