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adam commented 2025-12-29 19:43:15 +01:00
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Originally created by @powerscooter on GitHub (Jul 3, 2022).

Originally assigned to: @arthanson on GitHub.

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v3.2.3

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Hi,

would it be possible to add a weight field (kg) to the Device Type and Device?

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We can only fit a certain weight per rack, we would like to document this directly in Netbox.
For this it would be nice to have this at the Device Type, Device and afterwards as a view at the Rack.

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Originally created by @powerscooter on GitHub (Jul 3, 2022). Originally assigned to: @arthanson on GitHub. ### NetBox version v3.2.3 ### Feature type New functionality ### Proposed functionality Hi, would it be possible to add a weight field (kg) to the Device Type and Device? ### Use case We can only fit a certain weight per rack, we would like to document this directly in Netbox. For this it would be nice to have this at the Device Type, Device and afterwards as a view at the Rack. ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
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adam commented 2025-12-29 19:43:15 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2022):

If we add this, we should take the same approach that we do for storing cable length: Allow the user to specify both a value and a unit (e.g. kilograms or pounds), but also store the absolute weight in kilograms for ordering and filtering. This is because manufacturers may list a device's weight in only one unit or the other, and avoids requiring users to do conversions before entering the data into NetBox.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jul 5, 2022): If we add this, we should take the same approach that we do for storing cable length: Allow the user to specify both a value and a unit (e.g. kilograms or pounds), but also store the absolute weight in kilograms for ordering and filtering. This is because manufacturers may list a device's weight in only one unit or the other, and avoids requiring users to do conversions before entering the data into NetBox.
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@powerscooter commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022):

Yes that sounds good. That's exactly how it would be perfect.

@powerscooter commented on GitHub (Jul 7, 2022): Yes that sounds good. That's exactly how it would be perfect.
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@brainsfull commented on GitHub (Jul 17, 2022):

We often have floor loading limitations where this feature would be very useful. Suggest weight is also added to the module type which adds to the total device weight. For larger chassis based equipment this will provide a more accurate weight per rack/cabinet. It also would be useful to track rack max. weight capacity (either a factor of the total rack make/model capacity or the floor's loading capacity) so the viewer can see the available weight capacity of the cabinet in a bar chart like you currently can with circuit power.

@brainsfull commented on GitHub (Jul 17, 2022): We often have floor loading limitations where this feature would be very useful. Suggest weight is also added to the module type which adds to the total device weight. For larger chassis based equipment this will provide a more accurate weight per rack/cabinet. It also would be useful to track rack max. weight capacity (either a factor of the total rack make/model capacity or the floor's loading capacity) so the viewer can see the available weight capacity of the cabinet in a bar chart like you currently can with circuit power.
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Aug 18, 2022):

Suggest weight is also added to the module type which adds to the total device weight. For larger chassis based equipment this will provide a more accurate weight per rack/cabinet.

I think if we take this approach we should add weight fields only to the DeviceType and ModuleType models, and introduce a read-only weight property on device which reports the sum of the device type's weight and the weight of all modules.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Aug 18, 2022): > Suggest weight is also added to the module type which adds to the total device weight. For larger chassis based equipment this will provide a more accurate weight per rack/cabinet. I think if we take this approach we should add `weight` fields only to the DeviceType and ModuleType models, and introduce a read-only `weight` property on device which reports the sum of the device type's weight and the weight of all modules.
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@DanSheps commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2022):

My only concern is, if we are talking about floor load limits, a rack also adds to the overall weight.

Might it be better to have a weight field, with a weighs property to return the sum of any components.

This would allow you to have both a weight and a weighs on a rack, where weighs would return the sum of all devices weighs "property".

@DanSheps commented on GitHub (Aug 20, 2022): My only concern is, if we are talking about floor load limits, a rack also adds to the overall weight. Might it be better to have a weight field, with a weighs property to return the sum of any components. This would allow you to have both a weight and a weighs on a rack, where weighs would return the sum of all devices weighs "property".
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