[racktables-users] Re: Suggestion: adding SAN switches and (may be) ATM switches

> first, the "Adding New Object Types" mini howto available at
> http://www.freelists.org/post/racktables-users/Adding-New-Object-Types,2
> would be a useful faq addition to the wiki.

The project definitely needs a technical writer.

> I have added a new object type for our SAN (Fibre Channel) switches 
> along with a few new port types (FC/8Gbps, FC/4Gbps, FC/2Gbps, FC/1Gbps 
> and FC/empty for ports without any SFP module) and a new chapter for SAN 
> switch models. All ports can be interconnected (updated the port 
> compatibility map). Could be added to the main dictionary.
> 
> We have also a couple of Marconi/Fore ATM switches still in production. 
> I suppose those could be added under the network switches category..

Send your diff against the current SVN trunk and I will tell, if it
gets into release. Even better, if you could maintain that stuff in
some longer term.

> 
> Regards,
> Panagiotis
> 
> ps. is it possible for other people except of the developers to edit the 
> wiki or open tickets for bug report and patches?

When I setup that Trac, my purpose was to keep spambots out. It's
enough to ask for account to get one, or I can post contributed
content myself with all credits intact.

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