The Remove Host from Cluster in vCenter service template enables you to unmount VMFS datastores, unallocate volumes from the specified ESX host, and delete zoning.
The following service template details apply to the Remove Host from Cluster in vCenter service template.
Software and setup prerequisites
For software and setup prerequisites, see Service template prerequisites.
Edit Service settings
The following table lists the Edit Service settings for the Remove Host from Cluster in vCenter service template.
| Navigation pane | Settings pane | Description |
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| Target ESX Host | vCenter Connection | Specify a vCenter Server that is registered as a Web Service Connection in the Administration Tab. |
| ESX Cluster | Specify the ESX Cluster name. | |
| ESX Host | Specify the ESX host name. | |
| Enter Maintenance Mode | Select this option to enter Maintenance Mode. Note: Virtual machines running on a host entering maintenance mode need to be migrated to another host (either manually or automatically by DRS) or shut down. The host is in a state of "Entering Maintenance Mode" until all running virtual machines are powered down or migrated to different hosts. |
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| Timeout | Specify how long (in seconds) the service waits before timing out. In the event of a response timeout, the service ends abnormally. | |
| Evacuate Powered Off VMs | Select this option to move powered-off or suspended virtual machines to another ESX host when the ESX host enters Maintenance Mode. You must select this option to continue to use these virtual machines after removing the ESX host. If you do not select this option, powered-off and suspended virtual machines are not moved to other ESX hosts. | |
| Unmount Datastore | Select this option to unmount the datastore from the ESX host before migrating or shutting down the storage volume. | |
| Unallocate Settings | Delete Host Group | Select this option to delete the host group. |
| Remove Zoning Settings | Remove Zoning | Select this option to remove zoning settings. By default, this check box is not selected. (false) |
Submit Service Request settings
The following table lists the Submit Service Request settings for the Remove Host from Cluster in vCenter service template.
| Navigation pane | Settings pane | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Target ESX Host | vCenter Connection | Specify a vCenter Server that is registered as a Web Service Connection in the Administration Tab. |
| ESX Cluster | Specify the ESX Cluster name. | |
| ESX Host | Specify ESX host name. | |
| Enter Maintenance Mode |
Select this option to enter Maintenance Mode. Note: Virtual machines running on a host entering maintenance mode need to be migrated to another host (either manually or automatically by DRS) or shut down. The host is in a state of "Entering Maintenance Mode" until all running virtual machines are powered down or migrated to different hosts. |
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| Timeout | Specify how long (in seconds) the service waits before timing out. In the event of a response timeout, the service ends abnormally. | |
| Evacuate Powered Off VMs | Select this option to move powered-off or suspended virtual machines to another ESX host when the ESX host enters Maintenance Mode. You must select this option to continue to use these virtual machines after removing the ESX host. If you do not select this option, powered-off and suspended virtual machines are not moved to other ESX hosts. | |
| Unmount Datastore | Select this option to unmount the datastore from the ESX host before migrating or shutting down the storage volume. | |
| Unallocate Settings | Delete Host Group | Select this option to delete the host group. |
| Remove Zoning Settings | Remove Zoning | Select this option to remove zoning settings. By default, this check box is not selected. (false) |