Cable bulk import when importing circuit terminations

[Sergii-Lucky]

Deployment Type

Self-hosted

Triage priority

I volunteer to perform this work (if approved)

NetBox Version

v.4.1.6

Python Version

3.12

Steps to Reproduce

When trying to use the bulk cable import feature to import cables with circuit terminations, I'm getting the error "Record 1 side_a_device: Object not found:397718".

To reproduce: I have an existing device NTT-ODF1 with a port X01. I have an existing circuit, 397718 and I'm trying to connect to Termination A

Import data: side_a_device,side_a_type,side_a_name,side_b_device,side_b_type,side_b_name 397718,circuits.circuittermination,A,NTT-ODF1,dcim.rearport,X01

Expected Behavior

Should be able to import cables connected to circuit terminations.

Observed Behavior

[jsenecal]

I noticed the same today. I have found the culprit and would be willing to submit a fix for it @bctiemann @Sergii-Lucky,

_clean_side is missing the use-case of circuitterminations and this could probably be added easily.

If @Sergii-Lucky would like me to take this issue, just let me know and I'll start working on a fix.

[Sergii-Lucky]

@jsenecal Yes, of course. Let me know if you need additional information or any help from my side.

[jeremystretch]

Thanks @jsenecal, I've assigned this to you.

[sleepinggenius2]

While this is being fixed for circuit terminations, I believe there is currently a similar issue for Power Feed type terminations, which should probably also be addressed.

[jsenecal]

While this is being fixed for circuit terminations, I believe there is currently a similar issue for Power Feed type terminations, which should probably also be addressed.

This is another issue with a similar fix. Can you link the issue so I can submit a different PR @sleepinggenius2 ?

[sleepinggenius2]

I'm not aware of a Github issue opened for that at this time. Can it be included as part of this one or should I open a new one and link it here?

[Sergii-Lucky]

I'm not aware of a Github issue opened for that at this time. Can it be included as part of this one or should I open a new one and link it here?

Please open a new one. I am not sure if it's necessary to link it here.

[sleepinggenius2]

I have opened #18008 for the power feed use case.

[jsenecal]

@jeremystretch, not sure if you noticed but I submitted a PR for this bug

[pobk]

Waht would be the best way to progress this?

[jsenecal]

This was discussed in my original attempt to fix this @pobk, please go ahead and read through https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/pull/17995

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[jjoves73]

There is 2 ways this can be achieved I think via circuit termination bulk upload

• add the ability to point to an interface and a circuit and not just circuit provider, region, sitegroup, site and location via connections Bulk cable upload
• i think there is a bug here - we have termination type - circuits.circuittermination - but no specific object that relates to the circuit.

[jeremystretch]

@jjoves73 are you volunteering to own this?

[jjoves73]

I’m sorry but I am not a coder myself. Just a netbox user who just wanting this feature and issue resolved as well. I am more like a user tester. I wish I knew how to code…

[jsenecal]

So, I gave it another go in #20843, this would solve #18008 as well