When to avoid kernel.hung_task_panic parameter ?

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Issue

  • When should the 'kernel.hung_task_panic' not be used?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 (kernel-2.6.18-194) or above
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 or above
  • D state (uninterruptible sleep) processes

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