Power Ports draw: add automatic calculation based on connected devices on power outlets #4425

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opened 2025-12-29 18:35:52 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @Starkstromkonsument on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020).

Environment

  • Python version: 3.6.9
  • NetBox version: 2.10.2

Proposed Functionality

For devices with power outlets it would be nice to have an option to enable netbox to automatically calculate the maximum draw and allocated draw for Power Ports.

Use Case

Cascaded PDUs and UPSs on a Power Feed. See example setup in Use Case of #5559

Database Changes

none?

External Dependencies

none?

Originally created by @Starkstromkonsument on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020). <!-- NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED. This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements. If you have a general idea or question, please start a discussion instead: https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/discussions NOTE: Due to an excessive backlog of feature requests, we are not currently accepting any proposals which significantly extend NetBox's feature scope. Please describe the environment in which you are running NetBox. Be sure that you are running an unmodified instance of the latest stable release before submitting a bug report. --> ### Environment * Python version: 3.6.9 * NetBox version: 2.10.2 <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality For devices with power outlets it would be nice to have an option to enable netbox to automatically calculate the maximum draw and allocated draw for Power Ports. <!-- Convey an example use case for your proposed feature. Write from the perspective of a NetBox user who would benefit from the proposed functionality and describe how. ---> ### Use Case Cascaded PDUs and UPSs on a Power Feed. See example setup in Use Case of #5559 <!-- Note any changes to the database schema necessary to support the new feature. For example, does the proposal require adding a new model or field? (Not all new features require database changes.) ---> ### Database Changes none? <!-- List any new dependencies on external libraries or services that this new feature would introduce. For example, does the proposal require the installation of a new Python package? (Not all new features introduce new dependencies.) --> ### External Dependencies none?
adam added the status: duplicate label 2025-12-29 18:35:52 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:35:52 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020):

Thank you for submitting this issue, however it appears that this topic has already been raised. Please see issue #3377 for further discussion.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020): Thank you for submitting this issue, however it appears that this topic has already been raised. Please see issue #3377 for further discussion.
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@Starkstromkonsument commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020):

Sorry!

@Starkstromkonsument commented on GitHub (Dec 31, 2020): Sorry!
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Reference: starred/netbox#4425