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SoftNAS storage pools leverage ZFS, a powerful file system known as Zettabyte File System, to create virtualized storage containers called zpools. These zpools act as the building blocks for managing your storage devices.
Here's a breakdown of how zpools work:
Zpool as the Foundation: Imagine a zpool as a container that holds virtual devices (vdevs) for managing your physical storage like hard drives or SSDs.
Scalability and Isolation: The beauty of zpools is that you can have multiple, independent zpools on one system, offering flexibility for your storage needs.
Redundancy Explained: While zpools themselves don't offer built-in redundancy, ZFS provides data protection by configuring redundancy at the vdev level. This means that if a single physical device within a vdev fails, your data remains safe thanks to redundancy within the vdev configuration.
The Bottom Line: Zpools essentially organize and manage your storage resources within ZFS. They provide the foundation for reliable data storage and protection by leveraging ZFS's powerful features at the vdev level.
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