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Physical Connection form - Configuration

The Configuration section in the Physical Connection form enables you to create a physical connection.

FieldDescription
Port ANetwork interface that is used in the Port A connection. Select the search icon \(
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Search icon.\) and select a network interface. To learn more, see <a href="../define-tni-interfaces/">Define the network interface details</a>.
Management optionAttribute that indicates who or what is responsible for managing this endpoint.
Endpoint role

Endpoint role that is associated with the service endpoint for this network asset. An endpoint role is the function that is served by the endpoint of the service that you’re providing. Select one of the following options:

  • ROOT or LEAF endpoint role, as defined by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF).
  • --None-- for no assigned endpoint role.
Port ZNetwork interface that is used in the Port Z connection. Select the search icon \(
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Search icon.\) and select a network interface. To learn more, see <a href="../define-tni-interfaces/">Define the network interface details</a>.
VendorName of the network asset's vendor. Select the search icon \(
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Search icon.\) and select a vendor code. To learn more, see <a href="../add-company-designate-manufacturer-tni/">Create manufacturer and vendor codes</a>.
CostCost of this network asset.
DistanceRoute length of this connection, expressed in the unit of measure that you select in the Unit field.
Unit

Unit of measure in which you’re expressing the route length of the connection in the Distance field. Select one of the following options:

  • --None--

No distance measurement expressed for the connection route length.

  • Miles

Distance is expressed in miles.

  • Kilometers

Distance is expressed in kilometers.

  • Feet

Distance is expressed in feet.

  • Meters

Distance is expressed in meters.

Note: To learn about the remaining configuration fields that are common to most of the Inventory menu forms, see Commonly used network asset instance configuration fields.

Parent Topic:Physical Connection form

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Define the physical connection details