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wikikube-ctrl1002 and wikikube-ctrl1003: Switch network cable from port 2 to port 1 on the 10G NIC
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In T379629: wikikube-ctrl1001.eqiad.wmnet fails PXE boot we figured out that PXE boot does not work reliably when we use port 2 on the BCM57412.

We should switch from port 2 to port 1 because of this and to adhere to our general default.

After switching the port a cold reboot might be required so that the card does detect link. Also the BIOS settings need changing:

  • Ensure PXE is disabled on all embedded NIC ports
  • Ensure PXE is enabled on all 10G NIC ports
  • Ensure Port 1 is first in the boot order list (after Harddrive C:)

As the servers are in service and can't be taken down simultaneously, we need to coordinate a short maintenance window and do them one-by-one.