Copy Modules while copying device #6521

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opened 2025-12-29 19:41:56 +01:00 by adam · 4 comments
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Originally created by @saya6k on GitHub (May 31, 2022).

NetBox version

3.2.3v

Feature type

New functionality

Proposed functionality

Please Copy equipped module with device while device is alreasy filled with modules.

Use case

While Copying Device with all module equipped(Not device type), I have to insert all the same modules to module bay slot.

However there are many use cases to duplicate Device, such as purchasing same hardware with exact same interface cards to use as same purpose.

Database changes

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Originally created by @saya6k on GitHub (May 31, 2022). ### NetBox version 3.2.3v ### Feature type New functionality ### Proposed functionality Please Copy equipped module with device while device is alreasy filled with modules. ### Use case While Copying Device with all module equipped(Not device type), I have to insert all the same modules to module bay slot. However there are many use cases to duplicate Device, such as purchasing same hardware with exact same interface cards to use as same purpose. ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
adam added the type: featurepending closure labels 2025-12-29 19:41:56 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 19:41:56 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 31, 2022):

NetBox currently does not replicate any related objects when cloning an object, partly because of the complex workflow that would be required to do so and partly to avoid unpleasant surprises.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (May 31, 2022): NetBox currently does not replicate _any_ related objects when cloning an object, partly because of the complex workflow that would be required to do so and partly to avoid unpleasant surprises.
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@mgoetze5 commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2022):

I do think that copying all related objects (interfaces, modules, power ports, etc.) would be more useful than copying none of them. If I didn't want to copy them I could create a new device instead of copying an existing one.

@mgoetze5 commented on GitHub (Jun 2, 2022): I do think that copying all related objects (interfaces, modules, power ports, etc.) would be more useful than copying none of them. If I didn't want to copy them I could create a new device instead of copying an existing one.
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2022):

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. Do not attempt to circumvent this process by "bumping" the issue; doing so will result in its immediate closure and you may be barred from participating in any future discussions. Please see our contributing guide.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Aug 2, 2022): 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. **Do not** attempt to circumvent this process by "bumping" the issue; doing so will result in its immediate closure and you may be barred from participating in any future discussions. Please see our [contributing guide](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md).
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2022):

Closing this out as this FR is not actionable in its current form and there has been no effort to improve it. If anyone would like to devise and propose a detailed implementation plan, you are welcome to do so in a new FR.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Aug 16, 2022): Closing this out as this FR is not actionable in its current form and there has been no effort to improve it. If anyone would like to devise and propose a detailed implementation plan, you are welcome to do so in a new FR.
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Reference: starred/netbox#6521