In this article, we will see how to delete a Host Group on PowerStore using PowerStore Manager. Please note that once the host group is deleted it cannot be recovered.
Prerequisite to delete a host group on PowerStore
- No Host should be mapped to this host group that you want to be deleted
- When you remove a host from a host group, the associated volumes get detached from the host, and the host becomes a stand-alone host.
Read Here: How to unmap a volume from a host
Remove a Host from the Host Group on PowerStore
Step 1
- Login to the PowerStore Manager
- Navigate to Compute > Host Information
NOTE: If the host group has the initiator set to anything but “-” then it means that the host group has a host added to it and needs to be removed before we can delete the host group.
Step 2
- Click on the Testhostgroup
- Click on the hosts
- Select the host you wish to remove from the host group
- Click on More Options
- Click on remove
Step 3
- Click on Remove on the Pop-up
- Verify the removal
- Another Verification confirmation
Delete a Host Group on PowerStore using PowerStore Manager: Step by Step
Step 1
- Login to the PowerStore Manager
- Navigate to Compute > Host Information
Step 2
- Select the host group
- Click on More Actions
- Click on remove
Step 3
Click on remove on the pop-up
Step 4
Confirmation of deletion of Host Group