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# Define the strand details

# Define the strand details {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read  
Review, update, or create a network asset instance for a strand in the cable. You define these attributes so that you can track and manage your network assets in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin,
sn_ni_core.inventory_agent

## About this task

A strand refers to an individual conductor or wire within the cable. Cables are composed of multiple strands twisted or grouped. When you create a strand record, it creates a corresponding configuration item (CI) record in
the Fiber Strand \[cmdb_ci_fiber_strand\] table. To learn more, see [Data model](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/WNTmdyU~N7GDRyprgNx9Og "The data model for Telecommunications Network Inventory displays the relationships between your network assets, infrastructure, and services. With this information, you can provision new services, modify existing services, maintain the network, and plan the forecast for the network growth in your organization.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to InventoryStrands.
3. Select New and then select the Optical Fiber Strand from the list.
4. On the Details tab, fill in the fields.  
   To learn more about the fields, see [Strand form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JtaYz1nchHM_lJpBRF0Nzg "The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable.").
5. Create the Telecommunications Network Inventory attributes for the Strand form by selecting Set Inventory Attributes.  
   When you select the Set Inventory Attributes button, it creates the TNI CI Attributes record in the CI table as well as the Telecommunications Network Inventory CI Attributes tables and makes a relationship with the CI record.  
   Note:  
   If you select Save without selecting Set Inventory Attributes, it creates a CI record but not a Telecommunications Network Inventory CI record. In the network inventory workspace, the Set Inventory Attributes is visible only for the Telecommunications Network Inventory roles.
6. On the TNI CI Attributes form, fill in the fields.  
   To learn more about the Telecommunications Network Inventory attribute fields, see [TNI CI Attributes form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/FxInCEx9mPwGF1jU_TiOqA "The TNI CI Attributes form enables you to create the Telecommunications Network Inventory attribute details for a network inventory in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.").
7. Select Save.  
   The Telecommunications Network Inventory attribute fields are displayed on the Strand form after you save the TNI CI Attributes form. The Set Inventory Attributes doesn't appear when you
   reopen the CI record.
8. Add the attachments, such as graphics or documents, by selecting the attachment icon (![Attachment icon.]()) in the right panel.
9. Select Save.  
   The related tabs appear on the form. You can view or modify the related tab information. To learn more about the related tabs, see [Related tabs in the Network inventory forms](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/jACb5lIoDhdHZ6aLqvsTJw "The related tabs in the Network Inventory forms display the related records that dynamically change based on the connection and relationships with the other network assets. You can selectively view, modify, or update these records.").
10. View the visual representation of the selected record by selecting the Open Map button.  
    Note:  
    Install Service Graph Workspace or CMDB Workspace 3.5.0 or greater version to get this button in your instance. To learn more, see [CMDB Workspace](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/application/c8ab76825371201032b7ddeeff7b1280/3.5.0).
11. **Optional:** Capture the attributes for a configuration item (CI) record by selecting Add Packs.  
    To learn more, see [Attribute pack for CI records](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r1CVtWtkUcxHMb5wbZmfmw "Use an attribute pack to capture the attributes that you define for a configuration item (CI) record in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application and update the attribute values.").
12. View the associated network inventories by selecting the brick icon (![Brick icon.]()).  
    The Infrastructure Relationships section shows all the associated network inventories grouped by the individual network asset instances.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Modeling your workflow](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/k8sddiH0kf8wEJSebhQhKA "Learn how to create a network inventory record in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to store the details about your network assets. As you create the records, you can also define the relationship between each inventory record so that you can design a digital model of your network.")

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