Device Type allows device bays without being set to parent

[n4zmz]

Environment

• Python version: 3.8.5
• NetBox version: 2.10.2

Steps to Reproduce

1. Device type add
   Manufacturer: IBM
   Model: store2
   Rest left at default (parent/child is ---------)
2. click create
3. click add components and select device bays
   Name: da[0-11]
4. click create

Expected Behavior

Adding device bays should fail until device type is set to parent

Observed Behavior

Device bays are added, but can not be edited until parent is set.

[jeremystretch]

Would there be a significant impact from simply removing the parent role designation from DeviceType entirely? IIRC we used to have similar controls for the assignment of other components but ditched them a long time ago. It doesn't seem necessary.

[DanSheps]

I don't see any potential impact. It would just make it so every parent could be a child.

I think there was 1 stipulation where a child couldn't be racked or something (would have to look at the errors generated) but I don't think it is a needed restriction.

[jeremystretch]

Ah, that's true, we do use it to restrict rackability.