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feat: multi-rack cable visualization #272

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Part of #71 (Network Interface Visualization and Connectivity)

Summary

Visualize cables that span multiple racks (when multi-rack support is implemented).

Prerequisites

  • Multi-rack layout support (not yet implemented)
  • This issue is for future planning

Challenges

  1. Cable routing between distant racks
  2. Visual scale (zoomed out = cables not visible)
  3. Cross-rack cable length representation
  4. Performance with many inter-rack cables

Visualization Options

  1. Direct lines - Straight/curved lines between racks
  2. Abstract markers - Show "exits to Rack-2" indicator
  3. Separate view - "Topology" view without rack visualization
  4. Expandable paths - Click to see full path

Acceptance Criteria

  • Cables can reference devices in different racks
  • Visual representation of inter-rack cables
  • Cable trace works across racks
  • Performance acceptable with many cables

Dependencies

References

  • NetBox cross-rack cables
  • Device42 multi-rack visualization

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