# Remount with NFSv4.0 only sudo mount -t nfs -o vers=4.0 server:/export /mnt/nfs sudo mount -t nfs -o vers=3 server:/export /mnt/nfs

uname -r If < 4.15, upgrade or disable pNFS with -o nopnfs . When the basic steps fail, get surgical. Use tcpdump to see the actual NFS call that returns error 45 .

sudo systemctl restart nfs-server sudo exportfs -rav Also verify the server’s NFS version support:

You mount an NFS share with -o vers=4.2 . The server runs NFSv4.0. You try to run cp --reflink – boom. Error 45. Part 3: How to Make "NFS VLTED 45" Work – Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Now for the practical guide. Follow these steps in order to diagnose and resolve the issue. Step 1: Identify the Exact Error Context Don't rely on vague logs. Run the following on the client :

, your server lacks NFSv4.1/4.2 support. Permanently fix by updating /etc/fstab :