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rs.addArb()¶
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Description¶
-
rs.
addArb
(host)¶ Adds a new arbiter to an existing replica set.
The
rs.addArb()
method takes the following parameter:Parameter Type Description host
string Specifies the hostname and optionally the port number of the arbiter member to add to replica set. This function briefly disconnects the shell and forces a reconnection as the replica set renegotiates which member will be primary. As a result, the shell displays an error even if this command succeeds.