Solved: Trying to create a 2nd pool, newly added drives, for virtualization only. Getting error ..

[thepixelgeek]

I added two new SSD's for virtualization only and wanted to create a separate pool. However, I get the error below:
You must specify a new volume name or select an existing ZFS volume to append a virtual device The volume name must start with letters and may include numbers, "-", "_" and "." .

I added a name, and created the vdev with both drives.

Perhaps the two drives need formatting? If so, how best to do it?

 

[sretalla]

I get the error below

Can you describe the exact steps you took to arrive here...?

 

[thepixelgeek]

Steps:

1. Storage>Pools
2. Add Pool
3. Create new pool
4. Enter name
5. Select drives and added them to vDev
6. Click create

 

[danb35]

So what did you enter for the pool name? And do you have any other pools in your system of the same name?

 

[thepixelgeek]

I entered a new pool name that doesn’t match existing pool name.

 

[sretalla]

Can you please share the exact name you used?

The error may point to a mismatch in the rules for pool names.

 

[danb35]

It's hard to help when you won't answer simple questions. What did you enter for the pool name?

 

[thepixelgeek]

Oh, didn’t realise you wanted the exact name...“Secure Node” or “ZEN Secure Node”

 

[Heracles]

Here is the problem :

You put spaces in the name...

 

[thepixelgeek]

It's hard to help when you won't answer simple questions. What did you enter for the pool name?

Sorry for the delay...life stuff

 

[thepixelgeek]

Here is the problem :

You put spaces in the name...

Thanks, that worked.