Equipment holder extension classes
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.
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Class Name |
Table Name |
Extends from |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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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. Examples include 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 of multiple interconnected equipment racks. It is 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. Examples include 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. It fits 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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--- title: Equipment holder extension classes description: 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. locale: en-US canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/equipment-holder-types.html release: australia product: Telecommunications Network Inventory classification: telecommunications-network-inventory topic_type: reference last_updated: "2026-09-10" reading_time_minutes: 2 breadcrumb: [Reference, Telecommunications Network Inventory] --- # Equipment holder extension classes 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. <table id="table_xhx_nvs_4xb"><thead><tr><th> Class Name </th><th> Table Name </th><th> Extends from </th><th> Description </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> Cabinet </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_cabinet </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> 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. Examples include 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Multi Rack </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_multi\_rack </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> A multi-rack, also referred to as a multi-rack system or multi-rack enclosure, is a configuration of multiple interconnected equipment racks. It is 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Rack </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_rack </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> 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. Examples include 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Shelf </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_shelf </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> 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. It fits 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Slot </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_slot </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Subslot </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_container\_subslot </td><td> cmdb\_ci\_equipment\_holder </td><td> 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. </td></tr></tbody> </table>**Parent Topic:**[Telecommunications Network Inventory reference](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory-reference.md) **Related topics** [ede366041141768232d5979c423fe2306515ea1d.dita](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/define-tni-equipment-holders.md)
| title | Equipment holder extension classes |
| description | 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. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/equipment-holder-types.html |
| release | australia |
| product | Telecommunications Network Inventory |
| classification | telecommunications-network-inventory |
| topic_type | reference |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 2 |
| breadcrumb | ReferenceTelecommunications Network Inventory |