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

Strand form

The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable.

FieldDescription
NameName of this strand record. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory.
Support groupGroup that supports the network inventory.
AssetName of the asset that is associated with this record.
Managed byName of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon \(
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Life Cycle Stage

Stage of the life cycle that this network asset is in:

  • Deploy

Network asset that is deployed in your network.

  • Design

Network asset that is being used for design purposes.

  • End of life

Network asset that is at the end of its useful life.

  • Inventory

Network asset that is an inventory item in use in the network.

  • End of life

Network asset that is missing and can't be located.

  • Operational

Network asset that is operational.

  • Purchase

Network asset that is in the purchase phase of its life.

Life Cycle Stage Status

Status of the network asset as it relates to the life cycle stage that it is in:

  • In Maintenance

Network asset that is currently in maintenance.

  • In Use

Network asset that is currently in use.

  • Pending Retirement

Network asset that is currently in maintenance.

Model IDModel ID of the asset.
DomainA unique name or address assigned to the device within the domain.
A end terminationStarting point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with.
Z end terminationEnding point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with.
A end connector

Type of physical cable connector that is used for the starting point of the strand. Select one of the following options:- BNC

The Bayonet Neill Concelman (BNC) connector is used for video and RF applications and found in the coaxial cable networks.

  • SC

A square-shaped snap-in connector.

  • LC

Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism.

  • ST

A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule.

  • Wire Wrap

Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection.

  • RJ45

Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables.

Z end connector

Type of physical cable connector that is used for the ending point of the strand. Select one of the following options:- BNC

The Bayonet Neill Concelman (BNC) connector is used for video and RF applications and found in the coaxial cable networks.

  • SC

A square-shaped snap-in connector.

  • LC

Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism.

  • ST

A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule.

  • Wire Wrap

Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection.

  • RJ45

Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables.

LengthTotal length of the strand.
Length unit

Unit of measure in which you’re expressing the route length of the strand. 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.

  • Meters

Distance is expressed in meters.

  • Centimeters

Distance is expressed in centimeters.

  • Kilometers

Distance is expressed in kilometers.

Strand numberThe number that is assigned to the strand by the manufacturer.
CableCable record that is associated with the strand.
CommentsFree form text that is used to comment on a network asset. For example, `Duty tech is Rahul Dev`.
Operational statusOperational status of the network inventory asset.

Parent Topic:Telecommunications Network Inventory reference

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Define the strand details