Technical Guide for Installation Information
Infrastructure Architecture, March 2006
APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL GUIDANCE CHECKLIST
FOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE
Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG Paragraph
2.0
Standard
and Section
TIA/EIA568-B and
TIA/EIA569-B
2.1
2.3
2.4
2.4.4
TIA/EIA568-B and
TIA/EIA569-B
TIA/EIA568-B
TIA/EIA569-B
Requirement
Comments
Does this project include structured
BCSs?
Continue through this checklist
and TG for detailed information
on BCS implementation.
Does this project include a secure
information systems infrastructure?
Refer to the USAISEC TG for
the Integration of SIPRNET
(January 2006)
Design the workstation outlet
configuration, locations and densities
IAW sub-paragraphs 2.3.1 through
2.3.10
Specify standardized cabling types
IAW paragraphs 2.4.1 through 2.4.3
Design the cabling infrastructure
according to paragraphs 2.4.4.1
through 2.4.4.7
A-1
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Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG Paragraph
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Standard
and Section
TIA/EIA568-B and
TIA/EIA569-B
MILHNBK419-A
MIL-STD188-124-B
NFPA 70
TIA/EIA606-A
TIA/EIA568-B and
TIA/EIA569-B,
TIA/EIA758
TIA/EIA568-B
Requirement
Comments
Specify and provision the TRs
according to paragraphs 2.5.1 through
2.5.16
Design the telecommunications
grounding system IAW USAISEC TG
and the specified standards.
Specify the labeling and identification
of the telecommunications system
IAW paragraphs 2.7.1 through 2.7.5
Design the cable entrance IAW
paragraphs 2.8.1 through 2.8.3
Specify the complete testing of all
installed cabling IAW paragraphs
2.9.1 through 2.9.4
A-2
The TG for USAISEC
LPAGBS provides additional
detail on overall grounding
systems.
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Infrastructure Architecture, March 2006
Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG
Paragraph
3.0
Standard
and
Section
Requirement
Comments
Does this project include structured
OSP Cabling Systems?
Continue through this checklist
and TG for detailed information
on Outside Plant Cabling
Systems implementation.
Refer to the USAISEC TG the
Integration of SIPRNET
(January 2006)
3.1
Does this project include a secure
information systems infrastructure?
3.3
Design the OSP to support the U.S.
Army architecture and meet the
requirements of the user.
Consider and document all
environmental and historical concerns.
Conform to all general considerations
when designing and executing an OSP
project, as specified in paragraphs
3.6.1 through 3.6.10
Select proper placement option for
OSP location and application.
Conform to all underground
construction considerations when
designing and executing an
underground OSP system.
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
A-3
The underground OSP system is
the preferred method within the
post, camp or station
cantonment area.
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Infrastructure Architecture, March 2006
Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG
Paragraph
3.9
3.10
3.11
Standard
and
Section
Requirement
Conform to all DB construction
considerations when designing and
executing a direct-buried OSP system.
Conform to paragraphs 3.10.1 through
3.10.4 when crossing or passing
through OSP obstructions
Conform to all aerial cable
construction considerations when
designing and executing an aerial
cable OSP system.
3.12
Design any FSO links IAW section
3.12 and paragraphs 3.12.1 through
3.12.2
3.13
Does this project include ranges, or is
the project located on a range?
A-4
Comments
Aerial cable runs shall be used
only with U.S. Government
approval in extenuating
circumstances or for long runs
outside of the cantonment area,
as specified in the design
package.
FSO can provide an alternative
to FO connectivity, for the “last
mile,” to EUBs and small
enclaves, but shall closely
follow the performance and
security requirements specified.
Design any range project or
connectivity IAW the guidance
and directions provided in
paragraphs 3.13.1 through
3.13.4.
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Infrastructure Architecture, March 2006
Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG
Paragraph
3.14
Standard
and
Section
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
MILHDBK419-A
MIL-STD188-124-B
NFPA 70
Requirement
Comments
Does this project include piers, or is
the project located on a pier?
Design any pier project or
connectivity IAW the guidance
and directions provided in
paragraphs 3.14.1 through
3.14.3.
Specify and install standardized
cabling types in accordance with
paragraphs 3.15.1 through 3.15.5
Is an MDF installation or upgrade
required in this project? Specify and
install the MDF IAW paragraphs
3.16.1 through 3.16.4.
Design and install building
terminations IAW paragraphs 3.17.1
through 3.17.3.
Design the telecommunications
grounding system IAW USAISEC
technical guidance and the specified
standards.
Specify the complete testing of all
installed OSP cabling IAW paragraphs
3.19.1 through 3.19.2.
A-5
The TG for USAISEC
LPAGBS provides additional
detail on overall grounding
systems.
Technical Guide for Installation Information
Infrastructure Architecture, March 2006
Item
Compliance
Y N N/A
Not addressed
TG
Paragraph
4.0
Standard
and
Section
Requirement
Comments
Does this project include a voice
switching system?
Voice switching architecture
and technology is addressed in
USAISEC TG for Circuit
Switching.
Data network architecture and
technology is addressed in
USAISEC TIC Installation
Information Infrastructure
Modernization Program (I3MP)
Data Performance Guide
System and network
management is addressed in
USAISEC TG for NSM.
5.0
Does this project encompass the data
backbone, or attach to the data core?
6.0
Does this project encompass the data
backbone, or attach to the data core?
A-6