🔄 Replacing the Network Card in Your ggRock Server

❗ Problem

You need to replace or upgrade the network card in your Debian-based ggRock server—either due to failure, hardware upgrade, or performance reasons.

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✅ Solution: Install and Configure the New NIC

Follow these steps to safely install and configure a new network interface card (NIC):

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🛑 Step 1: Shut Down the Server

Gracefully shut down the ggRock server using the Control Panel, SSH, or console access:

shutdown -h now

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🧰 Step 2: Physically Install the New Network Card

• Power off the server and unplug it from power.
• Install the new network card into an available PCIe slot.
• Secure it properly and close the chassis.

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🔌 Step 3: Power On the Server

Reconnect power and boot the server normally.

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🧠 Step 4: Install Drivers (If Required)

Most modern network cards are supported out of the box by Debian. If your NIC is not detected automatically:

• Identify the card's model (e.g., using lspci)
• Install the appropriate driver/kernel module from Debian repositories or the manufacturer’s website

Let us know if you need help with this step!

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🌐 Step 5: Connect the Network Cable

Plug your Ethernet cable into the new network card’s port.

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🧭 Step 6: Reconfigure ggRock Networking

Run the ggrock-linux-configurator tool to update your network settings:

ggrock-linux-configurator

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🖥️ Step 7: Test PXE Boot

Boot a few client PCs and verify that they are able to PXE boot from the new NIC. Confirm that:

• PXE menu appears
• OS images load successfully

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ℹ️ Reverting to the Old NIC

To switch back to the previous NIC:

1. Power down the server
2. Reinstall the old network card
3. Boot the server
4. Run ggrock-linux-configurator again and select the old NIC by IP

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