VMs created in Openshift Virtualization using software emulation instead of hardware emulation.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • VM's created Openshift Virtualization are using software emulation when hardware emulation is enabled.
  • virt-launcher pod logged Hardware emulation device '/dev/kvm' not present. Using software emulation."

Environment

  • Openshift Container Platform 4.16.X
  • Openshift Virtualization 4.16.X

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