Csv import: console ports bulk import

[MK]

Hi 

Python: 3.8.5

Netbox: 2.9.9

I am trying to bulk import cables for  console ports using csv but "side a type " de-9 and side b type" rj-45  doesnt seem to be  recognized as valid object

Error : side a type object not found

            Side b type object not found

With previous Netbox version 2.7.10 i was able to import with these same type

Please advise if I m missing something

Thanks for your help

Thanks

[Brian Candler]

The "type" means whether it's a consoleport, a frontport, an interface etc.

Tested with 2.10.3: go to /dcim/cables/import/, and you'll see a table "CSV Field Options" at the bottom. The row "side_a_type" has a question mark at the right hand side.  Click on it.

The value you need is "dcim.consoleport", "dcim.frontport" etc.

It's a quirk of the Netbox data model that you can't just say "connect to device Foo port Bar"; you need to qualify Bar with its type. This is because each type of port is distinct: you can have an interface called "Bar" and a frontport called "Bar" on the same device.  However, this does allow you to have corresponding frontports and rearports with identical names.

[MK]

Hi

Thank you for explaining the details and now I am able to import 

In 2.9.9 ver of Netbox, I don't see this (?) helper on the csv options against the "side a type " and "side b type"

Thanks

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