Create a protection path

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Create a protection path for the logical connection in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can use this protection path as an alternative route in case the primary path (logical connection) fails or experiences significant issues.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.inventory_agent

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to Workspaces > Network Inventory Workspace.
    2. Select the list icon (List icon).
    3. Go to Inventory > Logical Connections.
    4. Open a record and then select View connection.
    5. Select the Protection path tab and then select New.
    6. On the form, fill the following fields.
      Table 1. CI Relationship form
      Field Description
      Parent Parent CI where you want to add the protection path.
      Type CI Relationship type. For protection path, the CI relationship type is Redundancy Provided by::Redundancy provided for.
      Child Logical connection record that you want to add as a protection path.

    What to do next

    You can view the protection path in the network diagram. To learn more, see View the details of a network diagram.