---
title: "dnode activate"
slug: "dnode-activate"
updated: 2026-10-27T17:24:38Z
published: 2026-10-27T17:24:38Z
canonical: "docs.vastdata.com/dnode-activate"
---

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# dnode activate

This command activates a DNode.

##### Usage

```plaintext
dnode activate --id ID
               [--replace]
               [--power-on]
               [--skip-network-validation]
```

##### Required Parameters

| `--id ID` | Specify the DNode ID. |
| --- | --- |

##### Options

| `--replace` | Activates a replacement DNode. |
| --- | --- |
| `--power-on ` | Activates the DNode and powers it on. |
| `--skip-network-validation` | Skips internal network validation before DNode activation. |

##### Example

This example shows activation of DNode 2:

```plaintext
vcli: admin> dnode activate --id 2
```