Strand form
The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable.
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Field |
Description |
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Name |
Name of this strand record. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory. |
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Support group |
Group that supports the network inventory. |
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Asset |
Name of the asset that is associated with this record. |
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Managed by |
Name of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon ([Omitted image "search.png"] Alt text: Search icon.) and select a user from the listing. |
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Life Cycle Stage |
Stage of the life cycle that this network asset is in:
Network asset that is deployed in your network.
Network asset that is being used for design purposes.
Network asset that is at the end of its useful life.
Network asset that is an inventory item in use in the network.
Network asset that is missing and can't be located.
Network asset that is operational.
Network asset that is in the purchase phase of its life. |
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Life Cycle Stage Status |
Status of the network asset as it relates to the life cycle stage that it is in:
Network asset that is currently in maintenance.
Network asset that is currently in use.
Network asset that is currently in maintenance. |
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Model ID |
Model ID of the asset. |
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Domain |
A unique name or address assigned to the device within the domain. |
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A end termination |
Starting point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. |
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Z end termination |
Ending point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. |
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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.
A square-shaped snap-in connector.
Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism.
A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule.
Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection.
Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables. |
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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.
A square-shaped snap-in connector.
Small and a push-and-pull design with a latch mechanism.
A bayonet-style twist lock and a long, cylindrical ferrule.
Wrapping a thin, stripped wire around a post or pin to establish a connection.
Connectors have eight pins and are used on the ends of twisted-pair cables. |
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Length |
Total length of the strand. |
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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.
Distance is expressed in inch.
Distance is expressed in feet.
Distance is expressed in miles.
Distance is expressed in meters.
Distance is expressed in centimeters.
Distance is expressed in kilometers. |
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Strand number |
The number that is assigned to the strand by the manufacturer. |
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Cable |
Cable record that is associated with the strand. |
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Comments |
Free form text that is used to comment on a network asset. For example, |
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Operational status |
Operational status of the network inventory asset. |
Related topics
--- title: Strand form description: The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable. locale: en-US canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/strand-form.html release: australia product: Telecommunications Network Inventory classification: telecommunications-network-inventory topic_type: reference last_updated: "2026-09-10" reading_time_minutes: 3 breadcrumb: [Reference, Telecommunications Network Inventory] --- # Strand form The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable. <table id="table_htp_wkd_wrb"><thead><tr><th> Field </th><th> Description </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> Name </td><td> Name of this strand record. The ServiceNow AI Platform uses this name to identify it in your network inventory. </td></tr><tr><td> Support group </td><td> Group that supports the network inventory. </td></tr><tr><td> Asset </td><td> Name of the asset that is associated with this record. </td></tr><tr><td> Managed by </td><td> Name of the person who manages this network asset. Select the search icon \(\[Omitted image "search.png"\] Alt text: Search icon.\) and select a user from the listing. </td></tr><tr><td> Life Cycle Stage </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Life Cycle Stage Status </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Model ID </td><td> Model ID of the asset. </td></tr><tr><td> Domain </td><td> A unique name or address assigned to the device within the domain. </td></tr><tr><td> A end termination </td><td> Starting point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. </td></tr><tr><td> Z end termination </td><td> Ending point such as an interface or slot where this strand is connected with. </td></tr><tr><td> A end connector </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Z end connector </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Length </td><td> Total length of the strand. </td></tr><tr><td> Length unit </td><td> 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. </td></tr><tr><td> Strand number </td><td> The number that is assigned to the strand by the manufacturer. </td></tr><tr><td> Cable </td><td> Cable record that is associated with the strand. </td></tr><tr><td> Comments </td><td> Free form text that is used to comment on a network asset. For example, `Duty tech is Rahul Dev`. </td></tr><tr><td> Operational status </td><td> Operational status of the network inventory asset. </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** [Define the strand details](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/define-strand.md)
| title | Strand form |
| description | The Strand form enables you to describe the details for a strand in the cable. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/telecom-network-inventory/telecommunications-network-inventory/strand-form.html |
| release | australia |
| product | Telecommunications Network Inventory |
| classification | telecommunications-network-inventory |
| topic_type | reference |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 3 |
| breadcrumb | ReferenceTelecommunications Network Inventory |