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Inventory Model form - General

The General section in the Inventory Model form enables you to create, review, and modify the details of a model.

FieldDescription
Short descriptionDescription of the equipment holder model that you’re defining.
Model categories

List of model categories that maps to a CI class. The model categories are part of the Product Catalog application.Note:

  • The instance is created in the mapped CI class of the selected model category.
  • To achieve the Telecommunications Network Inventory functionalities, choose one of the following options:
  • Equipment rack
  • Cabinet
  • Slot
  • Subslot
  • On selecting the Equipment rack as the category, the RU naming pattern and Post Type fields appear under the information section.
Asset tracking strategy

Process to track the model. Select one of the following options:

  • Leave to Category: The model is transparent and the category defines the asset class.
  • Create Consumable Asset: The model forces the asset class to be consumable, regardless of what the category defines as the asset class.
  • Don't create assets: The model blocks the asset instantiation, regardless of what the category defines as the asset class.
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.
Acquisition method

Acquisition method for the model:

  • Buy

The model was purchased.

  • Leased

The model was leased.

  • Both

The model was bought and leased.

CostCost of a single unit of the model.
DepreciationDepreciation schedule of the equipment model.
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.
Model numberThe model number that is assigned to the model by the manufacturer.
BarcodeBar code number that is assigned to the model by the manufacturer.
OwnerThe person responsible for the model.
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.

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.

CertifiedOption that designates if this network asset is certified.

Parent Topic:Inventory Model forms

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