Create an inventory template for a logical composite
Create an inventory template for the logical composite in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can use this template to instantiate a logical composite record and its related equipment and rack records.
Use case
The following example shows an inventory template for a logical composite.
Details view of a logical composite template with field information.
The inventory model has inventory relationships such as Multi Chassis to Equipment and Multi Chassis to Rack attached to it.
Details of the network relationship with field information.
After saving the inventory template, it creates the related equipment and rack templates depending on the count mentioned in the network model relationship.
Related template view of the logical composite template with list information.
Details view of a related template with field information.
The default naming patterns of slot, subslot, and port records that are created under the equipment are as follows:
| Inventory record | Naming pattern |
|---|---|
| Slot | "slot-”+"chassis_position+”/“+position" |
| Subslot | "subslot-”+"chassis_position+”/“+equipment_slot_position+”/“+position" |
| Port | "port-”+chassis_position+”/“+equipment_slot_position+”/“+parent_slot_position+”/“+position" |
You can edit the Name Pattern field.
What's next
Use a this template to instantiate logical composites and related equipment and rack records using design and assign. To learn more, see Create an equipment record by using design and assign.
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