Create new complete devices

[joukio]

Hi,

I'am trying to find out how I can create a new device, based on a device type with module bays, with all modules preinstalled in those bays including all interfaces.

Use case: I would like to create multiple servers which are all configured exactly the same with all interfaces and other parts (like cpu/memory/disks/...) in one go.

Of course I can create a new device from a device type and afterwards attach all modules in the slots, but this is quite cumbersome if you need to deploy 100s of systems which are exactly the same. Tried cloning, but that didn't work out.

Netbox version: community 4.3.3

[pheus]

Hi,

Unfortunately, the NetBox UI doesn't currently support cloning devices along with their related components (like modules and interfaces) in a single operation.

You can either write a script that uses the NetBox API or create a NetBox Custom Script to build the servers with all the required modules and interfaces preinstalled.

While it's technically possible to bulk import components via CSV, I wouldn't recommend that approach for routine operations due to its limitations and complexity.

You might also find this repository helpful: netbox-community/customizations - it contains example custom scripts that could serve as a useful starting point.

Hope this helps!