docs/data/reusables/enterprise_clustering/replacing-a-cluster-node-need-three-nodes.md


			
				
					
					
						
						
							
							
							1. If you're taking a node offline that provides data services, such as `git-server`, `pages-server`, or `storage-server`, evacuate the node. For more information, see [AUTOTITLE](/admin/enterprise-management/configuring-clustering/evacuating-a-cluster-node-running-data-services).