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title: "Deleting a Storage Node"
slug: "deleting-a-storage-node-6-1-1"
tags: ["Portal"]
updated: 2026-08-19T07:07:26Z
published: 2026-08-19T07:07:26Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/deleting-a-storage-node-6-1-1"
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# Deleting a Storage Node

You cannot delete a storage node that has data. An error, `Storage node can't be deleted. There is stored data on that storage` is displayed. To delete the node, first migrate the data from the node. For details about migrating a storage node, see [Migrating a Storage Node](/v1/docs/migrating-a-storage-node-5-1-1).

**Note**

You cannot delete a storage node that is the only storage node in a storage class.

**To delete a storage node:**

1. In the global administration view, select **Main > Storage Nodes** in the navigation pane. The **Storage Nodes** page is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-GM04R5KZ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A43Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0suXNePSoLTr97OYB8ZHB%2B7574LzwCn%2BGvlaS8JrZeA%3D)
2. Either,

Or,
  1. Select the storage node row for the storage node to delete and click **Delete**.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-FMT4NTBM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A43Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0suXNePSoLTr97OYB8ZHB%2B7574LzwCn%2BGvlaS8JrZeA%3D)  

A confirmation window is displayed.
  2. Click **Delete** to confirm.
  1. Click the storage node name.  

The storage node page is displayed.  

![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-OWI1DBRU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A43%3A43Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A43%3A43Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0suXNePSoLTr97OYB8ZHB%2B7574LzwCn%2BGvlaS8JrZeA%3D)
  2. Click **Delete**.  

A confirmation window is displayed.
  3. Click **Delete** to confirm.

The storage node is deleted.