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SDN Platforms#

The NetBox SDN Plugin manages core Software-Defined Networking constructs. This model serves as the top-level container for SDN fabrics, grouping controllers and defining the underlying technology.

flowchart TD
    PL([SDN Platform])

    subgraph graphPL [Platform]
        PL
    end

SDN Platform#

An SDN Platform represents a specific SDN solution or architectural boundary within your infrastructure (e.g., "Cisco ACI", "Arista CloudVision", or "VMware NSX"). It acts as a parent for SDN Controllers and helps categorize the type of SDN deployment.

The SDNPlatform model has the following fields:

Required fields:

  • Name: The human-readable name of the SDN platform.
  • Slug: A unique, URL-friendly identifier for the platform.
  • Category: The classification of the SDN Platform.
    • Values: Fabric, Campus, Management, SDWAN, Wireless, Other.
    • Default: Fabric.

Optional fields:

  • Manufacturer: A reference to the NetBox dcim.Manufacturer responsible for the platform.
  • Description: A brief summary of the platform's purpose.
  • Tenant: An assignment to the NetBox tenancy.Tenant model for organizational ownership.
  • Comments: A multi-line text field (Markdown supported) for additional documentation or operational notes.
  • Tags: A list of NetBox tags for custom grouping and filtering.