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Fiber Interface Types #4555

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opened 2025-12-29 18:37:29 +01:00 by adam · 3 comments
adam commented 2025-12-29 18:37:29 +01:00
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Originally created by @robbat2 on GitHub (Feb 12, 2021).

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  • Python version: 3.6.9
  • NetBox version: 2.10.4

Proposed Functionality

Add fiber port types as interface types, to account for devices with fixed/non-modular fiber connectors.

Use Case

Accurate modelling of device interfaces with fixed fiber ports.
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As a user, I could create the Interface with the correct type, rather than just using Other as I'm doing right now.

Database Changes

  • Adding all fiber port types to InterfaceTypes.

External Dependencies

None

Notes

This was previously requested per #1392 for patch panels, but I'm explicitly requesting it for network switches with fixed fiber ports. At the bare minimum, I would like MPO added to interface types, but I feel if that was being done, adding all other fiber connectors as interface types would also be a good idea, to cover other systems (e.g. Server w/ NIC that has fixed fiber rather than modular port). Media converters are another case where fixed fiber ports are seen.

Originally created by @robbat2 on GitHub (Feb 12, 2021). <!-- 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: 2.10.4 <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Add fiber port types as interface types, to account for devices with fixed/non-modular fiber connectors. <!-- 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 Accurate modelling of device interfaces with fixed fiber ports. Examples: - Arista DCS-7050TX-72 has 2x MXP ports, which are generically MPO-24, and can be split out as 3x40G or 12x10G. - Arista 7500E-12CM has 12x MXP, again MPO-24, but can be split as 1x100G/3x40G/12x10G. See https://www.arista.com/assets/data/pdf/Whitepapers/MXP_Ports_Technical_Guide.pdf As a user, I could create the Interface with the correct type, rather than just using `Other` as I'm doing right now. <!-- 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 - Adding all fiber port types to InterfaceTypes. <!-- 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 ### Notes This was previously requested per #1392 for patch panels, but I'm explicitly requesting it for network switches with fixed fiber ports. At the bare minimum, I would like MPO added to interface types, but I feel if that was being done, adding all other fiber connectors as interface types would also be a good idea, to cover other systems (e.g. Server w/ NIC that has fixed fiber rather than modular port). Media converters are another case where fixed fiber ports are seen.
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adam commented 2025-12-29 18:37:30 +01:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2021):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Please see our contributing guide.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2021): This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. NetBox is governed by a small group of core maintainers which means not all opened issues may receive direct feedback. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
adam commented 2025-12-29 18:37:30 +01:00
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@robbat2 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2021):

@jeremystretch would you accept a minimal patch that added a few MPO port types? 8, 24, and A/B/C types?

@robbat2 commented on GitHub (Apr 17, 2021): @jeremystretch would you accept a minimal patch that added a few MPO port types? 8, 24, and A/B/C types?
adam commented 2025-12-29 18:37:30 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2021):

Looks like this never went anywhere as no specific changes were proposed. You're welcome to open a new FR citing exactly what types you're proposing to add and why.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jun 23, 2021): Looks like this never went anywhere as no specific changes were proposed. You're welcome to open a new FR citing exactly what types you're proposing to add and why.
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