Remove VLAN Name Constraint #4602

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opened 2025-12-29 18:38:08 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @jaakub on GitHub (Feb 25, 2021).

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Proposed Functionality

Allow multiple VLANs within the VLAN group to have the same name. Current constraints require a unique VLAN name within the VLAN group for each object.

Use Case

We have 100s of VLANs within the same group which do the same function, such as voice signalling, voice media, management etc. With current constraints, we need to name them in Netbox using the following naming convention <vlan-id>-<vlan-name> to achieve name uniqueness between the objects, however, in our network, they're just called <vlan-name>. I don't see the benefit of having a unique VLAN name constraint.

Database Changes

Don't think so.

External Dependencies

Again, don't think so.

Originally created by @jaakub on GitHub (Feb 25, 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: * NetBox version: <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Allow multiple VLANs within the VLAN group to have the same name. Current constraints require a unique VLAN name within the VLAN group for each object. <!-- 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 We have 100s of VLANs within the same group which do the same function, such as voice signalling, voice media, management etc. With current constraints, we need to name them in Netbox using the following naming convention `<vlan-id>-<vlan-name>` to achieve name uniqueness between the objects, however, in our network, they're just called `<vlan-name>`. I don't see the benefit of having a unique VLAN name constraint. <!-- 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 Don't think so. <!-- 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 Again, don't think so.
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:38:08 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2021):

@jacp9 did you mean to close this?

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2021): @jacp9 did you mean to close this?
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Reference: starred/netbox#4602