--- sourceDocument: Australia Telecommunications Network Inventory sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/telecom-network-inventory Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Telecommunications Network Inventory ft:clusterId : - telninv bundleId : - telninv workflow : - Customer and Industry --- # Strand form # Strand form {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable. {#strand-form__table_htp_wkd_wrb__entry__2} | Field | Description | |-|-| | Name | Name of this strand record. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory. | | Support group | Group that supports the network inventory. | | Asset | Name of the asset that is associated with this record. | | Managed by | Name of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon (![Search icon.]()) and select a user from the listing. | | Life Cycle Stage | Stage of the life cycle that this network asset is in: Deploy : Network asset that is deployed in your network. Design : Network asset that is being used for design purposes. End of life : Network asset that is at the end of its useful life. Inventory : Network asset that is an inventory item in use in the network. End of life : Network asset that is missing and can't be located. Operational : Network asset that is operational. Purchase : Network asset that is in the purchase phase of its life. | | Life Cycle Stage Status | Status of the network asset as it relates to the life cycle stage that it is in: In Maintenance : Network asset that is currently in maintenance. In Use : Network asset that is currently in use. Pending Retirement : Network asset that is currently in maintenance. | | Model ID | Model ID of the asset. | | Domain | A unique name or address assigned to the device within the domain. | | A end termination | Starting point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. | | Z end termination | Ending point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. | | A end connector | Type of physical cable connector that is used for the starting point of the strand. Select one of the following options: BNC : The Bayonet Neill Concelman (BNC) connector is used for video and RF applications and found in the coaxial cable networks. SC : A square-shaped snap-in connector. LC : Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism. ST : A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule. Wire Wrap : Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection. RJ45 : Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables. | | Z end connector | Type of physical cable connector that is used for the ending point of the strand. Select one of the following options: BNC : The Bayonet Neill Concelman (BNC) connector is used for video and RF applications and found in the coaxial cable networks. SC : A square-shaped snap-in connector. LC : Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism. ST : A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule. Wire Wrap : Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection. RJ45 : Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables. | | Length | Total length of the strand. | | Length unit | Unit of measure in which you're expressing the route length of the strand. Select one of the following options: --None-- : No distance measurement is expressed for the connection route length. Inches : Distance is expressed in inch. Feet : Distance is expressed in feet. Miles : Distance is expressed in miles. Meters : Distance is expressed in meters. Centimeters : Distance is expressed in centimeters. Kilometers : Distance is expressed in kilometers. | | Strand number | The number that is assigned to the strand by the manufacturer. | | Cable | Cable record that is associated with the strand. | | Comments | Free form text that is used to comment on a network asset. For example, Duty tech is Rahul Dev. | | Operational status | Operational status of the network inventory asset. | [Table 1. Strand form] {#strand-form__table_htp_wkd_wrb} **Related tasks** * [Define the strand details](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/PMk02VsCBQFKFa8YJchehA "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.")