Error "mount.nfs: requested NFS version or transport protocol is not supported" when attempting to mount an NFS share on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

  • The following error occurs when attempting to mount an NFS share on a Red Hat Enteprise Linux 6 NFS client:
mount.nfs: requested NFS version or transport protocol is not supported

or

mount.nfs4: Protocol not supported

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Seagate NAS

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