If the device is already suspended, dm should return the error and skip the code that would incorrectly wipe md->suspended_bdev.
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QE ack for RHEL4.5.
committed in stream U5 build 42.36. A test kernel with this patch is available from http://people.redhat.com/~jbaron/rhel4/
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2007-0304.html