Add generic device in rack (cable managers, covers, etc)

[Etibru]

NetBox version

v4.0

Feature type

New functionality

Proposed functionality

It would be interesting to be able to add equipment to the Racks that are neither devices nor reservations. For example, grommet, cable Managers, covers, etc. This would provide a better representation of the reality of datacenter racks

Use case

On a rack to occupy rack Units (U) but without unique modeling as could be done with devices or rack reservations.

Database changes

No response

External dependencies

No response

[goteamkor]

you can already do that. you just create a device and leave it unnamed. That is how we do wire managers, blanking panels, and drawers.

[Etibru]

Yes, you're right, it can be a functional model, but from my point of view, a blanking panel, drawer or cable manager isn't really a device. Despite that, i think it's the only way to model it effectively.

[goteamkor]

Yes, you're right, it can be a functional model, but from my point of view, a blanking panel, drawer or cable manager isn't really a device. Despite that, i think it's the only way to model it effectively.

https://demo.netbox.dev/static/docs/core-functionality/devices/

Every piece of hardware which is installed within a site or rack exists in NetBox as a device.

Not saying your point of view is wrong, but NetBox's point of view is clear.

[alehaa]

I think this was already discussed in https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/16308.

[jeremystretch]

It has been raised several times. As has been discussed in previous issues, there is no substantial difference between the cited objects and other devices. They can be modeled in NetBox as unnamed devices quite easily.