You deploy a temporary NSX Edge node in the domain, add it to the NSX Edge cluster, and then delete the failed NSX Edge node. What to read next Procedure Deploy a Temporary NSX Edge NodeTo avoid conflicts with the failed NSX Edge node, you deploy a temporary NSX Edge node with a new FQDN and IP address. Replace the Failed NSX Edge Node with the Temporary NSX Edge NodeYou add the temporary NSX Edge node to the NSX Edge cluster by replacing the failed NSX Edge node. Delete the Failed NSX Edge Node from the NSX Manager ClusterAfter replacing the failed NSX Edge node with the temporary NSX Edge node in the NSX Edge cluster, you delete the failed node. Validate the Temporary State of the NSX Edge Cluster NodesAfter replacing the failed NSX Edge node with a temporary NSX Edge node, you must verify the state of the NSX Edge cluster nodes. Parent topic: Restoring NSX Edge Cluster Nodes Previous topic: Retrieve the Workload Domain vSphere Cluster ID from SDDC Manager Next topic: Deploy a Temporary NSX Edge Node