+/**
+ * Create a new buffer pool.
+ *
+ * \param name The name of the new buffer pool.
+ *
+ * \param area The size in bytes of the pool area.
+ *
+ * \return An opaque pointer to the newly created buffer pool. It must be
+ * passed to btr_pool_free() after it is no longer used to deallocate all
+ * resources.
+ */