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Add Cisco RPS 2300 power connector #6124

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opened 2025-12-29 19:37:02 +01:00 by adam · 11 comments
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:02 +01:00
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Originally created by @Nothing4You on GitHub (Feb 21, 2022).

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v3.1.8

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Data model extension

Proposed functionality

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/redundant-power-system-2300/product_data_sheet0900aecd805bbef6.html

Cisco RPS 2300 to external device connection:
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  • A 22-pin connector on the RPS end, and two varieties of connectors on the switch end:

    • 22-pin connector for Cisco Catalyst 3750E/3560E, 3750v2/3560v2, 2960/2960S/2960P/2960X Series Switches and 2911/2921/2951 routers (CAB-RPS2300-E=)
    • 14-pin connector for all other Cisco networking devices (CAB-RPS2300=)

As far as I can tell this is a proprietary connector for Cisco/Cisco Meraki devices.

See also https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/power_supplies/rps2300/hardware/installation/guide/2300hig/rpscable.html

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Documenting the correct power port types

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Originally created by @Nothing4You on GitHub (Feb 21, 2022). ### NetBox version v3.1.8 ### Feature type Data model extension ### Proposed functionality https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/redundant-power-system-2300/product_data_sheet0900aecd805bbef6.html > Cisco RPS 2300 to external device connection: > […] > - A 22-pin connector on the RPS end, and two varieties of connectors on the switch end: > > - 22-pin connector for Cisco Catalyst 3750E/3560E, 3750v2/3560v2, 2960/2960S/2960P/2960X Series Switches and 2911/2921/2951 routers (CAB-RPS2300-E=) > - 14-pin connector for all other Cisco networking devices (CAB-RPS2300=) As far as I can tell this is a proprietary connector for Cisco/Cisco Meraki devices. See also https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/power_supplies/rps2300/hardware/installation/guide/2300hig/rpscable.html ### Use case Documenting the correct power port types ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
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adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:03 +01:00
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@daliokas7 commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

I'm using 'DC Terminal' for this purpose. Also I'm specifying how many pins connector have at the switch in Description field. Not very accurate and convenient but works.

@daliokas7 commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): I'm using 'DC Terminal' for this purpose. Also I'm specifying how many pins connector have at the switch in Description field. Not very accurate and convenient but works.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:03 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

You have not proposed a specific name for this port type. Please state the proposed name and cite the vendor's documentation for the connector itself.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): You have not proposed a specific name for this port type. Please state the proposed name and cite the vendor's documentation for the connector itself.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:03 +01:00
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@Nothing4You commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

hm, that's a good question.

so far I haven't been able to find anything that would explicitly state names nor dedicated documentation for them.

in Meraki documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as 22-Pin Redundant Power Supply Connector
e.g. https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/MS_Installation_Guides/MS225_Series_Installation_Guide#Back_Panel_Components

in Cisco documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as RPS Connector
e.g. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/hardware/installation/guide/b_c2960x_hig/b_c2960x_hig_chapter_01.html#ID622

@Nothing4You commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): hm, that's a good question. so far I haven't been able to find anything that would explicitly state names nor dedicated documentation for them. in Meraki documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as `22-Pin Redundant Power Supply Connector` e.g. https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/MS_Installation_Guides/MS225_Series_Installation_Guide#Back_Panel_Components in Cisco documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as `RPS Connector` e.g. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/hardware/installation/guide/b_c2960x_hig/b_c2960x_hig_chapter_01.html#ID622
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:04 +01:00
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@hagbarddenstore commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

Beware, UniFi also calls their redundant power supply connections “RPS”

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hm, that's a good question.

so far I haven't been able to find anything that would explicitly state names for them.

in Meraki documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as 22-Pin Redundant Power Supply Connector
e.g. https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/MS_Installation_Guides/MS225_Series_Installation_Guide#Back_Panel_Components

in Cisco documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as RPS Connector
e.g. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/hardware/installation/guide/b_c2960x_hig/b_c2960x_hig_chapter_01.html#ID622

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@hagbarddenstore commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): Beware, UniFi also calls their redundant power supply connections “RPS” Sent from my iPhone > On 22 Feb 2022, at 15:37, Richard Schwab ***@***.***> wrote: > >  > hm, that's a good question. > > so far I haven't been able to find anything that would explicitly state names for them. > > in Meraki documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as 22-Pin Redundant Power Supply Connector > e.g. https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/MS_Installation_Guides/MS225_Series_Installation_Guide#Back_Panel_Components > > in Cisco documentation the 22-pin connector is referred to as RPS Connector > e.g. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst2960x/hardware/installation/guide/b_c2960x_hig/b_c2960x_hig_chapter_01.html#ID622 > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. > Triage notifications on the go with GitHub Mobile for iOS or Android. > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:04 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

This is the problem with proprietary connectors: Without a canonical name assigned by the vendor, we can't add it to NetBox. Even just looking at Cisco, if they decide to use a different connector on some future RPS product, without names we have no reliable way to distinguish between the two. For this reason, I'd strongly suggest just using the "other" type for connectors without a well-defined form factor.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): This is the problem with proprietary connectors: Without a canonical name assigned by the vendor, we can't add it to NetBox. Even just looking at Cisco, if they decide to use a different connector on some future RPS product, without names we have no reliable way to distinguish between the two. For this reason, I'd strongly suggest just using the "other" type for connectors without a well-defined form factor.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:04 +01:00
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@daliokas7 commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022):

Different manufacturers have their rps connectors. Maybe it's possible to name them for example Cisco-RPS-22pin, Cisco-RPS-14pin, HPE-RPS, Unifi-RPS, etc? Or just RPS connector? Because right now there are no suitable power connector option for RPS. It's not DC Terminal, nor Hardwired(under Other).

@daliokas7 commented on GitHub (Feb 22, 2022): Different manufacturers have their rps connectors. Maybe it's possible to name them for example Cisco-RPS-22pin, Cisco-RPS-14pin, HPE-RPS, Unifi-RPS, etc? Or just RPS connector? Because right now there are no suitable power connector option for RPS. It's not DC Terminal, nor Hardwired(under Other).
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:04 +01:00
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@apellini commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2022):

Also consider that Cisco RPS connector is 22-pin male on end A and on end B and also 22-pin on end A and 14-pin on end B.

@apellini commented on GitHub (Feb 25, 2022): Also consider that Cisco RPS connector is 22-pin male on end A and on end B and also 22-pin on end A and 14-pin on end B.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:05 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2022):

We could add an "other" type, but without a canonical designation for the proprietary type we can't add it specifically to NetBox.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Mar 4, 2022): We could add an "other" type, but without a canonical designation for the proprietary type we can't add it specifically to NetBox.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:05 +01:00
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@Nothing4You commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2022):

Would it maybe make more sense to have an explicit "other proprietary" type?
For me I'd initially have left the types empty for those that are not represented by existing types, my primary objective with this was to be able to provide the correct data in https://github.com/netbox-community/devicetype-library, which requires setting a type.
As netbox itself does not enforce the type to be set, I'm not sure it would add value to have a generic "other" type.

@Nothing4You commented on GitHub (Mar 7, 2022): Would it maybe make more sense to have an explicit "other proprietary" type? For me I'd initially have left the types empty for those that are not represented by existing types, my primary objective with this was to be able to provide the correct data in https://github.com/netbox-community/devicetype-library, which requires setting a type. As netbox itself does not enforce the type to be set, I'm not sure it would add value to have a generic "other" type.
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:05 +01:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022):

Related : https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/9098

@ghost commented on GitHub (Apr 11, 2022): Related : https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/9098
adam commented 2025-12-29 19:37:05 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 24, 2022):

An "other" type was added in #9098. That will have to suffice in lieu of a canonical name for the connector.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 24, 2022): An "other" type was added in #9098. That will have to suffice in lieu of a canonical name for the connector.
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