Equipment holder extension classes
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Summary of Equipment holder extension classes
The Equipment Holder extension classes are specialized sub-classes derived from the base Equipment Holder class in ServiceNow. These classes enable you to define and manage various types of telecommunications equipment holder records within the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.
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Key Features
- Cabinet (cmdbcicontainercabinet): Represents physical enclosures that house and protect telecommunications equipment like switches, routers, patch panels, and power supplies. Cabinets provide a secure and organized environment for network infrastructure.
- Multi Rack (cmdbcicontainermultirack): Represents an interconnected configuration of multiple equipment racks. It supports large-scale housing and organization of telecom or network equipment, offering scalability and centralized management in data centers or facilities.
- Rack (cmdbcicontainerrack): Represents standardized frameworks designed to hold servers, networking devices, and storage units securely. Racks facilitate easy installation, organization, and maintenance of IT and telecommunications equipment.
- Shelf (cmdbcicontainershelf): A component that supports non-rackmount equipment within racks or cabinets, allowing stable placement and integration of various devices that lack built-in rackmount capability.
- Slot (cmdbcicontainerslot): A physical or virtual receptacle for components such as expansion cards or memory modules. Slots provide a standardized interface to connect hardware components to a main system. Slot names are typically discoverable or may be derived from the contained card.
- Subslot (cmdbcicontainersubslot): A slot located on a card that can accommodate child cards, further extending hardware hierarchy. Identification usually relies on SNMP discovery or the name of the contained card.
Practical Use for ServiceNow Customers
By leveraging these extension classes, ServiceNow customers can accurately model and manage the physical structure and hierarchy of telecommunications and network equipment within their configuration management database (CMDB). This detailed modeling helps improve asset organization, infrastructure visibility, and facilitates efficient maintenance and capacity planning within telecommunication environments.
The Equipment Holder extension classes are the sub-classes that are extended from the Equipment Holder. You can define equipment holder records for these classes in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.
| Class Name | Table Name | Extends from | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | cmdb_ci_container_cabinet | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A telecommunications cabinet, also known as a telecom cabinet or equipment cabinet, is a physical enclosure used to house and protect various telecommunications and network equipment, such as switches, routers, patch panels, and power supplies. It provides a secure and organized environment for the installation, management, and interconnection of telecommunications infrastructure within a network or data center. |
| Multi Rack | cmdb_ci_container_multi_rack | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A multi-rack, also referred to as a multi-rack system or multi-rack enclosure, is a configuration consisting of multiple interconnected equipment racks used for housing and organizing a large amount of telecommunications or network equipment in a centralized manner. It provides expanded capacity and scalability, allowing for efficient deployment and management of equipment within data centers or telecommunication facilities. |
| Rack | cmdb_ci_container_rack | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A rack, commonly known as a server rack or equipment rack, is a framework designed to securely hold and organize various IT and telecommunications equipment, such as servers, networking devices, and storage units. It provides a standardized form factor for easy installation, organization, and maintenance of equipment in data centers and other technology environments. |
| Shelf | cmdb_ci_container_shelf | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A shelf holder, also known as a rack shelf or equipment shelf, is a component designed to support and hold non-rackmount equipment or devices within a rack or equipment cabinet. It provides a stable platform for equipment that does not have built-in rackmount capabilities, allowing for efficient organization and integration of various devices within the rack infrastructure. |
| Slot | cmdb_ci_container_slot | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | In the context of technology and hardware, a slot refers to a physical or virtual receptacle designed to hold and accommodate a specific type of component, such as an expansion card or memory module. It provides a
standardized interface and location for inserting and connecting the component to the main system or device. Dependent on Hardware (contains::contained by). Name is usually discoverable. If not available,use the name of the card that is contained in this slot. |
| Subslot | cmdb_ci_container_subslot | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | In our context, a slot that is present on a Card and can accommodate child cards is considered a subslot. Dependent on Hardware (contains::contained by). Identification: Name (100). Name is discovered from SNMP. If not available, use the name of the card that is contained in this subslot. |