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====== ZFS - Pools - Export / Import a ZFS Pool ======


===== Export a Pool =====

<code bash>
zpool export testpool
</code>

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:** This, 

  * Writes all unwritten data.
  * Removes the pool from the system.

  * If the command fails, force it with the **-f** flag.
    * Usually this occurs if something is mounted.

<code bash>
zpool export -f testpool
</code>

</WRAP>

----

===== Check the Pool =====

<code bash>
zpool list                        
</code>

<WRAP info>
**NOTE:** This should not show the pool anymore.
</WRAP>

----

===== Import the Pool =====

<code bash>
zpool import                         # Show pools that can be imported
zpool import -d /                    # Show pools that use files as devices

zpool import test1                   # Import by name.
zpool import 123456789012345678      # Import by ID.
zpool import -d / testfilepool       # Import the pool with files as devices.
zpool import -f testpool             # Force the import.
</code>