System drops into emergency mode because of an invalid /etc/fstab entry

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Server fails to boot after a firmware upgrade.
  • System drops into maintenance/emergency mode and prompts for the root password.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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