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// * edge_computing/day_2_core_cnf_clusters/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-bmn-maintenance.adoc

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= Cluster network card replacement

[role="_abstract"]
When you replace a network card, the MAC address changes.
The MAC address can be part of the DHCP or SR-IOV Operator configuration, router configuration, firewall rules, or cloud-native application configuration.
Before you bring back a node online after replacing a network card, you must verify that these configurations are up-to-date.

[IMPORTANT]
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If you do not have specific procedures for MAC address changes within the network, contact your network administrator or network hardware vendor.
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