Remove a node from the cluster

You can remove a node from an OneFS cluster. When you remove a node, the system smartfails the node to ensure that data on the node is transferred to other nodes in the cluster.

About this task

Removing a storage node from a cluster deletes the data from that node. Before the system deletes the data, the FlexProtect job safely redistributes data across the nodes remaining in the cluster.

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If you are running IsilonSD Edge, follow the instructions in the IsilonSD Edge Installation and Administration Guide to remove a node from the cluster.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Cluster Management > Hardware Configuration > Remove Nodes.
  2. In the Remove Node area, specify the node that you want to remove.
  3. Click Submit.

    If you remove a storage node, the Cluster Status area displays smartfail progress. If you remove a non-storage accelerator node, it is immediately removed from the cluster.