====== Xenserver - Add or Replace a NIC ======
See also **[[virtualization:xenserver:xenserver_networking|XenServer Networking Notes]]**
http://vdinotes.com/2013/01/13/xenserver-get-out-of-emergency-mode/
http://innitec.wordpress.com/2009/12/24/correct-procedure-when-losing-all-nic-settings-on-xenserver-pool/
===== Emergency Network Reset =====
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX131972
If the networking is completely messed up or you just want to start the networking configuration over from scratch (to DHCP):
xe-reset-networking
===== Add a NIC =====
- Set the XenServer to maintenance mode
* This will migrate, suspend or shut down any VMs
- Shut down the server normally
- Disconnect the power source(s)
- Reconnect power and start the server
* Don't start any VMs
- Scan for new NICs
- Reboot the server
- Exit maintenance mode
Scan for new NICs and reboot:
xe pif-scan host-uuid=
reboot
===== NIC Reorder or Rename =====
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX135809
Get the current configuration:
interface-rename --list
Change:
interface-rename --update =MAC|PCI|Phys|"SMBios"
Example:
interface-rename --update eth0=00:12:23:34:45:56
reboot