Description of problem: Install the rhel5.9 with kernel2.6.18-338el5 on the xen/kvm guest,login the rhel5.9 on the xen/kvm platform,execute the command"time modprobe hv_vmbus",then remind you"Init_module call returns -1 with errno 110 - ETIMEDOUT"about 5 secs (real 0m5.013s) delayed. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): KVM Host: RHEL6.3 release (Xen host:RHEL5.9 kernel-xen-2.6.18-338.el5) Guest: RHEL5.9 2.6.18-338.el5 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1.Install the xen/kvm guest rhel5.9 with kernel2.6.18-338el5 2.login the guest terminal to execute the command # time modprobe hv_vmbus Actual results: when you execute the command,the tips: Init_module call returns -1 with errno 110 - ETIMEDOUT about 5 secs (real 0m5.013s) delayed Expected results: when you execute the command,the tips: "FATAL: Error inserting hv_vmbus(/lib/modules/2.6.18-338.el5/kernel/drivers/hv/hv_vmbus.ko): No such device"with 0.2s(the number just as reference,within 1s delay is ok) s delayed Additional info: The problem on physical hypervisor already fixed in bug 849548.
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Patch(es) available in kernel-2.6.18-340.el5 You can download this test kernel (or newer) from http://people.redhat.com/plougher/el5/ Detailed testing feedback is always welcomed. If you require guidance regarding testing, please ask the bug assignee.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2013-0006.html