console getty eats CPU

[Alex Woo x6010 227-6 rm 315]

We are experiencing periods when the getty process consumes essentially all
of the CPU time for one processor of a IRIS 4D/340.  This situation is
"cleared" by turning off the console and issuing a "telinit q".  We suspect a
hardware problem but aren't certain.  

Has anyone else seen this excessive CPU consumption by "getty"?  
Any clues?

Thanks.

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