Rescue mode hangs when using iLO

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Rescue mode hangs after loading the kernel and initrd image:

    [F1-Main] [F2-Options] [F3-General] [F4-Kernel] [F5-Rescue]
    boot: linux rescue
    Loading vmlinuz..............................
    Loading initrd.img............................................................
    Ready.
    ÿÿ
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) over a serial console

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