# Cables

Any type of cable can be managed (ethernet, USB, HDMI, etc.). You can link a cable between 2 devices, and indicate the physical location where the cable is plugged into a device. You can also create tickets, problems, etc. from this cable for complete management

![general view of cable](/files/CKefRaikM8BoK2uT9Fm7)

## Add a cable

* To add a cable on **+ Add** at the top of the screen,
* Add a :
  * Name
  * [Status](/documentation/tabs/common_fields/status.md)
  * [Cable Type](#cable-type)
  * [Technicien in charge](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/manual/tabs/common_fields/technician-in-charge.md)
  * [Inventory number](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/manual/tabs/common_fields/inventory-number.md)
  * [Comments](/documentation/tabs/common_fields/comments.md)
  * [Cable strand](#cable-strand)
  * [Color](/documentation/tabs/common_fields/color.md)

### Cable Type

You can add the type of cable that links the hardware (USB, ethernet, HDMI, etc.). \* Select the **type of cable** required \* You can create a new one by clicking on **+**

![add new type of cable](/files/6XUqLQ18w2zJdhrPk9Xg)

{% hint style="info" %}
You can see the list of cable types in **setup** > **dropdowns** > **cable management**

<img src="/files/zbTahg0Q1rhGPhPYAoFe" alt="manage cable type" data-size="original">
{% endhint %}

### Cable Strand

### Enpoint

You can link 2 devices together to find out which cable connects them and on which [socket](/documentation/tabs/sockets.md) To be linked to a socket, it must be specified on the hardware concerned

* To link two material by a cable, select the first object in endpoint A

> - Type of asset
> - The asset
> - The socket model
> - The socket
> - If it is entered for the equipment in question, the position will be added.
> - Do the same with endpoint B

## Management

If you have activated them, you can manage [financial and administrative information](/documentation/modules/tabs/management.md)

## Tickets

This tab lists all the tickets created for this object. You can not link a ticket here or create a new ticket. To link a object to a cable, go to Assistance > [Ticket](https://github.com/glpi-network/gitbook/blob/main/manual/modules/assets/broken-reference/README.md)


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