--- 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 --- # Visualization of a rack or cabinet # Visualization of a rack or cabinet {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Visualization of a Rack or Cabinet The rack or cabinet visualization feature within the Telecommunications Network Inventory application allows users to graphically represent the organization and storage of equipment in data center racks or cabinets. This visualization includes a detailed view of equipment loading and shelf placement, enabling effective management of resources. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * View Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for rack utilization, including power and weight percentages utilized. * Access both front and rear views of racks or cabinets, along with details about reserved units and user allocation. * Explore different equipment types for optimal placement of routers and network infrastructure. * Create, edit, and delete racks or cabinets directly from the visualization interface. * Switch between default and dark views based on user preferences. ## Prerequisites * Create or select a model in the equipment holder model categorized as Equipment Rack or Cabinet. * Define a relationship in the network model that identifies the number of rack slots. * Create or select an inventory template that includes the rack or cabinet model. ## Key Outcomes By utilizing the rack or cabinet visualization feature, customers can efficiently manage their network inventory, optimize the layout of equipment, and ensure proper utilization of resources. This functionality supports better decision-making regarding equipment placement and overall infrastructure management. Using rack or cabinet visualization in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application, you can visualize a rack or cabinet in the canvas. Here you can observe the loading of equipment and shelves into the front and rear accessible racks or cabinets, with each item placed in its designated Rack Units. ## Rack visualization overview {#visualization-of-rack__section_olm_wtv_pzb} Rack or cabinet visualization is a graphical representation of a datacenter rack or cabinet used to store and organize all equipment. The previous screenshot is an example of a rack. From the Overview tab of a rack or cabinet, you can: * See the KPI (Key Performance Indicator) of a rack using rack utilization. Note: This KPI is only for racks. * See the percentage of allocated power currently utilized by all equipment within the rack. This value is derived from the equipment model details. However, the actual power consumption might vary. Note: This KPI is only for racks. * See the percentage of allocated weight currently utilized by all equipment within the rack. This value is derived from the equipment model details. However, the actual weight consumption might vary. Note: * All rack capacities are calculated based on the capacity definition - rack capacity. To change the evaluation of the capacity, you can create a capacity definition and function. To learn more, see [Configuring capacity management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TNkldtf1_h5lJ37HARAkyA "Create and configure the capacity management function, definition, and metric in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. By using capacity management, you can calculate the maximum, occupied, and available capacity of your network assets."). * This KPI is only for racks. {#visualization-of-rack__ul_p1b_zb2_sbc} * Explore different equipment types to optimize the placement of routers, shelves, or other network infrastructure. * See both the front and rear views of the rack or cabinet. * See all the reserved units and reserved by which user. * See the rack or cabinet and rack or cabinet models. * Create equipment from a rack or cabinet view. To learn more, see [Create a rack](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ofmcu57TacxgT12lwk7a5Q "Create a rack to add, organize equipment, rack units, and manage all assets. You can also edit a rack using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). * Edit a rack. To learn more, see [Edit rack](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/a7IZNq0zmVKgRrlUevfApQ "Edit a rack to remove, add, or move the equipment from the selected rack. Organize and upgrade the components within the rack using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). * Edit a cabinet. To learn more, see [Edit a cabinet](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9s8Qco4hZVgrz4jM7110Xw "Edit a cabinet to remove, add, or move the equipment from the selected cabinet. Organize and upgrade the components within the cabinet using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). * Add packs * Decommission a rack or cabinet. To learn more, see [Decommission an inventory record](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/NdjIDC0FzZ7B1aZwgemWvg "Decommission an inventory record that you want to remove from Telecommunications Network Inventory."). * Delete a rack or cabinet. To learn more, see [Delete a record](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/xfDIgVhhSfwh_djKUnDeyQ "Delete an inventory record that is no longer relevant or needed in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). * Navigate to the rack/cabinets/slots form either from the canvas or the menu item. * See life-cycle stage of equipment. * See all the equipment and shelf details by selecting the info icon (![Info Icon.]()). * See the number of total and occupied slots available. * Switch between the default and dark view using the preferences settings. {#visualization-of-rack__ul_eb5_pyw_pzb} ## Pre-requisites {#visualization-of-rack__section_ecy_jjw_pzb} To instantiate the creation of a rack or cabinet, you must: 1. Create or select a model in the equipment holder model with the Equipment Rack or Cabinet Model categories to associate it with a rack or cabinet respectively. To learn more, see [Create an equipment holder model](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/6e2ViZCCPrn4CzhBtqnQoA "Create an equipment holder model in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to define the physical characteristics data of the equipment holder according to the product manufacturer's recommendations. You create an equipment holder model every time a vendor or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) introduces a new equipment holder for your use."). 2. Create or select a relationship in the network model relationships with the Rack/Cabinet to Rack/Cabinet Slot Relationship type to define the number of rack slots. To learn more, see [Define a network model relationship](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/BfN8kSKx4gsJq5nu1td3Ww "Create a network model relationship in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application that captures the relationships between your network model entities."). 3. Create or select a template having the rack or cabinet model in the inventory model field. To learn more, see [Create an inventory template](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/S3yytdwxU3~ag88Idz~m_w "Create an inventory template in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application to represent a configuration of the created inventory model."). {#visualization-of-rack__ol_skx_f1x_pzb} ## Visualize and manage a rack or cabinet {#visualization-of-rack__section_bcc_dzq_rzb} 1. Initiate the rack or cabinet creation based on the rack or cabinet model, and rack or cabinet slots based on the template. To learn more, see [Create a change request from Network Inventory Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iJZX~5UTpBLQ~OHJ~tjCMg "Create, review, update, or close a change request for a change model from the network inventory workspace of the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can also analyze the instantiation details of the network instance."). Note: * You can create a rack using [Create a rack](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ofmcu57TacxgT12lwk7a5Q "Create a rack to add, organize equipment, rack units, and manage all assets. You can also edit a rack using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). * You can create a cabinet using [Create a cabinet](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9T4M9A7Te2gzVxZ5mZrfxA "Create a cabinet to add, organize equipment, and manage all assets. You can also edit a cabinet using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). {#visualization-of-rack__ul_ndn_rc2_sbc} 2. Add an equipment or shelf to a rack or cabinet. To learn more, see [Create a change request from Network Inventory Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iJZX~5UTpBLQ~OHJ~tjCMg "Create, review, update, or close a change request for a change model from the network inventory workspace of the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can also analyze the instantiation details of the network instance."). Note: You can also edit, add, move, and remove an equipment using [Edit rack](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/a7IZNq0zmVKgRrlUevfApQ "Edit a rack to remove, add, or move the equipment from the selected rack. Organize and upgrade the components within the rack using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.") and [Edit a cabinet](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9s8Qco4hZVgrz4jM7110Xw "Edit a cabinet to remove, add, or move the equipment from the selected cabinet. Organize and upgrade the components within the cabinet using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application."). 3. Remove an equipment or shelf from a rack or cabinet. To learn more, see [Create a change request from Network Inventory Workspace](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/iJZX~5UTpBLQ~OHJ~tjCMg "Create, review, update, or close a change request for a change model from the network inventory workspace of the Telecommunications Network Inventory application. You can also analyze the instantiation details of the network instance."). {#visualization-of-rack__ol_lmc_lzq_rzb} **Related tasks** * [Create a rack](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ofmcu57TacxgT12lwk7a5Q "Create a rack to add, organize equipment, rack units, and manage all assets. You can also edit a rack using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.") * [Create a cabinet](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9T4M9A7Te2gzVxZ5mZrfxA "Create a cabinet to add, organize equipment, and manage all assets. You can also edit a cabinet using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.")