---
title: "dnode deactivate"
slug: "dnode-deactivate"
tags: ["5.5"]
updated: 2026-10-27T23:00:54Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:00:54Z
canonical: "docs.vastdata.com/dnode-deactivate"
---

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# dnode deactivate

This command deactivates a DNode.

#### Usage

```plaintext
dnode deactivate --id ID
                 [--power-off]
```

#### Required Parameters

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

#### Options

| `--power-off` | Deactivates the DNode and powers it off. |
| --- | --- |

#### Example

This example shows deactivation of DNode 2:

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