diff --git a/tests/pillar/system.sls b/tests/pillar/system.sls
index 216bca5..426f2dc 100644
--- a/tests/pillar/system.sls
+++ b/tests/pillar/system.sls
@@ -265,3 +265,13 @@
         - host1
         - host2
         - .local
+
+    # pillars for netconsole setup
+    netconsole:
+      enabled: true
+      port: 514
+      loglevel: debug
+      target:
+        192.168.0.1:
+          mac: "ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff"
+          interface: bond0