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# Create a physical connection model

# Create a physical 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 physical connection model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the metadata for the different physical connections. In the physical 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 physical connection model record, it creates a model in the Physical Connection Models \[sn_ent_physical_nw_connection_model\] table.

## Procedure

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

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Display name | Name that appears for the physical connection model. The glide.cmdb_model.display_name.shorten system property controls how display names are generated for the physical connection model. |
   | Manufacturer | Select the manufacturer name of the physical connection model. |
   | Name | Manufacturer-assigned name of the physical connection model that is specified by the model manager. |
   [Table 1. Physical Connection Model]

   {#create-physical-connection-models__table_xxp_hq1_dtb}
5. On the Details tab, fill in the general section of the form for the physical 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 of the form for the physical 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 by using the gear icon (![Gear icon.]()).  
   Note:  
   In the classic environment, this function is available only for administrators.
8. To add the substitute physical 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 click Delete.
{#create-physical-connection-models__steps_wxp_hq1_dtb}
**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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