[OCP-V] virtctl console is stuck at "The escape sequence is ^]"

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

Accessing the serial console with virtctl hangs on the The escape sequence is ^].
Pressing any keystroke does not get to a login prompt.

Environment

  • OpenShift Container Platform 4.16
  • OpenShift Virtualization 4.16

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