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@@ -96,8 +96,10 @@ stored in the superblock when the array was created. When an array is
created as /dev/mdX, then the minor number X is stored.
.TP
.B devices=
-The value is a comma separated list of device names. Precisely these
-devices will be used to assemble the array. Note that the devices
+The value is a comma separated list of device names or device name
+patterns.
+Only devices with names which match one entry in the list will be used
+to assemble the array. Note that the devices
listed there must also be listed on a DEVICE line.
.TP
.B level=