Entering ESX Maintenance Mode via Command Line

To enter a ESX Server in Maintenance Mode, at the ESX console you need to type the following command:


vimsh -n -e /hostsvc/maintenance_mode_enter

To exit Maintenance Mode type:

vimsh -n -e /hostsvc/maintenance_mode_exit

To display whether the ESX Server is currently in maintenance mode or not type the following command:

vimsh -n -e"hostsvc/hostsummary" | grep inMaintenanceMode