Commonly used network asset instance configuration fields

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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  • These fields, listed in alphabetic order, are common to some or most of the Configuration sections in the Telecommunications Network Inventory forms. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses them to configure individual network assets when you define your network asset instances.

    Field Description
    Comments

    Free form text that is used to comment on a network asset. For example, Duty tech is Rahul Dev.

    Dimensions

    Physical dimensions of the network asset.

    Distinguished name

    Alternate name reference for the network asset that is based on the concatenated names and IDs from the other related network assets.

    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.

    Model number

    Manufacturer's model number for this network asset.

    Orientation Physical orientation of the slots in this network asset:
    --None--
    No specific physical slot orientation.
    Horizontal
    Horizontal slot orientation.
    Vertical
    Vertical slot orientation.
    Network domain
    Domain of ownership and responsibility for this network asset or connection. Select one of the following options:
    Mobility
    Represents wireless devices and connections.
    Telco
    Represent the edge or access networks.
    Core
    Represents the core network infrastructure.
    Operation notes

    Free-form operation note text for this network asset. For example, Check diesel fuel for generator.

    POTS Number

    Plain Old Telephone Service number that you are associating with this network site.

    Product Model

    Product model, if any, that is associated with this network asset. Select the search icon (Search icon.) and select a product model.

    Serial number

    Assigned serial number for this network asset.