Dell EMC PowerFlex Rack Using PowerFlex Manager

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Service mode options

PowerFlex Manager supports short-term and long-term maintenance options for putting a node in service mode.

PowerFlex Manager detects when a node is in VMware ESXi or PowerFlex maintenance mode. It automatically places the node in service mode and also ensures that the service itself goes into service mode.


Mode	Description
Instant maintenance mode	Enables you to perform updates quickly. PowerFlex Manager does not migrate the data.
Protected maintenance mode	Enables you to perform updates that require longer than 30 minutes, in a safe and protected manner. When you use protected maintenance mode, PowerFlex makes a temporary copy of the data so that the cluster is fully protected from data loss. Protected maintenance mode applies only to PowerFlex hyperconverged and storage-only nodes.
Evacuate node from PowerFlex	Available if using a PowerFlex version prior to 3.5. Enables you to perform long-term maintenance that lasts more than 30 minutes. PowerFlex Manager migrates the data to other nodes in the cluster. Evacuate mode applies only to PowerFlex hyperconverged and storage-only nodes.