System is failing to boot as 'sd' names for devices are changing causing mount issues

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Issue

  • There are several sd devices seen from internal and external storage devices. The system is failing to boot at times as sd names for devices are changing.
  • During the boot process, the system displays the below message and enters emergency mode:
[ TIME ] Timed out waiting for device dev-sde1.device. Unable to enter rescue mode.
  • How to make the sd name for boot device(s) persistent across reboot?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux all versions
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux CoreOS (RHCOS) all versions

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