# Putting an Access Node (Server) for Virtual Workloads into Maintenance Mode

You can put an access node (server) for a virtual (VSA) workload into maintenance mode so that it does not run backup, restore, or auxiliary copy operations. You can also disable maintenance mode on an access node so that it can perform operations. (Other servers cannot be put into maintenance mode, by the Commvault software or by users.)

When you put an access node into maintenance mode, if a job is already running on the access node, the job runs until it completes.

Even in maintenance mode, an access node can perform administrative tasks, such as drive cleaning, on attached devices.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Infrastructure > Servers.

   The Servers page appears.

2. In the row for the access node, click the action button , and then select Mark access node for maintenance.

   To disable maintenance mode for an access node, select Disable maintenance mode for access node.

3. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.

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