Incompatible Client Kernel Versions
Below is a list of client kernel versions that is known to Lightbits as being incompatible with initiating a basic NVMe/TCP connection using the "nvme connect" command.
These versions have known issues when used with Lightbits solutions.
| Unsupported Kernel Version | Reason | OS Version |
|---|---|---|
| 5.4.151-1.el7.elrepo | Failed to write to /dev/nvme-fabrics: Invalid argument | CentOS 7.9 |
| 5.12.7-1.el7.elrepo | Freeze on “nvme connect” | CentOS 7.9 |
| 5.14.6-1.el7.elrepo | Failed to write to /dev/nvme-fabrics: Invalid argument | CentOS 7.9 |
| 5.14.0-162.x.y.el9_1 | During path failover, some clients experience nvme D state hangs / freeze | Red Hat 9.1 |
Red Hat-based OS applies to Red Hat and any of its variants that use the same kernel line: Alma Linux, Rocky, etc.
If you encounter issues with other kernel versions, please contact the Lightbits Customer Support team for further assistance.
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