Inside the Cormant DCIM CI and template library

01   /   Start with the details

What does a DCIM template contain?

An equipment template provides a reusable model for representing an asset in Cormant DCIM. It brings together the specifications and visual information needed to document the equipment consistently.

The library is also described as a CI library, referring to configuration items. A template supplies the model details used when representing equipment in the system.

Physical specifications

Equipment dimensions, weight and rack-unit requirements.

Power information

Power ratings and power supply unit configurations.

Ports and interfaces

Relevant connection details, such as fiber, copper, USB, PCIe, serial and management interfaces.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer, equipment model and model-generation information.

Visual representations

Front and rear equipment views to support visual infrastructure modeling.

Import format

CSV delivery for importing the completed template into Cormant DCIM.

02   /   Keep pace with equipment

Why a growing template library matters

Infrastructure changes over time. Teams introduce new equipment while continuing to operate older models, often across multiple facilities.

A maintained library gives those teams a consistent starting point for documenting equipment. Cormant’s Technical Services team researches, validates and adds hardware models from manufacturers worldwide.

• Support new deployments. Use available models as a starting point when documenting newly introduced equipment.
• Represent legacy infrastructure. Maintain visibility of older equipment alongside newer hardware.
• Improve consistency across sites. Use common equipment definitions across facilities and operational teams.
• Assess project requirements. Check model coverage and required attributes against your infrastructure scope.

Formalizing your requirements? Use the DCIM RFP template to structure questions about equipment coverage and ongoing support.

03   /   Fill the gaps

What happens when a model is missing?

A customer may need a newly released device or a legacy model that is not yet included in the library. In these cases, Cormant follows a template-modeling process to review the request and create the required model.

1. 01

   Review the existing library

   Support checks the request against the current CI and template library to determine whether a suitable model is already available.

2. 02

   Refer the request to Technical Services

   If the model is unavailable, the request is escalated to the team responsible for creating equipment templates.

3. 03

   Build the equipment model

   The team manually builds the template, including the detailed specifications and visual layouts needed to represent the equipment.

4. 04

   Deliver the template for import

   The completed model is supplied as a CSV file for direct import into the customer’s Cormant DCIM system.

04   /   Put the models to work

A foundation for accurate asset modeling

Equipment templates connect manufacturer specifications with the infrastructure records your teams use every day. They help establish a consistent foundation for planning rack layouts, documenting connections and managing assets throughout their lifecycle.

The combination of a maintained library and a process for requesting missing models helps Cormant DCIM support changing equipment requirements across your environment.

Explore how those records support IT asset lifecycle management and data and power connectivity management .