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zdb: Show detailed configuration for a specific ZFS pool.
$ zdb -C ${poolname}
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The command "zdb -C ${poolname}" is used to display the configuration of a ZFS pool. Here's a breakdown of the different components:

  • "zdb": This is the ZFS debugger command. It is a utility used for examining and debugging ZFS data structures.

  • "-C": This option is used to display the configuration information of a ZFS pool.

  • "${poolname}": This is a placeholder for the actual name of the ZFS pool you want to examine. You need to replace "${poolname}" with the name of the pool you want to analyze.

When you execute this command with the appropriate pool name, it will provide detailed information about the selected pool, such as the layout of data, metadata, and other characteristics of the ZFS pool. This can be useful for troubleshooting, understanding the structure of the pool, and examining various aspects of its configuration.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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