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Commonly used network asset instance identification fields

Some network asset instance fields are common in the identification sections of the Telecommunications Network Inventory forms. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses these fields to identify and categorize your network inventory assets.

FieldDescription
Is AlarmableOption that designates if an alarm system can be assigned to this network asset.
AssetName of the asset that is associated with this record.
AvailabilityCurrent status of whether a resource is used or not used. Select one of the following options: - Available - Used - Reserved - Shared
CLEI codeAssigned Common Language Equipment Identification \(CLEI\) for this network asset. CLEI codes are globally unique, 10-character alphanumeric intelligent codes that identify the equipment in a structured naming format. There’s a one-to-one relationship between a CLEI code and a manufacturer's product code, which is a part number that includes the hardware version.
CLLI codeAssigned equipment Common Location Identifier Code \(CLLI\) for this network asset. The North American telecommunications industry uses the CLLI code to specify the location and function of telecommunications equipment.
FunctionOptional user-defined function code that you use to categorize the functions of the various network entities or assets. Select the search icon \(
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Life Cycle Stage

Stage of the life cycle that this network asset is in:

  • Deploy

Network asset that is deployed in your network.

  • Design

Network asset that is being used for design purposes.

  • End of life

Network asset that is at the end of its useful life.

  • Inventory

Network asset that is an inventory item in use in the network.

  • End of life

Network asset that is missing and can't be located.

  • Operational

Network asset that is operational.

  • Purchase

Network asset that is in the purchase phase of its life.

Life Cycle Stage Status

Status of the network asset as it relates to the life cycle stage that it is in:

  • In Maintenance

Network asset that is currently in maintenance.

  • In Use

Network asset that is currently in use.

  • Pending Retirement

Network asset that is currently in maintenance.

LocationGeographic location of the network site. Select the search icon \(
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Managed byName of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon \(
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Network domain

Domain of ownership and responsibility for this network asset or connection. Select one of the following options:

  • Mobility

Network asset that is associated with the mobility equipment domain.

  • Telco

Network asset that is associated with the telco equipment domain.

  • Core

Network asset that is associated with the core equipment domain.

Product ModelProduct model, if any, that is associated with this network asset. Select the search icon \(
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ReplaceableOption that designates if this network asset can be replaced if it malfunctions or is affected by a network outage.
RoleOptional user-defined role code that you use to categorize the roles or purposes of the various network entities or assets. Select the search icon \(
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Serial numberAssigned serial number for this network asset.
Support groupGroup that supports the network inventory.
TypeOptional user-defined type code that you use to categorize the types of the various network entities or assets. Select the search icon \(
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NameDescriptive name for this IP pool or IP network subnet.
CIDRClassless Inter-Domain Routing \(CIDR\) that is associated with the subnet, the IP address of the gateway, and the subnet mask. For VMware, the CIDR, gateway, and subnet mask fields are mandatory.
Managed NetworkName of the managed network that is associated with this IP pool and IP subnetwork.
Parent PoolName of the IP pool that is the parent of this IP pool or IP network subnet.
DescriptionDescriptive information about this IP pool or IP network subnet.
DNS DomainName of the IP addresses.
Reported Addresses in UseNumber of the addresses that are in use for this IP pool or IP subnet.
Reported Free AddressesNumber of the addresses that are free for this IP pool or IP subnet.
Reported Reserved AddressesNumber of the addresses that are reserved for this IP pool or IP subnet.
FieldDescription
Cable typeName of the cable type.
Cable numberNumber of the cable that is used in the physical connection.
Stand countNumber of fibers that this cable contains.
Cable lengthLength of the cable in millimeters (mm).
Parent cableOption that designates the top-layer physical connection.
Color codeColor of the cable line.
Spare length ALength of the cable that connects to site A in millimeters (mm).
Spare length ZLength of the cable that connects to site Z in millimeters (mm).
KML RouteOption that designates the fiber route maps in a KML format.

Parent Topic:Telecommunications Network Inventory reference