power outlet vs power ports

[ken partridge]

Hello,

I just needed to be crystal clear (and that i didn't have it backwards)

A Power Port is a power cable powering another device. (power going out)

A Power Outlet is a power cable accepting power from another device. (power coming in)

Thanks

[Michael Psomiadis]

The way I have it setup is

Power outlet = Power leaving a device such as a PDU or UPS. Like a "Power outlet" on the wall.

Power port = Power being received from a power outlet. Such as a switch, server or blade chassis.

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[Brian Candler]

On Sunday, 28 April 2019 03:43:24 UTC+1, Michael Psomiadis wrote:

The way I have it setup is

Power outlet = Power leaving a device such as a PDU or UPS. Like a "Power outlet" on the wall.

Power port = Power being received from a power outlet. Such as a switch, server or blade chassis.

That's the right way round.  If you think of "power port" as "power inlet" it may be clearer.

You'll need to get it the right way round for netbox 2.6, which introduces "power feeds" (external power sources, a bit like "circuits" but for mains), and "power panels" where power feeds are located.  A power port [i.e. inlet] can be connected either to a power outlet or a power feed.