zfs:pools:export_import_a_zfs_pool

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ZFS - Pools - Export / Import a ZFS Pool

ZFS - Pools - Export / Import a ZFS Pool

Export a Pool

zpool export testpool

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.

zpool export -f testpool

Check the Pool

zpool list

NOTE: This should not show the pool anymore.

Import the Pool

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.

zfs/pools/export_import_a_zfs_pool.txt · Last modified: 2021/10/13 22:01 by peter