What is the meaning of "ifcfg-rh:error: Ignoring loopback device config" found on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 ?

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Issue

  • What's the meaning of the following message and any action required?

    Dec  3 15:36:47 server01 nm-system-settings: ifcfg-rh:error: Ignoring loopback device config.
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3
  • NetworkManager

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