Front/rear port additions #8969

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opened 2025-12-29 20:43:29 +01:00 by adam · 1 comment
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Originally created by @bfulham on GitHub (Dec 15, 2023).

NetBox version

v3.6.6

Feature type

Change to existing functionality

Proposed functionality

Add all port types from existing options from other components selections (Power outlet, console ports, interfaces etc)

Use case

Can be used to model modular patch panels, that have more than just ethernet and/or fibre connections, such as PowerCON or USB.
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Originally created by @bfulham on GitHub (Dec 15, 2023). ### NetBox version v3.6.6 ### Feature type Change to existing functionality ### Proposed functionality Add all port types from existing options from other components selections (Power outlet, console ports, interfaces etc) ### Use case Can be used to model modular patch panels, that have more than just ethernet and/or fibre connections, such as PowerCON or USB. ![image](https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/assets/43870324/7e81ac2a-57f1-4895-8740-314f7202bc43) ### Database changes _No response_ ### External dependencies _No response_
adam added the type: feature label 2025-12-29 20:43:29 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 20:43:30 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 15, 2023):

These all exist as separate models for good reason. Please consult NetBox's documentation for details on how each type of component is used.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 15, 2023): These all exist as separate models for good reason. Please consult [NetBox's documentation](https://docs.netbox.dev/en/stable/features/devices-cabling/) for details on how each type of component is used.
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Reference: starred/netbox#8969