allow decimals for rack type dimensions #767

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T17:32:24+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 17:32:24 +02:00

Originally created by @rconkor on 12/7/2025

NetBox version

v.4.4.7

Feature type

Change to existing functionality

Proposed functionality

please allow decimals for rack type dimensions.

Use case

Take for example the APC AR3105B2 rack.
https://www.se.com/us/en/product/AR3105B2/apc-netshelter-sx-server-rack-gen-2-45u-2124h-x-600w-x-1070d-mm-with-sides-black-taa/

According to the product datasheet, the dimensions for the rack are as follows:
Height: 83.6 inches (2124mm)
Width: 23.6 inches (600mm)
Depth: 42.1 inches (1070mm)

Currently, unless you want to use millimeters exclusively (which we don't), there is not a way to model these exact dimensions. When inputting decimals in the "outer dimensions" for rack types, we are met with a field validation error.

Found : https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/17510
Jeremy mentions this would be a breaking change. I think 4.5 is coming up soon, maybe this would be a good candidate?

Database changes

possibly need to change fields from INTEGER to DECIMAL.

External dependencies

none

*Originally created by @rconkor on 12/7/2025* ### NetBox version v.4.4.7 ### Feature type Change to existing functionality ### Proposed functionality please allow decimals for rack type dimensions. ### Use case Take for example the APC AR3105B2 rack. https://www.se.com/us/en/product/AR3105B2/apc-netshelter-sx-server-rack-gen-2-45u-2124h-x-600w-x-1070d-mm-with-sides-black-taa/ According to the product datasheet, the dimensions for the rack are as follows: Height: 83.6 inches (2124mm) Width: 23.6 inches (600mm) Depth: 42.1 inches (1070mm) Currently, unless you want to use millimeters exclusively (which we don't), there is not a way to model these exact dimensions. When inputting decimals in the "outer dimensions" for rack types, we are met with a field validation error. Found : https://github.com/netbox-community/netbox/issues/17510 Jeremy mentions this would be a breaking change. I think 4.5 is coming up soon, maybe this would be a good candidate? ### Database changes possibly need to change fields from INTEGER to DECIMAL. ### External dependencies none

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Reference: github/netbox#767