Create a network interface model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the physical characteristics data of the network interface as per the product recommendations of the manufacturer.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.telco_inventory_catalog_manager

About this task

When you create a network interface model, it creates the model record in the Network Interface Model [sn_ent_nw_interface_model] table.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Workspaces > Network Inventory Workspace.
  2. Select the list icon (List icon..), and then go to Inventory Models > Interface Models.
  3. Select New.
  4. On the Details tab, fill in the fields.
    Table 1. Network Interface Model
    Field Description
    Display name Name that appears for the network interface model. The glide.cmdb_model.display_name.shorten system property controls how display names are generated for the network interface model.
    Manufacturer

    Name of the network asset's manufacturer. Select the search icon (Search icon.) and select a manufacturer code. To learn more, see Create manufacturer and vendor codes.
    Name Name of the network interface model. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory.
  5. On the Details tab, fill in the General section.
    Note: To learn more about the fields, see Inventory Model form - General.
  6. Under the Details tab, on the form, fill in the fields.
    Note: To learn more about the fields, see Network Interface Model form - Information tab.
  7. To add the compatible network interface models, select Add Compatible.
    You can track the network assets that work with the network interface model.
    Note: In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
  8. To add the substitute network interface models, select Add Substitutions.
    You can track the network interface models that you use to substitute another network interface model with.
    Note: In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
  9. To add the attachments, such as graphics or documents, select the attachment icon (Attachment icon.) in the right panel.
  10. Select Save.
    The related tabs appear on the form. You can view or modify the tabs information. To learn more about the related tabs, see Inventory models additional tabs.
  11. To delete a model, select the options icon (Options icon.) next to the Save button, and select Delete.