ATTACHMENT 5 -05 757 21 701 Narrative_Technology.pdf

VA PROJECT NUMBER

PROJECT NAME

757-21-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – Columbus, OH – Tier1 VAACC Chalmers P. Wylie Columbus, OH 43219

Final Bid Documents

SUBJECT Narrative – Data Communications and Structured Cabling

Project Overview

Following is a description of work to be performed for the Data Communications and Structured Cabling systems in this project.

The main areas of work for this project are:

• Outside Plant (OSP) Trench and place 4” Schedule 40 conduits, for alternative pathway to Eng 106 and

EC 104.

• Installation of a redundant fiber backbone with terminations in all satellite buildings. Replacement of the fiber backbone with armored OM4 and/or OS2 fiber. Demolition of the old fiber after replacement.

Description of work to be performed in OSP

General

1. Locate all utilities in and in proximity of pathways (Coordinate with VA Facilities dept.)

2. Submit safety plan in accordance with local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

3. Cut and remove concrete and asphalt along pathways (Coordinate with VA Facilities dept.)

4. Trench and place 4” conduits minimum 24” below finished grade.

5. Encase conduits in concrete, as per EHRM Spec.

6. Fill trench according to local code.

7. Replace concrete and asphalt removed.

Description of work to be performed in each TR room

General

1. New fiber backbone to each location will consist of two 24 strand Multi-mode (OM4) and two 12 strand

Single-mode (OS2) cables installed in a physically diverse and redundant fashion, as shown on the plans.

Each cable will be terminated in an LIU in its designated TR. Fiber Optic pathway is separated by “A” and “B”. Each pathway consists of (1) 24 strand Multi-mode (OM4) and (1) 12 strand Single-mode (OS2) cables.

2. All fiber optic cables shall be terminated with LC Connectors or LC Cassettes. Bulkheads shall be 24 port for OM4 and 12 port for OS2. All fiber jumpers shall be run in provided Horizontal Managers and “Loomed” using hook & Loop fasteners.

3. All fiber Optic cabling shall be run continuous from the Server Room (A4201) to each TR.

4. Label all fiber optic cables in every TR and on each end of every fiber optic cable.

5. New fire-rated sleeves shall be installed leaving All TRs and in all fire-rated walls along the cable pathways.

6. Ensure that all racks are structurally supported by seismic bracing. All Seismic installation requirements shall be approved by a licensed structural engineer.

7. Ensure that all grounding and bonding is complete. Two screw bonding lugs need to be installed to bond all metal elements of the rack and runway system to the telecommunications secondary bonding busbar.

8. After cut-over remove all old IT fiber optic cabling from the TR all the way back to the Server Room.

Demolish all associated hardware and termination equipment. Ensure that any cabling in the ceiling area that is for other systems is not disturbed.

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Bldg ACC, 4th floor, Server Room 4A201. (Vertical Trunk Pathway B)

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and install basket tray above all network racks and server cabinets.

3. Provide and install (8) 4RU fiber patch panel enclosure for termination of the new fiber from the new server room. See specifications.

4. Provide and install a rack-mounted, horizontal grounding busbar at the top on the back side of each rack.

5. Provide and install new fire-rated sleeves from the TR room out to the corridor ceiling area for all new cabling. Provide and install new fire-rated sleeves in all fire-rated walls along the cable pathways. See plans.

6. 37 fiber optic cables, (19) OM4 & (18) OS2, will be run Horizontal to 4A041. (Pathway A)

7. 37 fiber optic cables, (19) OM4 & (18) OS2, will be run Vertical down to 3A004. (Pathway B)

Bldg ACC, Rm 4A041. (Vertical Trunk Pathway A)

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber

Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 3A063. Match existing conduit length.

6. 37 Fiber optic cables, (19) OM4 & (18) OS2, will be run through 4A041. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (18) OM4 & (17) OS2, Vertical Down to 3A063.

7. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up from 3A063. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 3A063. (Vertical Trunk Pathway A)

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 2A143. Match existing conduit length.

6. 35 Fiber optic cables (18) OM4 & (17) OS2, will be run through 3A063. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (17) OM4 & (16) OS2, Vertical Down to 2A143.

7. 6 Fiber optic cables (3) OM4 & (3) OS2, will be run through 3A063. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2 Vertical Up to 4A041.

c. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2 Vertical Down to 2A143.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 3A004. (Vertical Trunk Pathway B)

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 2A004. Match existing conduit length.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up from 2A004. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

7. 37 Fiber optic cables, (19) OM4 & (18) OS2, run through 3A004. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (3) OM4 & (3) OS2, Horizontal to 3A063.

c. (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to 3A015.

d. (13) OM4 & (12) OS2, Vertical Down to 2A004.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 3A015

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 2A018. Match existing conduit length.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up from 2A018. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

7. 4 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, will be run through 3A015. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down to 2A143.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 2A004. (Vertical Trunk Pathway B)

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 1A024. Match existing conduit length.

6. 8 Fiber optic cables, (4) OM4 & (4) OS2, Horizontal from 2A143. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up to 3A004.

c. (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Vertical Down to 1A024.

7. 25 Fiber optic cables, (13) OM4 & (12) OS2, run through 2A004. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (12) OM4 & (11) OS2, Vertical Down to 1A024.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 2A143.

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 1A106. Match existing conduit length.

6. 31 Fiber optic cables, (16) OM4 & (15) OS2, run through 2A143. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (4) OM4 & (4) OS2 Horizontal to 2A004

c. (3) OM4 & (3) OS2 Horizontal to 2A018

d. (8) OM4 & (7) OS2 Horizontal to 2B102

7. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, run Vertical Up from 1A106. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 2A018

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 1A014. Match existing conduit length.

6. 6 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, run through 2A018. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up to 3A015

c. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down to 1A014

7. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down from 3A015. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 2B102

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 1B002. Match existing conduit length.

6. 15 Fiber optic cables, (8) OM4 & (7) OM2, will run through 2B102. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (6) OM4 & (5) OS2, Horizontal to 2B310

c. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down to 1B002

7. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up from 1B002. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 2B310

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install (2) 24 Strand OM4 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups and applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and (1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Re-terminate existing, (2) OS2 cables with LC connectors.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber

Optic cable sleeves.

6. 1 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4, will run to 2B310. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4, Horizontal Terminate.

7. 1 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4, will run to 2B310. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4, Horizontal Terminate.

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode cables.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 2B003

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. Provide and Install 2 new 4” EMT conduit through existing location through the floor to 1B006. Match existing conduit length.

6. 10 Fiber optic cables, (5) OM4 & (5) OS2, run Through to 2B003. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (4) OM4 & (4) OS2, Vertical Down to 1B006.

7. 3 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up from 1B006. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up Terminate.

b. (1) OM4, Horizontal to 2B310

8. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 1A106 (Vertical Trunk Pathway A)

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down from 2A143. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal from 1A024. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

7. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 1A024 (Vertical Trunk Pathway B)

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 4 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, run through 1A024. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to 1A457.

6. 23 Fiber optic cables, (12) OM4 & (11) OS2 run through 1A024. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to 1A014.

c. (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to 1A106.

d. (3) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to 1B006.

e. (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to 1B002.

f. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to 1B609.

g. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to 1A457.

7. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 1A014

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down from 2A018. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

6. 4 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, Horizontal to OSP Eng 106. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to OSP Eng 106.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 1A457 (Mental Health)

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber

Optic Cable sleeves.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal from 1A024. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal from 1A024. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS, Horizontal Terminate.

7. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 1B609

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal from 1B006. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, run through 1B609. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to OSP EC 104.

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Bldg ACC, Rm 1B006

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 8 Fiber optic cables, (4) OM4 & (4) OS2, run Through 1B006. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to OSP Eng 106.

c. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to OSP EC 104.

d. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal to 1B609.

6. 2 Fiber optic cable, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, run Through 1B006. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

7. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg ACC, Rm 1B002

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install two, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR to hallway. Opposite corner from existing Fiber Optic cable sleeves.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down from 2B102. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Down Terminate.

6. 4 Fiber optic cables, (2) OM4 & (2) OS2, run Through 1B002. (Pathway B)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

b. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Vertical Up to 1B102.

7. Remove and replace old Multi-mode and Single-mode cables.

Bldg Eng, Rm 106

1. Install seismic bracing to racks as required. See structural detail.

2. Provide and Install one, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. Provide and Install 2 new 4” Fire rated sleeves from TR as indicated on plans.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal OSP. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

6. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal OSP. (Pathway B)

7. Remove and replace old Fiber optic cable.

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Bldg EC, Rm 104

2. Provide and Install one, 1RU Fiber Optic LIUs.

3. Provide and Install new (2) 24 Strand OM4 and (2) 12 Strand OS2 cables from the server room.

Coordinate these cable additions with OIT and other facility groups as applicable. Terminate (1) OM4 and

(1) OS2 cables in each LIU.

4. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal OSP. (Pathway A)

a. (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal Terminate.

5. 2 Fiber optic cables, (1) OM4 & (1) OS2, Horizontal OSP. (Pathway B)

6. Remove and replace old Fiber optic cable.

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Description of work to be performed for the Campus Fiber Backbone

1. All fiber runs from the server room to all TR’s shall be redundant, utilizing physically separated pathways as shown on plans. Run new fiber in Pathway “A” to all TRs. Run new fiber in Pathway “B” to all TRs.

2. All new fiber cable shall be armored, with a green jacket to differentiate it as the IT system cabling. See specifications.

3. Fiber cables shall be 24-strand, OM4 multi-mode fiber and 12-strand, OS2 single-mode fiber.

4. All fiber strands shall be terminated using LC connectors. LC Bulkheads or Cassettes.

5. All new fiber cables shall be terminated onto new fiber patch panel enclosures in each building’s TR and in the new server room.

6. All fiber patch panel enclosures shall be sized for 50% expansion.

7. Wherever possible, the new fiber backbone around the campus shall use existing conduit pathways.

8. All network racks shall have seismic bracing installed. Seismic installation requirements shall be approved by a licensed structural engineer.

9. Provide and install 2 each 3-sleeve fabric innerduct (such as Maxcell) in all conduits to be used in OSP conduit pathways. Install multiple fiber cables in each sleeve in order to leave at least one sleeve empty for future use.

10. After cut-over remove the old fiber in all underground pathways and all associated fiber patch panel enclosures, hardware and support structure from the TR all the way back to Bldg ACC, Server Room

(4A201). Ensure that any cabling that is for other systems is not disturbed.

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Execution (Phasing)

This project involves working in and re-configuring mostly occupied and active data closets and spaces. New data cabling will be installed to replace or augment existing locations in occupied areas. In addition, because it is a hospital, most circuits are considered critical and cannot be interrupted at random. Therefore, this work will require careful coordination with both the departments being affected and the hospital IT department. Because of the critical nature of these data circuits, night work will be required in some instances and extra care will need to be taken so as not to create excessive noise, dust or debris.

This work consists of complete install of the new fiber optic cable in all TRs. The first step is to install appropriate pathways through all TRs and Server Room (Pathway A). Install new fiber optic cables to all TRs, terminate and test all fiber strands, correct for failures if needed. Once the new fiber optic cables have been tested and certified coordinate with IT Department for cutting TRs over to new fiber. Once all TRs are connected to the new fiber optic cables, begin removing old fiber optic cables from all TRs all the way back to the Server Room. Install all appropriate pathways through all TRs and Server Room (Pathway B). Install new fiber optic cables to all TRs, Terminate and test all fiber strand, correct for failures if needed. Once all new fiber optic cables have been tested and certified contractor shall notify IT Department and provide all test results.

Flexibility is a must. Work will likely move from TR to TR without the ability to complete any given TR in one shot.

Some TRs may require numerous trips in order to complete the work. Fiber Optic Cabling will be replaced throughout the main hospital building, Engineering building and the Power Plant Building. In some areas the existing fiber optic cabling will need to be left in place and operational until the new fiber optic cabling is cut over.

Coordination with the IT Department is critical. Most of this work will probably need to be completed outside of normal working hours.

In most cases, work in the data closet can be confined to the TR room itself. Work in these spaces can be performed during regular hours and will only cause minimal disruptions to the area. Small areas outside the data closet can be blocked off to provide a safe working space. Extreme care must be taken to ensure that no data circuits are disrupted. The contractor will need to be immediately responsive to restore any service interruption due to accidental disconnects/cuts.

Contractor will need to work with the Facilities Department to provide coordination. Each department where the work will be performed will also need to be involved in this coordination. In addition, extensive work will likely be performed in main corridor areas, and this will create disruptions to the flow of personnel in and out of those

757-21-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – Columbus, OH – Tier1 areas. Care will need to be taken to protect personnel and guests from dust, hazardous materials and falling debris. This will probably involve ICRA procedures.

The installation of new cabling in the Engineering Buildings and Power Plant will not be as invasive. New fiber optic cabling and pathways can be rough installed and terminated in new LIUs in their respective TRs while completing additional pathways and TR cabling.

VA OIT personnel will need to be intimately involved in the cut-over process.