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DoDEA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GUIDE:

TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DESIGN GUIDELINES

DoDEA-NETWORK VERSION 2.0

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY

APRIL 14, 2016 UPDATED DRAFT

DoDEA Technology Systems Design Guide – DoDEA Network Requirements

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acronyms

1.0 Purpose

2.0 Applicability

3.0 References

4.0 Responsibilities

5.0 Data/Telecommunications Systems Summary

5.1 Outside Cable Plant

5.2 System Requirements

5.2.A Main Telecommunications Room (TR1)

5.2.B Secondary Telecommunications Room (TR2)

5.2.C Video Distribution

5.2.D Wireless Connectivity

5.2.E Telephone Systems

5.2.F Equipment Racks

5.2.G Patch Panels

5.2.H CAT6 Copper Cables

5.2.I Fiber Optic Cables

5.2.J Patch Cables

5.2.K Cable Pathways

5.2.L Cable Trays

5.2.M Conduits

5.2.N Open Cables

5.2.O Work Area Outlets

5.2.P Testing – CAT6 Cables

5.2.Q Testing – Fiber Optic Cables

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5.3 Documentation Requirements

5.3.A Zone Map

5.3.B Cable and Outlet Labeling Plan

5.3.C Equipment Schedules

5.3.D Rack Elevations

5.3.E Wireless Heat Map

Appendix 1 Specifications for Community Data Centers

System Oversight Responsibilities

System DoDEA Lead E‐Mail Phone #

DoDEA Network HQ IT ASA dodeaasa@hq.dodea.edu 571‐372‐1465

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ACRONYMS

A/E Architect/Engineer

AFF Above Finished Floor

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASA Architecture, Standards and Auditing

AV Analog Video

BICSI Building Industry Consulting Services, International

CAT6 Category 6 UTP Cable

CATV Cable Television

CFCI Contractor Furnished Contractor Installed

CWE Current Working Estimate dB Decibel

DoDEA Department of Defense Education Activity

DTB Data Terminal Backboard

EIA Electronic Industry Alliance

EF Entrance Facility

EMI Electro Magnetic Interference

FAD Funding Authorization Document

FOPP Fiber Optic Patch Panel

FRT Fire Retardant Treated

GFGI Government Furnished Government Installed

HQ Headquarters

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IT Information Technology

IWB Interactive White Board

LAN Local Area Network

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LC Local Channel

MHz MilliHertz

MILCON Military Construction

NEC National Electric Code or Network Enterprise Center

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Act

OC On Center

O&M Operations & Maintenance

OSP Outside Plant Cables

OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

PDU Power Distributing Unit

PET Protected Entrance Terminal

PM Project Manager

POE Powered Over Ethernet

RCDD Registered Communication Distribution Designer

STD Software Test Document

TDMM Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

TMGB Telecommunications Main Grounding Bus

TR Telecommunications Room

TTB Telephone Terminal Backboard

U Unit of measurement for rack mount equipment (1.75in)

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers

VAV Variable Air Volume

VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol

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1.0 PURPOSE

This design guide has been prepared to provide the Architect/Engineer (A/E) community with the necessary criteria to assist in the design of the special systems that are typically found in an educational facility. While certain features of the system design will vary from project to project, the requirements reflected in this guide are intended to provide the minimum requirements required by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). This document provides information about DoDEA Network Requirements. A separate Special Systems guide accompanies this document and includes standards for additional low voltage special systems.

2.0 APPLICABILITY

These instructions apply to DoDEA, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk DoDEA Design Center, Construction Agents having DoDEA Military Construction (MILCON) responsibilities to include USACE, Naval Facilities Command (NAVFAC), and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), as well as Architect/Engineer (design) firms, and construction contractors. These instructions are intended to be used for new DoDEA MILCON projects or projects that are modifying existing facilities.

For all new or modified DoDEA facilities, the designer/construction contractor must demonstrate that the criteria outlined in this and other relevant guides for each technology system have been met. Host Nation funded projects should comply with this guideline to the greatest extent possible; after standard warranty periods have expired, any modifications to host nation funded facilities shall comply with the criteria outlined in this guide.

3.0 REFERENCES

References include, but are not limited to, the following documents. Use the most recent version available of the listed references, if the listed version has been superceded.

ANSI/TIA/EIA‐568‐B, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA/EIA‐569‐A, Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

ANSI/TIA/EIA‐569‐B, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

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ANSI/TIA/EIA‐606‐A, Administration Standard for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings

ANSI/TIA/EIA‐607‐A, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

ANSI/TIA/EIA 526‐7, Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single‐Mode Fiber Cable Plant

ANSI/TIA/EIA 526‐14‐A, Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant

NFPA 70 2008, National Electrical Code

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

ANSI/IEEE C2‐2007, National Electrical Safety Code

ANSI‐J‐STD‐607‐A‐2002, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications

ANSI/NECA/BICSI 568‐2006, Standard for Installing Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

TIA Technical Committee TR‐42, Technical Service Bulletin 162, Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3‐580‐01, Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems

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4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY

HQ DoDEA is responsible for program management by providing scope, direction, funding, and financial management of the entire DoDEA Military Construction (MILCON) design and construction program. HQ DoDEA Facilities Branch, in coordination with the DoDEA Design Center, and each DoDEA Area Project Manager (PM), is responsible for ensuring that design submittals for DoDEA projects are routed through HQ DoDEA’s Information Technology (IT) Architecture, Standards and Auditing (ASA) MILCON review team. The HQ IT ASA MILCON review team reviews and provides timely comments on design submittals to ensure compliance with this guide and other relevant standards, and provides review comments to the respective DoDEA Area PM to be implemented into the project. Other HQ DoDEA functions, such as, but not limited to, the Office of Safety and Security or Education Division, shall also provide guidance where their Areas of Responsibility intersect with Technology System requirements.

4.2 DODEA AREA OFFICES (DODEA‐AMERICAS, EUROPE, PACIFIC)

The DoDEA Area Offices shall provide a Project Manager (PM) who shall coordinate with the School Superintendent, local logistical staff, and host installation representatives regarding local technology requirements. This individual, the Facilities Engineer for the project, shall be referred to throughout this document as the DoDEA Area PM. In concert with the HQ staff, to include the IT ASA MILCON review team, Area Facilities and IT representatives, the DoDEA Design Center, and the Construction Agent Project Manager, the DoDEA Area PM shall ensure that the A/E and construction contractor implement the latest DoDEA standards for DoDEA Network and Special Systems within DoDEA projects. The DoDEA Area PM shall initiate coordination with IT ASA at the Planning stage of the project, with detailed IT ASA reviews beginning at the 35% stage for all projects. A half‐size hard copy of drawings and an electronic copy of specifications shall be provided.

4.3 HOST INSTALLATION

The host installation and supporting agencies (such as the Network Enterprise Center on Army installations) are responsible for working with the DoDEA Area PM to ensure DoDEA projects satisfactorily incorporate local technology requirements. The installation shall provide relevant information regarding local telecommunication facilities, network infrastructure and distribution systems, shall identify the location and capacity of the existing available fiber optic and copper cables in the proximity of the project, and shall provide technical support as needed during design and construction activities.

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4.4 CONSTRUCTION AGENT

The Construction Agent Project Manager for USACE, NAVFAC or AFCEC, in concert with the DoDEA Area PM, and the DoDEA Design Center, shall ensure that the A/E and construction contractor implement the latest DoDEA standards for DoDEA Network and Special Systems within DoDEA projects.

4.5 DODEA DESIGN CENTER – NORFOLK DISTRICT TECHNICAL MANAGER (TM)

The Norfolk District TM supports HQ DoDEA, the DoDEA Area PM, the Construction Agent, and the A/E as a technical subject matter expert. The Norfolk District TM shall support IT design reviews to verify compliance with the latest DoDEA standards for DoDEA Network and Special Systems. Along with the DoDEA Area PM, the Norfolk District TM shall ensure that review comments provided by the IT ASA MILCON review team are adequately addressed in DoDEA project designs.

4.6 ARCHITECT/ENGINEER DESIGNER AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR

The Architect/Engineer designer and construction contractor must demonstrate that the criteria outlined in this and other relevant guides for each technology system have been met in all new or modified DoDEA facilities.

In general, telecommunications racks, conduit, cable trays, terminations, and outlets shall be MILCON funded. Rack switches are typically Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funded.

Controllers and amplifiers for PA/Intercom/Clocks/Bells, proximity card access controls, Ai‐ Phone access controls, etc. can be MILCON or O&M funded depending upon the interpretation of the contracting authority in an individual location/Area, but, if funds are available, use of MILCON funds for these systems is preferred in order to ensure complete and usable/testable systems at construction completion.

5.0 DATA/TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS SUMMARY

This chapter describes the Data/Telecommunications systems design and installation/testing requirements.

The design requirements are intended to provide uniformity between design firms of symbols, equipment layouts, cabling methods, pathways, drawing submittal requirements, and specification requirements.

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Every facility shall have wired and wireless data systems installed and tested by a qualified contractor experienced in cabling installations. All designs shall be in accordance with Building Industry Consulting Services, International (BICSI). The cabling system shall be designed by a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) and installed in accordance with the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industry Alliance (EIA) General Guidelines, and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The design professional shall include in the design analysis of all projects a list of active components and a pull schedule as indicated in this guide, to be furnished via the DoDEA Area PM to the appropriate HQ DoDEA IT ASA staff to facilitate planning. These guidelines shall be coordinated with the Education Specifications (Ed Specs) and shall be a supplement. This active equipment shall be furnished and installed by the Government; however, the schedule shall be developed by the design team. Government furnished and installed equipment is noted in the Design Guide.

If a community has Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), the standards of that community must be followed. See Section 10 of DoDEA’s Special Systems IT Design Guidelines if VoIP is not available within the community or for additional guidance regarding copper cabling.

The following list indicates the minimum requirements for IT deliverables to be included in the construction drawings.

[1] Zone Map [2] Cable and Outlet Labeling Plan

[3] Equipment Schedules [4] Rack Elevations [5] Wireless Heat Map

IT systems shall consist of the following:

[1] Incoming fiber optic and copper cables from the community telecommunication demarcation building to the Main Telecommunications Room 1 (TR1).

[2] TR1 housing the main network equipment rack.

[3] Secondary telecommunications rooms (TR2, TR3, etc.) housing network distribution equipment racks as needed.

[4] Fiber optic and copper distribution cables from TR1 to each Secondary telecommunications room (copper distribution cable for voice).

[5] Cable trays, conduits, and supporting devices for fiber optic and copper work area cables (copper distribution cable for voice).

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[6] CAT 6 copper cables from the distribution rack patch panels to individual work area outlets.

[7] Work area outlets consisting of work area connectors, faceplates, room identification, patch panel, and ports serving each connector.

[8] All IT and special systems, both software and hardware, installed, intended to be procured as FF&E or otherwise used in DoDEA schools must have prior approval and are subject to DITSCAP/DIACAP security provisions. A/E design teams shall contact their DoDEA Area PM at the appropriate time during design to obtain the latest listing of approved systems and software. These items are suggested for use as basis of design, but not required. Items not specifically listed on this pre‐approved listing that are intended for use in a DoDEA school design or used as a basis of design intent should be submitted as a separate, independent package to HQ DoDEA, Attn: Director of Information Technology for review and preliminary approval. DoDEA will initiate the approval of these systems if they are deemed appropriate.

[9] The design and installation of the network shall comply with the referenced standards listed under Section 3.0 unless otherwise modified by this document.

5.1 OUTSIDE PLANT CABLES (OSP)

At the onset of the project, the telecommunications design team must communicate with the installation community responsible for the telecommunication facilities, network infrastructure and distribution system. In particular, this discussion shall identify the location and capacity of the existing available fiber optic and copper cables in the proximity of the project. The design intent is to provide a dedicated 24 strands of single mode fiber optic cable and a 50 pair copper cable from the installation’s demarcation point to the new school (a minimum of 100 pair of copper shall be used when there is a school community system service point, previously known as complex). The connection points and routing path shall be clearly identified in the facility construction documents. All OSP cables, raceways, and codes shall be compliant with the local Authority having jurisdiction in the location in which the work shall be performed.

The construction documents to be prepared by the A/E shall include detail drawings of all the requirements, governed by the military community telecommunication standards, for the OSP.

These shall include, but are not limited to, the number and type of conduits, cable vaults, pedestals, any innerduct, maintenance holes, minimum burial depths and details that depict how the OSP shall enter into the building.

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The OSP, including both fiber and copper cables, shall enter underground into the main telecommunication room, Telecommunications Room 1 (TR1). Refer to the TR1 floor plan drawing [Diagram 1] for the configuration of the room and cable entrance locations.

The incoming copper cables shall be terminated in a protected entrance terminal enclosure (PET) and routed in ladder trays to a separate equipment rack(s). The connections shall be terminated in the rack(s) on patch panels specifically designated for voice services.

5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

5.2.A MAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM (TR1)/ENTRANCE FACILITY (EF)

The A/E shall provide detailed plan drawings of TR spaces that indicate proposed layout interconnections and key clearances. Each facility shall contain one main TR1 for network equipment and which serves as the entrance facility (EF) for both public and private network service cables. If this building will also be the main distribution point for a community, refer to Appendix 1 for additional guidance.

The main telecommunications room shall meet the following requirements:

The room shall be a minimum of 160 SF with dimensions in each orientation of 10’ x 16’ with a 9’ minimum ceiling height. The room shall have one door, minimum of 36” wide.

The door shall have a proximity card access control system (Americas/Pacific) or electronic lock (Europe) to control access. The room shall have no exterior windows. In the Americas and Pacific, all walls shall be covered with 4’ x 8’ x 3/4” painted, plywood from 6” AFF. The plywood shall be mounted in a vertical position, adjoined to minimize seams, contain no knots, and have “A” grade exposed face. If the A/E determines that fire‐retardant‐treated (FRT) plywood is required for compliance with applicable building codes, fire retardant paint shall be used to paint the plywood. Refer to Diagrams 2‐5 for additional information. In Europe, the plywood is not required, assuming there is no equipment to be mounted on the wall.

In order to mitigate the potential conflict of electromagnetic interference (EMI), TR1 shall not be located adjacent to any electrical room and the racks within TR1 shall maintain a minimum separation of 4’ from any electrical equipment.

The room shall have a dedicated cooling system independent from the mechanical system serving the rest of the building. No racks or equipment shall be located under a cooling unit that could potentially drip condensate onto equipment. The Main TR shall have its own thermostat. The room shall be provided with positive pressure to minimize dust intrusion. The size of the cooling system shall be determined by the heat load produced by the communications equipment. The designer shall provide heat load

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Any equipment unrelated to TR1 shall not be installed in or routed through this room.

This room shall be dedicated to systems described herein.

The room shall contain a minimum of four side‐by‐ side two‐post equipment racks, secured at the top and bottom, with and shall include physical parameters to mount an additional rack to accommodate future expansion (in Europe, this rack shall be provided, in the Americas and Pacific, space for the rack shall be provided). IT shall interconnect these cabinets as part of the outfitting process. Refer to Diagrams 1‐6 for additional information. Minimal electrical requirements can be determined using the adjacent diagram.

TR1 shall have a standard telephone communication system wiring and outlets.

Rack‐1 shall be dedicated to horizontal data cabling for data drops located in the proximity of TR1. Switches and patch panels as described below shall be installed in Rack‐1 to a maximum of 240 cables. Refer to Diagram 6 for additional information.

Rack‐2 shall be used for termination of all voice and wireless distribution cabling. Refer to Diagram 6 for additional information.

Rack‐3 shall be used to support video distribution/CATV and any requirements for public address intercom and clock systems. Refer to Diagram 6 for additional information.

Rack‐4 shall contain the fiber optic termination and distribution equipment in the top‐ most part of the rack. The site incoming fiber shall terminate in this rack. The outgoing fiber to each additional Telecommunication Room and/or adjacent racks shall originate in the top of this rack. Refer to Diagram 6 for additional information.

The rack configuration for TR1 shall include physical parameters to mount a fifth rack for use by the installation (in Europe, the fifth rack shall be provided). All racks shall have a

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Provide a telecommunication main grounding bus bar (TMGB) in TR1 for grounding the equipment racks and cable trays. The TMGB shall be a minimum of 12” long, 1/4” thick copper and attached to the wall with two insulators at 7’‐0” AFF. The TMGB shall be connected to the electrical system main grounding electrode with a conductor sized in accordance with ANSI‐607. The electrode grounding system shall be designed to provide a maximum resistance to earth of 5 ohms or less.

TR1 shall be illuminated to an average of 50 foot‐candles at 36” AFF position at front and rear of racks to avoid shadows on the primary rack surface planes.

For MILCON funded projects, the A/E shall install 20A, 120V duplex receptacles on the perimeter walls at approximately 6’ O.C.; there should be three receptacles per dedicated circuit. In Europe, use the host nation electrical standard (i.e. 240V at most locations in Europe). In addition, provide a dedicated 20A, 120 volt (or host nation standard) circuit that terminates in a twist lock receptacle mounted on the top rear of each rack for connection to remotely manageable power distribution units (PDUs) with ammeter mounted within the racks (one per rack). No equipment within the rack requires 208 volt connections. For host nation projects, coordinate the project to include local power requirements.

PDU Management: The power distribution units at each of the racks shall incorporate switching technology to provide a manageable system for remote control, alarms, current monitoring and power delays. The system shall be Web based and shall allow the user to access, configure and manage the units from remote locations. PDUs for network equipment shall be GFGI; however, PDUs shall be provided by the contractor as needed to support any CFCI (i.e. to support intercom/AV systems, etc.). These PDUs shall be installed at the top of the rack, horizontally aligned, as shown on Diagram 6.

Power Panel: In TR1, provide a 100 amp, 120/208 volt (or host nation standard), three phase power panelboard located on the wall of the TR1 to provide easy access to the power circuit so that they can be de‐energized and such that available power is in the room to accommodate any additional circuits that may be needed in the future.

5.2.B SECONDARY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TR2, TR3, ETC)

Secondary Telecommunication Rooms (TR2, TR3, etc.) shall be located where required to limit the total length of the CAT6 copper cable from the patch panel to the furthest outlet, to 275’ or less, as measured through the cable tray pathways, and in‐room routing to include vertical rises

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The room shall be a minimum size of 10’ x 10’ with a 9’ minimum ceiling height. The room shall have one door, minimum of 36” wide. The door shall have a proximity card access control system (Americas/Pacific) or electronic lock (Europe) to control access.

The room shall have no exterior windows if located on exterior walls. In the Americas and Pacific, all walls shall be covered with 4’ x 8’ x 3/4” painted, plywood from 6” AFF.

The plywood shall be mounted in a vertical position, adjoined to minimize seams, contain no knots, and have “A” grade exposed face. If the A/E determines that fire‐ retardant‐treated (FRT) plywood is required for compliance with applicable building codes, fire retardant paint shall be used to paint the plywood. Refer to Diagrams 2‐5 for additional information. In Europe, the plywood is not required, assuming there is no equipment to be mounted on the wall.

Diagram 1. Main Telecommunications Room (Floor Plan)

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Diagram 2. Main Telecommunications Room (1 of 4)

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Diagram 3. Main Telecommunications Room (2 of 4)

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Diagram 4. Main Telecommunications Room (3 of 4)

Diagram 5. Main Telecommunications Room (4 of 4)

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This room shall be dedicated to LAN equipment. This TR shall be used to distribute or terminate fiber optic and copper cables to any location other than TR1. Refer to Diagram 7 for additional information.

The room shall contain at least one free‐standing equipment rack, secured at the top and bottom, and associated cable management system. The room layout should indicate planned space for a future rack.

The incoming fiber optic cable from the TR1 room shall terminate in the upper‐most part of the rack.

CAT6 patch panels for the horizontal cables shall be located below the fiber optic patch panel leaving a minimum of 2U space between FOPP and the first CAT6 patch panel.

This allows space for the enclosed cable management system.

Install additional racks (and cable management system) as needed for the quantity of horizontal cables to be terminated.

Provide space in the data racks for the active equipment that shall be furnished and installed by DoDEA.

The rack configuration for TR2, TR3, etc., shall include physical parameters to mount an additional rack to accommodate any future expansion (in Europe, the additional rack shall be provided). All racks shall have a minimum clearance of 3’‐0” from the face of

Diagram 6. Main Telecommunications Room – Rack Elevations

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Refer to Diagram 7 for additional information.

5.2.C VIDEO DISTRIBUTION

As noted above, the video distribution shall originate in Rack‐2 located in TR1 and shall be routed through the respective secondary TR if needed.

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Interactive White Board (IWB). Each IWB shall have a cart‐mounted unit that connects to the wall outlet through an attachment CAT6 cable with strain relief provided. Refer to Appendix 1 of the Special Systems Guide for additional information.

IWB connections shall be as shown in the IT connections matrix in the Special Systems

Guide.

Diagram 7. Access Telecommunications Rooms (TR2, TR3, etc.) – Rack Elevation

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The location of the IWB’s shall be coordinated with the entire design team and user group to ensure they are located in the optimum locations. IWBs may also be portable, which requires an electrical connection and wired or wireless data connections (refer to the IT Connection Matrix in the Special Systems IT Design Guideline document for more information). The diagram at Appendix 1 in the Special Systems Guide is a representation of how an IWB can be connected (note that most IWBs typically include integral speakers, but this should be verified with the DoDEA Area PM). Supporting items such as speakers, video display systems, computers, etc. are GFGI (data/power connections are CFCI).

5.2.D WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

The A/E shall designate the location of the wireless access point outlets to provide full and optimal coverage relative to the actual design conditions of the project, including room layout, heights, and building materials utilized. The density of the wireless usage is expected to increase over time. The quantity and location of the wireless data points included in the original design shall be based on the total student population and shall assume laptop operation by every student and staff member. Each neightborhood may have up to 120 students and/or wireless network devices.

Each primary teaching space (does not include one plus one and group rooms) shall have a minimum of one ceiling mounted wireless access point outlet. Adequate wireless coverage must be demonstrated through the wireless heat map deliverable.

The wireless shall be powered‐over‐Ethernet (POE) and be centrally located for optimal coverage. Facility mapping of wireless zones coverage and capacity must be considered.

5.2.E TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

The telephone system requirements shall be coordinated with the military community telecommunications authority to ensure that all new equipment is compatible. The intent is to design a voice system that is compatible for use with VoIP systems where available. All cabling, routing and limitations as indicated in this Design Guide also apply to the voice cabling. VOIP systems shall be DISA (JITC) approved and on the approved products list.

Telephone handsets (GFGI) shall be distributed throughout the building for use by teaching and Administration staff.

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5.2.F EQUIPMENT RACKS

Equipment racks shall meet the following requirements:

Equipment racks shall be free‐standing standard EIA 19”racks with 84” overall height secured at the top and bottom (45 units). Racks shall be furnished with 6” vertical cable management system mounted on both sides of each rack or between adjacent racks.

Racks shall contain the cable patch panels, neat‐patch organizers, switches, fiber optic patch panels and other Government‐furnished equipment.

A minimum allocation of 25% spare capacity shall be included in the bottom‐most part of all racks. Additional patch panels shall be installed in the rack to achieve the number of spare ports required for the 25% spare allocation.

Provide rack elevation drawings for TR1 and for each TR room. The elevation shall clearly show the number and configuration of each rack. Detailed information including the number of switches (GFGI), patch panels, neat panels, wire management (CFCI), and PDU’s shall be included in the drawings. PDUs for network equipment shall be GFGI;

however, PDUs shall be provided by the contractor as needed to support any CFCI. The number of terminated cables and the total number of available ports shall be illustrated.

Refer to Diagrams 6‐7 and Section 5.3.D for additional information.

Plan TR spaces for an additional future rack location. Refer to Diagrams 6‐7 for additional information.

5.2.G PATCH PANELS

Patch panels shall be 48‐port CAT 6.

Each port shall be sequentially numbered from left to right 1 through 24 on top and 25 through 48 on the bottom. Install a Neat Patch (2U) horizontal wire manager below the 24‐port (single‐unit, single‐row) or below the 48‐port (double‐unit, double‐row) panels, then leave a 2U open space below for customer provided switches. Triple‐row panels are not allowed. Below the switch, install an additional Neat Patch (2U) horizontal wire manager. Repeat this step for the quantity of patch panels provided. Refer to Diagrams 6‐7 for additional information.

Terminate cables by color and function using T568B configuration in the following order:

[1] Blue – Data, leaving a minimum of 10% of open ports per rack for future use [2] Red ‐ Video Distribution, leaving 4‐6 open ports per rack for future use

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[3] Orange – Wireless, leaving 4‐6 ports open for per rack future use [4] Yellow – Voice, leaving 10% open ports for per rack future use

5.2.H CAT6 COPPER CABLES

Cables shall be CAT 6, UTP. The cable outer jacket and 8P8C (RJ‐45) outlet colors shall be:

[1] BLUE for Data [2] RED for Video [3] ORANGE for Wireless [4] YELLOW for Voice

No horizontal cable shall exceed 275 feet in length. In addition, any horizontal cable length in excess of 250 feet shall be specifically identified in the design documents. The telecommunications designer shall evaluate each cable run along its intended path of travel, including elevation changes, to verify the length restrictions are in compliance.

All cables shall have passed the UL LAN certification program and be labeled with the UL marking. In above ceiling applications, utilize plenum‐rated cable for air plenums.

Splices within cable runs are not allowed. Cables in horizontal runs shall be bundled together neatly and untangled with hook‐and‐loop Velcro fastener straps. The installer must adhere to the manufacturer’s requirements for bend radius and pulling tensions for all CAT6 runs.

Label all cables on both ends with computer generated, self‐laminating, adhesive, wraparound labels with the telecommunications room number (TR1, TR2…), rack number, patch panel identifier, and port number. Place label 4‐6” from the termination point. The work area outlet faceplate label shall be behind a protective clear identifying window. See example, at right:

The patch panel label shall also be behind a protective clear identifying window.

Provide cable pull schedule as indicated in Diagram 10 to identify all cables.

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5.2.I FIBER OPTIC CABLES

Terminate all fiber strands unless otherwise directed with LC type connectors.

Install 50‐Micron Multimode armored (MM)(OM‐4) laser optimized cable to each Telecommunication Room from TR1. The manufacturer’s recommended bend radius must be adhered to at all times. Terminate the MM in ports 13‐24 in the 1U patch panel installed at the top of Rack‐3.

Terminating points shall be clearly marked on the exterior of the fiber shelf indicating where each strand pair terminates at the opposite end (source and destination). A legend shall be provided at each fiber patch panel indicating the terminating end points.

5.2.J PATCH CABLES

Specify that contractor provides the following CAT 6 patch cords to support the LAN connectivity:

[1] Blue ‐ 10’ for the workstation. Quantity to equal 85% of all work area outlets plus 10% [2] Blue ‐ 15’ for the workstations. Quantity to equal 15% of all work area outlets plus 10% [3] Blue ‐ 2’ for the patch panels. Quantity to equal total blue work area outlets, plus 10%

[4] Red ‐ 2’ for patch panels. Quantity to equal total red work area outlets plus 10% [5] Orange ‐ 2’ for patch panels. Quantity to equal total orange work area outlets plus 10%

5.2.K CABLE PATHWAYS

All cables shall be adequately supported and protected with materials specifically designed for this purpose. Cables shall not lie on top of ceilings, piping, or mechanical equipment.

Pathways for CAT6 copper cables shall not be installed immediately adjacent to electrical distribution bus‐duct or feeder conduits. Where the cables run parallel to such services, maintain a minimum 6” separation. 90 degree crossings are allowed with a minimum 12” separation.

Cables shall not be installed within 12” of luminaires, motors, or other sources of

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5.2.L CABLE TRAYS

The following services are permitted to be installed in cable trays. No other wiring shall be installed in the trays:

[1] LAN cables [2] Telephone cables [3] Video cables [4] Projector and IWB data cables [5] Intercom cables (Data only, not power) [6] Fiber optic cables [7] Wireless access point data cable

Cable trays shall be installed above accessible ceilings to serve as the primary pathway between telecommunication rooms, and for the horizontal cables. The A/E is responsible for defining and indicating the pathway desired.

Cable trays outside of TR1 shall be wire mesh type tray 4” in depth and width as required for the quantity of cables to be supported. Trays shall be filled in accordance with BICSI TDMM standards. The wire mesh shall be hot‐dipped galvanized unless a special coating is required. Each section of tray shall be furnished with a grounding lug attached to the tray and bonded together.

Cable trays shall be continuous the entire length. Horizontal or vertical changes in direction shall be made of components by the same tray manufacturer to function as an integrated complete system.

Cable trays shall be installed according to NEMA Standard VE2‐2006. Position the trays below any piping or ductwork above the ceiling to provide ease of future access.

Maintain clearances in accordance with BISCI TDMM criteria.

Cable trays shall be supported from the structure according to the methods described in NEMA Standard VE2 using wall brackets or trapeze hangers. Select all supporting hardware for the weight of the tray and cables contained therein. All cable tray mounting details shall incorporate the appropriate level of restraint as required by the seismic zoning for the application.

Where cable trays pass through walls that extend to the deck, install a framed opening

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5.2.M CONDUITS

Conduits shall be installed in walls for the vertical drops from the ceiling to the outlet box containing the LAN jack. Minimum size of the conduit shall be 1”. Install a bushing on the conduit at the termination above the ceiling to protect the cable during installation. Every conduit installed for LAN cables shall contain a nylon pull string (empty and filled conduits).

Where hard ceilings are encountered, extend the conduits completely across the hard ceiling area and terminate at the cable tray or above an accessible ceiling.

Floor outlets are not a DODEA preference. However, where LAN jacks are installed in floor boxes, install conduits under the floor from the box to the nearest wall, run vertically up the wall and terminate above the ceiling. The minimum quantity and size conduits to a floor box shall be two 1” water resistant conduits for LAN cables. Ensure conduits are installed in accordance with the IT Connections Matrix in the Special Systems Guidelines.

Where LAN jacks are installed in modular furniture partitions having internal raceways for LAN cables, install a furniture connection box at the location recommended by the partition supplier. The conduit sizing for service to the modular furniture shall be intentionally oversized to aid in future expansion. Install a minimum of 1.25” conduit from the box to above the accessible ceiling.

5.2.N OPEN CABLES

Placing conduit from workstation outlet to cable tray is preferred, although cables may be run without conduit above accessible ceilings from the LAN outlet stub‐up to the cable tray. A pathway for such cables shall be established during design and indicated on the design drawings. Bundle cables above the ceiling and support with J‐hook or center spline type suspended racks hardware specifically designed for this purpose.

All cables supplying LAN jacks in a room shall enter the room at one location. Where the wall extends to deck, install a conduit sleeve in the wall for installation of the cables. At firewall penetrations, seal around the outside of the sleeve with approved fire caulk.

After installation of the cables, seal the interior of the sleeve with approved fire caulk

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All cables not in trays shall be properly supported with j‐hooks installed at a minimum of 5’ increments. Position the supports such that the sag at the mid‐point between supports is no more than 12”. Use additional supports if necessary. Cables cannot lie on the structural steel or “red‐iron” of the facility. J‐hooks should be installed at all conduit entrances and above all workstation locations to allow for a 3’ service loop in the cable.

Neatly bundle conductors into logical bundles and secure with Velcro straps between J‐ hooks and in all telecommunication rooms.

5.2.O WORK AREA OUTLETS

LAN outlets shall consist of an outlet box with faceplate containing the LAN jacks. Refer to Diagram 8 for additional information.

Recessed wall outlet boxes shall be galvanized steel boxes, 4‐11/16” square with a minimum depth of 2‐ 1/8” where 1” and 3/4” conduits are attached.

Box faceplate shall contain the LAN jacks. Faceplates shall contain 1 to 6 jacks on a single gang plate. LAN jacks shall be TIA/EIA Cat 6, 8P8C terminated using a T568B configuration.

5.2.P TESTING – CAT 6 CABLES

All cable runs shall be certified. Each cable run shall have a data run that meets UFGS 27 10 00 requirements, which shall contain a data report with the following information:

[1] Circuit ID as labeled at the patch panel and jack.

[2] Length of cable run [3] Date of test [4] Cable Type [5] Type of scanner used [6] Overall test result of cable (i.e. PASS) NOTE: Marginal tests are not acceptable

Diagram 8. Work Area Outlets

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Wiring shall be tested and reported as complying with the following individual tests:

[1] Wire Map ‐ Show the wiring is straight through with no open, crossed, reversed, or split pairs

[2] Resistance ‐ Measured in ohms, limit, and PASS/FAIL [3] Length ‐ Measured length of each cable pair [4] Propagation Delay ‐ Measured in nanoseconds, each pair [5] Impedance ‐ Determine if anomalies exist on cables longer than 16 feet, measured for each pair [6] Attenuation ‐ Measure the loss of signal over the length of the cable. Attenuation for each pair (dB), frequency for 100 MHz [7] Measure the near‐end crosstalk of a cable and verify the cable has adequate immunity from the next pairs

Submit the test results in spreadsheet format as directed by the contract specifications.

Specifications shall include a requirement that HQ IT ASA receives a copy for review.

5.2.Q TESTING – FIBER OPTIC CABLES

Testing ‐ Fiber Optic Cables:

[1] Perform continuity test on all fiber cables and connections.

[2] All installed fibers shall be certified via the use of an OTDR.

[3] Certification of fiber shall report the loss ratio of each fiber.

[4] A printed report of each fiber segment tested shall be supplied.

[5] A summary of all fiber tests, including dB loss for each fiber segment, shall be supplied in printed and spreadsheet format.

[6] Provide approximate length of each cable run.

5.3 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

5.3.A ZONE MAP

The designer shall depict the cable length from each TR to the farthest outlet (vertical runs + horizontal runs + line slack) on a drawing in a format similar to the Diagram 12.

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5.3.B CABLE AND OUTLET LABELING PLAN

An example learning neighborhood floor plan is included to illustrate a general depiction of communication outlet locations and their relationship to teaching spaces. As unique conditions exist with an individual project, the actual locations of the outlets, respective to the project, shall be coordinated with the floor plan. A similar plan shall be provided for all spaces in the school.

5.3.C EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

The A/E shall be responsible for the design and consideration of all active and passive components of the communication system which shall include the scheduling of the quantity and type of all applicable equipment (to include make/model and how the equipment is connected). The scheduling shall be organized in a concise table format and provided to the Government for coordination in the design drawings. The construction contractor shall provide any changes to the pull schedules as a submittal. Active components shall be GFGI. Current Basis of Design equipment lists are available upon request from HQ IT ASA, via the DoDEA Area

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5.3.D RACK ELEVATIONS

The A/E and construction contractor shall depict rack elevations (rack, patch panels, PA/Clock/Bell, PDU, etc.) for both the Main Telecommunications Room (TR1) and Secondary Telecommunications Rooms (TR2, TR3, etc.). Items in racks shall be clearly marked as GFGI vs.

CFCI equipment, as shown in Diagrams 6/7 (the typical convention is that it is CFCI unless otherwise noted (GFGI). This submittal shall be provided in the design drawings and the construction contractor shall provide any changes as a submittal.

5.3.E WIRELESS HEAT MAP

The A/E shall provide a drawing illustrating wireless coverage over the entire school facility. An example school floor plan is included at Diagram 13. The actual locations of wireless access points, respective to the project, shall be coordinated with the floorplan and included in the design drawings (the construction contractor shall provide any changes as a submittal. Wireless Access Points shall be GFGI. Minimum Wireless Access Point standards can be found in Appendix 2 of the Special Systems Guide.

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Diagram 9. Fiber/Copper Distribution System

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Diagram 10. Cable Pull Schedule – Sample Format

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Diagram 11. Cable and Outlet Labeling Plan – Sample Format

*Diagram shall be used for purposes of understanding cable outlet labeling requirements only. See the Special Systems Guide, Appendix 3 for required outlet locations.

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Diagram 12. Zone Map (Cable Distance to farthest outlet from each TR) ‐ Sample

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Diagram 13. Wireless Heat Map

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APPENDIX‐1 [SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DATA CENTERS]

APC InfraStruXure for Small Data Centers, 20kW Base Building Block

GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR

10kW‐20kW UPS/Distribution

PART 1 ‐ GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This specification describes the operation and functionality of a continuous duty, three‐phase, solid‐state, static Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) hereafter referred to as the UPS. The UPS shall utilize an N+1 redundant, scalable array architecture. The system power train shall be comprised of hot swappable / user replaceable 10kW/10kVA power modules, which shall operate in parallel, and be configured for N+1 redundant operation at rated load. Each 10kVA/10kW power module contains a full rated input rectifier / boost converter (hereafter referred to as Input Converter), full rated output inverter, and 10% battery charging circuit. The system shall also comprise of a user‐replaceable continuous duty bypass static switch module, hot swappable / user replaceable battery modules, redundant control modules, redundant logic power supplies, and LCD interface display. System static switch shall be capable of being fed from the same input as the rectifier or a separate input. All of the above system components are housed in two standard, 24 inch wide, 36 inch deep, 42U high equipment racks.

B. In addition, this specification describes the performance, functionality, and design of the UPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet and power distribution section of the UPS.