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# does_cluster_contain_node

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      <p>Checks if the given hostname (or IP address) is part of this cluster.</p>
      <p><strong>Parameters</strong></p>

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              <p>String containing a hostname or an IP address.</p>
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      <p><strong>Returns</strong></p>

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          <p>True if this cluster contains a machine with the given –</p>
          <p>hostname or IP address, False otherwise.</p>
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