Interface "reset to default" function

[agreusel]

NetBox version

v3.3.4

Feature type

New functionality

Proposed functionality

Add a function/method to Interface type objects that can reset its state to a pre-defined default (i.e. null). The default values for these attributes could be overridden by configuring the interface attribute at the device-type level.

Access to the function could be through the Interface pane, or as a mini-button via the parent device's pane. Should also be accessible via API object manipulation.

Workflow:

1. Interface object has a method called "reset" or "default".
2. Running the method sets all attributes, except for name, module, device, type, speed and duplex, to their Null default value (if applicable). This should include custom_fields.
3. If specific interface settings are defined in the parent device's device-type template, those interface attribute settings should be the default instead.

Use case

Often times, deprovisioning a port on a switch requires removing several pieces of configuration. Many vendors offer a simple command to reset an interface to its default state. A similar function for Netbox would make day-to-day port provisioning tasks simpler.

Database changes

From my understanding of how Netbox works, I don't think any database changes would be required.

External dependencies

From my understanding of how Netbox works, I don't think any external dependencies would be required.