microsoft / microsoft/arc-switch
[ArcNet] Build custom device types for Arc network devices
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Since Jan 20, 2026.
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Description
Summary
Build custom device types for Arc network devices (generic or custom device types).
Objectives
- Design device type schema for network devices
- Implement generic and custom device type support
- Test with various network device types
- Document device type creation process
Purpose
Enables better device categorization in Azure
Related
- #74 - Expansion to SONiC (this work supports SONiC and other device types)
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