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

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# ebox decommission

This command decommissions one or more EBoxes from the cluster. This removes data from the EBox's CNodes and EBoxes, removes the EBoxes from VMS, and then powers down the devices in preparation for their removal from the rack.

## Usage

```plaintext
ebox decommission [--ids EBOX_IDs]
                  [--resume]
                  [--dry-run]
                  [--skip-raid-health-checks]
```

## Options

| `--ids EBOX_IDs` | Specify a comma-separated list of EBox IDs to remove. |
| --- | --- |
| `--resume` | Resume a failed or stalled removal operation. |
| `--dry-run` | Validate removal without executing it (requires `--ids`). |
| `--skip-raid-health-checks` | Skip RAID health checks during removal. |

## Example

This example shows how to decommission EBoxes 1 and 2 from the cluster:

```plaintext
vcli: admin> ebox decommission --ids 1,2
```