Changing a bonder key

It may be convenient to update a bonder so that it hosts a different bond, without re-imaging the device. This may happen when a device is retrieved from one customer’s site and is then put into service at a different customer’s site.

Note

To change the bond associated with a particular bonder, consider re-imaging the device instead of following the instructions on this page. This has some advantages over changing the node key:

  • it is less prone to error,

  • it ensures the bonding software and operating system packages are up to date, and

  • it removes old log files and any customizations made to the device.

To change a bonder’s key so that it hosts a different bond, follow these instructions:

  1. Start a command shell, either via SSH, serial, or a virtual console.

  2. Ensure the node has network access.

  3. Open the file /etc/bonding/bonding.conf with your favourite text editor. For example: nano /etc/bonding/bonding.conf

  4. Update the key and/or server field. Save the file. For example, in nano type Ctrl-X, then type Y, then hit <enter>.

  5. Download a new cached config file by running nodeconfig.

  6. Restart bonding. service bonding restart