Strand form

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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    • The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable.

    Table 1. Strand form
    Field Description
    Name Name of this strand record. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory.
    Support group Group that supports the network inventory.
    Asset

    Name of the asset that is associated with this record.
    Managed by

    Name of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon (Search icon.) and select a user from the listing.
    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 ID Model ID of the asset.
    Domain A unique name or address assigned to the device within the domain.
    A end termination Starting point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with.
    Z end termination Ending 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.
    Length Total 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 number The number that is assigned to the strand by the manufacturer.
    Cable Cable record that is associated with the strand.
    Comments

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