Datto Visio Stencils

Instead of using generic server or hard drive icons, these stencils allow you to drag-and-drop exact representations of:

Once you have downloaded the Datto stencil files (usually with a .vss or .vssx extension), follow these steps to use them:

Datto Visio Stencils (or shapes) are pre-drawn, standardized representations of Datto hardware products—such as SIRIS devices, NAS units, Datto Networking Appliances (DNA), and switches—designed specifically for use in Microsoft Visio software. datto visio stencils

If you are planning a large infrastructure project, using these stencils ensures that you can map out your networking connectivity and physical hardware placement accurately, leading to faster deployment and easier troubleshooting. Proactive Follow-up

Sites like VisioCafe or Devicemaps often host user-uploaded stencils. While useful for legacy devices (e.g., legacy Datto Genesis), these are not official. Always verify dimensions and port locations against real hardware. Instead of using generic server or hard drive

Smart strip and rack-mounted PDU stencils to visualize power distribution and remote power-cycling capabilities.

Keep your diagrams intuitive by applying clear color rules to your connection lines: Local production LAN traffic. While useful for legacy devices (e

Visio allows you to embed metadata behind any shape. Right-click a Datto device, select , and then Shape Data . You can type in critical information such as: Serial numbers Purchase or warranty expiration dates Local static IP addresses Device names (e.g., NYC-BCDR-01 )

Extract the .zip file to a permanent folder on your computer. It is best to save them in the default Visio directory: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Documents\My Shapes Step 3: Open in Microsoft Visio Launch and open a new or existing diagram. In the left-hand sidebar, click More Shapes . Select Open Stencil .

Creating accurate network diagrams is a fundamental requirement for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT professionals. Microsoft Visio remains an industry standard for this task, but its built-in shape libraries often fall short when documenting specialized hardware. For IT environments utilizing Datto solutions—ranging from business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) appliances to networking hardware—using official Datto Visio stencils is essential.

Datto maintains an active community. Search for "Datto GitHub Visio Stencils." The community often updates stencils faster than the official documentation for new hardware releases (e.g., the 5th Gen SIRIS).