n ZFS, storage pools, or zpools, are the fundamental units of storage management. A zpool aggregates the capacity of physical devices into a single, logical storage space. All data, including datasets, snapshots, and volumes, is stored within zpools. The management of these storage pools is essential for ensuring that ZFS operates efficiently and reliably. The following sections describe how to create and destroy zpools, manage devices within a pool, and monitor the health of a zpool.

Creating and Destroying zpools

Creating a ZFS Storage Pool

To create a zpool, use the zpool create command. The syntax for creating a pool requires specifying a pool name and the devices that will be part of the pool. Below are several examples demonstrating different configurations.