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# Create a logical connection model

# Create a logical connection 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 logical connection model in the ServiceNow
Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the metadata for the different logical connections. In the logical connection model, you can import models, attach a file or an image, add or remove optional fields,
and add compatibilities and substitutions.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.telco_inventory_catalog_manager

## About this task

When you create a logical connection model record, it creates a model in the Logical Connection Models \[sn_ent_logical_nw_connection_model\] table.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to Inventory ModelsLogical Connection Models.
3. Select New.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the common information for the logical connection model.  
   The following table lists the fields that are unique to the logical connection form.{#create-logical-connection-models__table_xxp_hq1_dtb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Display name | Name that appears for the logical connection model. The glide.cmdb_model.display_name.shorten system property controls how display names are generated for the logical connection model. |
   | Manufacturer | Name of the network asset's manufacturer. Select the search icon (![Search icon.]()) and select a manufacturer code. To learn more, see [Create manufacturer and vendor codes](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Fwlt4yRvcVY1_fPmtghUnA "Create company codes by using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can create codes for each manufacturer, vendor, or customer that you do business with. You can categorize these records to categorize the network assets."). |
   | Name | Manufacturer-assigned name of the logical connection model that is specified by the model manager. |
   [Table 1. Logical Connection Model]

   {#create-logical-connection-models__table_xxp_hq1_dtb}
5. On the Details tab, fill in the general section information for the logical connection model.  
   Note:  
   To learn more about the fields, see [Inventory Model form - General](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/dRb6FzMhRHOdANJSMKbUbQ "The General section in the Inventory Model form enables you to create, review, and modify the details of a model.").
6. On the Details tab, fill in the information section for the logical connection model.  
   To learn more about the fields, see [Inventory Model form - Information](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/V1a9tikoCh6I8zEql7tJRA "The Information section of the Inventory Model form enables you to create, review, and modify the network asset details of a model.").
7. To add the compatible models, select Add Compatible.  
   You can personalize the list of compatibles table by using the gear (![Personalise icon.]()) icon.  
   Note:  
   In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
8. To add the substitute logical connection models, select Add Substitution.  
   You can track the network interface models that you use to substitute another network interface model with.  
   Note:  
   In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
9. To add the attachments, such as graphics or documents, select the attachment icon (![Attachment icon.]()) in the right panel.
10. 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.").
11. 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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