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# Create a cable model

# Create a cable model {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a cable model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the physical characteristics data of the cable according to the product recommendations of the manufacturer.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.telco_inventory_catalog_manager

## About this task

When you create a cable model, it creates the model record in the Cable Model \[sn_ent_cable_model\] table.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to Inventory ModelsCable Models.
3. Select New.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the fields.  
   Note:  
   To learn more about the fields, see [Cable model form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/CRpOv~BuTanrDxsEWTkUeQ "The Cable Model form enables you to describe the details for an optical fiber cable model record.").
5. Add the attachments, such as graphics or documents by selecting the attachment icon (![Attachment icon.]()) in the right panel.
6. 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](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/AmzlD6LOCu1KAvvj5Insjw "The additional tabs of the inventory models appear after a model is created. These tabs display all the related information of a model. You can always view, update, save, and delete the information as required.").
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## What to do next

To delete a model, select the options icon (![Options icon.]()) next to the Save button, and select Delete.
**Related concepts**   

* [Network inventory models](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Te50HeS2xscvIjU~5MQjxw "You define an inventory model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application so that you can track the technical information from the manufacturer about a network asset such as the telco equipment or a network interface.")

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