Why dumpe2fs returns "Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/sdx" device?

Solution Verified - Updated 2024-08-05T07:28:59+00:00 -

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The dumpe2fs returns Bad magic number in super-block while trying to open /dev/sdx

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