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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Strand model form

The Strand Model form enables you to describe the details for a strand model record.

FieldDescription
ManufacturerName of the network asset's manufacturer. Select the search icon \(
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Search icon.\) and select a manufacturer code. To learn more, see <a href="../add-company-designate-manufacturer-tni/">Create manufacturer and vendor codes</a>.
NameName of the strand model. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory.
Short descriptionDescription of the strand model that you’re defining.
Model categoriesList of model categories that maps to a CI class. The model categories are part of the Product Catalog application.
Model numberThe model number that is assigned to the model by the manufacturer.
Asset tracking strategyNumber of equipment holder units that are available for use in this network asset.
BarcodeA bar code number that is assigned to the model by the manufacturer.
Useful life \(months\)Number of months that the model can be used for.
Asset tracking unitNumber of equipment holder units that are available for use in this network asset.
OwnerThe person responsible for the model.
Acquisition method

Acquisition method for the model:

  • Buy

The model was purchased.

  • Leased

The model was leased.

  • Both

The model was bought and leased.

Status

Production status of the model:

  • Build

The model must be built.

  • In Production

The model is in production.

  • Sold

The model was sold.

  • Retired

The model has been retired.

CostCost of a single unit of the model.
Expenditure type

Type of expenditure. Select one of the following options:

  • Capex

Capital expenditure is a one-time expenditure, where the value is realized over the years. For example, a photocopier.

  • Opex

Operational expenditure is an ongoing expenditure. For example, toners for the photocopier.

DepreciationDepreciation schedule of the strand model.
CertifiedOption that designates if this network asset is certified.
Salvage valueThe estimated value that an asset realizes when sold at the end of its useful life. This value must be less than or equal to the cost of the asset.
CommentsAny additional information on the model that would be useful.
Power \(watts\)Electrical power of the network asset in watts.
Dimensions Unit

Unit of measure in which you’re expressing dimensions. Select one of the following options:- --None--

No distance measurement is expressed for the connection route length.

  • Inches

Distance is expressed in inch.

  • Feet

Distance is expressed in feet.

  • Miles

Distance is expressed in miles.

Sound Power \(bels\)The rate at which the energy of the network asset is emitted in bels.
Length

Length of the network asset, expressed in the unit of measure that you designate in the Units field.

  • For example, enter 12 if the asset is one foot, or enter 60 if the asset is 60 inches and you've selected Inches as the unit of measure in the Units field.
  • The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this information to calculate the cubic dimensions of the asset to determine its physical placement within the designated network site.
Characteristic

Type of the strand. Select one from the following.- Single Mode

A single Mode fiber strand transmits only one signal.

  • Multi Mode

A multi-mode fiber strand transmits multiple signals.

  • POF

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) strand transmits light.

  • Twisted Pair

Twisted-pair cable consists of pairs of insulated copper wires twisted together.

Width

Length of the network asset, expressed in the unit of measure that you designate in the Units field.

  • For example, enter 12 if the asset is one foot, or enter 60 if the asset is 60 inches and you've selected Inches as the unit of measure in the Units field.
  • The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this information to calculate the cubic dimensions of the asset to determine its physical placement within the designated network site.
Height

Height of the network asset, expressed in the unit of measure that you designate in the Units field.

  • For example, enter 60 if the height of the asset is 60 inches and you've selected Inches as the unit of measure in the Units field.
  • The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this information to calculate the cubic dimensions of the asset to determine its physical placement within its designated network site.
DepthDepth of the network asset that is expressed in the unit of measure that you designate in the Units field.Note: This field is applicable for the equipment models and equipment holder models.

Parent Topic:Telecommunications Network Inventory reference

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