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

Table 1. Network Interface Model form - Information tab
FieldDescription
Power (watts) Electrical power of the network asset in watts.
Weight (lbs) Weight of the network asset in pounds (lbs).
Virtual
Option to verify whether the network interface is physical or virtual.
Note: If you select Virtual, then the Connector Type field doesn’t appear.
Connector Type
Type of physical cable connector that is used for the connection of the cable to the network interface. Select one of the following options:
  • BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman) - Type of miniature radio frequency connector used for coaxial cables.
  • SC (Square Connector)- Square, common type of Fiber optic connector used as push-pull latch, to align the optical fibres for efficient light transmission.
  • LC (Lucent Connector)- Another version of the SC connector designed for high-density applications.
  • ST (Straight Trip)- a type of fiber optic connector commonly used for connecting optical fibers in telecommunications and data communication applications.
  • Wire Wrap -A technique for creating electrical connections on circuit boards.
  • RJ45 - Also known as 8P8C (8 Position 8 Contact) connector, is widely used type of connector for wired Ethernet networks.
Max physical connection support Maximum number of physical connections that is supported by this model.
Port bandwidth

Measured bandwidth for the ports on this network interface. Select the search icon ( Search icon.) and select a bandwidth.
Directionality
Type of the connections between the nodes of a network. Select one of the following options:
  • Tx- TX stands for Transmit. It refers to the direction in which data is being sent from a device.
  • Rx- RX signifies the endpoint that receives data. It's the input side for receiving information transmitted from another source, often labeled as TX (Transmit).
  • Tx/Rx
  • Bus- Bus directionality refers to the flow of data on a communication channel.
  • Broadcast- Broadcast directionality refers to the nature of signal transmission and reception in a broadcast system.
Interface Type
Type of port on the network interface. Select one of the following options:
  • Ethernet- Physical connection and speed capabilities of a device for connecting to a network. It involves cable type, speed, and standard.
  • Optical- specific design of a connector used in an optical transceiver. There are various types of optical interfaces, each with different shapes and data speed capabilities.
  • Serial- A serial interface transmits data one bit at a time, in contrast to a parallel interface that sends multiple bits simultaneously.