>  Thanks J-D..Using 0.20.6..I don't see that method with pre-split in 0.20.6 
> API spec

It's new from 0.89, please consider upgrading.

>
> 1) Will the data still be accessible if I Import the data to a new table? 
> (purely for backup reasons)
> I tried on small data set..I could..
> Before I do export/Import on large table, want to make sure..

It's indeed a way to backup a table
http://blog.sematext.com/2011/03/11/hbase-backup-options/

> 2) Data exported using 0.20.6, can it be imported using 0.90.1? (i could use 
> pre-split in this case)

Yes.

J-D

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