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Werk #10493: lnx_if: Use MAC address from command 'ip' if the command 'ethtool' is not available

Component HW/SW inventory
Title lnx_if: Use MAC address from command 'ip' if the command 'ethtool' is not available
Date Nov 7, 2019
Level Trivial Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.0.0i1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT
1.6.0p6 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT
1.5.0p24 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

If 'ethtool' is not installed or not available then the HW/SW inventory does not inventorize MAC addresses of interfaces. In above case we use 'link/ether' from command 'ip'.

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