> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/using-monolith/lab-management/equipment.md). # Equipment Track forensic lab equipment, asset numbers, vendors, models, serial numbers, purchase information, costs, and locations. The **Equipment** section provides a central inventory of the physical equipment used by your organization. Use Equipment records to maintain information about forensic workstations, imaging hardware, write blockers, acquisition devices, and other lab resources your team needs to track. ### View Equipment Navigate to **Lab Management > Equipment** to view the equipment records maintained by your organization.

The table can display information such as: * Asset Number * Vendor * Name * Model * Category * Serial Number * Purchase Date * Cost * Location * Other available equipment metadata Use the table controls to search, filter, sort, show or hide columns, and organize the view around the information most useful to your team. See [**Tables**](/monolith/using-monolith/monolith-ui-features/tables.md) for additional guidance on working with Monolith tables. ### Add Equipment Select **New Equipment** to create an Equipment record.

Available information may include: * Asset Number * Vendor * Name * Model * Category * Serial Number * Purchase Date * Cost * Location * Description Capture the information that is useful to your organization's asset management process. Consistent asset numbers, equipment names, vendors, and serial numbers can make individual devices easier to identify later. ### Equipment Location The **Location** field can be used to record where a piece of equipment is generally located or assigned. For example: * Lab * Intake Room * Mobile Lab * Examiner workspace * Equipment storage area Equipment Location is descriptive inventory information. It is separate from the [**Item Locations**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/item-locations.md) and Chain of Custody workflows used to track the movement of Evidence Items and Storage Items. ### Export Equipment The Equipment table can be exported to Microsoft Excel using the **Export** control.

Exports follow the same table behavior used elsewhere in Monolith. The visible columns and active filters determine the information included in the exported file. If expected information is missing from an export, confirm that the appropriate columns are visible and that no unintended filters are applied. All matching records are included in the export, not only the page currently visible on screen. See [**Tables**](/monolith/using-monolith/monolith-ui-features/tables.md) for more information about table exports. ### Edit an Equipment Record Select an existing Equipment record to review or update its information. Update the record when its assignment, location, cost, description, or other tracked information changes. Keeping Equipment records current provides your team with a more useful shared inventory of lab resources. ### Delete an Equipment Record Users with the appropriate permissions can delete Equipment records that should no longer be maintained in Monolith. Review the record before deleting it to confirm that the correct Equipment Item has been selected.

### Recommended Practices * Use Asset Numbers when your organization already has an established asset identification system. * Record serial numbers when available to distinguish similar equipment. * Keep Vendor, Name, Model, and Category values consistent. * Update Location when equipment is permanently reassigned or moved to another working area. * Use the Description field for additional information that does not fit cleanly into the structured fields. * Use table filters and exports when reviewing your organization's equipment inventory. ### Related Documentation * [**Lab Management**](/monolith/using-monolith/lab-management.md) * [**Forensic Software**](/monolith/using-monolith/lab-management/forensic-software.md) * [**Tables**](/monolith/using-monolith/monolith-ui-features/tables.md) * [**Item Locations**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/item-locations.md)