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On 05/26/11 17:29, a.smith@ukgrid.net wrote:
> Hi,
>
>   zpool create is a destructive command to data on the disks, ie any 
> preexisting pool, but it would normally warn you if it found an 
> existing pool on the disks you are trying to use.
> Run:
>
> # zpool import
>
> and it will scan any attached disks for pools that are importable, if 
> it detects your old pool then you can import it again via the zpool 
> import <poolname> command,
>
> cheers Andy.
>

thank u vm

took 2secs.