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Power Feed → Trace

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Overview

This node interacts with the NetBox API to perform a trace operation on a Power Feed resource within the DCIM domain. It is useful for users who need to trace the path or connections of a specific power feed in their data center infrastructure managed by NetBox. For example, it can help in identifying the power source and connected components of a power feed for troubleshooting or documentation purposes.

Use Case Examples

  1. Tracing a power feed to find its source and connected devices in a data center managed by NetBox.
  2. Using the trace operation to visualize the power distribution path for a specific power feed ID.

Properties

Name Meaning
Domain Specifies the domain of the NetBox API to interact with, such as DCIM, IPAM, Tenancy, etc. For this operation, it is set to DCIM.
Power Feed ID The unique identifier of the power feed to trace within the DCIM domain.

Output

JSON

  • traceResult - The result of the trace operation on the specified power feed, typically including the path and connected components.

Dependencies

  • NetBox API
  • An API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Power Feed ID is correct and exists in the NetBox instance to avoid 'not found' errors.
  • Verify that the API key credential has sufficient permissions to access the DCIM domain and perform trace operations.
  • If the node throws an error, check the network connectivity to the NetBox API endpoint.
  • Enable 'Continue on Fail' option to handle errors gracefully and receive error details in the output.

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