This procedure is applicable for replacing a follower node with a completely different node that is not currently in the cluster. For instance, these steps apply to replacing a follower node with a new VM or bare metal server. The node cannot be replaced simply by inserting the node into the network and editing the cluster configuration information.
Procedure
- Log in to the leader node, and use the steps to dismantle the cluster by Removing both Followers (Dismantling the Cluster) nodes.
- On the new node, install NSX Advanced Load Balancer. It involves spinning up a new virtual machine (VM) or container from the NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller package (OVA, QCOW or Docker image) on the new node.
- Follow the steps mentioned in the Deploying an NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller Cluster section.