NetBox version

v4.2.2

Feature type

Data model extension

Proposed functionality

Currently the CableType choices gives a breakdown for different types of cables for Ethernet and Fiber, however, for Coaxial cables it only offers one choice - "Coaxial".

The proposal is to augment the existing CableTypeChoices model (

) to include additional commonly used Coaxial Cables:

• RG-6
• RG-59
• RG-62
• RG-8
• RG-11
• RG-213
• LMR-100
• LMR-200
• LMR-400

I am happy to contribute this feature if the proposal is accepted.

Use case

There are different features about different types of Coaxial cables that might impact how certain system configurations/parameters are derived. One such property that is particularly important to me is the signal propagation delay, this value is typically directly related to the type of coxial cable (but further defined by vendor datasheets). Either way, it is important to know the type of Coaxial cable being used, much like it is important to know the type of fiber cable being used.

Database changes

No new models are necessary as a result of this change. New entries would be added underneath the Copper section for the CableTypeChoices for some popular Coaxial cable types used in deployments.

External dependencies

n/a