Break a node

You can remove a node from the cluster so that it becomes a standalone device. You cannot break the control node unless you break the entire cluster. The data node has its configuration erased.

Procedure

Step 1

If you have enabled the new device management UI, select a cluster to open the side pane, then under Cluster actions, click Break node. See Device management page enhancements Otherwise, perform the next step.

Step 2

Choose Devices > Device Management, click More (more icon) for the node you want to break, and choose Break Node.

Break a node
Break a Node

You can optionally break one or more nodes from the cluster More menu by choosing Break Nodes.

Step 3

You are prompted to confirm the break; click Yes.

Confirm break
Confirm Break

You can monitor the cluster node break by clicking the Notifications icon and choosing Tasks.