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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.