oxidecomputer / oxidecomputer/dendrite

Change interface names hardware-version independent RFD 200 names

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Description

Currently we create the following interface names

  • gimletN
  • swidecarN

These a references to specific hardware codenames. Now that we have new hardware coming, these names will no longer be representative. We should switch to the hardware independent names from RFD 200.

  • sledN or sldN
  • switchN or swN

The RFD 200 names are also consistent with what's physically labeled on the rack.

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Research direction

Start by reading RFD 200 and locating the interface-name generation entry point in the Rust code; the issue does not name a file or test. Update the names to use the RFD 200 hardware-independent sled/sld and switch/sw forms, then verify that the generated names match the rack labels and existing tests pass.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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