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 baseEquipment Holderclass. These classes enable you to define and manage various types of equipment holder records within the Telecommunications Network Inventory application in ServiceNow. Each class corresponds to a different physical or logical enclosure or housing element used in telecommunications and network infrastructure.
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Key Features
- Cabinet (cmdbcicontainercabinet): Represents a physical telecommunications cabinet used to securely house network equipment like switches, routers, patch panels, and power supplies. It provides an organized environment for installation and management within data centers or networks.
- Multi Rack (cmdbcicontainermultirack): Defines a configuration of multiple interconnected equipment racks, offering expanded capacity and scalability for managing large amounts of telecommunications or network gear centrally.
- Rack (cmdbcicontainerrack): A standardized framework designed to hold servers, networking devices, and storage units, facilitating easy installation and organization within technology environments.
- Shelf (cmdbcicontainershelf): Supports non-rackmount equipment within racks or cabinets by providing stable platforms for devices without built-in rackmount capabilities, improving integration and organization.
- Slot (cmdbcicontainerslot): Refers to physical or virtual receptacles for components such as expansion cards or memory modules, offering standardized interfaces for seamless connectivity. Slots depend on hardware relationships and their names are usually discoverable or derived from contained cards.
- Subslot (cmdbcicontainersubslot): A slot located on a card that can hold child cards. Identification is typically from SNMP discovery or from the contained card's name. It maintains hardware dependency relationships.
Practical Use for ServiceNow Customers
By utilizing these Equipment Holder extension classes, ServiceNow customers can accurately model and track the physical infrastructure components of their telecommunications and network environments. This structured classification helps in efficient asset management, better visualization of equipment hierarchies, and improved operational control within the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.
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. |