To resolve intermittent connectivity issues for Linux VMs while Windows VMs remain unaffected, what should be changed?

The recommended action to address intermittent connectivity issues specifically for Linux VMs while not affecting Windows VMs is to set the SCSI timeout value to 60. This adjustment is crucial because Linux operating systems can be sensitive to SCSI timeout settings. When the SCSI timeout is set too low, it may cause the Linux VMs to drop connections or become unresponsive, especially if they are experiencing latency or temporary unavailability in the storage subsystem.

In contrast, Windows VMs may gracefully handle such conditions differently, which is why they might remain unaffected. Increasing the SCSI timeout value allows Linux VMs more time to respond to I/O requests, thereby reducing the likelihood of disconnects and interruptions, ultimately stabilizing the connectivity issues they face.

Other options, while they may have their own relevance in different scenarios, do not directly address the specific issues being faced by the Linux VMs in this case.