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Table of Contents
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GENERAL __________________________________________________ 5
1.1
Introduction ___________________________________________________ 5
1.2
Design Manual Scope ___________________________________________ 5
1.3
Purpose of This Manual _________________________________________ 6
1.4
Designer and Installer Qualifications ______________________________ 6
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
Telecommunications Designer __________________________________________ 6
Telecommunications Installer ___________________________________________ 6
Overall Quality Assurance _____________________________________________ 6
Submittals and Document Review _______________________________________ 7
Project Record Documents _____________________________________________ 7
Post Construction Warranties and Other Requirements ______________________ 7
1.5
Designer and Installer Selection __________________________________ 7
1.6
The Role of University Information and Technology Services (UITS) ____ 7
1.7
Project Management ____________________________________________ 8
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
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Construction/Renovation Projects _______________________________________ 8
Telecommunications Projects ___________________________________________ 8
Deliverables ________________________________________________________ 8
INTRABUILDING DESIGN ELEMENTS ___________________________ 9
2.1
Data Closets ___________________________________________________ 9
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
2.1.8
2.1.9
2.1.10
2.1.11
2.1.12
2.1.13
2.1.14
2.1.15
2.1.16
2.1.17
2.1.18
2.1.19
2.1.20
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
Entrance Pathways ___________________________________________________ 9
Location ___________________________________________________________ 9
Size _______________________________________________________________ 9
Layout ____________________________________________________________ 10
Provisioning _______________________________________________________ 10
Flooring ___________________________________________________________ 10
Ceilings ___________________________________________________________ 10
Lighting ___________________________________________________________ 10
Entrance Door ______________________________________________________ 10
Interior Finishes __________________________________________________ 10
Water Infiltration __________________________________________________ 10
Electromagnetic Interference ________________________________________ 11
Vibration ________________________________________________________ 11
Fire Suppression Sprinklers _________________________________________ 11
Auxiliary Fire Extinguishers _________________________________________ 11
Environmental Conditioning _________________________________________ 11
Rack Systems ____________________________________________________ 12
Electrical Power __________________________________________________ 12
Uninterruptible Power Supplies ______________________________________ 12
Equipment Grounding ______________________________________________ 13
Other Telecommunications Spaces _______________________________ 13
Audio/Video Equipment Rooms/Spaces__________________________________ 13
Computer Rooms ___________________________________________________ 13
Shallow Telecommunications Rooms ____________________________________ 13
2.3
Backbone Pathways ___________________________________________ 13
2.4
Horizontal Pathways ___________________________________________ 14
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2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.5
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.6
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.8
2.8.1
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Intra-building Backbone Cabling _________________________________ 17
Backbone Cabling to Support Voice Systems _____________________________ 17
Backbone Cabling to Support Data Systems ______________________________ 17
Backbone Cabling to Support Video/CATV _______________________________ 17
Backbone Cabling to Support Other Low Voltage Systems ___________________ 18
Horizontal Cabling _____________________________________________ 18
General ___________________________________________________________ 18
Horizontal Distribution Cabling to Support Voice or Data _____________________ 18
Horizontal cabling to support Video/CATV ________________________________ 18
Cabling to Support Other Low Voltage Systems ___________________________ 18
Removal of Abandoned cables _________________________________________ 18
Work Area Outlet Configurations _______________________________________ 19
Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection _____________________________ 19
Administration and Labeling ____________________________________ 19
As-built Drawings ___________________________________________________ 20
Labeling and Color Coding ____________________________________________ 20
Design Recommendations for Wireless Systems ___________________ 21
Horizontal Cabling Design Considerations for Wireless LANs _________________ 21
OUTSIDE PLANT DESIGN ELEMENTS __________________________ 22
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
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Conduit Systems____________________________________________________ 14
Cable Tray ________________________________________________________ 14
Conduit ___________________________________________________________ 14
Outlet Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Pull Boxes ____________________________ 15
In-floor Systems ____________________________________________________ 16
Modular Furniture Raceway/ Furniture Pathways and Spaces ________________ 16
Cable ________________________________________________________ 22
Abandoned Cables __________________________________________________ 22
Cable Types Allowed ________________________________________________ 22
Safety Issues _________________________________________________ 22
General ___________________________________________________________ 22
Trenching and Excavation ____________________________________________ 22
Confined Spaces ___________________________________________________ 23
Service Entrance Conduit _______________________________________ 23
General ___________________________________________________________ 23
Allowable Conduit Types _____________________________________________ 23
Maintenance Holes, Handholes and Vaults_________________________ 23
Maintenance Holes and Vaults _________________________________________ 23
Telecommunications Handholes _______________________________________ 24
Cables and Labeling _________________________________________________ 25
Underground Conduit ________________________________________________ 25
Aerial Distribution ___________________________________________________ 26
MATERIALS LIST ___________________________________________ 28
4.1
Inside Plant Horizontal Cable ____________________________________ 28
4.2
Inside Plant Backbone Cable ____________________________________ 28
4.3
Workstation Outlets____________________________________________ 30
4.4
Wiring Closet _________________________________________________ 30
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4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
Patch Panels _______________________________________________________ 30
Patch Cords _______________________________________________________ 30
Cable Management _________________________________________________ 32
Rack Systems ______________________________________________________ 33
4.5
Outside Plant Cable ____________________________________________ 34
4.6
Active Components ____________________________________________ 36
4.6.1
4.6.2
Data Switches ______________________________________________________ 36
Uninterruptible Power Supply: _________________________________________ 36
APPENDIX A- Glossary _________________________________________ 38
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1 GENERAL
1.1
Introduction
This manual is written to provide information regarding the telecommunications
standards adopted by Columbus State University (CSU). University Information and
Technology Services (UITS) is the institutional department responsible for all
campus telecommunications. This manual is based upon the most current available
literature, codes, standards and industry accepted practice available at the time of
publication. This is a living document that has as its basis the State of Georgia
Telecommunications Design Manual
A properly designed and constructed telecommunications system should be
adaptable to change over the life of the building. The criteria contained within this
manual are subject to revisions and updates due to technological advances within
the telecommunications industry.
Telecommunications has a financial impact on all construction and renovation of
CSU buildings. It is expensive and time-consuming to continually change cabling
systems to support different network configurations, computer systems and the
relocation of employees. Therefore, it is very important that the design and
construction of new or renovated buildings effectively avoids obsolescence. National
and international standards organizations have developed standards for the various
elements of telecommunications cabling systems. CSU’s implementation of these
standards will ensure a flexible, uniform telecommunications environment and:
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Provide telecommunications architecture based on recognized standards to
support efficient, long-lasting, cost-effective operations.
Reduce the amount of time required to install new networks or to reconfigure
existing local area networks.
Provide the flexibility to operate multiple high bandwidth technologies on a single
structured cabling system.
Eliminate the cost of installing non-standard, proprietary, vendor-specific cabling
by providing standards-based cabling systems that will support a wide variety of
equipment.
Improve network manageability and facilitate automated cabling system
management through the use of uniform and industry standard identification and
numbering schemes.
Allow for the growth of anticipated high speed, high bandwidth Local Area
Networks (LANs), Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) and Wide Area Networks
(WANs) that may be required by future specialized applications.
Design Manual Scope
This manual is intended to provide telecommunications design and installation
information for all new buildings and renovations owned by CSU and/or Foundation
Properties. This manual should also be used for all outside plant projects that include
telecommunications and all inside cable retrofitting or re-cabling unless there is a
strong business case for not doing so.
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This manual should be considered a starting point for all telecommunication projects
or projects that include telecommunications. Any CSU requirements that differ from
this manual will be clearly communicated in the given project’s Statement of Work.
Existing data closets or other telecommunications components that are found to be
inadequate with respect to this manual must be retrofitted as part of the surrounding
renovation project.
1.3
Purpose of This Manual
Effective telecommunications and networking cannot be accomplished without
adherence to standards. Additionally, cabling infrastructure costs cannot be
contained without adherence to sound installation and management practices. The
purpose of this manual is to ensure that the future telecommunications and
connectivity needs of Columbus State University are met in a cost-effective manner
and in accordance with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA and IEEE standards for
telecommunications.
1.4
Designer and Installer Qualifications
1.4.1 Telecommunications Designer
The telecommunications design firm should have a Building Industry Consulting
Services International (BICSI) Registered Communications Distribution Designer
(RCDD) on staff or available for consultation. In most circumstances, all drawings
and specifications should be reviewed by the design firm’s RCDD and carry the
RCDD stamp of approval.
1.4.2 Telecommunications Installer
The telecommunications installation contractor must be licensed in the State of
Georgia as a Telecommunications Class or Unrestricted Class Low-Voltage
Contractor (LVL). The installation of all cable, equipment, terminations and
associated services should be performed by a company that is currently a
Manufacturer’s Certified Structured Cabling System installer in good standing
with minimum of (5) years of experience on similar systems. The installation
company should have an RCDD on staff performing the role of Project Manager
and be available for consultation and to attend project meetings. A BICSI certified
installer should be employed by the contractor and be on site as the installation
manager.
1.4.3 Overall Quality Assurance
The designer should design in accordance with the latest revision of the BICSI
Telecommunications Distributions Methods Manual and ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA
standards. The Licensed Low Voltage Telecommunications Contractor (LVLTC)
should install work in accordance with the BICSI Cabling Installation Manual.
Periodic inspections will be part of the quality assurance.
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1.4.4 Submittals and Document Review
Before installation of any cable or support equipment the designer will submit
shop drawings and product data for review and approval by the CSU
Construction Manager and UITS. The drawings must indicate installation details,
cable routing, system configuration, and outlet numbering.
1.4.5 Project Record Documents
Prior to acceptance, the installer shall submit to the owner three copies of a
complete, bound project record manual consisting of the following:
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Test reports for horizontal cabling
Test reports for backbone cabling
Manufacturer’s warranties
14”x24” As-built drawings that include both inside and outside plant
Project record documents shall be provided in both a hard copy binder and a soft
copy on CD capable of being viewed and edited in AutoCAD. As-built drawings
will include building and floor layouts with outlet locations and outlet labeling,
main and intermediate distribution frame locations, cable routes, interconnect
locations, riser locations, a table or chart showing all labeling, and all other
information pertinent to the installation. CSU will retain ownership of the editable
AutoCAD files.
1.4.6 Post Construction Warranties and Other Requirements
The installer shall furnish a manufacturer’s warranty of products, applications and
workmanship for 25 years from the date of acceptance by CSU. Any defects
which may occur as the result of faulty materials or workmanship shall be
promptly corrected by the installer at no additional cost to CSU. The installer
should obtain and submit materials warranties to CSU to the extent such
warranties are reasonably obtainable.
1.5
Designer and Installer Selection
The designer and installer selection process differs based on the nature of the
project. The construction or renovation project manager is responsible for selection
on projects that involve telecommunications as part of the larger project. However,
the UITS project manager is responsible for selection on pure telecommunications
projects or projects that originate in UITS.
1.6
The Role of University Information and Technology
Services (UITS)
The designer is reminded that CSU is the owner of all property and completed
projects, unless otherwise specified in the project.
UITS is responsible for all telecommunications systems in all CSU owned or leased
buildings and as such will provide input to the design and implementation of the
telecommunications infrastructure. UITS will provide final approval for all
telecommunications projects and the telecommunications segment of construction or
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renovation projects. Thus, UITS shall be included in all phases of the project from the
first preliminary meeting to the final walk-through, including each architectural,
engineering, and construction phase.
UITS reserves the right to send a representative to inspect the job site(s) during
construction to ensure compliance with this telecommunications manual and all
associated telecommunications codes and standards.
1.7
Project Management
Project management is the whole range of activities necessary to efficiently achieve
a set of goals. Project management includes: calendar and project planning;
communication with clients/vendors/contractors; coordination of team members'
work; cost control; monitoring progress of a project; paperwork and accounting;
status updates of project progress; problem recognition and elimination. Project
teams should meet on a regular basis to aid in these activities and to assure that all
team members are well-informed.
1.7.1 Construction/Renovation Projects
Every CSU or Foundation Properties construction/renovation project will have a
construction project manager who is the ultimate authority and responsible for
the overall success of the project. UITS will assign a telecommunications project
manager to manage the telecommunications segment of the project and to
provide telecommunications support to the construction project manager.
1.7.2 Telecommunications Projects
Every CSU or Foundation Properties telecommunications project will have a
UITS project manager who is the ultimate authority and responsible for the
overall success of the project. A construction or facilities project manager will be
called upon when necessary to manage the facilities segment of the project and
to provide facilities support to the telecommunications project manager.
1.7.3 Deliverables
Certain construction/renovation project deliverables are necessary to aid in
network documentation, troubleshooting, and future project planning. In addition
to the official project record documents, the following deliverables are required by
UITS:
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Keys and key codes to all lockable doors leading from the outside of a
building to the data closet
AutoCAD drawings of all outside plant fiber runs with GPS coordinates clearly
marked
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2 INTRABUILDING DESIGN ELEMENTS
2.1
Data Closets
All rooms used for telecommunications should be dedicated to the sole use of
telecommunications. No other building facility equipment should be housed in any
telecommunications room including, but not limited to, fire alarm systems, monitoring
systems, security systems, janitorial services, supply storage, departmental storage,
etc.
Data closets should be vertically stacked and strategically placed so that horizontal
cabling will not exceed 250’ from the termination panel in the data closet to the Work
Area Outlet (WAO) location.
This manual will also refer to a data closet as an MDF or IDF. The MDF is the main
data closet for a building where telecommunications cables enter the building from
the outside plant. The IDF is a data closet located strategically to provide service to
surrounding sections of the building. Typically, there will be one IDF on each floor of
a building. In most cases, the MDF will also serve as an IDF for that section of the
building.
2.1.1 Entrance Pathways
Outside plant cables will enter the room from the nearest manhole, utility pole, or
other service provider location. There should be a minimum of three (3) 4”
conduits installed from the MDF to the utility pole, manhole, hand-hole or duct
bank for each service being provided to the facility (Voice/Telephone Service,
Data/LAN Service and Video/CATV/SMATV Service). In some cases fewer
conduits may be allowed based on the building usage.
2.1.2 Location
Without exception the MDF should always be located in a dry area, not subject to
flooding, on the ground floor and on an exterior wall. Equipment not related to the
support of the MDF (e.g., piping, ductwork, pneumatic tubing, etc.) should not be
installed in, enter or pass through the room. IDF locations that limit expansion
such as near elevators should be avoided. Accessibility for the delivery of large
equipment should be provided. MDF and IDF should be located in such a
manner as to provide access from a hallway and should not have an outside
door.
2.1.3 Size
The minimum size should be 150 square ft. If it is expected that the density of
work areas will be higher, then the size should be increased accordingly to
accommodate additional equipment.
Establish a single UPS room per building for all new building construction and for
major renovation projects.
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2.1.4 Layout
Telecommunications equipment layouts within the data closet should be verified
with the equipment providers for weight and distance limitations between
equipment racks. Clearances should be sufficient (typically 3’ 4” from walls) and
capacity for future expansion should be considered.
2.1.5 Provisioning
A minimum of one wall should be covered with rigidly fixed, ¾ inch A-C grade,
void-free plywood installed 6 inches above the finished floor (AFF) to 8 feet 6
inches AFF capable of supporting wall mounted telecommunications devices.
The Plywood should be fire-rated and covered with two coats of white "fire
retardant" paint on all sides prior to installation.
2.1.6 Flooring
Room flooring should be light colored antistatic vinyl and capable of the following
load ratings:
 Minimum distributed load rating: 100 lbf/ft2
 Minimum concentrated load rating: 2,000 lbf
 If heavy equipment is anticipated these figures should be increased.
2.1.7 Ceilings
MDF/IDF rooms should not have false ceilings. Minimum clear height in the room
should be 8 feet without obstructions.
2.1.8 Lighting
Lighting should be a minimum of 50 foot-candles measured 3 feet AFF and
mounted 8 feet 6 inches AFF and controlled by a switch adjacent to the entrance
door. At least one lighting fixture within the room should be on the emergency
lighting circuit for the facility.
2.1.9 Entrance Door
The entrance door should be a minimum of 36 inches wide and 80 inches high,
fitted with a keypad lock, and open into and be accessible from the hallway inside
the facility. If a double door is provided there should not be a center post.
Entrance doors should not open to the exterior of the facility.
2.1.10
Interior Finishes
The floors, walls, and ceilings should be sealed to reduce dust. Finishes should
be light in color to enhance room lighting.
2.1.11
Water Infiltration
The room should not be located below water level unless preventative measures
against water infiltration are provided. The room should be free of water or drain
pipes not directly required in support of the equipment within the room. A floor
drain should be provided within the room if a risk of water ingress exists.
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Electromagnetic Interference
The room should be located away from sources of electromagnetic interference
i.e., electrical power supply transformers, electric motors and generators, x-ray
equipment, magnetometers, radio or radar transmitters and induction sealing
devices.
2.1.13
Vibration
Potential vibration problems should be considered since excessive vibration can
lead to loosened connections.
2.1.14
Fire Suppression Sprinklers
If sprinklers are required by fire code, the heads should be protected with wire
cages to prevent accidental operation. Drainage troughs should be placed under
the sprinkler pipes to prevent leakage onto the equipment within the room.
Consideration should be given to the installation of alternate fire-suppression
systems or a dry pipe system.
2.1.15
Auxiliary Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers should be provided and maintained within the data
closet per applicable code.
2.1.16
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Environmental Conditioning
HVAC should be provided on a 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year basis. If
the building HVAC system cannot assure continuous operation in the
equipment room then a stand-alone unit should be provided.
If a standby power source is provided for the facility, consideration should be
given to connecting the HVAC serving the telecommunications equipment
room to the standby supply.
Temperature and humidity should be controlled to provide continuous
operating ranges of 64°F TO 75°F with 30% to 55% relative humidity
measured.
The ambient room temperature and humidity should be measured at a
distance of 5’ AFF, after the equipment is in operation, at any point along a
telecommunications equipment aisle.
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Rack Systems
A 4-post rack shall be placed within the room so as to provide adequate
clearance (usually 3’ 4” from wall and as far away from the door as possible)
for access to the equipment to be installed in the racks as well as to existing
or new backboards on the walls. Additional racks may be required where
work area density is higher.
Racks shall be securely attached to the floor and wall using hardware as
appropriate for the material.
A standard ladder rack shall be mounted perpendicular to the wall, resting on
the 4-post rack, and securely attached to the wall.
Racks shall be grounded to the nearest building ground suitable for
communications grounding using a minimum of 6 AWG grounding wire.
Rack mounting screws not used for installing patch panels and other
hardware shall be bagged and left with the rack upon completion of the
installation.
Electrical Power
Each data closet shall be equipped with a minimum of two (2) dedicated earth
grounded 20 AMP circuits feeding power to two (2) NEMA 5-20 outlets. Data
closets with 121 to 264 total voice/data patch panel ports shall be equipped with
a minimum of four (4) dedicated earth grounded 20 AMP circuits feeding power
to four (4) NEMA 5-20 outlets. Data closets with 265 to 384 total voice/data patch
panel ports shall be equipped with a minimum of six (6) dedicated earth
grounded 20 AMP circuits feeding power to six (6) NEMA 5-20 outlets. The
outlets should be located at standard height (18” AFF) near the back of the rack
system for easy accessibility.
Additional convenience duplex electrical receptacles should be placed along the
wall, spaced every 6’ at standard height. All receptacles in the MDF/IDF should
be isolated grounding type. If a standby power source is provided for the facility
the data closet panel should be connected to the standby power.
2.1.19 Uninterruptible Power Supplies
The building Uninterruptible Power Supply should be connected to a standby
power source feeding power to all building data closet NEMA 5-20 outlets. A
minimum of two uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) shall be installed in each
data closet. Data closets with 121 to 264 total voice/data patch panel ports shall
be equipped with a minimum of four (4) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Data closets with 265 to 384 total voice/data patch panel ports shall be equipped
with a minimum of six (6) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The UPS rails
shall be mounted at the bottom of the rack system, the UPS slid into place, and
the UPS attached to the front of the rack system using the UPS mounting
brackets. Each UPS has two power supplies. To provide redundancy, one power
supply should be plugged into one of the two dedicated circuits with a NEMA 520 outlet and the other power supply should be plugged into the other dedicated
circuit with a NEMA 5-20 outlet.
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2.1.20
Equipment Grounding
Access should be made available to the telecommunications grounding system
specified by ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA – 607 - Commercial Building Grounding and
Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications (1994)
2.2
Other Telecommunications Spaces
2.2.1 Audio/Video Equipment Rooms/Spaces
Depending upon the requirements of the facility for Audio/Video (A/V) equipment
it may be necessary to provide dedicated spaces/rooms for this equipment. As
with data closets, A/V rooms should be located in such a manner as to provide
access from a hallway and should not have an outside door. A/V equipment
should only be housed in telecommunications rooms if adequate additional space
is provided. If a large quantity of A/V equipment is required then rooms dedicated
to A/V should be provided. It may be beneficial to hire an A/V consultant to
design this type of space.
2.2.2 Computer Rooms
Typically the main computer room is space dedicated solely to housing multiple
file servers, large PBXs, and other computer equipment. While it may be
necessary to install network equipment in this room for connectivity to the
computer equipment, design of this room is beyond the scope of this document.
There should, however be sufficient conduit and backbone cabling
interconnecting the main computer room to the MDF. Access floors in computer
rooms should be installed in accordance with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA -569-a,
Commercial Building Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces – Addendum 3
–Access Floors.
2.2.3 Shallow Telecommunications Rooms
In existing or renovated buildings, minimum IDF sizes may not be possible. If the
use of a shallow room is approved by UITS, the minimum dimensions shall be 6’
deep by 8’6” wide by 8’ high. The door to the room should be a minimum of 36
inches wide. If a double door is used, the center post should be eliminated. Due
to space limitations, and safety concerns, no equipment other than punch down
blocks and wall-mounted equipment with support posts should be housed in this
size room.
2.3
Backbone Pathways
In multi-level structures, the MDF and IDF should be designed in a stacked
configuration, i.e., one room above the other. A minimum quantity of 4, 4” sleeved
holes should be provided between the rooms. In buildings with more than 4 floors,
the number of sleeved holes may have to increase. The requirements for the vertical
riser system should include the following:
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An extra minimum 1” metallic sleeve should be provided for the vertical riser
ground system. A continuous length of properly sized insulated copper ground
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2.4
wire should run through all satellite closets on each floor starting from the
Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus Bar (TMGBB) in the MDF.
Conduits in the room should extend below the ceiling and above the floor 4” with
a 2” clearance from the finished wall.
Fire stop material should be installed in all sleeves.
All conduits used for fiber optic cabling should also require innerduct if the
conduit is sized for other cables in the future.
Horizontal Pathways
2.4.1 Conduit Systems
All cable should be enclosed in conduit or cable tray for protection. Two types of
conduit systems are acceptable. One type is called the Zoned Home Run
System. The other is the Cable Tray System. In the Zoned Home Run System,
all conduits are "home-run" from the Work Area Outlet (WAO) to the appropriate
IDF serving that zone.
The Cable Tray System uses cable tray in conjunction with conduit. The cable
tray should be installed in the ceiling space above the major hallways in a
configuration that provides the occupants with the most efficient and productive
use of communications services. Radiating conduits are then provided from the
cable tray to each WAO.
2.4.2 Cable Tray
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Cable trays should be installed and filled in accordance with
ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA -569-A-7, Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces – Addendum 7, Cable Trays and
Wire-ways.
The cable tray should be mounted above the finished ceiling in the main
corridor. To insure that the cable tray is accessible, it should be installed 4” to
8” above the ceiling tile and have no less than a 24" horizontal clearance
along one side and 6" above the tray.
No foreign conduit, pipes, or HVAC ducts should rest on or extend through
the cable tray.
Supporting hangers should be attached along the cable tray sides and not
within the cable tray bed.
Because the cable tray requires ceiling spaces that are accessible, cable tray
should not be placed above permanent type ceilings or above office or
classroom space.
2.4.3 Conduit
The conduit may consist of two types: rigid metallic and/or electrical metallic
tubing. PVC is allowed only in wet and/or corrosive environments.
2.4.3.1
Rigid Metallic Conduit
 Rigid metallic conduit (RMC) should be industry standard, heavy wall
steel conduit and should have galvanized finish throughout.
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RMC conduit installation should be made in accordance with industry
standards for installation. Running-threads, split couplings and threadless couplings will not be accepted.
Install metallic bushings at all terminations in cable trays, freestanding
conduits, and within boxes, enclosures and cabinets.
During installation, cap all runs left unfinished or unattended overnight.
Cap all terminations of finished runs with manufactured fittings to prevent
ingress of moisture until wire and cable are pulled in.
No more than two 90 degree sweep bends are permitted between
junction boxes, pull boxes, cabinets, or cable access points. The sweep
bend radius should be at least 12".
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
 All EMT conduits should be cold rolled steel tubing with zinc coating on
the outside and protected on the inside with zinc enamel or equivalent
corrosion-resistant coating.
 EMT may be installed in dry construction in sheltered spaces, in partitions
other than concrete, and in solid plaster-work. EMT should not be
installed where:
o it will be exposed to view below 8’ above finished floor,
o it may be subject to severe physical damage,
o it may be subject to severe corrosive influence,
o trade size is larger than 2", or
o tubing, elbows, couplings, and fittings would be in concrete or
in direct contact with the earth.
 EMT couplings should be all steel, hexagonal, compression type with all
joints made tight.
 All empty conduit runs should have a nylon pulling tape, string, or wire
installed from outlet to IDF. This tape should be continuous through all
junction boxes and the pulling strength should not be less than 200
pounds.
2.4.4 Outlet Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Pull Boxes
Except as noted, all boxes should be manufactured from galvanized industry
standard gauge sheet steel. The standard mounting height should be 18" above
the finished floor or 6” above a backsplash in a countertop area. For classrooms,
lecture halls, auditoriums, or designated multi-media rooms, a double-gang
electrical box should be equipped with a double-gang plaster ring with 1" radial
conduit.
Each outlet box should have 2-1” conduits and each conduit should have no
more than two 90° bends between the outlet and the designated communications
room or cable tray. The sweep bend radius should be at least 12". If more than
two 90 degree bends are required, a pull box should be installed and the
locations of pull boxes should be shown on the drawings. The use of LB, LL, and
LR fittings should not be used without approval by UITS. Outlets should not be
looped in the same run of conduit.
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Flush wall mount telephone outlets mounting height should be 48" above the
finished floor, and conduit entry from the top.
Interior surface mounted devices and raceways (exposed to view) should be
metal type and should be painted to match wall surface.
2.4.5 In-floor Systems
In floor Systems should be installed in accordance with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA -569A-5, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and
Spaces – Addendum 5 – In Floor Systems.
Fixed “In-floor Systems” are generally not recommended due to the inflexibility of
such systems. Access floor systems provide a much better solution in computer
laboratories, computer rooms and other open spaces that may be rearranged
frequently.
Tiered lecture halls may be designed to use in-floor systems but should be
carefully planned if utilized to insure coordination with electrical and structural
disciplines.
During construction the in-floor systems should be sealed watertight to prevent
moisture from accumulating in the conduits, boxes or raceway.
Floor boxes should not be “daisy-chained”. A minimum 1” conduit should serve
each floor box and extend to the cable tray in the hallway or homerun to the
nearest IDF.
In-floor boxes should be large enough to prevent the cable-bending radius from
being exceeded.
2.4.6 Modular Furniture Raceway/ Furniture Pathways and Spaces
When modular type furniture is to be installed the fill recommendations of
ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA -569-A-2, Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces – Addendum 2 – Furniture Pathways
and Spaces should be followed.
The following items should be addressed well before construction of the facility
begins or before the furniture is specified:
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Pathway fill factor
Furniture pathway capacity
Access to the furniture pathway
Furniture pathway bend radius
Power and telecommunications separation
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2.5
Intra-building Backbone Cabling
2.5.1 Backbone Cabling to Support Voice Systems
Voice (telephone) backbone cable will typically originate at the location of the
facilities telephone system. The backbone cables will route to the various
buildings on the campus, and/or the various floors of the building to distribute
telephone service to the telecommunications rooms. Voice backbone cables
should meet the following requirements:
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Voice backbone cables should be minimum Category 6 cables.
Voice backbone cables installed in underground conduits should be gel filled
cables.
The shield of all backbone cables must be bonded to the
Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus bar.
Voice backbone cables should be sized to support 2 pairs per each voice
station, plus 25% growth. When calculating size, voice stations should also
include fax machines and dial-up modems.
2.5.2 Backbone Cabling to Support Data Systems
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The standard for intra-building fiber optic backbone is 12-strand single-mode
to each IDF from the MDF. Strand count may be adjusted to meet specific
requirements with UITS approval.
All strands of a fiber optic cable must be terminated with SC connectors
(unless otherwise specified by UITS) and tested. The installation of “dark
fiber” is not allowed.
Each fiber cable shall be stripped upon entering the termination panel and the
individual fibers routed into the termination panel.
Each cable shall be clearly labeled at the entrance to the termination panel.
Cables labeled within the bundle are not acceptable.
Dust caps must be placed on all loose (disconnected) connectors.
10 AWG or 12 AWG wire locators must be installed where groups of nonarmored fiber optic cables follow a single conduit path between sites. Each
end must be labeled with the name of the other end’s building or site.
Fiber termination is only allowed inside wiring closets. Fiber splicing is not
permitted unless required by local codes or requested by UITS.
Fiber optic cables should always have a minimum 15-foot service loop at the
terminating ends.
2.5.3 Backbone Cabling to Support Video/CATV
For video and broadband (CATV) applications to 2 GHz, 75-ohm coaxial cable
has traditionally been utilized. Multimode and single mode fiber optic cable may
also be used for CATV and video backbone cabling. A certified CATV engineer
should design the system. If it is desired to use fiber optic cable in lieu of the 75ohm coaxial cable then additional capacity/more strands of fiber should be
provided over and above the minimum of 12 single mode strands to each IDF
from the MDF.
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2.5.4 Backbone Cabling to Support Other Low Voltage Systems
During planning for backbone cable installations, consideration should be given
to migration of other low voltage systems such as fire alarm systems, facility
control, and monitoring systems.
2.6
Horizontal Cabling
2.6.1 General
Horizontal cabling should be installed in accordance with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA
568. One exception to that standard is to limit the horizontal distance of all
cabling to 250 feet in order to provide an additional margin of reliability over and
above the 295’ specified by ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA 568.
2.6.2 Horizontal Distribution Cabling to Support Voice or Data
Horizontal distribution cable is the cable that extends from the data closet to the
work area. The standard configuration is to route a minimum of one cable for
voice and two cables for data to each work-area. In all new installations,
Category 6 UTP cable should be used for both voice and data. Where additions
are made to existing installations, Category 5E UTP cable may NOT be used and
existing CAT5E patch panels will NOT be utilized. Configurations may be
adjusted to meet individual needs, provided that any adjustments comply with all
codes, standards, and requirements of this manual and the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Splitting cable pairs from one cable to two or more outlets to
avoid adding an additional 4-pair cable is not allowed – no exceptions.
2.6.3 Horizontal cabling to support Video/CATV
Horizontal Video/CATV cable should be RG-6 quad shield 75-ohm coaxial cable.
All cable should be run within conduit. Each outlet should be home run to the
nearest IDF.
2.6.4 Cabling to Support Other Low Voltage Systems
During planning for horizontal cable installations, consideration should be given
to migration of other low voltage systems such as fire alarm systems, facility
control, and monitoring systems.
2.6.5 Removal of Abandoned cables
In retrofit or renovation scenarios all cable that is not to be reused must be
completely removed by the installer. Communications cables that will be used in
the future must be tagged “for future use”.
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2.6.6 Work Area Outlet Configurations
Typically, the recommended minimum standard Work Area Outlet (WAO) should
include two cables to each outlet, each of which will be used for either data or
voice. Drawings should be specific when indicating voice and data cables
required at each location. It is recommended that WAOs be provided in the
following locations as indicated. Additional WAOs may be required depending
upon the size or special needs of room.
Recommended minimum configurations are as follows:
Two WAO – one near furniture and one on
opposing wall
Two WAO
One WAO for each eight feet of wall length
on each wall.
A minimum of one WAO
A minimum of one data-only connection for
each computer and printer
A minimum of one WAO near instructor’s
station and one WAO in ceiling for
projection and one WAO in ceiling for
wireless equipment
One analog-only connection per location
One analog-only connection per phone
One analog-only connection per location
One data-only connection per location
One standard WAO in each bedroom and
living area
One data-only connection per location
One data-only connection per location
A minimum of one standard WAO to be
installed at the location of any equipment
requiring a telephone or data network
connection.
Offices
Receptionist Areas
Conference Room
Lounges/Break Rooms
Computer Labs
Classrooms
Emergency Phones
Pay Phones
Elevator Phones
Monitoring Systems
Residence Apartments
Wireless LAN Access Point
Data Projector
Other Systems
2.6.7 Grounding, Bonding, and Electrical Protection
All telecommunications grounding, bonding, and electrical protection at CSU
facilities should comply with the requirements of NEC, ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA-607
2.7
Administration and Labeling
Administration of the telecommunications infrastructure includes documentation of
cables, termination hardware, patching and cross-connection facilities, conduits,
other cable pathways, telecommunications closets, and other telecommunications
spaces. ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA-606, the Administration Standard for the
Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings is the industry standard
for administering and documenting the telecommunications infrastructure.
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2.7.1 As-built Drawings
The as-built drawings graphically document the installed telecommunications
infrastructure through floor plan, elevation, and detail drawings. In many cases,
these drawings will differ from the installation drawings because of changes
made during construction and specific site conditions. In the as-built drawings,
the identifiers for major infrastructure components must be recorded. The
pathways, spaces, and wiring portions of the infrastructure each may have
separate drawings if warranted by the complexity of the installation, or the scale
of the drawings. CSU requires the installer to provide a complete and accurate
set of as-built drawings.
2.7.2 Labeling and Color Coding
To be consistent with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA standards and industry practices, it is
important that both labeling and color coding be applied to all
telecommunications infrastructure components. Labeling with the unique
identifier will identify a particular component. Proper color-coding will quickly
identify how that component is used in the overall telecommunications
infrastructure of the facility.
2.7.2.1
Labeling
Labels are generally of either the adhesive or insert type. All labels must be
legible, resistant to defacement, and maintain adhesion to the application
surface. Outside plant labels should be totally waterproof, even when
submerged. All labels should be machine printed, with the exception of insert
labels. Insert labels may be hand written, although machine printed is
preferred. Installers shall create labels according to the following scheme:
Outside Plant
SbbbSrrrSpppSource Source Source patch
Building Room panel name &
#
port #
CCT120PanelA1RICH121PanelB1-
DbbbDrrrDestination Destination
building
room #
RICHCCT-
121120-
DpppDestination patch
panel name &
port #
PanelB1PanelA1-
Room 120 in CCT is the MDF for that building
Room 121 in RICH is the MDF for that building
Interior Backbone
SrrrSource
Room
#
120220-
SpppSource patch
panel name &
port #
PanelA1PanelB1-
DrrrDestination
room #
220120-
Room 120 is the IDF for the first floor
Room 220 is the IDF for the second floor
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panel name &
port #
PanelB1PanelA1-
T
V (Voice)
D (Data)
D
D
T
V (Voice)
D (Data)
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DrrrDestination
room #
DpppDestination patch
panel name & port #
or wall jack #
101120-
1PanelA1-
T
V
(Voice)
D
(Data)
D
D
Room 101 is an office with 1 data jack.
Room 120 is the IDF.
*Use final room numbers that have been approved by CSU facilities. DO NOT
use room numbers that appear on construction documents without prior
approval.
2.7.2.2
Color-scheme
Color-coding may also be used to identify specific cables in a pathway or the
function of specific equipment racks or equipment. The same color is always
applied to both ends of any given cable. The following color code should be
used in all CSU facilities:
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Blue is used to identify data cabling and terminations.
White is used to identify voice cabling and terminations.
Where Voice over IP is specified the voice and data will converge on the
same blue cable.
Design Recommendations for Wireless Systems
This manual is not intended to address the design of Wireless LAN systems. In
general Wireless LANs should be installed only as extensions or additions to hardwired LANs and not as a replacement for cabled voice, data or video networks.
Allowable distances for a wireless system depend heavily upon the site where the
system is to be installed. The design of the wireless network is guided by inspections
and tests performed at the site, also referred to as a site survey, site verification, or
environmental analysis. Both physical and environmental barriers should be
identified and accommodated in the design.
2.8.1 Horizontal Cabling Design Considerations for Wireless LANs
In general, one data outlet should be provided for each access point. Power for
the access point should be obtained through the data connection. Standard outlet
boxes as provided for data outlets should be provided for access points and
should be mounted flush in the suspended ceiling or 18 inches below the finished
ceiling in walls.
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3 OUTSIDE PLANT DESIGN ELEMENTS
The customer owned outside plant telecommunications infrastructure includes the
backbone pathways and backbone cabling required for voice, data, and video between
buildings. All customer-owned outside plant telecommunications infrastructure must be
installed in accordance with ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA -758, Customer-Owned OSP
Telecommunications Standard (April 1999)
3.1
Cable
Prior approval and coordination with the CSU Facilities Manager and other
concerned parties is necessary when the situation requires pulling cable through a
conduit occupied by other cables. All cables associated with campus
telecommunications networks (telephone, fiber optics, and cable television) should
be connected and disconnected by CSU. Only those cables specified within this
document will be installed in any communications facility. There should be no cable
with voltages higher than 48 volts in communications duct banks except electrical
feeders for sump pumps and lights and electrical outlets in vaults.
3.1.1 Abandoned Cables
Whenever possible, all abandoned cable should be removed from tunnels,
manholes and conduit. If it is not feasible to remove abandoned cable, it should
be clearly tagged at both ends as abandoned with appropriate labeling.
3.1.2 Cable Types Allowed
Most low voltage cabling is installed underground in duct banks. No aerial cable
should be installed unless pre-approved by the CSU Facilities Manager.
3.2
Safety Issues
3.2.1 General
This manual does not specifically address safety issues associated with its use. It
is the responsibility of the user of this manual to determine and use the
applicable safety and health practices of OSHA, NEC, NESC and any other
life/safety standard. CSU should not be liable with respect to any liability, loss or
damage caused directly or indirectly by application of this manual. No project is
so important, nor any completion deadline so critical, to justify the noncompliance with industry codes and standards.
3.2.2 Trenching and Excavation
The contractor should contact the one-call locating service in the area of the
construction prior to commencement of any trenching activities. College and
university campuses may have utilities that the locating service will not locate. It
should be the responsibility of the contractor to contact CSU and arrange for
customer-owned utilities to be located by the customer prior to commencement
of any trenching. Any and all costs incurred for damage to any utilities should be
born by the excavation contractor.
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3.2.3 Confined Spaces
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements CFR
1910.268 (0) address telecommunications work performed on underground lines
in maintenance holes and un-vented vaults. It is the designer and the contractor’s
responsibility to determine if any spaces requiring entry are defined as confined
spaces, or as permit-required confined spaces, and to follow all related OSHA
procedures.
3.3
Service Entrance Conduit
3.3.1 General
When conduits pass through exterior concrete walls of any facility, the entrance
should be watertight. Wall sleeves at service entrance points must be sized to
provide a minimum of ½ inch clearance around the conduit to allow for proper
sealing of the penetration. All campus buildings should be connected to the
nearest manhole or new manhole if one is to be installed.
3.3.2 Allowable Conduit Types
3.3.2.1
Rigid Galvanized Steel Conduit with Threaded Fittings
This conduit should be installed with reinforced concrete casing. When not
encased in concrete, conduit should be painted with two coats of coal tar
base paint or have an epoxy coating applied by the manufacturer.
3.3.2.2
Schedule 40 PVC Conduit
This conduit should be installed with reinforced concrete casing. PVC conduit
is not acceptable without reinforced concrete.
3.4
Maintenance Holes, Handholes and Vaults
3.4.1 Maintenance Holes and Vaults
Maintenance holes are concrete, steel or cast iron units provided with a
removable lid that permits access via a ladder. Telecommunications vaults are
typically constructed in pre-fabricated cast concrete, and contain a floor section,
wall section, and top section.
Key requirements for maintenance hole and vault installation include:
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The minimum interior dimensions should be 6' wide x 8’ long x 7’ high.
The maximum allowable depth is ten (10) feet unless otherwise approved by
the CSU Facilities Manager.
Telecommunications maintenance holes and vaults should not be adjacent to
nor share any walls with electrical manholes.
The maximum distance between maintenance holes or vaults connected in
any one run is 400’.
All materials used should be resistant to corrosion. All steel should be
galvanized or zinc coated.
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Racking equipment and cable supports are mandatory and should be
galvanized or zinc coated.
Maintenance holes and vaults should have pulling rings cast into the wall
opposite to each conduit entrance.
All metal components should be grounded.
All maintenance holes and vaults should have cast-iron steps or ladders for
climbing in and out.
All conduits entering a maintenance hole or vault will be sealed from the
outside prior to back filling.
All conduits must be extended into the maintenance hole or vault 4 inches
and be clearly tagged.
Any joints are required to be watertight.
The cover must be a minimum of 1” above the finished grade after all
landscaping is completed. If located in paved areas, the pavement must be
tapered up to the cover.
All maintenance holes should be equipped with a frame and cover. The
maintenance hole cover opening should be a minimum of 27” in diameter and
should be cast with the word "TELEPHONE" or “FIBER OPTICS” and the
maintenance hole number assigned by the CSU Facilities Manager.
3.4.2 Telecommunications Handholes
Handholes should be provided at building entrances, both sides of road or
parking lot crossings, at tie-ins to existing conduits and where multiple cable runs
intersect. A handhole is similar to a miniature vault that is used solely as a pulling
point to expedite the installation of cable in conduit runs over 400’ or with more
than two 90° bends. The following rules apply to the use of handholes:
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Handholes should be 60”x36” and at least 36” deep with a heavy-duty cover
labeled “Fiber Optics”.
Conduit entering the handhole should be aligned on opposite walls of the
handhole at the same elevation.
Handholes should be pre-cast polymer concrete type (Quazite).
Handholes should be installed no more than 400’ apart to maintain proper
cable pulling tension.
A handhole should not be used if the requirements exceed the capacity of
two 4” conduits. Where more than two 4” conduits are used in a duct bank,
vaults must be used in lieu of handholes.
A handhole should not be utilized for splicing cables together.
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3.4.3 Cables and Labeling
All cables entering a maintenance hole, vault, or handhole must loop around the
hole to allow for expansion of the cable. Looped cable should be kept at least 6”
above the floor. All cables should be labeled at both ends using aluminum or
stainless steel tags with the following information:
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The owner of the cable
Cable number
Cable type
Pairs utilized
Termination point.
3.4.4 Underground Conduit
Direct burial of telecommunications cable is not desired, and therefore,
underground telecommunications distribution to permanent facilities should
always be placed in conduit to facilitate the easy installation of additional future
cables. All outside plant substructure installations should comply with
ANSI/ANSI/TIA/EIA-569. Key requirements for underground conduit installation
include:
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Conduit quantity and size should be determined based on the requirements
for the initial installation of cable and a realistic prediction of future expansion
in the area. Always provide at least 25% spare capacity.
Conduit quantities should be based on a maximum of 40% cable fill per
conduit.
All conduit installations should use 4” conduits, with a minimum of one spare
conduit.
All conduits should be Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
pipe.
All conduit sections should be glued with PVC pipe glue to form a watertight
joint. Spacers are required to maintain proper separation between multiple
conduits in a run.
The PVC conduit should transition to rigid metal conduit a minimum of 10-feet
from the building foundation. Rigid metal conduit should route from that point
to the building entrance point. The rigid metal conduit is required to
compensate for the shearing effect of excavated ground settling around the
building foundation, and to provide protection from any future landscaping
activities near the building.
The conduit system should be encased in hard-tamped sand or fine granular
earth at least 3” above and below the conduits.
The conduit system should be encased in 2,500-PSI concrete when the
conduit passes under roads or driveways.
All conduits should be installed with a slight drain slope (0.125-inches-perfoot) to prevent the accumulation of water in the conduit.
All conduits must be buried at least 24” deep, with preferred depth of 36”
Conduit placed for routing of entrance cables from the service provider to the
building entrance point should be installed per the service provider’s
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requirements, generally 36 to 48-inches deep. Prior consultation with the
service provider is required.
All conduit and duct bank runs must have an orange colored, metal
detectable warning ribbon installed ½ the distance between the top of the
conduit and the finished grade.
All cable should be installed in the lowest available conduit in a duct bank,
working up as additional cables are installed.
All spare conduits, and all conduits not filled to capacity, should have 1/4-inch
polypropylene pull ropes installed. The pull ropes must be re-pulled each time
an additional cable is installed.
All conduits, used and spare, should be plugged at both ends to prevent the
intrusion of water, gasses, and rodents.
In new construction, fiber optic backbone cables should always be installed in
fiber optic innerduct. Normally, three innerduct can be placed in a 4” conduit.
Where fiber optic cable is installed into existing conduits, the use of fiber optic
innerduct is preferred if space is available.
3.4.5 Aerial Distribution
Aerial distribution of telecommunications cabling at CSU is not authorized or
recommended for new construction unless specific approval is granted due to
unique circumstances, or as specified in a statement of work. Approved aerial
distribution cabling should adhere to the following guidelines:
3.4.5.1
General Guidelines
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3.4.5.2
Cable must have UV protected sheath to minimize effects from sunlight
Cable must be metallic armored to minimize damage from external
sources such as small animals
Manufacturer recommendations should always be adhered to for selfsupporting cable installations. Consultation with the manufacturer should
take place if there is a need to vary from the recommendations, and a
written account of the manufacturer’s alternate recommendations should
be provided to the UITS project manager.
Allow for storage of sufficient slack loops to address problems associated
with cable breaks and pole damage resulting from severe weather or
vehicular accidents.
Fiber lines must be placed a minimum of 10 feet from any electrical lines.
Cable Pull-box / Splice-box Placement
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Every street (up to 50 feet wide) crossing – one (1) box located within 10
linear feet of the crossing, unless a traffic device (signal, DMS, video
detector, etc.) is located near (within 50 linear feet) of the crossing.
Every freeway, railroad, or bridge crossing – two (2) boxes located (one
each) at the terminal points of the crossing.
All mid-span splices must be placed in a splice box and secured in an
appropriate cable tray.
All splice boxes used for aerial cable installations should be mounted on a
convenient utility pole. If no space exists on the pole, then a suitable in-
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ground splice/pull box must be installed near the utility pole. All cable
leaving the aerial installation must be installed in conduit.
All splice points must contain sufficient slack (50 foot minimum) to allow
for future addition of communication devices, cable and splice repairs, or
additional runs of “drop” cable.
All splice boxes must be properly grounded according to NEC, EIA/TIA
and Bellcor (Telcordia) standards.
Aerial mounted splice boxes should only be used for temporary repairs.
Mid-span cable meets (points where ends of cable reels meet) must be
fusion-spliced and enclosed in a splice box. Mechanical splices must
never be used to connect cable reel ends.
c. Pulling Tension
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Contractor must follow the cable manufacturer’s specifications and
recommendations regarding proper pulling tension during fiber installation
procedures.
Contractor must use proper construction techniques and proper tension
monitoring equipment, such as Dynamometers and break-away swivels.
Correctly sized Kellems or crimp-on grips must be used when pulling the
fiber optic cable.
When Aramid yarn is part of the cable structure, it must be tied to the grip
to further distribute the pulling force.
Adequate cable blocks must be placed along the cable route to ensure
that cable sag is kept at a minimum.
Contractor must ensure that during cable pull, the cable does not ride
over the reel flange which may result in scuffing or tearing of the jacket.
If at all possible, use little to no braking during the pay-off of the cable
from the reel to avoid excessive cable tension.
d. Cable Bending Radius
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Contractor must follow all pulling tension and minimum bending radii
instructions and specifications issued by the cable manufacturer, loaded
and unloaded.
Cable paths should be planed to eliminate as many curves and bends as
possible.
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4 MATERIALS LIST
Vendors must quote and install the parts specified below or, in the case that a specific
part is not mentioned, industry standard parts.
4.1
Inside Plant Horizontal Cable
CAT6 cabling is required for all new construction and those renovations where new
patch panels are required.
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CAT6 (Data & Voice):
o Part # PUP6004BU-UY
Blue Panduit TX6000™ CAT6 UTP cable
(Category 6 plenum cable with separator. Conductors are 23 AWG
construction)
<OR>
o
Part # M57193
Blue Mohawk Brand AdvanceNet CAT6 UTP cable
(Category 6e plenum cable with Flex-Web separator. Conductors are
23 AWG construction)
<OR>
o
4.2
Part # 7131800
Blue General Cable GenSPEED6 Category 6 UTP
(Category 6 plenum cable with separator. Conductors are 23 AWG
construction)
Inside Plant Backbone Cable
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Single mode fiber optic for data and voice:
Exact strand count to be determined by project scope
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Part # {xxx}EUZ-T4101DAN
Corning Cable Systems Industrial LSZH™ Loose Tube, Gel-Free,
Indoor/Outdoor Single-mode (OS2) Interlocking Armored Cable, 12-288
Fibers
{xxx} in part # equals the number of strands
Fiber
Part Number
Product Details
Fiber Category
Count
012EUZ-T4101DAN
12 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
12
024EUZ-T4101DAN
24 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
24
048EUZ-T4101DAN
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
48
096EUZ-T4101DAN
96 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
96
144EUZ-T4101DAN
144 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
144
192EUZ-T4101DAN
192 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
192
288EUZ-T4101DAN
288 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
288
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Use Grounding, Bonding, and Pigtails as required to obtain Corning Warranty
Part# F9B3-NM1Y
Corning SC Single-Mode Pigtails
Part# FDC-CABLE-GRND
Armored Cable Grounding Kit; contains armored grounding clip and ground strap

Fiber Terminations
Single-Mode fiber terminations shall be completed with SC type connectors
unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Work for a given project.
All strands of Single-Mode fiber shall be terminated between data closets unless
otherwise specified in the Scope of Work for a given project.
Part # 95-200-41
Corning Cable Systems UniCam® SC/FC/ST® Compatible Single-Mode
Connectors
(UniCam® High-Performance Connector, SC, Single-mode (OS2), No-Epoxy/No-Polish, ceramic
ferrule, logo, single pack, blue housing, blue boot)

Fiber Patch Panels: Enclosures shall accommodate up to 12 duplex SC fibers
(24 single mode fibers) per rack space, be constructed of steel material, and
have removable front and rear covers.
Part # CCH-01U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 1 rack units, holds 2 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-02U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 2 rack units, holds 4 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-03U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 3 rack units, holds 6 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-04U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 4 rack units, holds 12 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-CP12-59
Closet Connector Housing (CCH) Panel, SC adapters, duplex, 12 F, Single-mode
(OS2)

Multi-pair Analog Telephone Cable:
Exact wire count to be determined by project scope
Mohawk Brand Power Sum Backbone Cables.
(Category 5e Plenum Rated, High Pair Count)
Part # M58142 Plenum – 25 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M56126 Plenum – 50 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M56128 Plenum – 100 Pair 24 AWG UTP
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Part # M56129 Plenum – 200 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M57211 Plenum – 300 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M58349 Plenum – 400 Pair 24 AWG UTP
4.3

Workstation Outlets
Faceplates: Part # CFPE4IWY
Panduit Mini-Com© Executive Series Faceplates
(Single gang, 4-port wall plate, off white)

CAT6 (Data & Voice): Part # CJ6X88TGBU
Panduit CAT6 Mini-Com© TX6™ 10Gig™ UTP Jack Module
(Category 6, 8 position, 8 wire universal module, blue)

Blank Modules: Part # CMBIW-X
Panduit Mini-Com® Blank Module
(One position, reserves space for future use, off-white)
4.4
Wiring Closet
4.4.1 Patch Panels
Additional usage of traditional CAT5E punch down style patch panels shall not be
accepted in existing wiring closets. CAT6 patch panels shall be used for all new
patch panel installations. Do not terminate CAT6 cable into existing non-CAT6
patch panels.

Patch Panels: Part # CPPL24WBLY (24-port) or CPPL48WBLY (48-port)
Panduit Mini-Com© Modular Patch Panel with Labels
(patch panel with labels, supplied with 6 or 12 factory installed CFFPL4 type snap-in
faceplates)

Replacement Label/Label Cover Kit: Part # C4PPLK
Panduit Replacement Labels for Mini-Com© Modular Patch Panels
(Each kit contains 6 labels and 6 clear label covers per bag)

CAT6 (Data & Voice): Part # CJ6X88TGBU
Panduit CAT6 Mini-Com© TX6™ 10Gig™ UTP Jack Module
(Category 6, 8 position, 8 wire universal module, blue)
4.4.2 Patch Cords
Use CAT6 UTP patch cords from CAT5E & Panduit Mini-Com© Modular patch
panels to data switch. Additional purchases are no longer permitted for traditional
CAT5E UTP patch cords from CAT5E patch panels to data switch.
Formula:
To determine the total number of colorful CAT6 patch cords to order, divide the
total number of patch panel ports installed by six then add one. Purchase
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complete sets of white, red, green, blue, yellow, and black CAT6 UTP patch
cords even if there is only one more patch panel port to connect to the data
switch to allow for growth.

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 1: Part # UTPSP7Y
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, White

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 2: Part # UTPSP7RDY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Red

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 3: Part # UTPSP7GRY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Green

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 4: Part # UTPSP7BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Blue

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 5: Part # UTPSP7YLY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Yellow

CAT6 Data Patch Cord 6: Part # UTPSP7BLY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Black

CAT6 Wireless Radio Data Patch Cords:
Part # UTPSP1Y
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 1 foot, White
Part # UTPSP3Y
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 3 foot, White

CAT6 End User Data Patch Cords:
Part # UTPSP7BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 7 foot, Blue
Part # UTPSP10BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 10 foot, Blue
Part # UTPSP14BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 14 foot, Blue
Part # UTPSP20BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 20 foot, Blue
Part # UTPSP30BUY
Panduit CAT6 patch cord with TX6 PLUS Modular Plug on both ends, 30 foot, Blue
Purchase Fiber Data Patch Cords four at a time to allow for link aggregation
trunk compatibility.

SC to LC Fiber Data Patch Cords:
Part# F9E3-10M1Y
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1 Meter SC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on one end and one duplex LC connector on other end)
Part# F9E3-10M2Y
2 Meter SC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on one end and one duplex LC connector on other end)
Part# F9E3-10M3Y
3 Meter SC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on one end and one duplex LC connector on other end)
Part# F9E3-10M5Y
5 Meter SC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on one end and one duplex LC connector on other end)

SC to SC Fiber Data Patch Cords:
Part # F9D3-3M1Y
1 Meter SC to SC singlemode duplex patch cord, 3mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on each end)
Part # F9D3-3M2Y
2 Meter SC to SC singlemode duplex patch cord, 3mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on each end)
Part # F9D3-3M3Y
3 Meter SC to SC singlemode duplex patch cord, 3mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on each end)
Part # F9D3-3M5Y
5 Meter SC to SC singlemode duplex patch cord, 3mm jacketed cable
(two SC connectors on each end)

LC to LC Fiber Data Patch Cords:
Part# F9E10-10M1Y
1 Meter LC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(one duplex LC connector on each end)
Part# F9E10-10M2Y
2 Meter LC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(one duplex LC connector on each end)
Part# F9E10-10M3Y
3 Meter LC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(one duplex LC connector on each end)
Part# F9E10-10M5Y
5 Meter LC to LC singlemode duplex patch cord, 1.6mm jacketed cable
(one duplex LC connector on each end)
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4.4.3 Cable Management

Vertical: Part # WMPV45E
Panduit Standard Vertical Slotted Duct
(Includes duct on front and rear. Dimensions 4"W x 5"D x 83"H)



Require two WMPV45 per every 2 post rack
Not compatible with enclosed data cabinets
Horizontal: Part # WMP1E
Panduit PatchLink™ Horizontal Cable Managers
(Front pathway 3"H x 3"D, rear pathway 2"H x 5"D, width 19")



Require minimum three WMP1E per every rack or rack system
Require minimum three per AR3100 rack system
Require WMP1E above and below each Patch panel

Ladder Rack: Part # AR8165ABLK
APC Power Cable Ladder 12” (30cm) wide w/ Bracket Kit

Cable Ties: Part # HLS-75R0
3/4 Inch Black Velcro Tape 75ft
 Use of over tightened traditional plastic cable ties will damage cables
 Use traditional plastic cable ties only when Velcro tape wont work
4.4.4 Rack Systems




Part # AR3100, APC NetShelter SX 42U 600mm Wide x 1070mm Deep
Enclosure Black
 Standard enclosure for low to medium density server and networking
applications. Compact width to optimize data center space. 42U
height to easily roll through doorways.
 Includes: Baying hardware, Documentation CD, Key(s), Keyed-alike
doors and side panels, Leveling feet, Mounting Hardware, Preinstalled casters, Side Panels
Part # AR8210BLK, APC Roof Fan Tray 120VAC Black
Part # AP7900, APC Rack PDU, Switched, 1U, 15A, 100/120V, (8) 5-15
 Require one AP7900 per every two (2) data switches
Part # AR7702, APC Cable Containment Brackets for Netshelter SX
 Require six AR7702 per AR3100
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4.5
Outside Plant Cable

Single mode fiber optic for data and voice:
Exact strand count to be determined by project scope

Part # {xxx}EUZ-T4101DAN
Corning Cable Systems Industrial LSZH™ Loose Tube, Gel-Free,
Indoor/Outdoor Single-mode (OS2) Interlocking Armored Cable, 12-288
Fibers
{xxx} in part # equals the number of strands
Fiber
Part Number
Product Details
Fiber Category
Count
012EUZ-T4101DAN
12 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
12
024EUZ-T4101DAN
24 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
24
048EUZ-T4101DAN
48 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
48
096EUZ-T4101DAN
96 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
96
144EUZ-T4101DAN
144 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
144
192EUZ-T4101DAN
192 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
192
288EUZ-T4101DAN
288 F, Single-mode (OS2)
Single-mode (OS2)
288
Use Grounding, Bonding, and Pigtails as required to obtain Corning Warranty
Part# F9B3-NM1Y
Corning SC Single-Mode Pigtails
Part# FDC-CABLE-GRND
Armored Cable Grounding Kit; contains armored grounding clip and ground strap

Fiber Terminations
Single-Mode fiber terminations shall be completed with SC type connectors
unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Work for a given project.
Only the first 48 strands of Single-Mode fiber shall be terminated between
buildings unless otherwise specified in the Scope of Work for a given project.
Remaining strands are to be left ready for future termination.
Part # 95-200-41
Corning Cable Systems UniCam® SC/FC/ST® Compatible Single-Mode
Connectors
(UniCam® High-Performance Connector, SC, Single-mode (OS2), No-Epoxy/No-Polish, ceramic
ferrule, logo, single pack, blue housing, blue boot)

Fiber Patch Panels: Enclosures shall accommodate up to 48 duplex SC fibers
(96 single mode fibers) per rack space, be constructed of steel material, and
have removable front and rear covers.
Part # CCH-01U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 1 rack units, holds 2 CCH connector panels
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Part # CCH-02U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 2 rack units, holds 4 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-03U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 3 rack units, holds 6 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-04U
Closet Connector Housing (CCH), 4 rack units, holds 12 CCH connector panels
Part # CCH-CP12-59
Closet Connector Housing (CCH) Panel, SC adapters, duplex, 12 F, Single-mode
(OS2)

Multi-pair Analog Telephone Cable:
Exact wire count to be determined by project scope
Mohawk Brand Power Sum Backbone Cables.
(Category 5e Plenum Rated, High Pair Count)
Part # M58142 Plenum – 25 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M56126 Plenum – 50 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M56128 Plenum – 100 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M56129 Plenum – 200 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M57211 Plenum – 300 Pair 24 AWG UTP
Part # M58349 Plenum – 400 Pair 24 AWG UTP
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4.6
Active Components
4.6.1 Data Switches
UITS will create parts configurations for HP Networking E5412zl data switches
based on Single-Mode fiber uplink downlink connectivity, CAT6 port counts per
wiring closet and other requirements.
Allocate 4 data ports in each data closet for UPS, NetBotz, & data capture.
Factor in four or more ports for immediate unexpected growth in the first 2
months. (i.e., add 8 or more to your building’s CAT6 patch panel(s) total port
count.)
Contractors must work closely with UITS to determine final configurations.
4.6.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply:


Establish a single UPS room per building for all new building construction and
for major renovation projects.
o UPS Equipment Per Building:
 1 data switch:
 (1) Part # SYA8K16PXR, APC Symmetra LX 8kVA
 2 or 3 data switches:
 (1) Part # SYA8K16PXR, APC Symmetra LX 8kVA
 (4) Part # SYBT5, APC Symmetra LX Battery Module
 4, 5 or 6 data switches:
 (1) Part # SYA16K16PXR, APC Symmetra LX 16kVA
 (4) Part # SYBT5, APC Symmetra LX Battery Module
 (1) Part # SYAXR9B9, APC Symmetra LX Extended
Run Tower
Wiring closets for buildings without a single UPS room
o UPS Equipment Per wiring closet:
 1 data switch with 2 power supplies:
 (2) Part # SMX2000RMLV2U, APC Smart-UPS X
2000 Rack/Tower LCD, UPS - AC 120 V - 1.8 kW 1920 VA - RS-232, USB - 7 output connector(s) - 2U
 (1) Part # AP9631, APC Network Management Card 2
with Environmental Monitoring
 (1) Part # AP9630, APC Network Management Card 2
 (2) Part # P6B, APC SurgeArrest Essential
 1 data switch with 4 power supplies or 2 data switch with 4
power supplies:
 (4) Part # SMX2000RMLV2U, APC Smart-UPS X
2000 Rack/Tower LCD, UPS - AC 120 V - 1.8 kW 1920 VA - RS-232, USB - 7 output connector(s) - 2U
 (1) Part # AP9631, APC Network Management Card 2
with Environmental Monitoring
 (3) Part # AP9630, APC Network Management Card 2
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 (2) Part # P6B, APC SurgeArrest Essential
2 data switch with 6 power supplies:
 (6) Part # SMX2000RMLV2U, APC Smart-UPS X
2000 Rack/Tower LCD, UPS - AC 120 V - 1.8 kW 1920 VA - RS-232, USB - 7 output connector(s) - 2U
 (1) Part # AP9631, APC Network Management Card 2
with Environmental Monitoring
 (5) Part # AP9630, APC Network Management Card 2
 (2) Part # P6B, APC SurgeArrest Essential
Environmental and Physical Access Monitoring
 Part # NBWL0320, APC Netbotz 320 Wall Appliance
 Part # NBFD0100B, APC NetBotz Fluid Detector FD100-15ft/4.6m

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APPENDIX A- Glossary
AEC – Architects, Engineers, and Consultants
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) - ANSI is the umbrella
organization in the United States for the repository and definition of standards. ANSI
represents the U.S. in the International Standards Organization (ISO).
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG) - The standard gauge for measuring the diameter of
copper, aluminum, and other conductors
ANSI/EIA/TIA 568 - Approved in 1991, this document specifies the standards for
commercial building telecommunications wiring in North America. The standard
specifically addresses the type of wiring to use, wiring practices, terminations and
connections, and cable performance standards. The current version of this standard is
568-B (April 2002)
ANSI/EIA/TIA 569 - North American commercial building standard for
telecommunications, pathways and spaces. Its purpose is to standardize specific design
and construction practices within and between buildings which are in support of
telecommunications media and equipment. The current version of this standard is 569-A.
BACKBONE - The part of a premises distribution system that carries the heaviest traffic.
Includes a main cable route and facilities for supporting the cabling infrastructure.
BEND RADIUS - The radius a cable can bend before the risk of breakage or increase in
attenuation occurs. Or, the allowable radius a cable can be bent per a particular
Standard.
BICSI - Building Industry Consulting Services International - BICSI, a not-for-profit
telecommunications association, is a world-wide resource for technical publications,
training, conferences, and registration programs for low-voltage cabling distribution
design and installation. BICSI has over 20,000 members residing in 85 nations.
BROADBAND - A network in which the bandwidth can be shared by multiple
simultaneous signals that are encoded with radio frequency modulations.
CATV (COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION) - A method of delivering high quality
television reception by transmitting signals from a central antenna throughout the
community via coaxial cable. CATV is a broadband transmission facility which generally
uses a 75W coaxial cable to carry numerous frequency-divided TV channels
simultaneously.
CCTV (CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION) - In general, a video channel which is
broadcast to a limited number of locations. Often used in security applications.
COAXIAL CABLE - A type of communication transmission cable in which a solid center
conductor is surrounded by an insulating spacer which in turn is surrounded by a tubular
outer conductor (usually a braid, foil or both). The entire assembly is then covered with
an insulating and protective outer layer. Coaxial cables have a wide bandwidth and can
carry many data, voice and video conversations simultaneously. Commonly used for
Cable TV (CATV) or older computer networks.
CONDUIT - A rigid or flexible metallic or nonmetallic raceway of circular cross section in
which cables are housed for protection and to prevent burning cable from spreading
flames or smoke in the event of a fire.
CONNECTOR – A device that connects wire or fiber in cable to equipment, other wires
or fibers.
CONNECTING BLOCK - A plastic block that houses metal wiring terminals to provide a
connection between two groups of wires. Connecting blocks have Insulation
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Displacement Connectors so insulation removed prior to termination is not required.
Major block types are 110 and 66.
DEMARCATION - A point at which two services may interface and identify the division
of responsibility, such as the point of interconnection between telephone company
facilities and the user’s terminal equipment.
EIA (ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION) - A consultative group of
manufacturers recognized as the standards writing group in the United States for
electronic equipment.
ETHERNET - A baseband local area network used for connecting computers and
terminals, etc., within the same building. Ethernet is the basis for the IEEE Standard
802.3. It employs CSMA/CD as the network access method, and is popularly deployed
as 10BASET, 100BASET, and 1000BASET, where 10, 100, or 1000 is the data transfer
rate in megabits/second, BASE indicates baseband transmission, and T signifies
Twisted Pair as the medium.
FIBER OPTICS - The technology in which communication signals in the form of
modulated light beams are transmitted over a glass or plastic fiber transmission medium,
and then demodulated to electrical signals by a light sensitive receiver.
FLOOR BOX - A cast iron, stamped steel or nonmetallic box placed in the concrete floor
(prior to pouring the concrete slab) of a building which is fed via conduit and used to
house voice, data, power and video connections.
GSFIC - Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission
GTA – Georgia Technology Authority
HOME RUNS - A pathway or cable between two locations without a point of access in
between. Characterized in star topologies.
HORIZONTAL CABLING - The cabling between and including the telecommunications
outlet/connector and the horizontal cross connect.
HORIZONTAL CROSS CONNECT (HC) - A cross connect of horizontal cabling to other
cabling, i.e., horizontal, backbone, equipment.
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
ISO - International Standards Organization - The body which promotes the
development of worldwide standards
INTERMEDIATE CROSS CONNECT (IC) - A cross connect between first level and
second level backbone cabling.
JACK - A receptacle used with a plug to make electrical connection between
communication circuits. Jacks are considered the female component of a jack/plug
connector. Jacks are typically used at the work area.
JACKET - The flexible covering of a cable, used to protect the color-coded conductors
inside. Also referred to as a cable's "sheath".
JUMPER - An assembly of twisted pairs without connectors used to join
telecommunications circuits/links at the cross connect.
LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) - A non-public data communications network confined
to a limited geographic area used to provide communication between computers and
peripherals.
MAIN CROSS CONNECT (MC) - A cross connect for first level backbone cables,
entrance cables, and equipment cables.
METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN) - An extended LAN operating within a
metropolitan area and provides an integrated set of services for real-time data, voice and
image transmission.
MULTIMODE OPTICAL FIBER - An optical fiber that will allow many bound modes to
propagate. The fiber may be either a grade-index or step-index fiber. Typically used in
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premise environments only. Multimode Fiber cores are typically either 62.5 or 50
microns in diameter. See Single Mode Fiber.
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) - A nationally recognized safety standard for
the design, construction, and maintenance of electrical circuits.
NETWORK - A formalized definition of the structure and protocols of a computer
network.
NETWORK INTERFACE - The point of interconnection between telephone company
communications facilities and terminal equipment, protective apparatus or wiring at a
subscriber’s premises.
NODE - In general, any point of interconnection to a network where service is provided,
used or communication channels are interconnected.
OPTICAL TIME-DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER (OTDR) - An instrument that
characterizes cable loss by measuring the backscatter and reflecting of injected light as
a function of time. It is most useful for locating splices, connections, and breaks. It is not
as useful as a Fiber Optic Test Set for accurately measuring cable attenuation, and
should therefore not be used to certify an optical link.
PATCH CORD - A short length of copper wire or fiber optic cable with connectors on
each end used to join communications circuits as a cross connect.
PATCH PANEL - A cross connect system of mateable connectors, utilizing patch cords,
that facilitates administration.
PATHWAY - A facility for the placement of telecommunications cable.
PLENUM – In building construction, the space that is used for air circulation in heating
and air conditioning systems, typically between the structural ceiling and the suspended
ceiling or under a raised floor. The plenum space is often used to house the
communication cables for the building's telecommunications network... In those
instances, Plenum cable must be used.
PLENUM CABLE - Plenum cable is coated with a fire-retardant coating (usually Teflon)
so that in case of a fire it does not give off toxic gasses and smoke as it burns. Required
for use in plenum areas.
PORT - A functional unit of a node through which data can enter or leave a data
network.
POWER/COMMUNICATIONS POLE - A raceway placed between the ceiling and floor
used in conjunction with a ceiling distribution system for the purpose of distributing
communication and power service to a work area. Also called Utility Pole, Service Pole
or Ceiling Drop Pole.
PRIVATE BRANCH EXCHANGE (PBX) - A private telephone switching system, usually
located on a customer’s premises connecting a common group of lines from one or more
central offices to provide service to a number of individual phones. Now used
interchangeably with PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange).
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride. A type of plastic commonly used for cladding
telecommunications cable.
PUBLIC SWITCHED NETWORK - Any common carrier network that provides circuit
switching between public users, such as the public telephone network, telex or MCI’s
Execunet.
RACEWAY - Any channel designed for holding wires, cables or busbars such as
conduit, surface raceways, cellular floors or cable troughs.
RCDD - The Registered Communications Distribution Designer is a professional status
granted by BICSI based on knowledge of the telecommunications wiring industry.
RISER - The conduit or path between floors of a building into which telephone and other
utility cables are placed to bring service from one floor to another.
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SC - Designation for an optical connector featuring a 2.5mm physically contacting ferrule
with a push-pull mating design. This connector is recommended in the ANSI/TIA/EIA568-A Standard for structured cabling.
SFF (SMALL FORM FACTOR) - An ANSI/TIA/EIA approved fiber adapter/connector
system that provides two fiber strands in a surface area similar to UTP (RJ-style)
connection.
SHIELD (SCREEN) - A metallic layer usually in the form of a braid or foil surrounding
one or more electrical conductors to insulate them from electromagnetic interference.
SINGLEMODE OPTICAL FIBER - An optical fiber that will allow only one mode to
propagate. This fiber is typically a step index fiber and typically has a core diameter of
8.3 microns.
SLEEVES - Short lengths of rigid metal pipe, approximately 4 in. (10.1 cm) in diameter,
located in the telecommunications room (IDF), which allow cables to pass from floor to
floor when IDFs are vertically aligned. Sleeves also provide for easy pulling of cable.
SPLICE - The joining of two or more cables by connecting the conductors pair to pair.
Not allowed with twisted pair cables per the 568B Standard.
ST - Designation for the “straight tip” connector developed by AT&T. This optical
connector features a physically contacting non-rotating 2.5mm ferrule design and
bayonet connector-to-adapter mating.
STAR - A physical point to point network topology.
SURFACE RACEWAY - A cable distribution method in which channels containing
cables are run along or within the baseboards of a building.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - For the purposes of this Glossary, a term encompassing
voice, audio/visual, and data communications in the form of coded signals transmitted
over media.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTLET - A device where the horizontal cable terminates in
the Work Area (WA). The telecommunications outlet provides the interface to the work
area cabling.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (IDF) - A Telecommunication Room is an enclosed
space for housing telecommunications equipment, cable terminations and cross-connect
cabling. Typically, this room is used as the location of the horizontal cross-connect and
serves a floor.
TERMINATION - The act of attaching connectors to bare cabling. In the case of data
cabling, terminations must be in accordance with standard wiring codes and standards.
TOPOLOGY - The geometric description of the physical or logical connections of a
telecommunications system. Typically described as bus, ring or star.
TWISTED PAIR CABLE - A type of communication transmission cable in which two
individually insulated wires are twisted around each other to reduce induction (thus
interference) from one wire to the other. The pair may be surrounded by a shield,
insulating jacket or additional pairs of wires.
USOC - Universal Service Ordering Codes (USOC) are a series of Registered Jack (RJ)
wiring configurations developed by the Bell System for connection of customer premises
equipment to the public network.
UTP – Unshielded twisted pair copper cable.
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) - A communications network designed to serve
hundreds or thousands of miles using common carrier-provided lines, such as the
nationwide telephone network. Compare with LAN.
WORK AREA / WORK STATION (WA) - A building space where the occupants interact
with telecommunications equipment.
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