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# Collect operational values for datacenter

# Collect operational values for datacenter {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Record and update operational values manually for datacenters performance tracking in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can use this data for further analysis and reporting.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin, sn_ni_core.inventory_agent, sn_ni_core.dc_ops_agent

## About this task

Enter the operational data for power and temperature manually and store it in the ClothoDB. You can use this data to display the operational details in a floor map. You can enter data for your datacenter, cabinet, rack, and
cage.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.k
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to InventoryRacks.
3. Select the rack that you want to update operational data.
4. Select the more options icon (![More Options Icon.]()) and then select Collect Operational Data.
5. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Timestamp | Select a data and time for the data to be collected. |
   | Real Power (kW) | Active power of your network asset. |
   | Contractual Power (kVA) | Maximum apparent power of your network asset. |
   | Apparent Power (kVA) | Apparent Power of your network asset. |
   | Temperature (C) | Temperature of your network asset. |
   [Table 1. Collect Operational Data form]

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6. Select Submit.
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## Result

The instance stores the operational data in the clothoDB.

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