ReaR backup tool returning "kernel: FAT-fs (loop0): "fat=16" option is obsolete, not supported now" message

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Issue

  • While using the Relax and Recover (ReaR) backup tool, the following error message can be seen in system logs:
Jun 10 22:02:29 example.com kernel: FAT-fs (loop0): "fat=16" option is obsolete, not supported now
Jun 11 00:31:30 example.com kernel: FAT-fs (loop0): "fat=16" option is obsolete, not supported now

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • component
    • rear

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