NAVAIR_LKHR_ISP_Cabling_Spec_(v3_3)_2013.doc

NAVAIR Lakehurst IT/IM Department RDTE Network Inside Plant (ISP) Cabling Requirements and Specifications for Newly Constructed and Refurbished Locations

IMPORTANT: Refer to CoSC ISP Cabling Installation Standards V1.0 or later, which is a separate document. The requirements and specifications below are in addition to those indicated by NMCI and pertain to ISP cabling for the NAVAIR Lakehurst RDTE data network.

General Information:

RDTE network cabling is to be installed along with any new and renovation construction. Installation and configuration shall comply with the CoSC ISP Cabling Installation Standards. Two RDTE cable drops are to be installed to serve each user endpoint in accordance with Section 2.1 of the stated NMCI document and the Unclassified Seat (including mission critical seats) Option, with the following modifications:

· A separate RDTE Data Closet/Cabinet is to be installed for cable routing and termination

· Cable Outlet designation for the two required RDTE drops is to state R1 and R2

· A separate two port faceplate and supporting outlet box are to be installed at each service delivery location, or optionally a six port faceplate can be used to accommodate NMCI, voice and RDTE cabling, with identifying labeling permanently affixed Additional Cabling Requirements and Clarifications:

· To be terminated in existing, or agreed upon new, MDF

· All LAN wiring and termination equipment must at least conform to the Cat5E specification (see cabling Standards references in the NMCI ISP cabling specifications for applicable standards)

· Contractor to install cable trays, stand-offs and hooks as necessary

· Contractor to provide communications poles and modular metal raceway as needed by systems furniture

· Poles and raceways will be maintained at 90 degree angles

· Cables will include two service loops of at least fifteen feet (if cable length standards allow) as close to each end of the cable as possible

· Termination, certification and documentation thereof will be done by contractor to the 568B wiring standard, with results subject to IT/IM Department concurrence

· Contractor to provide soft and hard copy documentation of cable identification and certification testing for RDTE network cabling and associated connections. (portable document file .pdf format preferred)

· Cables will be labeled at each end with station number, patch panel number and the jack number

· Any fiber optic cabling should be terminated in an open common-use rack, if possible. Where not possible, please consult with IT/IM Representative for best location.

Work, Material and Wiring Standards:

1) All work and material must conform to the cabling related standards identified in the CoSC ISP Cabling Installation Standards

2) No splices, patching, or junctions of cables is allowed

3) All wiring must be done to highest level of accepted industry standards and best practices

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