PVE keeps reboot repeatedly. Error: failed to start zfs-import@local\x2dhdd4tb.service - import ZFS pool local\x2dhdd4tb

[itc247]

Hi.

After power outage, my PVE shows error on boot "failed to start zfs-import@local\x2dhdd4tb.service - import ZFS pool local\x2dhdd4tb" and then reboot.

I tried boot PVE in recovery mode but same error after reboot

I also tried Rescue Boot from Proxmox Live USB (advanced options -> rescue boot) but same error



I don't have 4TB hdd, only have 8TB and 16TB HDDs and 1TB NVME (proxmox 8.x is installed in nvme). Please help me fix this problem. Thank you!

 

[itc247]

UPDATE:

After searching forum, I found this post and fixed error zfs-import...

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[SOLVED] Thread 'Cannot boot into PVE... failed to start zfs-import...0m - Import ZFS pool local\x2dzfs'

Jun 27, 2025

I rebooted one of my cluster this afternoon and during the reboot I saw the message:

[FAILED] Failed to start zfs-import...0m - Import ZFS pool local\x2dzfs

I am currently running a pair of nvme with zfs mirror. There are no prompts for me to continue. How do I go about fixing this, please?

• matrix1999
• zfs boot failed zfs-import
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Proxmox VE: Installation and configuration

However, PVE keeps reboot at this point, and now I don't know what to do next. Please help!!!