OpenShift Virtualization Operator installation fails due to nmstate-handler pod failure

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Installation of OpenShift Virtualization 4.9.5 fails due to nmstate-handler pod failure. This happens with clean install and upgrading from OpenShift Virtualization 4.8.4
  • NMState pods is not compatible with Calico CNI provider.
  • Cannot upgrade OpenShift 4.8 clusters.
  • nmstate-handler POD remains in ContainerCreating status

Environment

  • OpenShift Virtualization 4.8.4
  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.8

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