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# Add interface card templates to the slot templates

# Add interface card templates to the slot templates {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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In the equipment inventory template that you created in the Network Inventory Workspace
Lists view, use the Related Templates tab to add the interface cards to the selected
slots.

## Procedure {#adding-interface-card-slots__section_dx1_4nk_3tb}

In the Related Templates tab, select the slot that you want to add the
interface card to.
Figure 1. Equipment inventory template with all associated slots

When the slot record appears, in the Related Templates tab, click
New. Create an inventory template for the associated interface card.
Figure 2. Inventory template for the associated interface card

1. In the Name field, enter a name for the interface card.
2. In the Inventory model field, the associated network interface cards according to the specified slot-to-interface card model relationship. If there is an associated inventory model, you can select one as needed.

   When you submit the form, the interface
   appears in the Related Templates tab for the associated slot. If there
   are associated interface cards, repeat this procedure until you've paired all slots in the
   equipment template.

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The following example shows the inventory template for the slot with an associated interface
card.
Figure 3. Slot with associated interface card

If the card model has a Slot Occupied attribute, and its value is greater than 1, a
Slot Occupied field appears on the form. It ensures that you are able to
identify that when this card is instantiated, other slots are also attached it. By using this
field, you can indicate if the other slots that are attached to that piece of equipment are
compatible to the network interface that you are selecting.

## What's next {#adding-interface-card-slots__section_swn_gkk_3tb}

Next, add subslots to the network interface template. To learn more, see [Add subslot templates to the interface card template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TiAArkZ3XOlxkbQTYG46ag "In the Inventory Template form in the Network Inventory Workspace Lists view, you can add subslots to the interface card template that you created. You perform this procedure any time that you add a new card model to an existing equipment inventory template.").
**Previous topic:** [Add a network interface to the equipment template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uPgpnBEhk_TdRx4UIhu8oQ "In the equipment inventory template that you created in the Network Inventory Workspace Lists view, use the Related Templates tab to add the associated network interface.")  
**Next topic:** [Add subslot templates to the interface card template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TiAArkZ3XOlxkbQTYG46ag "In the Inventory Template form in the Network Inventory Workspace Lists view, you can add subslots to the interface card template that you created. You perform this procedure any time that you add a new card model to an existing equipment inventory template.")  
**Related concepts**   

* [Create inventory template for network asset instantiation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/HkItG9b0upuSaQNXgqZarw "As an inventory template manager, you create templates using functions you access from the Lists view in the Network Inventory Workspace. These templates contain the detailed business guidance rules so that you can properly configure your equipment. During this process, you also specify the relationships between each inventory template.")