Removing a XenServer host from a resource pool
You may have the need to remove a XenServer host from a resource pool because that host is no longer available or because you decide to retire it.
When a XenServer host is removed (ejected) from a pool, the machine is rebooted, reinitialized, and left in a state equivalent to that after a fresh installation. It is important not to eject a XenServer host from a pool if there is important data on the local disks, because all of the data will be erased upon ejection from the pool.
Note: Before removing a XenServer host from a pool, ensure that you shut down all the VMs running on that host. You may see a warnin stating that the host cannot be removed.
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You cannot remove the host acting as pool master ...
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