Equipment holder extension classes
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Summary of Equipment holder extension classes
The Equipment Holder extension classes in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application are specialized subclasses derived from the base Equipment Holder class. These classes enable ServiceNow customers to define and manage various types of physical enclosures and organizational units used to house telecommunications and network equipment systematically.
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Key Features
- Cabinet (cmdbcicontainercabinet): Represents physical telecom cabinets that securely house network devices such as switches, routers, patch panels, and power supplies. It facilitates organized installation and protection of telecom infrastructure within data centers or network environments.
- Multi Rack (cmdbcicontainermultirack): Defines configurations comprising multiple interconnected racks. This class supports scalable deployment of large volumes of telecommunications equipment centrally, enhancing capacity and management efficiency in telecommunication facilities.
- Rack (cmdbcicontainerrack): Models standardized equipment racks designed to securely hold servers, networking devices, and storage units. It assists in uniform equipment installation and maintenance across IT and telecom environments.
- Shelf (cmdbcicontainershelf): Provides support for non-rackmount devices within racks or cabinets, offering stable platforms for equipment lacking built-in rackmount features, thus improving device organization and integration.
- Slot (cmdbcicontainerslot): Represents physical or virtual receptacles for components like expansion cards or memory modules. Slots provide standardized interfaces for connecting hardware components to main systems. Naming is typically discoverable; if not, the contained card's name is used.
- Subslot (cmdbcicontainersubslot): Defines slots located on cards that can host child cards, enabling hierarchical hardware modeling. Identification is usually discovered via SNMP, or else the contained card's name is applied.
Practical Application
By utilizing these extension classes, ServiceNow customers can accurately model and manage the physical hierarchy and organization of telecommunications equipment within their Configuration Management Database (CMDB). This structured approach supports effective asset tracking, infrastructure planning, and operational management in telecom and network environments.
The Equipment Holder extension classes are the sub-classes that are extended from the Equipment Holder. You can define equipment holder records for these classes in the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.
| Class Name | Table Name | Extends from | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet | cmdb_ci_container_cabinet | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A telecommunications cabinet, also known as a telecom cabinet or equipment cabinet, is a physical enclosure used to house and protect various telecommunications and network equipment, such as switches, routers, patch panels, and power supplies. It provides a secure and organized environment for the installation, management, and interconnection of telecommunications infrastructure within a network or data center. |
| Multi Rack | cmdb_ci_container_multi_rack | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A multi-rack, also referred to as a multi-rack system or multi-rack enclosure, is a configuration consisting of multiple interconnected equipment racks used for housing and organizing a large amount of telecommunications or network equipment in a centralized manner. It provides expanded capacity and scalability, allowing for efficient deployment and management of equipment within data centers or telecommunication facilities. |
| Rack | cmdb_ci_container_rack | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A rack, commonly known as a server rack or equipment rack, is a framework designed to securely hold and organize various IT and telecommunications equipment, such as servers, networking devices, and storage units. It provides a standardized form factor for easy installation, organization, and maintenance of equipment in data centers and other technology environments. |
| Shelf | cmdb_ci_container_shelf | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | A shelf holder, also known as a rack shelf or equipment shelf, is a component designed to support and hold non-rackmount equipment or devices within a rack or equipment cabinet. It provides a stable platform for equipment that does not have built-in rackmount capabilities, allowing for efficient organization and integration of various devices within the rack infrastructure. |
| Slot | cmdb_ci_container_slot | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | In the context of technology and hardware, a slot refers to a physical or virtual receptacle designed to hold and accommodate a specific type of component, such as an expansion card or memory module. It provides a
standardized interface and location for inserting and connecting the component to the main system or device. Dependent on Hardware (contains::contained by). Name is usually discoverable. If not available,use the name of the card that is contained in this slot. |
| Subslot | cmdb_ci_container_subslot | cmdb_ci_equipment_holder | In our context, a slot that is present on a Card and can accommodate child cards is considered a subslot. Dependent on Hardware (contains::contained by). Identification: Name (100). Name is discovered from SNMP. If not available, use the name of the card that is contained in this subslot. |