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End a cluster node

Stopping or ending a node stops cluster resource services on that node.

Using iSeries™ Navigator

This requires Option 41 (HA Switchable Resources) to be installed and licensed.

When cluster resource services is successfully stopped on the node specified, the status of the node will be set to Stopped.

To end clustering on a node, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, expand Management Central.
  2. Expand Clusters.
  3. Expand the cluster that contains the node on which you want to stop clustering.
  4. Click Nodes.
  5. Right-click the node on which you want to end clusters, select Cluster > Stop.

Using CL commands and APIs

You can also use CL commands or APIs to end a node. When cluster resource services is successfully ended on the node specified, the status of the node will be set to Inactive.

Parent topic: Manage clusters
Related tasks
End cluster jobs
Recover from cluster job failures
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