---
title: "Add or Remove Nodes in a Nutanix Cluster (Scale In/Out)"
description: "Scale your Nutanix on OVHcloud cluster by adding or removing nodes via the Control Panel or the API"
url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/en/guides/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/add-node
lang: en
lastUpdated: 2025-08-05
---
# Add or Remove Nodes in a Nutanix Cluster (Scale In/Out)

## Objective

Nutanix clusters on OVHcloud are scalable. You can now **add (scale out)** or **remove (scale in)** nodes directly from the OVHcloud Control Panel or the OVHcloud API.

:::warning
OVHcloud provides services for which you are responsible, with regard to their configuration and management. You are therefore responsible for ensuring they function correctly.

This guide is designed to assist you in common tasks as much as possible. Nevertheless, we recommend that you contact the [OVHcloud Professional Services team](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/professional-services/) or a [specialist service provider](https://partner.ovhcloud.com/en-gb/directory/) if you have difficulties or doubts concerning the administration, usage or implementation of services on a server.

:::


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### OVHcloud Control Panel Access

- **Direct link:** [Nutanix](https://manager.eu.ovhcloud.com/#/dedicated/nutanix)
- **Navigation path:** <code className="action">Hosted Private Cloud</code> > <code className="action">Nutanix</code> > Select your cluster

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## Requirements

- A Nutanix cluster hosted in your OVHcloud account
- Access to the <ManagerLink to="/">OVHcloud Control Panel</ManagerLink>
- Access to the Prism Central administration interface
- Access to the [OVHcloud API](https://eu.api.ovh.com/).

## Technical Information

- Your cluster must have between **3 and 32 nodes**
- All new nodes must run the **same AOS version** as the existing cluster

## Instructions

### Scale Out (add a node)

#### Add a node

1. From the <ManagerLink to="/">OVHcloud Control Panel</ManagerLink>, navigate to your Nutanix cluster via the <code className="action">Hosted Private Cloud</code> and <code className="action">Nutanix</code> menus.

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Nutanix cluster overview" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/control-panel.png" loading="lazy" />

2. In the **General information** tab, you can see the **Number of nodes**. Click <code className="action">Manage my nodes</code>.

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Number of nodes" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/manage-nodes.png" loading="lazy" />

3. In the **Nodes** tab, select <code className="action">Add nodes</code>.

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Add nodes tab" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/adding-nodes-03.png" loading="lazy" />

4. Review the configuration and pricing in the pop-up window, then click <code className="action">Order</code> to add the node(s).

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Order popup" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/adding-nodes-04.png" loading="lazy" />

Once the node is delivered, you can see the status in the **General information** tab.

The **Number of nodes** area will show a new node to install.

![New node to install](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/adding-nodes-05.png)
#### Install an OS


**OVHcloud Control Panel**

If you click <code className="action">Manage my nodes</code> again, you will see a list of your nodes. For any node with an **OS not installed** status, click the _more options_ <code className="action">...</code> button and select <code className="action">Install</code>.
![Node status](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/install-os-01.png)Enter the configuration details for your node. Be sure to install the same AOS version as your cluster.
Click  <code className="action">Install</code>.
![Install option](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/install-os-02.png)A confirmation banner will appear.
![Confirmation message](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/install-os-03.png)

**OVHcloud API**

To install your node via the [OVHcloud API](https://eu.api.ovh.com/), use this call:

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[PUT/nutanix/{serviceName}/nodes/{server}/deploy](https://eu.api.ovh.com/console/?section=/nutanix&branch=v1#put-/nutanix/-serviceName-/nodes/-server-/deploy)


Once the node has been installed, you can connect to Prism Central/Element and expand your cluster.

Please refer to the documentation below:

- [Expanding a Cluster through Prism Central](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Prism-Central-Guide-vpc_2024_3_1:mul-node-add-pc-t.html)
- [Expanding a Cluster](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Web-Console-Guide-Prism-v7_0:wc-cluster-expand-wc-t.html)

### Scale In (remove a node)

#### Power down a node

1. From the <ManagerLink to="/">OVHcloud Control Panel</ManagerLink>, navigate to your Nutanix cluster via the <code className="action">Hosted Private Cloud</code> and <code className="action">Nutanix</code> menus.

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Nutanix cluster overview" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/control-panel.png" loading="lazy" />

2. In the **General information** tab, you can see the Number of nodes. Click <code className="action">Manage my nodes</code>.

   <img className="thumbnail" alt="Manage my nodes" src="/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/manage-nodes.png" loading="lazy" />

3. Here, you have 2 options:


**OVHcloud Control Panel**

For the node you wish to remove, click the _more options_ <code className="action">...</code> button and select <code className="action">Power down</code>.
![Power down](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/powerdown-nodes-01.png)A warning pop-up will appear. Type the required term and click <code className="action">Power down</code>.
:::info
Powering down a Nutanix node may impact your cluster. Please check the [requirements on the Nutanix portal](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/list?type=software) to complete this action.
:::
![Power down warning](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/powerdown-nodes-02.png)A confirmation banner will appear.
![Power down confirmation](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/powerdown-nodes-03.png)

**OVHcloud API**

You can also power down your node via the [OVHcloud API](https://eu.api.ovh.com/).
- Get the Boot ID (enter _power_ as the **bootType**):
<Api version="v1" section="/dedicated/server" method="GET" route={"/dedicated/server/\{serviceName\}/boot"} />    - Set the Boot ID:
<Api version="v1" section="/dedicated/server" method="PUT" route={"/dedicated/server/\{serviceName\}"} />    - Power down the node:

🇪🇺EU▾

[POST/dedicated/server/{serviceName}/reboot](https://eu.api.ovh.com/console/?section=/dedicated/server&branch=v1#post-/dedicated/server/-serviceName-/reboot)


#### Uninstall the node


**OVHcloud Control Panel**

Once the node is powered down, click the _more options_ <code className="action">...</code> button and select <code className="action">Uninstall</code>.
![Uninstall button](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/remove-nodes-01.png)A warning pop-up will appear. Type the required term and click <code className="action">Uninstall</code>.
:::info
Uninstalling a Nutanix node may impact your cluster. Please check the [requirements on the Nutanix portal](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/list?type=software) to complete this action.
:::
![Uninstall warning](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/remove-nodes-02.png)A confirmation banner will appear.
![Uninstall confirmation](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/remove-nodes-03.png)

**OVHcloud API**

To uninstall your node via the [OVHcloud API](https://eu.api.ovh.com/), use this call:

🇪🇺EU▾

[POST/nutanix/{serviceName}/node/{server}/terminate](https://eu.api.ovh.com/console/?section=/nutanix&branch=v1#post-/nutanix/-serviceName-/node/-server-/terminate)


#### Remove the node

Once the node is uninstalled, click the _more options_
 `...
` button and select `Terminate
`.
![Remove the node](/images/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/33-add-node/remove-nodes-04.png)
A warning pop-up will appear. Type the required term and click `Confirm
`.
:::info
Your suspended service will appear in your nodes list for approximately one week before being permanently deleted. This allows you to reactivate the service if you need to reverse the deletion.

:::

## Go further

You can go even further by reading these guides:

[Nutanix Hyperconvergence](/en/guides/hosted-private-cloud/nutanix-on-ovhcloud/nutanix-hci.md)

[Nutanix Node Addition Guide](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Web-Console-Guide-Prism-v7_0:wc-cluster-expand-wc-t.html)

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