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# Add a network interface to the equipment template

# Add a network interface to the equipment template {#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 associated network interface.

## Procedure {#adding-interface-cards-associated-equipment-model__section_hwl_mnk_3tb}

To add a network interface, you do it in the same manner as you added slots. To learn more, see [Add slots to the equipment inventory template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FFziTVnlXmLVAwXPMy221w "In the equipment inventory template that you created in the Network Inventory Workspace Lists view, use the Related Templates tab to create the associations for the slots. The following example shows how you add a related inventory template for an equipment model.").  
Figure 1. Inventory template for equipment model - related templates

1. In the Related Templates tab, click New.
2. In the Name field, enter a unique name for the network interface. When you generate a network asset instance, the generation process assigns this name to the slot.

   In the Inventory model field, the equipment inventory model that is associated with the equipment inventory template appears. If there is an associated inventory model, you can select one as needed.
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Figure 2. Adding a network interface

## What's next {#adding-interface-cards-associated-equipment-model__section_swn_gkk_3tb}

Next, add interface cards to the slots. To learn more, see [Add interface card templates to the slot templates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~ricsBUD84jvVG5hxrUwRQ "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.").
**Previous topic:** [Add slots to the equipment inventory template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FFziTVnlXmLVAwXPMy221w "In the equipment inventory template that you created in the Network Inventory Workspace Lists view, use the Related Templates tab to create the associations for the slots. The following example shows how you add a related inventory template for an equipment model.")  
**Next topic:** [Add interface card templates to the slot templates](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/~ricsBUD84jvVG5hxrUwRQ "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.")  
**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.")