Create a logical connection model

Create a logical connection model in the ServiceNow Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the metadata for the different logical connections. In the logical connection model, you can import models, attach a file or an image, add or remove optional fields, and add compatibilities and substitutions.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.telco_inventory_catalog_manager

About this task

When you create a logical connection model record, it creates a model in the Logical Connection Models [sn_ni_core_logical_connection_product_model] table.

Procedure

1. Navigate to Workspaces > Network Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (), and then go to Inventory Models > Logical Connection Models.
3. Select New.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the common information for the logical connection model.
   The following table lists the fields that are unique to the logical connection form.

   Table 1. Logical Connection Model

   Field	Description
   Display name	Name that appears for the logical connection model. The glide.cmdb_model.display_name.shorten system property controls how display names are generated for the logical connection model.
   Manufacturer	Name of the network asset's manufacturer. Select the search icon () and select a manufacturer code. To learn more, see Create manufacturer and vendor codes.
   Name	Manufacturer-assigned name of the logical connection model that is specified by the model manager.

5. On the Details tab, fill in the general section information for the logical connection model.
   Note:

   To learn more about the fields, see Inventory Model form - General.
6. On the Details tab, fill in the information section for the logical connection model.
   The following fields are unique to the Information section.

   Table 2. Logical Connection Form - Information

   Field	Description
   Power	Electrical power, in watts.
   Sound power	Noise measurement, in bels (1 bel=10 decibels).
   Behavior	Option to choose the mode of connection. Select one of the following options: Channel Channelization means sub-rating the available bandwidth into smaller bandwidths. This helps many data transfers happen at the same time without getting mixed up. Connection Connection typically represents the collection of multiple physical connections on an interface card.
   Routing Behavior	Option to designate if a connection requires a route or not. Select No route if no route is required for this connection type. Select Parallel sequential to enable multiple route connection resources for routing a connection. Path elements are required for the routed connections. Note: Path elements are required for the routed connections.

7. To add the compatible models, select Add Compatible.
   You can personalize the list of compatibles table by using the gear () icon.

   Note:

   In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
8. To add the substitute logical connection models, select Add Substitution.
   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 () 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 () next to the Save button, and select Delete.