Element Z
Owner Standards and Other
Requirements
ODG010107
General Design Requirements
Z2045 IS Network Services &
Telecommunications
Premises Distribution System
Standards
Part 1. General Information............................................................................................. 1
Part 2. Environmental and Installation Requirements ..................................................... 3
Part 3. Installation Considerations ................................................................................ 10
Part 4. Pathways, Cable Trays, Wireways and Conduit................................................ 17
Part 5. Racks, Cabinets and Equipment Layout ........................................................... 22
Part 6. Equipment Rooms ............................................................................................. 23
Part 7. Regional and Area Office Communications....................................................... 35
Part 8. Miscellaneous.................................................................................................... 38
Part 9. Wireless Networking.......................................................................................... 39
Part 10. Appendices....................................................................................................... 40
Part 1. General Information
BACKGROUND
The company-wide standards for structured premise wiring, outlined in this document,
are designed to bring all of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
(Owner) facilities into compliance with industry-wide standards and are based on the
latest EIA/TIA Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards for commercial buildings.
Its goal is to cost effectively accommodate future generations of higher-speed networks
while maintaining complete compatibility with the current data and voice technology.
SCOPE
This standard applies to all Owner locations and includes the Voice and Corporate
Network.
ADDITIONS, CHANGES, TESTING, AND ACCEPTANCE
1.
The Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications groups will be the first
point of contact for questions about adding, changing, testing, and accepting new
materials and suppliers. All decisions will be based on quality, performance,
price, availability, and business need.
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SPECIAL CASES AND EXCEPTIONS
1.
Special cases and exceptions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The
Network Services and Telecommunications groups will be the first point of
contact for questions about non-standard communications cable installations. All
decisions will be based on the customer’s requirements and business needs.
2.
Every effort has been made to ensure that these recommendations are
technically accurate and provide necessary site and personal safety. However,
local conditions may require additional professional investigations, modifications,
or safeguards to meet site, equipment, environmental, safety, or region-specific
requirements.
3.
This information does not replace international, federal, state, local, or other
applicable codes, laws, or regulations. Specific applications may contain
variables that are beyond the control of, or the scope of, this document. As a
result it cannot be warranted that the application of this information will produce
the technical result or safety originally intended.
RELATED CODES AND STANDARDS
1.
The following codes and standards were used in the development of this
document. Standards application guidelines established by MD Anderson
Facilities and IT departments. Where applicable, refer to the current edition and
any related addendums:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling
Standard
ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.2-1 Transmission Performance Specifications for 4pair 100 Ohm Category 6 Cabling
ANSI/EIA/TIA-569-A Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
ANSI/EIA/TIA-598 Color coding of Optical Fiber Cables
ANSI/EIA/TIA-606 Administration Standard for the Telecommunications
Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings
ANSI J-STD-607-A Grounding, Bonding and Electrical Protection
(formerly ANSI/EIA/TIA-607)
ANSI/EIA/TIA-758 Customer Owned Outside Plant
TIA/EIA TSB67 Transmission Performance Specifications for Field
Testing UTP
TIA/EIA TSB72 Centralized Optical Fiber Cabling Guidelines
TIA/EIA TSB75 Additional Horizontal cabling Practices for Open Offices
BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, Current Edition
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) publications:
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
Telecommunications Cabling Installation Manual
Customer Owned Outside Plant Design Manual
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
National Electrical Code (NEC)
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s.
t.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Standards application guidelines established by MD Anderson Facilities and IT
departments.
Part 2. Environmental and Installation Requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
1.
General - This section provides information on the floor and wall space required
for system equipment and associated peripheral equipment installed in
equipment rooms. Also included are Specifications for temperature, humidity, air
purity, and lighting levels.
2.
Floor Loading - These requirements apply to any physical surface on which the
equipment is placed.
a.
Floor loading of equipment cabinets varies from 50 to 250 lbf/sqft.
Because of this range - and to accommodate the widest variety of
equipment over the life of the building - the floor rating under distributed
loading must be greater than 100 lbf/sqft and the rating for concentrated
loading must be greater than 2000 lbf/sqft in areas that will support
telecommunications equipment. Check the manufacturer's specifications
to ensure a compatible floor rating before installation.
b.
Specific project requirements may require unique support. Local codes
may dictate design (earthquake issues, etc.).
Security
1.
Access to the room must be through secured doors/with UTPD Security card
readers that allow the passage of wide equipment. The minimum door size will
be 36 inches, and it should open toward the outside of the room. Automatic
closer and self-latching locks should also be provided.
2.
All communications rooms must occupy a sector of the building, which does not
touch an outside wall, unless the outside wall is structural concrete, CMU, or
other impermeable structural material capable of withstanding known
environmental and civil hazards. It must be secured at all times by a locking
mechanism whose key is made available only to appropriate personnel. All IS
related communications rooms shall have a UTPD Security card reader installed
at the entrance door(s). Every effort should be made to see that the main
communication room is not located on the ground floor or below.
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3.
For convenience of use during work performed in the server/communications
room, as well as for security reasons, an digital single line telephone, capable of
outgoing public network calling, must be installed in the main communications
room. Telecom rooms that contain an expansion PBX should also have an
analog, (DRS) telephone line installed. This telephone must work during PBX,
and power outages.
Fire Protection
1.
All penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors must be properly sealed with
approved materials or devices to block the spread of fire, smoke, toxic gases,
and fluids in accordance with local building codes.
2.
The communications room must have an approved fire-extinguishing system and
alarm system. No flammable materials can be stored in the communications
room. Material installation debris, garbage, and/or other disposable materials
must be removed from the communications room daily, and as soon as the work
has been completed. A CO2 extinguisher must be provided for electronic
equipment.
Noise and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
1.
In most cases, noise is introduced into the system through trunk or station
cables, or both. However, electromagnetic fields near the system control
equipment may also cause noise in the system. Therefore, the system and cable
runs should not be placed in areas where high electromagnetic field strength
exists. Radio transmitters (AM or FM), television stations, induction heaters,
motors (with commutators) of 0.25 horsepower (187 watts) or greater, and similar
equipment are leading causes of interference. Small tools with universal motors
are generally not a problem when they operate on separate power lines. Motors
without commutators, whether synchronous or asynchronous, generally do not
cause interference. Field strengths below 1.0 volt per meter are unlikely to cause
interference. A tunable meter such as the Model R-70 meter manufactured by
Electro-Metrics Division can measure these weak fields.
2.
All communications cable and related equipment should be placed at least 4 feet
away from equipment such as elevator motors, air conditioning units, large FAX
machines, copiers, and transformers that could interfere with the electrical signal
and cause electromagnetic radiation. Communications cables and pathways
should be provided a clearance of at least 1 foot from fluorescent lighting and
conduit or cables used for power distribution. In addition, pathways should cross
perpendicular to fluorescent lighting and electrical power cables or conduit.
EIA/TIA 568-B must be complied with in order to minimize any problems.
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HVAC
1.
2.
Temperature and Humidity
a.
The system equipment should be installed in a well-ventilated,airconditioned (HVAC) area between 64 degrees F and 75 degrees F with
relative humidity between 30 and 55 percent. Experience has shown that
system board failures will happen with a room ambient temperature
greater than 78 degrees F. Therefore, room design temperature must be
for 75 degrees F maximum, with 45 percent to 55 percent relative
humidity, for 24 hour X 365 day cooling.
b.
Heat dissipation from the voice communications equipment is
approximately 15-20,000 btu/hour. Added equipment can total another
20-30,000 btu/hour. Rack-mounted servers can generate approximately
12,000 btu/hour for a fully loaded rack. If a more detailed design is
required, refer to the Network Services / Telecommunications groups for
specific details.
c.
This standard stipulates that all communications rooms will have air
conditioning 24 hours per day and 365 days per year. This condition must
be maintained even though the building air-conditioning system may be
routinely disabled at night and/or weekends. Appropriate air flow and air
return must be provided within the communications room, as well as a
means to maintain adequate humidity, as well as to automatically dispose
of any condensate.
Air Purity
a.
The equipment should not be installed in an area where the air may be
contaminated with any of the following:
i)
ii)
b.
Excessive dust, lint, carbon particles, paper fiber contaminants, or
metallic contaminants.
Corrosive gases, such as sulfur and chlorine.
Special care shall be taken in the start-up phases of an office to insure
that on-going construction does not contaminate installed
communications/data equipment.
ELECTRICAL
National Electrical Code, Current Version
1.
General - This section provides information on power, grounding, lightning
protection, sneak current protection, standby power, and wiring requirements for
voice system equipment and associated peripheral equipment installed in the
equipment room.
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2.
Lighting - Proper 24-hour lighting fixtures, per company standards, must be
installed to insure that personnel working in the room can see the equipment and
labels in the equipment. All fixtures in the communications room shall be on
Emergency power. The light intensity level is a minimum of 50 foot-candles at 3'0" AFF.
3.
AC Power Requirements - Provide 120-volt (and where required, 208-volt) power
as both normal power and UPS. UPS power may be via a stand-alone unit, a
centralized UPS, or in combination with emergency generator backup (which is
recommended).
4.
a.
A centralized UPS is highly recommended for all new building
construction, or whenever a full, or major, renovation of an existing
building occurs.
b.
Each system cabinet along with the auxiliary cabinet requires a separate
power outlet. These outlets must not be shared with other equipment,
must not be under switch control, and should be located outside the
cross-connect field (wire wall) area. Exact requirements vary from project
to project and will be determined and coordinated with IT.
c.
Outlets located below raised floors should be located within 2 feet of the
cabinet it serves.
d.
All LAN frames and cabinets that require power should have the minimum
of a 20-amp surge protector, multiple outlets installed.
e.
All electrical requirements should be dedicated for the specific IT room,
preferably via a dedicated electrical power panel(s) inside room.
Grounding - All racks, frames, cabinets, and miscellaneous equipment shall be
grounded together using green, No. 6 insulated copper ground wire (low smoke,
plenum rated, 6 AWG, 600V, UL Listed, AT&T # KS5482-L23FA, Type R2, 90C)
(Acceptable alternate: low smoke, plenum rated, 6 AWG, 600V, UL Listed,
Service Wire Company # THW-2, VW-1) so that all equipment, communications
racks and frames are at the same ground potential. (A VOM measurement
between any two points on racks and equipment cases in the communications
room shall be less than 1.25 volts dc or ac potential.) Additional
grounding/bonding shall be added to meet this specification.
a.
b.
All approved grounds used must be bonded together to form a single
grounding electrode system as required in Article 250 of the National
Electrical Code.
ANSI J-STD-607-A (BISCI TDMM, Chapter 10 – Grounding, Bonding, and
Electrical Protection)
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5.
Lightning Protection – ANSI/NFPA 780
a.
A coupled bonding conductor is tie-wrapped to all trunks. The coupled
bonding conductor can be any one of the following:
i)
ii)
10 AWG ground wire
Continuous cable sheath
b.
The coupled bonding conductor connects the cabinet single-point ground
block and runs all the way to the approved ground located nearest the
telephone company owned protector block at the building entrance
facility.
c.
When an auxiliary cabinet is provided with multi-carrier cabinet system, a
6 AWG ground wire connects the system cabinet single-point ground
block to the auxiliary cabinet ground block. It is recommended that the
ground wire be routed as close as possible to the cables connecting the
system cabinet and the auxiliary cabinet.
d.
If auxiliary equipment is not mounted in the auxiliary cabinet, then the
power supply for this equipment must be plugged into one of the two
convenience outlets located on the back of the multi-carrier cabinet to
preserve ground integrity. The convenience outlet is fused at 5 amps. The
dedicated Manager I terminal should be plugged into the other
convenience outlet.
e.
Sneak Current Protection - Sneak fuses protect the building wiring and
circuit packs from "foreign potential" by providing a current interruption
capability. Sneak fuse panels are to be installed on the switch side of the
network interface. All incoming and outgoing trunks and off-premises
station lines pass through the sneak fuses. Sneak current protection is
mandatory for installations in Canada. The sneak fuses must be CSA
certified. Sneak current protection for Domestic sites should be included
as a base bid alternate, with the communications contractor providing
incoming sneak protection to meet local Telco standards.
f.
The National Electrical Code governs the placement of protection.
LABELING
1.
ANSI/TIA/EIA-606
2.
All labeling should be unique across the entire wiring infrastructure within a
building and between buildings on a campus.
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3.
Labeling tags and markings should be permanent enough to last the life of the
component to which it is attached. This can range from a few years for telecom
equipment up to 50 years for parts of the building such as closets and pathways.
Cables should be labeled at both ends and use the same alphanumeric
identifiers with wrap-around labels with installing contractor’s name. All new fiber
optic aluminum interlocking armor (flex conduit) tight tube cable will be labeled
with bright yellow tags every 15 feet along its route and at each end.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS
1.
A phone must be mounted 48 inches (to centerline) if the wheelchair access is
beside the phone.
2.
A phone must be mounted 42 inches AFF (to centerline) if the individual can
reach out to the front of the wheelchair.
3.
The minimum height for all wall mounted electrical and communications outlets is
18 inches to centerline of the device.
OFFICE STANDARD
1.
All new jacks will be a minimum of Category 5E (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B). Category
5E cabling will be terminated between a Category 5E jack located in the office
area and on a wallfield in the IDF/MDF. Each office/cubicle will be provided with
a minimum of two jacks. Specific project requirements may need more. Jack
configuration, faceplate, mounting height and location are determined by
Facilities drawings.
2.
Voice and LAN jack colors are determined by the individual scope of each
project. Typically, where Voice and LAN jacks are both fed from the
communication frame, jacks and faceplates are white, and in modular furniture,
jacks and faceplates are black.
3.
Jacks that serve the same office/cubicle work area may be combined into one
faceplate with a maximum of 6 jacks to a single-gang faceplate.
4.
A list of preferred Category 5E and Category 6 cable, jacks, patch panels and
patch cords can be found in Appendix B.
NON-OFFICE INSTALLATIONS (LABS, WAREHOUSES, ETC.)
1.
All new jacks will be a minimum of Category 5E (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B). Category
5E cabling will be terminated between a Category 5E jack and a wallfield in the
IDF/MDF. Each location will be provided with a minimum of two jacks. Jack
configuration, faceplate, mounting height and location are determined by
Facilities drawings.
2.
Jacks that serve the same office/cubicle work area may be combined into one
faceplate with a maximum of 6 jacks to a single-gang faceplate.
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3.
Exception: Steel or gray electroplated face plates can be used in areas outside
the typical office environment (e.g. labs, warehouses, etc) with a maximum of 6
jacks to a single-gang faceplate only.
4.
A list of preferred Category 5E and Category 6 cable, jacks, patch panels and
patch cords can be found in Appendix B.
UPGRADES / REWORK
1.
All new jacks will be Category 5E (ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B). Category 5E cabling
will be terminated between the jack and a Category 5E RJ45-110 patch panel in
the wiring closet as a channel certified end-to-end solution. Each office/cubicle
will be provided with a minimum of two jacks. Jack configuration, faceplate,
mounting height and location are determined by Facilities drawings.
2.
Jacks that serve the same office/cubicle work area may be combined into one
faceplate with a maximum of 6 jacks to a single-gang faceplate.
3.
Exception: Steel or gray electroplated face plates can be used in areas outside
the typical office environment (e.g. labs, manufacturing, etc) with a maximum of 6
jacks to a single-gang faceplate only.
4.
During any rework of a facility an attempt should be made to replace 66 blocks
with 110 blocks in the wiring closets. All existing Category 3 and 4 cabling within
the scope of the project is to be replaced with a minimum new Category 5E
cable. Existing Category 5E cable may be re-used where conditions exist.
5.
A list of preferred Category 5E and Category 6 cable, jacks, patch panels and
patch cords can be found in Appendix B.
6.
a.
All LAN frames and cabinets that require power should have the minimum
of a 20-amp surge protector, multiple outlets installed.
b.
All electrical requirements should be dedicated for the specific IT room,
preferably via a dedicated electrical power panel(s) inside room.
Grounding - All racks, frames, cabinets, and miscellaneous equipment shall be
grounded together using green, No. 6 insulated copper ground wire (low smoke,
plenum rated, 6 AWG, 600V, UL Listed, AT&T # KS5482-L23FA, Type R2, 90C)
(Acceptable alternate: low smoke, plenum rated, 6 AWG, 600V, UL Listed,
Service Wire Company # THW-2, VW-1) so that all equipment, communications
racks and frames are at the same ground potential. (A VOM measurement
between any two points on racks and equipment cases in the communications
room shall be less than 1.25 volts dc or ac potential.) Additional
grounding/bonding shall be added to meet this Specification.
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Part 3. Installation Considerations
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ERRORS
1.
Excessive untwisting of copper pairs prior to insertion into punch down blocks
(the maximum amount of untwisting permitted with Category 5E cabling is 13
millimeters, or about 1/2 inch).
2.
Failure to adhere to maximum bend radiuses defined for Category 5E cables
(bend radiuses should be no less than four-times the diameter of the 4 pair
cable).
3.
Over cinching of cable bundles with cable ties.
4.
Drip loops behind PT’s, (Never allow this)
COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATION PRACTICES
1.
Avoid sharp bends (90 degrees) in all cable.
2.
Care should be exercised to avoid twisting of cable during installation. There
should be no kinks or hard twists in any cable run.
3.
The maximum bend radius defined for Category 5E cables must be no less than
four-times the outside diameter of the cable.
4.
The maximum pulling tensions for 4 pair 24 AWG UTP cables should not exceed
25 lbs per foot to avoid stretching the conductor during installation.
5.
The maximum bend radius of a fiber optic cable is 10 times the outside diameter
(O.D.) of the cable.
6.
Where cable tray exists, cables are to be routed in tray and exit only when
absolutely necessary at right angles to tray and along building lines in
accordance with Section "PATHWAYS, CABLE TRAYS, WIREWAYS, AND
CONDUIT" in this document.
7.
Service Loops: A 10 foot coil of fiber cable should be provided at both ends to
allow for moving the fiber patch panels. A 10 foot service loop of copper cable
should be provided at the telecommunications room end to allow for moving
patch panels. This will be provided by having the contractor “S” loop the cable in
the cable tray outside the telecommunications or riser room. Where raised floors
are installed the slack can be made up under the floor. The minimum amount of
slack at the outlet is 12 inches.
8.
The maximum distance on any one Category 5, 5E, or 6 cables (excluding patch
cables) will not exceed 295 feet (90 meters).
9.
The maximum distance between network devices on multimode optical fiber
cable will not exceed 2000 meters.
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10.
The maximum distance between network devices on single mode optical fiber
cable will not exceed 3000 meters.
11.
Do not use patch cable connectors/extenders.
12.
Do not secure communications cables to power cords.
13.
Do not secure patch cables in a loop.
14.
Do not install cable ties within 2 feet of a bend, or turn.
15.
The maximum pulling tension for cable ties should not exceed 20 lb/ft.
16.
All cables must be labeled at both ends with wrap-around labels.
17.
Cable jacket removal must not exceed 1 inch or 25 millimeters.
18.
LAN signals will not be split/shared with any other signal. Only one LAN
connection per four pair cable/jack is allowed.
19.
Splitting analog signals over the same four pair cable will be reviewed on a caseby-case basis.
20.
The minimum clearance between electrical conduits and communications cables
routed in parallel under a raised floor is 24 inches.
21.
The minimum clearance between power cables and communications cables
routed in parallel is 24 inches (except when in a grounded, divided cable tray).
22.
All cables must be tested and the test results should be turned over to Network
Services. Contractors should coordinate with the IT project manager for any
additional test or requirements.
23.
All communications cables shall be secured with Velcro style cable ties. (Note:
Plenum areas require the use of Plenum rated Velcro cable ties.) Black or White
in color is recommended.
24.
Fiber counts to be specified and assigned by the Network Services.
Part 4. Cable Specifications
CABLE SPECIFICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING SYSTEMS
1.
Horizontal cabling shall be the portion of the telecommunications wiring system
that extends from the telecommunications outlet in the work area to the
telecommunications wiring closet and shall be installed in a star topology.
Horizontal cabling should be terminated in a telecommunications room that is on
the same floor as the area being served.
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2.
Cabling between telecommunications rooms is considered part of the backbone
cabling system.
3.
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
a.
As a minimum 4-pair, 100-ohm, solid core, 22 AWG to 24 AWG Category
5E UTP wiring will be installed for providing Voice and Data services in
the Horizontal Wiring system. To be considered Category 5E, cable shall
meet all of the mechanical requirements of ANSI/ICEA S-80-576 must
comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B standards.
b.
Category 5E Cabling
c.
i)
Maximum length of horizontal distribution cable is 90m (295 ft)
from the cross-connect to the outlet/connector.
ii)
Station cables should not exceed 5m (16 feet) and cross connect
cables in the telecommunications closet should not exceed 5m (16
feet)
iii)
All installed Category 5E cable shall be tested and pass according
to ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B test methods.
Installation Practice
i)
Factory or field splices of the insulated conductors shall not be
allowed on any portion of the cable.
ii)
Cable slack (service loop) shall be provided at each end of
installed horizontal cable plant. The recommended minimum
amount of slack for all cabling in the telecommunications room
should be 3m (10 feet). Service loop should be1m (3.3 feet) for
optical fiber and 30cm (12 inches) for twisted-pair at the outlet.
Include the slack in all length calculations to ensure cable does
not exceed 90m (295 feet).
iii)
Both ends of all cabling must be labeled with wrap around style
printed labels uniquely identifying the cable.
iv)
Horizontal cabling shall not be installed directly to
telecommunications equipment.
v)
Mount telecommunication outlets/connectors securely at the work
locations, locate the outlet/connector so patch cable required to
reach equipment will be no longer than 5m (16 feet).
vi)
Plenum rated cables shall be 100 percent FEP for the insulation
except where it is proven that the cable constructed with alternate
materials meets or exceeds the electrical performance of FEP.
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4.
vii)
Certification testing must be performed on all Category 5E
installed wires. Certification tests shall meet all requirements for
the most current specifications outlined by IT practices
viii)
If any of the horizontal wiring is routed through plenum air space,
this wiring must be plenum-rated wire in accordance with all local,
state, and federal standards.
ix)
LGX Distribution frames are to be used in Owner facilities.
Fiber Optic Cable
a.
Horizontal Fiber Optic Wiring shall be Multimode (MMF), graded index
optical fiber waveguide with nominal 62.5/125µm-core/cladding
diameters. 62.5/125µm shall be used for all new construction and
50/125µm may be requested in addition to 62.5/125µm. Single-mode
(SM) fiber optic cable should also be installed to support future
applications. All horizontal fiber optic cable shall be installed as a
minimum of 12 Singlemode (SM) fiber strands and 24 Multimode (MMF)
strands; it is not required or desirable to have horizontal Single-mode
(SM) and Multimode (MMF) cable combined into a single jacketed sheath.
All optical fiber shall be installed within inner duct or with armor jacketing.
The maximum length of horizontal MMF is 2,000 meters (6560 feet) and
3000 meters (9840 feet) for SM. Cable installed should have different
outer jacket color to designate type, and have designated footage
markers at least every five feet or one-meter increments using the metric
system. 62.5µm shall be orange, 50µm shall be blue and SM shall be
yellow. All fiber shall comply with ANSI/EIA/TIA-492A specifications.
i)
Fiber Optic Cable Transmission Performance Specifications –
Each cabled fiber shall meet graded performance specifications of
table 2.1 and 2.2. Attenuation shall be measured in accordance
with ANSI/EIA/TIA-455-46, -53, or –61. Information transmission
capacity shall be measured in accordance with ANSI/EIA/TIA-45551, or –30. The cable shall be measured at 23°C 5°C.
Table 2.1
Horizontal multi-mode Optical Fiber Cable Transmission Performance Parameters
Wavelength (nm)
Maximum Attenuation
Minimum Transmission
(dB/km)
Capacity (MHz/km)
850
3.75
160
1300
1.5
500
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Table 2.2
Horizontal single-mode Optical Fiber Cable Transmission Performance Parameters
Wavelength (nm)
Maximum Attenuation
Maximum Attenuation
(dB/km)
Inside Optical Fiber Cable
(dB/km)
1310
0.5
1.0
1550
0.5
1.0
b.
Backbone (Vertical) Fiber Optic cabling shall be multimode (MMF),
graded index optical fiber waveguide or and single-mode optical fiber.
Maximum length for vertical, multimode (MMF) fiber optic cable is 220
meters (721 feet) using 1000base-SX transceivers. Distances over 220
meters (721 feet) and up to 550 meters (1804 feet) can use multimode
(MMF) cable with 1000base-LX transceivers. Backbone distances over
550 meters (1804 feet) must use single-mode optical fiber cable.
All building cable shall meet or exceed Local Fire and Safety Codes.
THE BACKBONE
The function of the backbone wiring is to provide interconnections between
telecommunications closets, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities in the site-wide
wiring system structure. The backbone wiring includes transmission media between
buildings and can consist of both fiber optic and multi pair copper to support both data
and voice applications.
1.
Mandatory Standards:
a.
Backbone cabling should consist of one of the following recognized cable
types allowed by the EIA/TIA 568-B standard:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Four-pair, 22 - 24 AWG solid core, 100-ohm, UTP (Cat 5E)
50/125 or 62.5/125 um multimode optical fiber cable, validate with
the Department of Communications & Computer Services on all
proposals and/or bids.
Single-mode optical fiber cable
Reference ANSI/TIA/EIA 758 standards to specifically cover
outside plant (inter-building) backbones.
b.
Site LAN backbones using multiple strand fiber optic cabling should be
implemented in a physical star topology. Logical bus, ring and tree
topologies can be created using a physical star topology.
c.
A backbone star topology should have no more than two levels of crossconnections. Connections between two telecommunication closets should
pass through no more than three cross-connects not including the
horizontal cross connects. For Example:
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d.
All wiring which passes through non-Owner occupied space (leased multitenant buildings) must be encased within conduit for security purposes.
Cable grounding shall meet the appropriate NEC requirements and
practices except where other authorities or codes impose a more
stringent requirement or practice.
e.
All cabling must be clearly labeled and documented as to application (i.e.
LAN backbone, voice trunking, asynchronous trunking, etc.).
2. Guidelines:
a.
All new LAN backbone cabling installations should consist of fiber optics.
At this time, both multi-mode (62.5/125) and single-mode optical fiber
cable are recommended. Which you choose will depend on distance and
application.
b.
All optical fiber cabling should be pulled inside conduit with inner duct.
c.
A "service loop" shall be left at each fiber termination point of at least 10
feet or enough length to re-locate the fiber termination box if necessary.
This should be done at both ends of the cable.
d.
When pulling fiber, determine how many fiber pairs you need and pull in
additional for future growth. Fiber optic cables usually come in multiples
of 6 and 12 strand. Pulling twice the number you need is not uncommon.
e.
Consider pulling some single mode fiber, whether you have immediate
plans for it or not. You can save some cost by leaving it un-terminated
(dark fiber) until you have a need for it.
f.
Minimum calculated capacity of voice multi-pair UTP backbone cabling
(100s of pairs) should be at a "saturation level" sufficient to accommodate
maximum population density ("sardine pack").
g.
The maximum allowable distance from the telecom-wiring closet to the
main cross-connect is 2000 meters (6560 feet) for fiber optic cabling, and
500 meters (1640 feet) for multi-pair UTP backbone cabling. Reference
ANSI/NFPA 780 for issues with outside cabling and proper lightning
protection.
h.
Proper copper lightning protection must be planned and implemented for
cabling that exits or enters any facility.
i.
It should be noted that if you are planning to use Gigabit Ethernet as a
backbone technology, the distance limitations are 550 meters for
multimode fiber and 5km for single mode fiber.
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OUTLET CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS
1.
2.
Jacks
a.
Category 5E UTP cabling must be terminated using 8-conductor, 8position Category 5E approved connectors and must be tested in
accordance with ISO 11801 and ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B standards. The
pin/pair assignment must be the T568B configuration.
b.
See Section "ENVIRONMENTAL AND INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS" for jack and faceplate finishes.
c.
Multimode fiber optic cabling used in the Horizontal building wiring will
use field installable, mechanical (No Hot Melt) connectors.
d.
A list of preferred Category 5E and Category 6 cable, jacks, patch panels
and patch cords can be found in Appendix B
Faceplates or Wallboxes
a.
Jacks that serve the same work area may be combined into one faceplate
with a maximum of 6 jacks to a single-gang faceplate.
i)
The Faceplate or Wallbox must provide adequate space for
labeling.
ii)
Must provide adequate Cable Management for the wiring.
iii)
In an open office environment (partitions), the faceplate/wallbox
must be installed along the center spine of the partition row.
iv)
Outlet faceplates must be labeled with the jack numbers or patch
panel ports as appropriate. All jacks must be flush with the
faceplate.
v)
Telecommunication outlet boxes must be at least 5-cm by 7.5-cm
by 6.4-cm deep (2-inches by 3-inches by 2 ½ -inches deep).
vi)
Wallboxes and all surface mounted boxes should be permanently
attached with screws.
CONNECTING HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
1.
Unshielded Twisted Pair, Patch Panels
a.
In the communications rooms, server rooms, or labs, all LAN on a wall
field. 110 patch cords will be utilized. We do not use Patch panels on
Cat 5 or 5e installations.
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i)
b.
Cabling must be terminated using approved termination block or
connector hardware (same Category, or higher) and must be
wired in accordance with ISO 11801 & ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B
standard.
A list of preferred Category 5E and Category 6 cable, jacks, patch panels
and patch cords can be found in Appendix B
2. Fiber Patch Panels/Connectors
a.
If fiber optic cabling is required, all installations shall be in accordance
with published ANSI standards for fiber optic installations. In fiber patch
panels, use ST connectors for multimode and single mode optical fiber
will use ST connections.
JUMPERS AND PATCH CORDS
1.
Unshielded Twisted Pair Cable
a.
2.
All "new" UTP jumper and patch cables will be a minimum Category 5E
stranded conductors with strain relief for extended flex-life. Owner uses a
harness concept from the wall field to the Switch. Please ensure that you
have visited an Owner wiring closet before responding to this item in a bid
or proposal.
Fiber Optic Cable
a.
Vendor provided Multimode Fiber (MMF) & Single Mode Fiber (SMF)
Patch Cord assemblies are supported for use to connect the Horizontal &
Vertical Wiring Patch Panel directly to the Active Workgroup Hub
connection points.
Part 5. Pathways, Cable Trays, Wireways and Conduit
GENERAL
All communications cables should be installed in a cable tray, wireway, or conduit and
cross perpendicular to fluorescent lighting and electrical power cables or conduits. All
cables shall remain within the pathway, cable tray, wireway and/or conduit until
necessary to breakout at the work area. Do NOT install communications cables in
elevator shafts, as this will cause electrical interference. Ceiling support wire or rod will
not be the means of supporting cables and the cable will not be laid directly on ceiling
tile. In addition, communications cables will not be supported from conduits or wireways
containing power circuits.
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1.
Ladder Trays
a.
Inside of the MDF or IDF Rooms, 12” to 24” ladder tray is to be used for
wire management. This tray is designated for cabling to remain within
these rooms. Horizontal or station cabling will not be installed in this tray.
Data harness, fiber pigtails, and voice switch tails are examples of cabling
to be installed in this tray. Any implementation of this tray will include spill
brackets at all inside corners.
2. Cable Trays
a.
It is recommended that cable tray should be installed parallel to furred-out
wall 6 to 12 inches inside the Communications Room. Tie into cable trays,
routed throughout the building, to have a continuous path for all cables to
run in. The cable tray should continue into the IDF/MDF far enough to
deliver the riser, station/horizontal, and fiber to the end destination (i.e.,
rack, wall field, or XLBET).
b.
Vertical cable trays should run and tie into the horizontal tray. In addition,
the vertical cable trays should be mounted on fire rated plywood or solidly
anchored to the wall so as not to pull loose. If no tray system is installed
in the building, provide a suitable tray system to connect the data rack
with the cross-connect wall.
c.
Floor and ceiling penetrations for all riser cabling (fiber and/or copper) will
have a vertical tray installed to support all communications cabling. The
vertical, ladder-type cable tray to be a minimum of 18” wide with 4” side
rails. This cable tray should meet the specifications as stated below. All
vertical, riser cabling to be secured to relieve stress (minimum of 3 each
per floor). It is preferred to have the vertical penetrations lined up through
the floors for a continuous vertical cable tray path, especially in new
building design. Otherwise, the concrete penetrations must have an
acceptable form of protection installed to avoid cable contact with thee
concrete.
d.
All cables shall be secured when exiting or leaving the cable tray and will
have proper support.
e.
All cable trays must be a prefabricated structure consisting of two side
rails connected by individual transverse members (aluminum ladder cable
tray). Wire-mesh type tray (i.e., Snake Tray/Versa-Tray), and Monosystems (i.e., fish bone style systems) are unsatisfactory as their life
expectancy is far less than the life expectancy of the cable installed. The
horizontal, ladder – type cable tray to be a minimum of 12” wide with 4’
side rails. The horizontal cable tray should be able to support a minimum
of 100 lbs of cable per linear foot.
f.
Cable tray located above the ceiling to meet the following
recommendations:
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3.
5.
A minimum of 3 inches of vertical clearance is to be maintained
above suspended ceiling tiles and T-bars.
ii)
A minimum of 3 inches of vertical clearance is to be maintained
above conduits and exposed cables.
iii)
A minimum of 12 inches of clear vertical clearance is to be
maintained above cable trays.
Cable Management Rings or Hook-and-Loops
a.
4.
i)
Cable management precautions that should be observed include the
elimination of cable stress as caused by tension in suspended cable runs
not located in cable tray or conduit. In addition, the maximum distance on
any suspended cable run will not exceed 5 feet (1.5 meters). All cables
exiting or leaving the raceway must be supported within 5 feet with an
approved support method. Hook-and-loop or cable management rings
are to be spaced no greater than 5 feet (1.5 meters) apart. They are not
to support more than 50 single 4-pair (or 25 dual 4-pair) cables. Routing
through bar-joists may be acceptable in some cases (with Owner’s
Network Services / Telecommunications groups approval) provided the
bar-joist spacing is not greater than 5 feet.
Wireways
a.
The maximum number of 4 pair cable in a dedicated G6000 wireway is
80. The maximum number of 4 pair cable in a dedicated G4000 wireway
is 40. Use 1 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch adhesive back tie wrap holders in all
dedicated G4000 and G6000. The tie wraps holders should be no more
than 36 inches apart. This prevents all of the cables from lying on the
bottom of the wireway and getting pinched by the covers. When cable is
installed in a wireway, an 18-inch service loop should be provided prior to
entering the wireway
b.
Device boxes should be mounted on wireways with chase nipples. This
prevents the jacks from being installed directly in the cable path of the
wireway. Installing the faceplate and additional cable could interfere with
the jack termination if flush mount brackets are used.
Cable Trays
a.
Cable trays and wireways may be divided with a grounded metallic barrier
to allow the placement of both power and telecommunications cables as
required by the electrical code.
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6.
Conduit
a.
Minimum requirements for installed conduit, such as support, end
protection, and continuity, are found in the appropriate electrical codes.
All conduits will be bonded to ground on one or both ends. All ends of
metallic conduit must be reamed and bushed. No continuous section of
conduit to be longer than 100 feet with out pull boxes and contain no
more than two 90 degree bends (or the equivalent sum of 180 degrees).
Note: M. D. Anderson specifications require all conduit to be no less than
¾ inches in diameter.
b.
If flexible conduit is used in lieu of a specified non-flexible conduit,
increase the conduit size by one trade size.
c.
Conduit to be run in the most direct route possible along building lines or
perpendicular to building lines.
d.
Ninety-degree condulets (LBs) are not allowed.
e.
The inside radius of a bend in conduit shall be at least 6 times the internal
diameter. When the conduit size is greater than 2 inches (50mm), the
inside radius shall be at least 10 times the internal diameter of the
conduit. For fiber optic cable, the inside radius of a bend shall always be
at least 10 times the internal diameter of the conduit.
f.
A nylon, fish tape pull cord (rated at 200 lbs and with increments marked
every foot) shall be placed in the installed conduit and replaced when
cable is pulled through the conduit.
g.
The total length of a conduit run should be kept to 150 feet or less
(including sections thru pull boxes). Any installation requiring a longer
distance is to be approved prior to installation
h.
If a conduit:
i)
Exceeds 100 feet (30 m) in a continuous run, a pull box must be
installed.
ii)
Requires more than two 90-degree bends, then a pull box must be
provided between the sections.
iii)
A reverse bend (between 100 degree and 180 degree), then a pull
box must be provided at each bend having an angle from 100
degree to 180 degree.
iv)
A third 90 degree bend (between pull points or pull boxes) and
one of the following is true:
v)
The total run is no longer than 33 feet
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7.
The conduit is increased by one trade size
vii)
One of the bends is located within 12 inch of the cable feed end
Conduit for Fiber-Optic Cable
a.
8.
vi)
The conduits will run the shortest possible route. Conduits will have a pull
box every 150 foot (18 inches X 18 inches X 4 inches) and will have no
more than two 90 degrees bends without pull box. The 90 degree bends
shall not have less than a 12-inch bend radius. The following information
should be noted on the prints for future pulls. Conduits are to have 200 lb
test pull rope/mule tape (not Jetline) placed and secured with the length
of the conduit run attached. Also note the location of the other end.
Conduits running to equipment enter from the bottom (if possible), if on
raised floor or floor other than ground floor. This may mean at least two or
more phases on conduit run.
Pull Boxes
a.
Where required, install all pull boxes in easily accessible locations and
immediately above suspended ceilings. They must be rated for the space
in which they are located and clearly labeled. Pull boxes are not to be
used in lieu of a bend. All pulls thru a pull box are to be straight with no
turns. Align conduits that enter the pull box from opposite ends with each
other.
b.
Pull boxes for pulling and looping cables with an outside diameter greater
than 2 inches are not allowed in ceiling spaces and must be located on a
wall or column. The length of a pull box is to be a minimum of 12 times
the diameter of the largest conduit.
c.
All conduit used for fiber, must have inner duct installed prior to fiber
cable being installed. Inner duct should have a 200lb test pull rope/mule
tape (not Jetline) placed and secured with the length of the inner duct run
attached.
Recommended sizes:
Conduit
Size
3/4"
1"
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
2"
2 1/2"
3"
3 1/2"
4"
Size of Pull Box
Width
Length
Depth
4"
4"
6"
8"
8"
10"
12"
12"
15"
12"
16"
20"
27"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60"
Increase Width for
Each Additional Conduit
3"
3"
3"
4"
4"
5"
5"
6"
8"
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Part 6. Racks, Cabinets and Equipment Layout
GENERAL
1.
The layout of the communications and data equipment in the
server/communications room must allow the opening of cabinet doors, drawers,
trays, entry doors, passage doors, etc. without the need to remove, temporarily
displace, or impair access to other equipment in the room. PBX equipment and
cable distribution and termination must be installed in a separate area from the
data equipment in the server/communications room.
2.
At a minimum, mounting racks must be installed at least 36 inches (front and
rear) from any surrounding walls, or obstruction, to permit installation, removal,
and systems support from the back of the equipment. This distance is measured
from the wall to the edges of the back of the rack, not the rack support base
(bolting foot plate). Rack-mounted UPS power modules and power sources must
be mounted in the lower rack positions. Cable trays must be directly above
and/or perpendicular to the mounting racks.
3.
Rack-mounted server cabinets must have communications and power cables
separated within the cabinet.
4.
A working clearance of 36" is required per code, (front and rear), surrounding
cabinets (single or clustered).
5.
Department of Communications & Computer Services Department is responsible
for the design of all MDFs and IDFs.
FIRE STOPPING
1.
The role of fire stopping in fire protection
2.
A comprehensive Fire Protection program must include:
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
Fire prevention
Fire detection
Fire suppression
Fire containment
Applicable codes, guidelines and standards (Unless specifically stated, the most
current version of each document is applicable)
a.
b.
c.
d.
International Fire Protection Code (2002)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code (NEC)
NFPA 251, Standard Method of Fire Tests of Building Construction and
Materials
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e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
4.
Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications (current edition and all
addendums)
a.
b.
5.
Putty - Intumescent
Putty with fill - Ceramic fiber or rock wool
Caulk - Intumescent, endothermic, or ablative
Cementatious - For large openings
Intumescent Sheet - To surround or sub-divide large openings
Intumescent Wrap Strips - Install around combustible materials
Silicone Foams
Pillows
Mechanical Fire Stopping (Pre-manufactured fitted in frame)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
7.
City of Houston Fire Codes
Compliance with State Fire Marshall's Department and all other
authorities having jurisdiction
Non-Mechanical Fire Stopping (Pliable and conforms to openings)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
6.
Underwrites Laboratories (UL)
UL 1479, Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops
Uniform Building Codes (UBC)
Section on Through-Penetration Fire Blocks
Section on Penetrations (Wall and Partitions)
Section on General (Floor-Ceiling and Roof-Ceilings)
ANSI/EIA/TIA-569
Flexible
Durable - Shock and seismic vibration resistant
Provides reliable pressure and environmental sealing
Provides support to pathways and cables
Costs more than non-mechanical
Additional Requirements
a.
Identify and firestop ALL nonqualified electrical apparatus as determined
appropriate.
Part 7. Equipment Rooms
ENTRANCE FACILITIES
The Entrance facility consists of the telecommunications service entrance to the building,
including the entrance point through the building wall, and continuing to the entrance
room or space. The entrance facility may contain the backbone pathways that link to
other buildings in campus situations. Department of Communications & Computers
Services is responsible for the design of the Telecommunications Entrance Facility.
1.
Mandatory Standards:
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a.
In determining the total number of entrance pathways required, the
planner shall consider the following; type and use of building; growth;
difficulty of adding pathways in the future; alternate entrance; and the
type and size of cables likely to be installed. A minimum of (2) spare 4"
conduits (dedicated for future communications use only) should be
provided in addition to the conduits required. The number of conduits
installed for any project should not be less than (4) 4" conduits total.
b.
All conduits shall be 4 inch of one of the following types: PVC, Multiple
Plastic Duct (MPD), Steel, or Fiberglass.
c.
Conduit should slope away from building and at least .125”per foot,
toward manhole and should have no more than two 90 degree bends
between manhole and building.
d.
At the entrance point, the conduit shall extend 24” beyond the exterior of
the foundation. The termination on the inside wall shall have a smooth
bell shaped finish, unless it extends into a remote entrance room.
e.
All conduits shall be stubbed up to a minimum of 3" above finished floor.
f.
All conduits shall be plugged to restrict the infiltration of gas, water, and
vermin.
g.
The entrance room shall be located in a dry area not subject to flooding
and as close as practical to the backbone pathways.
h.
Entrance room wall space (for smaller buildings) or room space (or larger
buildings) to be sized in accordance to support multiple disciplines such
as: Voice, Network, UTPD Security, BAS, and CATV.
i.
Plumbing is not allowed to pass through any communications rooms or
allowed in the walls of any communications room.
j.
Communications rooms are not allowed to be adjacent to any elevators or
elevator equipment rooms.
GUIDELINES
1.
For new construction carriers and telecommunications providers involved in
providing service to the building shall be contacted to establish their
requirements and explore alternatives for delivering service. The locations of
other utilities, such as electrical, water, gas, and sewer, shall be considered in
the site selection of the telecommunications entrance facility.
2.
For a large buildings or campus environment, an additional Entrance Facility may
offer a diverse route of carrier services. This could be important for continuity of
service, especially if the service is delivered from different office or a different
provider.
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MAIN DISTRIBUTION FRAME (MDF)
The equipment room (main communications room) is the centralized space to support
Voice and Data communications equipment.
1.
2.
Architectural
a.
Avoid locations that are restricted by building components that limit
expansion. The room shall be designed to a minimum of 14' x 14' for
multi-story buildings. The final size of this room will be determined by
Network Services and Telecommunications. The minimum ceiling height
should be at least 8 feet, 6 inches AFF. This room should be located
adjacent to or very near the telecommunications room (riser room).
b.
All vertical chase openings to be properly finished and shall have a
minimum 3” concrete barrier around the slab opening to prevent water
migration between floors.
c.
The door(s) shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide X 90 inches high. The
doors should open outward.
d.
This room should be dedicated to communications and will not be shared
with custodial services or mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or air handling
equipment. In addition, Owner will not share communications rooms, riser
rooms, or wiring closets with other companies/organizations in a lease
space environment.
e.
Construction of this room shall be completed 5 weeks before the first
move into the building. This includes all plywood, raised floor, lighting,
electrical power, air conditioning, ceiling, paint, and secure door (see
Environmental and Installations Requirements). It is necessary to have a
controlled environment for the electronics. All dust producing operations
must be completed before the equipment can be moved in. This is a
contractual requirement of the equipment vendor. Therefore, work cannot
begin on the equipment until a cool and dust-free environment is
provided. Several contractors will need access during the build-out phase.
Lighting
a.
3.
Lighting shall be a minimum of 540 lux (50 foot-candles), measured 3 feet
AFF, evenly throughout the communication rooms. Light fixtures shall be
located a minimum of 8 feet, 6 inches AFF. All lighting fixtures to be on
emergency power.
Fire Protection
a.
A fire alarm should be mounted in an MDF. Mount portable fire
extinguishers (with appropriate ratings) in the room as close to the
entrance as possible. Carbon dioxide or aqueous fire extinguishing
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systems may be required. (Halon and other fluorocarbon-based
chemicals are no longer acceptable for fire-safety reasons.) Consult local
authorities for additional information as required.
4.
HVAC
a.
5.
Monitoring
a.
6.
Automatic door closures with UTPD Security card reader access and IS
key access shall be provided.
Plywood/Free-Standing Racks
a.
8.
The room(s) shall be remotely monitored for fire, smoke, and intrusion.
The room(s) should also be remotely monitored for high/low temperature
(+85 degrees F /+50 degrees F). Local display of alarm status,
temperature, power demand, etc. shall be provided on equipment located
in the room or in a central monitoring panel located in the room.
Access
a.
7.
HVAC shall operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Load calculations
shall be based on Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications
provided equipment lists, unless mutually agreed to by Owner’s Network
Services, Telecommunications and Facilities. Air conditioning shall
provide 72 degrees at 45 percent relative humidity with an absolute
maximum of 78 degrees F at 55 percent relative humidity. It is
recommended that HVAC equipment be installed on Emergency power.
Three entire walls shall be covered with a minimum of 8 feet X 4 feet X
3/4 inch, AC-grade plywood, mounted 6 inches AFF. The plywood should
be fire-rated with at least two coats of fire-resistant light colored paint
before any communications equipment is installed. A suitable alternative
is to use freestanding distribution racks, depending on the layout of the
room and with the approval of the Department of Communications &
Computer Services.
Labeling (Backboards)
a.
Use of color-coded block fields will help facilitate cable-plant
administration. The color-codes for cross-connects are:
Orange
Demarcation point (i.e., central office terminations)
Green
Network connections (i.e., Network and auxiliary
equipment)
Purple
Common equipment, PBX, LAN’s, Muxes (i.e.,
switching/data equipment)
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White
First level backbone (i.e., main cross-connect to a
horizontal cross-connect or to an intermediate crossconnect)
Gray
Second level backbone (i.e., intermediate cross-connect to
a horizontal cross-connect)
Blue
Horizontal cable (i.e., horizontal connection to
telecommunications outlets, formerly referred to as “station
cable”)
Brown
Interbuilding backbone (campus cable terminations)
Yellow
Miscellaneous (e.g., auxiliary, alarms, security)
Red
Reserved for future use (also key telephone systems)
Note: Color-coded block fields are not used in EMEA.
9.
Termination Blocks
a.
10.
The cross-connect hardware will be ATT 110 Systimax.
Communications
a.
11.
Room shall have a minimum of one wall mounted phone with 25-foot
handset cords installed.
Electrical Power
a.
Provide the Main Communications Room with sufficient power and
circuits to support all planned equipment (see below) with an additional
20 percent for future equipment (growth factor). All electrical services
shall be sized per the data/network equipment loads. Provide 120/208volt power and UPS. UPS power may be via a stand-alone unit, a
centralized UPS, or in combination with emergency generator backup
(which is recommended).
b.
A centralized UPS is highly recommended for all new building
construction, or whenever a full, or major, renovation of an existing
building occurs.
c.
It is recommended that the Telecommunication Room be provided with its
own panel board(s), with a minimum 100A panel board with 100A MCB,
42-pole fed from UPS. UPS power may be via a stand-alone unit, or in
combination with emergency generator backup (which is recommended).
d.
Provide 2 AC protector cabinets, one on the network equipment and one
on the SBC (or applicable voice provider) equipment located on the load
side of the 120/208V panel board.
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e.
All racks, frames and miscellaneous equipment shall be grounded
together using green, No. 6 insulated copper ground wire (low smoke,
plenum rated, 6 AWG, 600V, UL Listed, AT&T # KS5482-L23FA, Type
R2, 90C) (Acceptable alternate: low smoke, plenum rated, 6AWG, 600V,
UL Listed, Service Wire Company # THW-2, VW-1) so that all equipment,
communications racks and frames are at the same ground potential. (See
Environmental and Installation Requirements).
f.
Project specific requirements need to be reviewed and implemented prior
to final design.
Clearances
a.
Provide a minimum of 3 feet of working space between the equipment
and the cross-connect fields.
b.
Provide a minimum of 2 feet, 8 inches wide, 2 feet, 8 inches deep, and 7
feet high for each equipment rack or cabinet.
c.
Provide a minimum of 2 feet, 8 inches for an aisle in front and in back of
each equipment rack or cabinet.
INTERMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION FRAME (IDF)
For multiple story buildings, provisions shall be made for each floor to have its own
telecommunications room (or, riser room) to serve the workstations on that floor. Where
required due to floor size area, more than one telecommunications room may be
required per floor.
Off-site locations may combine the functions of the main communications room with the
telecommunications room.
1.
Architectural
a.
The telecommunications room shall be designed to a minimum of 10' x
10'. This room should be dedicated to communications and will not be
shared with custodial services, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or air
handling equipment. In addition, Owner will not share communications
rooms, riser rooms, or wiring closets with other companies/organizations
in a lease space environment.
b.
All vertical chases openings to be properly finished and shall have a
minimum 3” concrete barrier around the slab cut to prevent water
migration between floors.
c.
The door shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide X 80 inches high.
d.
Construction of this room shall be completed 4 weeks before the first
move into the building. This includes all plywood, raised floor, lighting,
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electrical power, air conditioning, ceiling, paint, and secure door (see
Environmental and Installations Requirements). It is necessary to have a
controlled environment for the electronics. All dust producing operations
must be completed before the equipment can be moved in. This is a
contractual requirement of the equipment vendor. Therefore, work cannot
begin on the equipment until a cool and dust-free environment is
provided. Several contractors will need access to this room during the
build-out phase.
2.
Lighting
a. Lighting shall be a minimum of 540 lux (50 footcandles), measured 3 feet AFF,
evenly throughout the communication rooms. Light fixtures shall be located a
minimum of 8 feet, 6 inches AFF. All lighting fixtures to be on emergency power.
3. Fire Protection
a. Provide fire protection for the IDF if required by applicable codes. If sprinkler
heads are provided, install wire cages to prevent accidental operation. For wet
pipe systems, drainage troughs are recommended to protect equipment from any
leakage that may occur. If used, carbon dioxide or aqueous-type extinguishers
should be mounted as close to the entrance as possible.
4. HVAC
a. HVAC shall operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and support up to 8
cabinets. Air conditioning shall provide 72 degrees F at 45 percent relative
humidity with an absolute maximum of 78 degrees F at 55 percent relative
humidity. It is recommended that HVAC equipment be installed on Emergency
power.
5. Monitoring
a. The room(s) shall be remotely monitored for fire, smoke, and intrusion. The
room(s) should also be remotely monitored for high/low temperature (+85
degrees F/+50 degrees F).
6. Access
a. Automatic door closures with UTPD Security card reader access and IS key
access shall be provided.
7. Plywood / Free – Standing Racks
a. Three entire walls shall be covered with a minimum of 8 feet X 4 feet X 3/4
inches, AC-grade plywood, mounted 6 inches AFF. The plywood should be firerated with at least two coats of fire-resistant light colored paint before any
communications equipment is installed. A suitable alternative is to use
freestanding distribution racks, depending on the layout of the room.
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8. Termination Blocks
a. The cross-connect hardware will be ATT 110 Systimax (900pr).
Reserved
Future Data
Harness
Data Harness
Ring Run
Horizontal
Horizontal
Horizontal
Ring Run
Tie (voice)
Reserved
Future Tie
Riser Room Standard Wallfield Layout
9. Communications
a. A minimum of one wall mounted phone with a 25-foot handset cord shall be
installed.
10. Electrical Power
a. Provide the Communications Room with sufficient power and circuits to support
all planned equipment (see below) with an additional 20 percent for future
equipment (growth factor). All electrical services shall be sized per the
data/network equipment loads. Power requirements to include, but not restricted
to, 277/480V, 3-phase, 4-wire high voltage and 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire low
voltage capabilities both available as normal power and UPS. UPS power may
be via a stand-alone unit, a centralized UPS, or in combination with emergency
generator backup (which is recommended).
b. A centralized UPS is highly recommended for all new building construction, or
whenever a full, or major, renovation of an existing building occurs.
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c. It is recommended that the Telecommunications Room/IDF be provided with its
own panel board(s), with a minimum 100A panel board with 100A MCB, 42-pole
fed from UPS. UPS power may be via a stand-alone unit, or in combination with
emergency generator backup (which is highly recommended).
d. All racks, frames and miscellaneous equipment shall be grounded together using
green, No. 6 insulated copper ground wire (low smoke, plenum rated, 6 AWG,
600V, UL Listed, AT&T # KS5482-L23FA, Type R2, 90C) (Acceptable alternate:
low smoke, plenum rated, 6AWG, 600V, UL Listed, Service Wire Company #
THW-2, VW-1) so that all equipment, communications racks and frames are at
the same ground potential. (See Environmental and Installation Requirements).
e. Project specific requirements need to be reviewed and implemented prior to final
design by the Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications groups.
11. Clearances
a. Provide a minimum of 3 feet of working space between the equipment and the
cross-connect fields.
b. Provide a minimum of 2 feet, 8 inches wide, 2 feet, 8 inches deep, and 7 feet
high for each equipment rack or cabinet.
c. Provide a minimum of 2 feet, 8 inches for an aisle in front and in back of each
equipment rack or cabinet.
SERVER ROOMS
The server room is the centralized space for Owner’s computer equipment.
1. Architectural
a. Avoid locations that are restricted by building components and that limit
expansion. The size of the server room shall be based on the projected number
of servers over a two-year period, the number of users supported, and the size of
the building(s). The server room shall be located adjacent to or very near the
main communications room. This room shall be dedicated to servers and will not
be shared with security, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air handling equipment,
or users. In addition, Owner will not share server rooms with other
companies/organizations in a lease space environment. The number of server
rooms shall be based on the number of servers and the number, size, and
location of the buildings supported.
b. Access shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide X 90 inches high. The door(s)
should open outward.
c. Construction of this room shall be completed 4 weeks before the first move into
the building. This includes all raised floor, lighting, electrical power, air
conditioning, ceiling, paint, and secure door (see Environmental and Installations
Requirements). It is necessary to have a controlled environment for the
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electronics. All dust producing operations must be completed before the
equipment can be moved in. This is a contractual requirement of the equipment
vendor. Therefore, work cannot begin on the equipment until a cool and dust-free
environment is provided. Several contractors will need access to this room during
the build-out phase.
2. Lighting
a. Lighting shall be a minimum of 540 lux (50 footcandles), measured 3 feet AFF,
evenly throughout the communication rooms. Light fixtures shall be located a
minimum of 8 feet, 6 inches AFF. All lighting fixtures to be on emergency power.
3. Fire Protection
a. Provide fire protection for the server room if required by applicable codes. If
sprinkler heads are provided, install wire cages to prevent accidental operation.
For wet pipe systems, drainage troughs are recommended to protect equipment
from any leakage that may occur. If used, carbon dioxide or aqueous-type
extinguishers should be mounted as close to the entrance as possible.
4. HVAC
a. HVAC shall operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The total BTU/Hour
requirements will be based on the maximum number of servers/cabinets the
server room can support. Load calculations shall be based on Owner’s Network
Services and Telecommunications provided equipment lists, unless mutually
agreed to by Owner’s Network Services, Telecommunications, and Facilities. Air
conditioning shall provide 72 degrees F at 45 percent relative humidity with an
absolute maximum of 78 degrees F at 55 percent relative humidity. In all Class
“A” server environments, HVAC equipment shall be backed up by generator or
other energy source.
5. Monitoring
a. The room(s) shall be remotely monitored for fire, smoke, and intrusion. The
room(s) should also be remotely monitored for high/low temperature (+85
degrees F/+50 degrees F). Local display of alarm status, temperature, power
demand, etc. shall be provided on equipment located in the room or in a central
monitoring panel located in the room.
6. Access
a. Automatic door closures with UTPD Security card reader access and IS key
access shall be provided.
7. Communication
a. A minimum of one wall mounted phone with a 25-foot handset cord shall be
installed.
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8. Electrical Power
a. Provide the Server Room with sufficient power and circuits to support all planned
equipment (see below) with an additional 20 percent for future equipment (growth
factor). All electrical services shall be sized per the data/network equipment
loads. Power requirements to include, but not restricted to, 277/480V, 3-phase,
4-wire high voltage and 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire low voltage capabilities both
available as normal power and UPS with emergency generator backup.
b. It is recommended that the Server Room be provided with its own panel board(s),
with a minimum 100A panel board with 100A MCB, 24-circuit fed from UPS with
emergency generator backup source.
c. All racks, frames and miscellaneous equipment shall be grounded together using
green, No. 6 insulated copper ground wire (low smoke, plenum rated, 6 AWG,
600V, UL Listed, AT&T # KS5482-L23FA, Type R2, 90C) (Acceptable alternate:
low smoke, plenum rated, 6AWG, 600V, UL Listed, Service Wire Company #
THW-2, VW-1) so that all equipment, communications racks and frames are at
the same ground potential. (See Environmental and Installation Requirements).
d. Server cabinet receptacles: Under floor receptacles to be supplied by 120V,
30A, fed from UPS with emergency generator backup. A minimum of one (1) L530R receptacle shall be required for each server cabinet.
e. UPS room receptacles: Provide two (2) duplex receptacles 120V, 20A fed from
UPS with emergency generator backup mounted just above the raised floor, one
centered on the plywood wall and the other on the opposite wall.
f.
General purpose receptacles: Provide three (3) duplex receptacles 120V, 20A
fed from normal power mounted just above the raised floor on the wall opposite
the plywood wall.
g. Load calculations shall be based on Owner’s Network Services and
Telecommunications provided equipment lists, unless mutually agreed to by
Owner’s Network Services, Telecommunications, and Facilities.
h. Class “A” environments require that all receptacles within the server room be fed
from UPS with emergency generator backup source.
i.
Project specific requirements need to be reviewed and implemented prior to final
design
9. Server Cabinets
a. The servers will be installed in the 42U cabinets (or a suitable substitute).
b. The power cables will be laced through the left of the backside of the cabinet.
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c. The communications cables will be laced through the right of the backside of the
cabinet.
d. When multiple rows of cabinets are installed, a minimum of 36 inches required
between the cabinets.
e. Rows of cabinets should be installed in a front-to-front or a back-to-back manner
to prevent overheating of equipment. Supply air should flow from the front of the
cabinet to the rear of the cabinet.
ROOMS WITH RAISED FLOORING
a. Raised floors (access floors) may be installed to facilitate the installation of all
cabling in the main communication room, the communications (IDF) room, and/or
the server room. The minimum height of the raised flooring shall be at least 10
inches for a general office area and at least 12 inches for a communications or
an equipment room environment. The raised floor shall stop 6 inches from the
long plywood wall in the main (MDF) communications room and IDF rooms.
b. The floor must have a uniform load capacity of 150 pounds per square foot, with
a concentrated load capacity of 600 pounds for general office areas. The floor
must have a commercial floor uniform load capacity of at least 250 pounds per
square foot, with a concentrated load capacity of 1000 pounds per square foot to
support a communications or an equipment room environment.
c. The raised floor shall be installed so that it meets all signal reference grounding
requirements.
d. The individual panels of the raised floor must:
i)
Support the anticipated load without cracking or sagging. (See Environmental
Requirements)
ii) Remove easily for frequent access for installation and changes.
iii) Have an insulated, static reducing, non-slip surface.
iv) Easily maintained.
v) Have a code-approved access ramp to allow rolling of materials and
equipment into the room.
vi) There shall be no carpet allowed.
e. Electrical Power
i)
Electrical power circuits that occupy raised floor space must be placed in
conduit (rigid or flexible). The minimum clearance between electrical power
cables in conduit and communications cables is 24 inches. Where electrical
power conduits and communication cables must cross perpendicular to one
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another, the communication cables shall always cross over the electrical
power conduits.
Part 8. Regional and Area Office Communications
COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE ROOM
1. Location/Size
a. Locate near building communication or Telco room (demarcation point, if there is
one), and if possible close to the core wall. If there is an option to lease future
expansion space, the communication room should be located near the expansion
space. The communications/telephone room should be within Owner’s space and
not have direct access to a public corridor for security reasons.
b. For planning purposes a 10 foot X 12 foot space will be needed in most cases.
For large area offices and regional offices, the 120 square foot area requirement
is almost always needed. For smaller remote offices with limited or no expansion,
please consult with the Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications
project manager before finalizing space needs. Many variables can affect actual
communications space requirements; including geographical location of office,
types of functions housed in the office, and future growth plans.
c. The size of the communications room should be designed to accommodate a 5year growth period. Proper spacing of the data, voice, and network equipment
must be insured. Storage space for critical telecommunications/data equipment is
to be provided within this room. The environment in this room must meet the
equipment manufacturer requirements of all the equipment, which is to be placed
in the area. If the environment does not meet equipment manufacturer’s
requirements, they are not obligated to support the product.
2. Access
a. Automatic door closures with UTPD Security card reader access and IS key
access shall be provided.
3. Structural Requirements
a. The structural strength of the floor for most commonly provided communications,
data processing, and server equipment shall be able to withstand at least
continuous loading of 250 kg/meter2 (50 lb./ft2) in order to support the weight of
the equipment. For the typical PABX, a free maintenance area of at least 16 ft2
(1.6m2) should be dedicated for each cabinet.
4. Electrical / Communications
a. One 20 foot wall shall be covered with 8 feet X 4 feet X 3/4 inches, AC-grade
plywood, furred out 3 inches, mounted 6 inches AFF. The plywood should be fire-
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rated or treated on all sides with at least two coats of fire-resistant white paint
before any communications equipment is installed.
b. The communications room must be provided with a 42-pole AC distribution panel
(panel board with capacity for at least 24 single circuit breakers). The available
power source should normally be 110-120 volt ac 60 HZ at the required current
drain.
c. The following must be provided and installed:
i)
At least one 2-inch electrical conduit (with pull cord) between the
communications room and the room housing the demarcation point where the
telephone company terminates their cables. This conduit should penetrate
the false ceiling approximately 2 inches on the right side of the wall described
below. Final sizing should be confirmed with the local telephone company,
long distance carrier, and Owner’s Network Services and
Telecommunications personnel.
ii) Provide three power receptacles placed approximately 12 inches AFF (2
placed about 3 feet from the wall and 1 centered) on one of the 20-foot walls.
Unless otherwise specified, all power receptacles in this specification should
be rated for 20 amp @ 120V 60HZ and powered through dedicated circuit
breakers with corresponding current-carrying capacity. Rack-mounted
servers shall be provided with one dedicated 30 Amp, NEMA L6-30R type
outlet.
iii) In similar manner to the section above, place two double power outlet
receptacles, again with dedicated circuit breakers, about 12 inches AFF and
about 40 inches between the receptacles. To these outlets, the security
equipment and the associated connection blocks will be placed.
iv) On the same 20 foot sidewall adjacent to the right side of the voice
distribution frame provide and install:
d. The appropriate power receptacle for the PABX 12 inches AFF and powered
through a circuit breaker adequate for 200 percent safety margin of the normal
PABX current requirement; this special power receptacle would be a Hubbell
#9360 twist lock receptacle rated for 50 amp @ 120V.
e. Two common power receptacles mounted 12 inches AFF.
f.
On the 20-foot (6 m.) sidewall adjacent to the left side of the data distribution
frame mentioned above, provide and install:
- Four (4) double-power outlet receptacles mounted 12 inches
AFF.
- One (1) RJ11 telephone jack for a wall-mounted telephone
located 5 feet AFF.
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- Multiple RJ45 data jacks for the servers and the other WAN
equipment that will be placed on freestanding racks next to this
wall.
g. Project specific requirements need to be reviewed and implemented prior to final
design by the Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications groups.
h. The Owner’s 24-hour/seven-day standard stipulates that all voice, LAN, WAN,
and server equipment shall be powered through an Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) feed to provide continuous power, and line voltage transients. For a period
of 4 hours after loss of commercial power is desirable to maintain IT operations.
In order to comply with this part of the standard during 4-hour outages,
consideration should be given to the installation of a small standby generator with
auto start and automatic switchover capability. For a small leased facility, standalone UPS may be sufficient. In a Class “A” environment, generator/UPS backup
shall be provided for power and high volume air conditioning.
5. Finishes
a. Walls: Paint
b. Base: Vinyl cove base
c. Floor: Vinyl Tile
d. Door: Lockset is to be a storeroom lock function, and door to have closer.
e. Ceiling: Suspended AC tile.
6. Additional information
a. See Environmental and Installation Requirements. This information should be
given to the building manager or leasing agent with the space plans, and an
additional copy should be given to the architect or general contractor doing the
build-out.
b. Provide Telecom as-built drawings of equipment layout and cabling to architect,
designer and/or building manager.
c. Additional wiring and cabling or other special requirements may exist. Additional
drawings and specifications will be provided if needed. Coordinate this
requirement with Owner’s Network Services and Telecommunications.
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Part 9. Miscellaneous
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
1. Do’s
a. All cable and cable related equipment should be properly shielded or placed at
least 4 feet away from equipment such as elevator motors, air conditioning units,
transformers, or fluorescent lighting that could interfere with the electrical signal
and cause electromagnetic radiation. EIA/TIA 568 must be complied with in order
to minimize any problems.
b. Category 5E cable and 110 punch-down blocks will be used for all new voice and
data connectivity.
c. Cable will be pulled directly from the jack to the patch panel for LAN connectivity.
d. Rack mounted wire managers will be used (along with patch panels) to help
support the cable while allowing easy access for adds and changes.
e. The hierarchical star topology will be used when implementing the physical
layout of the cables.
2. Donts
a. Amphenol Telco D are rated at Category 3. Therefore, do not use this connector
in a Category 5, 5E, or 6 type installations.
b. The maximum distance on any one Category 5, 5E, or 6 cables (excluding patch
cables) will not exceed 295 feet (90 meters).
c. Do not use 1 X 2 or 2 X 2 cable at Owner’s facilities regardless of the category.
d. Bridged taps are not permitted as part of a Category 5E or 6 installation.
e. Do not use Biconic type fiber connectors for network installations.
f.
Owner will not share communications rooms, riser rooms, or wiring closets with
other companies (or organizations) in a lease space environment.
g. Users will not reside in a communications room, riser room, wiring closet, or
server room.
h. In an office or cubicle environment with a raised floor, do not provide jacks or
power outlets under the floor. Jacks and power outlets shall be provided in the
walls, cubicle wireways, or flush mount floor boxes.
i.
Do not leave drip loops behind the 900FT’s. Slack should remain on the ladder
tray or in the ceiling.
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j.
All horizontal and/or station cabling to be installed in the cable tray and NOT in
the ladder tray within MDF and/or IDF until it reaches the end destination within
the room (i.e., wall field, rack, or XLBET).
k. All ladder trays with the MDF and/or IDF to have spill brackets (pins) at each
inside corner.
Part 10. Wireless Networking
OVERVIEW
The wireless infrastructure at Owner’s facilities is based on Cisco AP1200 and AP1100
series access points powered by power over Ethernet with both A and B/G radios in
them. Access points are attached to the access layer switches in the areas they are
installed. All wireless surveys are done to the 802.11A radios to give us extra coverage
on the larger 802.11B footprint. The 802.11B radios are used for mobility. We use a
redundant pair of Cisco Wireless LAN Service Modules (WLSM) to manage mobility.
Mobility is defined as the ability to roam from one area of the Institution to another while
maintaining wireless connectivity. The 802.11A radios are not used for mobility. The
Cisco Wireless LAN Service Engine is used to manage the wireless access points and
end devices.
1. Wireless Access Point Labeling
a. Access points are labeled according to the hostname assigned to them. A 1”
white background with black lettering laminated label is to be used. The label
should include the hostname assigned to the access point by Network Services.
A second label is applied to the underside (side facing mounting bracket) that
contains the IP address of the device.
2. Wireless Access Point Cable Pulls
a. All access point cable pulls will include a 20’ coil of wire at the access point end
as long as it remains within the Ethernet spec of 322’. That coil is used to
reposition the access point if necessary. Cables are terminated in the IDF on the
wallfield in the same manner as all other cable pulls. The cable will have an RJ45
connector on the access point end. Guidelines for control cube use should be
followed in occupied areas. Cables are labeled on the cable at the access point
end with the following information: WAPTxvppp. The “x” represents the IDF
number. The “v” indicates the vertical in that IDF. The ”ppp” represents the
position on the vertical specified.
3. Wireless Access Point Configuration
a. All access points are to be delivered to Network Services for configuration prior
to installation. Certain parameters must be preconfigured to allow us to manage
the devices once they are placed on the ceilings. Once configured, the devices
will be returned to the installers.
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4. Wireless Access Point Installation
a. Access point mounting kits to be used are: for the AP1131 use the AIRAP1130MNTGKIT=, for AP1200 use the AIR-AP1200MNTGKIT=. Mounting
brackets are secured to the drop ceiling grid with included hardware. A small hole
will have to be drilled through the adjacent ceiling tile for cable penetration. In the
case of hard ceilings, access point mounting kits are attached to the deck with
toggle bolts.
b. All access points are to be secured to the appropriate mounting bracket with like
keyed master lock part # 120KAD. All keys for these locks must be handed over
to Network Services upon completion of installation.
c. All installation questions or issues are to be brought to Network Services and the
solution approved by Network Services prior to implementation.
Part 11. Appendices
Appendix A - Terms / Acronyms
Access
Floor
ACD
ADA
AFF
AWG
BICSI
Conduit
CAT5e
CDDI
EIA/TIA
FEXT
HVAC
IEEE
IS
ISDN
LAN
NEC
NEXT
OSHA
PBX
PDS
Plenum
A floor system that has removable floor panels
Automatic Call Distribution
Americans with Disabilities Act
Above Finished Floor
American Wire Gauge
Building Industry Consulting Services International
A raceway of circular cross-section
Cables/connecting hardware with transmission characteristics up to
100 MHz
Copper Distributed Data Interface. 100Mbps token-passing ring
network
Electronic
Industries
Association/Telecommunications
Industry
Association
Far End Crosstalk
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Information Services
Integrated Services Digital Network
Local Area Network
National Electrical Code
Near End Cross Talk
Occupational Safety and Health Act standards
Private Branch Exchange (Telephone Switch)
The Premises Distribution Systems
A space within the building designed for the movement of
environmental air; i.e., a space above a suspended ceiling or below an
access floor
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POP Point of Presence
Raceway Any channel designed for holding wires or cables; i.e. conduit,
electrical metal tubing, bus ways, wireways, ventilated flexible
cableway
TAS Texas Accessibility Standard
TR Telecommunications Room
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
WAN Wide Area Network
Appendix B – M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER RECOMMENDED
MATERIALS
Category 5E Cable (for rework or to avoid mixing of CAT5E and CAT6 only)
Avaya
2061
1061
PowerSum 5E
PowerSum 5E
Plenum rated
PVC
Systimax Gigaspeed
Systimax Gigaspeed
Plenum rated
PVC
Category 6 Cable
Avaya
2071
1071
Category 5E Jacks (for rework or to avoid mixing of CAT5E and CAT6 only)
Avaya
MPS100E
PowerSum
Category 6 Jacks
Avaya
MGS300BH
Gigaspeed
Category 5E Patch Panels (for rework or to avoid mixing of CAT5E and CAT6 only)
Avaya
1100PS-24
1100PS-48
1100PS-96
PowerSum
PowerSum
PowerSum
24-port
48-port
96-port
Gigaspeed
Gigaspeed
Gigaspeed
24-port
48-port
96-port
Category 6 Patch Panels
Avaya
1100GS2-24
1100GS2-48
1100GS2-96
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Category 5E Patch Cords
Avaya
CPC664203F00x
PowerSum
(Substitute 3-7, 10 or 14 for x
length)
GS8E XL Modular
Cord
(Substitute 3-10, 14, 16 for x
length)
ABC-012DLRX
OptiSpeed (plenum)
012 = 12 strands (substitute
appropriate strand count as
required)
ABC-012DZPX
LazerSpeed (plenum)
012 = 12 strands (substitute
appropriate strand count as
required)
ACC-12/24DA/LPX
OptiSpeed (plenum)
12 SM and 24 MM (substitute
appropriate strand count as
required)
ABC-012DSRX
OptiSpeed (plenum)
012 = 12 strands (substitute
appropriate strand count as
required)
Category 6 Patch Cords
Avaya
CPC331209F00x
Optical Fiber Cable
Avaya
Multimod
e
62.5
micron
Multimod
e
50 micron
Avaya
Composit
e
W/62.5
MM
Singlemo
de
Document Revision History
Issue
Date
01-01-07
Revision Description
Revisor
Initial Adoption of Element
Rev. 1
Rev. 2
Rev. 3
Rev. 4
Rev. 5
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