Attachment 1 Fort Cavazos Telecommunications Guide v2.pdf

Telecommunications - Installation Design Guide

(T-IDG)

Version 5 19 May 2023

Fort Cavazos Standalone Network Enterprise Center (SANEC) Telecommunications Installation Design Guide (T-IDG)

REVIEWERS:

Oscar Delgado

Chief - Plans, Architecture, and Service Operations Branch

Michele R. Berry

Chief, Business and Plans Division

APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

Ronnie E Gill

Director, SANEC, Fort Cavazos, Texas

Distribution

Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors only, for administrative or operational use, February 2013. Refer other requests for this document to

Network Enterprise Center, ATTN: NEC Plans Branch, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544

FORWARD

Approval of this Standard:

• This standard is approved by the Director, Standalone Network Enterprise Center (SANEC), Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Documents Superseded:

This guideline replaces previous SANEC, Installation Infrastructure Installation Design Guidelines, and those similar documents with earlier dates.

Significant Administration and Technical Changes from the Previous Edition:

• All previous technical changes have been incorporated into this document.

DOCUMENT REVISION LIST

DATE PAGE/ PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE MADE BY

2010 Document INITIAL DOCUMENT Ken Wendland

23DEC16 Revised and reformatted document

Updated various areas Oscar Delgado

Angel Rodriguez

31JAN17 Added Utility Locates

SOP

Placed as ANNEX - A Oscar Delgado

3JUL2020 Added lockable cabinets Updated various areas Angel Rodriguez

12 Jan 2022 Added Chapter 8 Wireless Added Wireless Installation Requirements

Kimberly Hulett

12 Jan 2022 Underground cables and tracer wires

Updated various areas Kimberly Hulett

12 Jan 2022 SIPRNET Chapter 7 Updated various areas Kimberly Hulett

15May 2023 Cover sheet Changed SANEC Cavazos emblem and document header

Oscar Delgado

15 May 2023 Entire T-IDG Changed from Hood to Cavazos. Oscar Delgado

15 May 2023 Para 3.4.4 Added “Only the members of the Ft Cavazos SANEC will have access to the telecommunications room. Door should have either a key lock, cypher lock or card/ badge reader.”

Oscar Delgado

Michele This needs to be changed slightly to, "Only the members of the Ft Cavazos SANEC will have…'

Delgado, Oscar CIV USARMY 106 SIG BDE (USA) ACK. Changed.

Table of Contents

REVIEWERS

FORWARD

DOCUMENT REVISION LIST

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview of this manual

1.2. About This Manual

1.3. Communications Resources’ Responsibilities for Projects

1.4. Additional Contractor Requirements:

1.5. The Telecommunications Distribution System Design Process

CHAPTER 2 - THE HORIZONTAL SEGMENT

2.1. The Design Process

2.2. The Type and Number for Modular Terminations

2.3. Cable Types and Lengths

2.4. Termination Hardware Requirements at the Outlet

2.5. Termination Hardware Required at the Build Distribution Frame

CHAPTER 3 - THE EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS

3.1. The Design Process

3.2. General Requirements

3.3. Sizing of the Equipment and Telecommunications Room

3.4. Location of the Equipment/Telecommunication Rooms

3.5. Design Requirement

3.6. Cable Pathways Entering/Exiting the Equipment and Telecommunications Room

3.7. CAD Drawings for Construction/Remodel

CHAPTER 4 - THE BUILDING INTERMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION FRAME

4.1. The Design Process

4.2. Termination Hardware Requirements

4.3. Structures to Support the Cabling

4.4. CAD Drawings for Construction/Remodel

CHAPTER 5 - THE RISER SEGMENT

5.1. The Design Process

5.2. The Size, Type and Termination of Copper Riser Cable

5.3. The Size, Type and Termination of Fiber Optic Riser Cable

5.4. Testing Requirements for Copper and Fiber Optic Riser Cables

5.5. Structures to Support Vertically Aligned Intermediate Distribution Frames

CHAPTER 6 - THE OUTSIDE PLANT SEGMENT

6.1. The Design Process

6.2. Cable Routes

6.3. Cable Distribution Methods

6.4. Underground and Direct Buried Cable Requirements

6.5. Cable Type

6.6. Outside plant Category 6:

6.7. Outside plant fiber optic cable:

6.8. Maintenance Holes (MH) and Hand Holes (HH)

6.9. Conduit Entry Point

6.10. Cable Management

6.11. Conduit/Duct

6.12. Mandrelling

6.13. Cleanup

6.14. Aerial Cable Requirements

6.15. Splicing Methods and Spice Closures

6.16. Building Entrance Terminals

6.17. Electrical Protection and Bonding/Grounding Requirements

6.18. Testing Requirements for Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable

6.19. Labeling Requirements

CHAPTER 7 - THE SIPRNET SEGMENT

7.1. Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) Installation Guidance

7.2. Typical User Requirements (Unit size)

7.3. Installation requirements

7.4. MCA/Corp of Engineers Projects

7.5. Commercially manufactured PDS

7.6. Non-manufactured PDS Specific Installation Requirements

Michele Some of the sections have the first letter of each word capitalized; others do not. Let's standardize it, please.

Done.

CHAPTER 8 – WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS (WAP) Installation Requirements………….73

ANNEX A: Utility Locates Standard Operating Procedures

LIST OF REFERENCES

ACRONYMS

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1. Overview of this manual

1.1.1. This manual is divided into multiple chapters each divided into three or more paragraphs. Chapter 1 is an overview of this manual. The responsibilities of SANEC, architects, contractors and telecommunications design professionals are awareness, compliance and professional execution of this guidance.

1.1.2. The remaining chapters describe in detail the requirements of the

Telecommunications Distribution System. These sections describe “The Design Process”, the topics and components to be considered when planning and designing Telecommunications Infrastructure to be used on the Fort Cavazos Installation.

1.2. About This Manual

1.2.1. This manual contains the policies and procedures for architects, contractors, and telecommunications design professionals who are involved in telecommunications projects on the Fort Cavazos Installation. The manual should be used as a guide for projects providing telecommunications cabling, to include Outside Plant Copper, Fiber Systems and Protected Distribution Systems. Work may include new or renovated buildings and may consist of upgrading and or adding cabling infrastructures.

1.2.2. This manual assumes that the user is familiar with telecommunications distribution systems, the cable and hardware used in them, the cable pathways and support structures and the installation of cabling and network systems in buildings and Fort Cavazos Installation environments. It is not intended to be a training manual in telecommunications distribution systems or replace existing industry standards.

1.2.3. Terminology used throughout this document will adhere to Building Industry

Consulting Service International (BICSI). Requirements will adhere to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Electronic Industry Alliance (EIA), and Rural Utility Service (RUS).

1.2.4. Request for Information (RFI) and Waivers of specific design issues must be submitted through CoE/DPW and approved by the Project Manager (PM) within the Plans Branch, SANEC, Fort Cavazos. PDS waivers must be reviewed by the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) and approved by the 7th Signal Command Approving Officer (AO), through the Installation ISSM.

1.3. Communications Resources’ Responsibilities for Projects

SANEC Plans Branch is responsible for ensuring that the review of all Fort Cavazos Installation inside and outside Telecommunications Systems Facilities, and network connectivity and associated backbone infrastructure plans are coordinated and completed. Additionally, the Plans

Michele Other than 'SANEC', the names don't need to be capitalized.

Done

Branch is responsible for the review of all Quality Assurance Testing Submittals for new or upgraded Telecommunications Facilities.

1.3.1. These responsibilities include the review of all new telecommunications project plans, and require the following review items from the Directorate of Public Works

(DPW):

a) Copies of CAD floor plans showing Telecommunications Outlet locations for new or renovation construction projects.

b) Copies of CAD for Building Telecommunications Distribution layout.

c) Copies of CAD for Telecommunications Room (TR) Design depicting Lockable Cabinets or 19” rack, Cable Support Structures, Entrance Facilities Termination, Riser Distribution Termination, Patch Panels, Conduit, etc.

d) Copies of CAD for new Outside Plant Manhole, Hand Hole, Duct and Aerial

Systems.

e) Copies of CAD for proposed Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Routes.

f) Copies of Quality Assurance Testing Submittals for Outside/Inside Fiber Optic and Copper Plant Cabling.

1.3.2. The SANEC Network Infrastructure Branch (NIB) is responsible for the Fort

Cavazos installation network connectivity. In as much as this requires the appropriate electronic devices to be provided to SANEC NIB for programming and installation, DPW will coordinate the purchase of electronic devices through the SANEC Plans Branch. Electronic devices not approved by the NEC, through Plans, will not be installed on the Fort Cavazos Installation Network.

Note: All comments on reviews must be incorporated into the design documents in full or an explanation outlining why they were excluded from such design documents.

Status must be given to the SANEC Plans Branch regarding all comments submitted for inclusion in design documents.

1.3.3. Architects, contractors, and telecommunications design professionals must indicate, on the design drawings, and in the design specifications, the locations and specification of the physical infrastructure required for a complete telecommunications cabling pathway and distribution system. This physical infrastructure shall include:

a) Cabling and wiring for a complete telecommunications system.

b) The infrastructure necessary to support the horizontal and vertical riser cable plants.

Just a note that we can be saying DPW throughout - it is a standard acronym, plus it's spelled out at the beginning.

Done

c) The infrastructure necessary to interconnect buildings, to include conduit, manholes, hand holes, pull boxes, building entrances, cables, splice locations, and connection to communication resource service points.

d) Grounding and bonding requirement and points.

e) Electrical service requirements at the building distribution frames/lockable cabinets or open 19” rack.

1.4. Additional Contractor Requirements:

a) Final Record Drawings (CADD Record Drawings) – The Contractor shall furnish the as-built drawings in the same file format as the Working CADD files. The CADD files shall be furnished to the Contractor on a separate DVD/ CD-ROM disk, in Bentley Systems Micro Station. These CADD files are part of the permanent records of this project and the Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and safety thereof until returned to the COR. Drawings, tracings, or CADD files damaged or lost by the Contractor shall be satisfactorily replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. CADD files shall be audited by the Contracting Officer and for accuracy and conformance to the above specified drafting and CADD standards.

b) Drafting - Only personnel proficient in the preparation of engineering drawings and

CADD shall be employed to modify the original contract drawings, prepare additional new drawings, and modify the CADD files. Additions and corrections to the contract drawings shall be neat, clean, and legible and shall match the adjacent existing line work and/or lettering being annotated in type, density, size and style. All modifications, CADD information, and new drawings shall conform to applicable requirements specified in the paragraph "CADD Standards." The Contractor shall ensure that all delivered CADD digital files and data (e.g., sheet files, model files, and cell/block libraries) are compatible with the Government's target CADD system and operating system and adhere to the standards and requirements specified. The term "compatible" means that data is in native digital format i.e., .dgn (Micro Station). It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure this level of compatibility.

c) CADD Standards - CADD drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable general and discipline-specific provisions for drawing formats, level/layer assignments, line colors, line weights, and line types. The CADD standards, including .dgn format files shall not have Auto Cad format DWG files referenced to them. Files with rasters attached as being the sole contents of the file are not acceptable. Files in Auto Cad DWG format, DWG's referenced to, or having broken attachment links shall be rejected.

There shall be a one for one correlation between plotted blue or black line paper copies and DGN files. The seed file used to draft the project shall be included in the submittal of drawings and can be supplied to the Contractor upon request.

Michele Probably should include DVD nowadays

Is this still the correct software?

d) Border Sheets - The border sheet to be used for any new record drawings shall be the same as used on the original drawings.

e) SANEC Infrastructure Naming Convention - The Contractor shall obtain names from the Fort Cavazos SANEC Project Manager for all copper cables, fiber optic cables, communication maintenance holes and pedestals. All cables shall be labeled in accordance with the Fort Cavazos T-IDG. In addition, all maintenance holes will have the SANEC-provided name spray-painted in black on the throat or side of the maintenance hole for easy identification.

f) Maintenance Hole Documentation - The Contractor shall provide CADD drawings of all maintenance holes associated with the project. The CADD drawings will depict all associated cables, ducts and splice cases for each maintenance hole. The CADD drawings will annotate the manufacture foot marking of each cable at the maintenance-hole wall, as well as the manufacture name and date printed on the cable. In addition, the CADD drawing will annotate the SANEC-provided cable name for each cable and provide a reference to North. The contractor will provide digital pictures of each maintenance hole depicting all four walls and an above-ground photo showing the open maintenance hole lid.

All photos should be named or marked in a fashion that easily depicts the maintenance hole name and reference to North. All maintenance hole CADD drawings and digital photos will be provided with the final record drawings. If the SANEC has current CADD drawings of the existing maintenance holes, the Contractor shall update the existing drawings which can be provided by the SANEC Project Manager.

g) Global Positioning System Data - All communication infrastructure (cable routes, splice cases, maintenance holes, etc.) will be documented using a Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS data will provide a positional accuracy of plus or minus 12 inches (or better). GPS data will be geographically referenced to the State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 83, Texas-Central, US Feet). All GPS points will be provided with the final record drawings in a comma-separated value text/data file.

h) Communication Infrastructure Test Reports - The contractor shall provide all Quality Assurance (QA) documentation and test reports associated with the communication infrastructure with the final record drawings. Reports shall be provided in the native software format, as well as in a PDF document.

i) Commercial Infrastructure - For all commercial infrastructure projects, the

Contractor shall coordinate all cable routes and ducts with the SANEC Project Manager and respective NID personnel.

j) Final Record Drawings - Black line prints shall be full size (ANSID). All black line prints shall exhibit good readable print with clear, sharp, dark lines, and shall not be smeared, faded, double imaged, or have torn or ragged edges. Final Record Drawings will include all infrastructure annotated that is associated with the project.

'In accordance with' is spelled out a lot in this. Why not use IAW?

Michele Since this IS the T-IDG, reference the paragraph instead.

Michele Extra space between paragraphs needs to be removed

Should we include obtaining approval?

k) Submittal Requirements - The Contractor shall submit to the COR the final record drawings, consisting of one set of full-size black line prints, and two sets of CADD files on CD-ROM/DVD disks. Final records and documents will be provided to the SANEC Project Manager within 45 days from the conclusion of the project.

1.5. The Telecommunications Distribution System Design Process

1.5.1. The Fort Cavazos telecommunications distribution design is divided into six segments:

a) The Horizontal Segment, Chapter 2, consists of the type and number of terminations, riser cabling types and lengths, associated pathways and related hardware.

b) The Equipment and Telecommunications Room, Chapter 3, consisting of required size, locations and pathways entering and exiting the Telecommunications Rooms.

c) The Building and Intermediate Distribution Frames/Lockable

Cabinets or open 19” rack, Chapter 4, consisting of hardware for terminating the outside/inside distribution cable.

d) The Riser Segment, Chapter 5, refers to the riser cable, slots and conduits that enable cable to be passed between floors, office spaces and Telecommunications Rooms.

e) The Outside Plant Segment, Chapter 6, references the cabling and infrastructure that interconnect buildings or systems on the Fort Cavazos Installation.

f) Protected Distribution Systems (PDS), Chapter 7, refers to the installation procedures for PDS.

1.5.2. The network electronic equipment, to include configuration, installation and sustainment, is accomplished by the Network Infrastructure Branch (NIB), SANEC.

Michele Why so long?

Please make all the tense's the same

CHAPTER 2 - THE HORIZONTAL SEGMENT

2.1. The Design Process

2.1.1. The horizontal segment consists of the following elements:

a) The horizontal cable and connection hardware that provide the means for transporting the telecommunications signals between the building distribution frame and the termination point in the work area.

b) The horizontal cabling pathways and spaces that distribute and support the horizontal cable and connecting hardware between the building distribution frame and the work area.

Note: Cables that interconnect in the building distribution frame on the same floor, while physically horizontal in orientation, are considered part of the riser segment.

2.1.2. The following section describes the policies and procedures for design activities on the Fort Cavazos Installation:

a) Determine the type and number of modular terminations in the work areas.

b) Identify the types and lengths of cable used in the horizontal segment.

c) Determine termination hardware requirements.

d) Design the structures necessary to support the horizontal cabling.

e) Assign the proper identifying information and mark the terminations in the work area and the distribution frame.

f) Cable testing procedures.

2.2. The Type and Number for Modular Terminations

2.2.1. Modular Terminations fall into three possible configurations: Basic, Enhanced, and Integrated:

a) Basic Modular Terminations are those that support voice, data or CATV applications. This consists of a single face plate with one Category 6 Modular Jack supported by one 4-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 6 cable or CATV Jack supported by one 75 ohm cable. A basic outlet can be used for a wall phone, fax machine, Video or can augment an existing work area for additional data access. (See Fig. 2-1)

Michele Item f needs to be worded to match a-e

Since we always put in enhanced, do we really need to discuss the basic ones?

b) Enhanced Modular Terminations are those that support both voice and data applications. They consist of a single face plate with two Category 6 Modular Jacks supported by two 4-pair (UTP) Category 6 cables. Enhanced outlets are the standard configuration on the Fort Cavazos Installation (See Fig. 2- 2).

c) Integrated Modular Terminations are those that support complex systems including voice, data, and video applications. They consist of a single face plate with three or more Category 6 Modular terminations supported by three or more 4-pair UTP Category 6 cables. It can also consist of a combination of Category 6 Modular terminations and Fiber Optic Terminations supported by single mode optic cables. (See Fig. 2-3)

BASIC FACEPLATE

FIGURE 2-1

Single Modular or

CATV Termination

ENHANCED FACEPLATE

FIGURE 2-2 Dual Modular Termination (Commonly Used)

INTEGRATED FACEPLATE

FIGURE 2-3

Multiple Modular and Fiber Optic Termination

2.2.2. Planning considerations:

a) At a minimum, two Enhanced Modular Terminations shall be provided in each office and conference room.

b) At least one Basic Modular Termination must be provided at entries for wall-mounted telephone.

c) At least one Basic Modular CATV and one Integrated Modular Termination must be provided in each conference room.

d) At least one Basic Modular and CATV Termination must be provided in each barracks space.

e) At a minimum six Enhanced, two Basic CATV and one Integrated Modular Terminations must be provided in each classroom.

f) For planning purposes, when actual outlet densities are not known, reasonably accurate count estimations can be obtained based on the size and dedicated usage of the facility space. Calculations can be based on gross square footage and the average outlet density for the specific category of facility space. Specific facility space category and related outlet density per square feet are listed below and fall within the range outlined in TIA/EIA-569-B and the I3A Technical guide (also refer to UFC 3-580-1 dated 1JUN16).

Michele Do we really do wall-mounted telephones? Or is this just from another reg saying it in general?

Michele Is this as in a 'barracks room'?

Still a valid date?

Facility Space Category Outlet Density Area (SF)

Administrative Space 80

Laboratory/Technical Space 100

Barracks Space 315

Medical/Clinic Space 80

Classroom Space 80

Warehouse Space 5000

General Instruction/Other Space 500

Clerical 140

High Density 50

g) Electrical gang boxes will be sized for the type of Modular Termination Faceplate being installed. From each electrical gang box a minimum of 1” Electrical Metal Tubing (EMT) conduit shall be installed. A 1 inch EMT conduit bushing shall be installed on the top of the conduit. The conduit will be installed to the cable pathway support system. Stub-up/stub-out conduit are generally not grounded.

(See Fig. 2-4)

Note: Electrical gang boxes can be either wall mounted or recessed (recessed is the preferred method) with conduit that provides for the proper ratio of space for the cable being installed. Use of power poles will be minimized.

FIGURE 2-4

2.3. Cable Types and Lengths

2.3.1. Cable types fall into two categories, UTP (unshielded twisted pair) and single mode fiber optic:

a) UTP cable will be 4-pair, 23 AWG, 100 Ohm, solid conductor that meets

ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-B cabling specifications for Category 6 cable, including any/all Amendments and Bulletins, and must meet specifications and performance requirements.

Use only cable that passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL acceptance markings. Plenum cables shall be used at all times.

b) Fiber optic cable will be a minimum of 12-strands, single mode, 8.3/125 micron, tight- buffered, indoor plenum cable.

2.3.2. Cabling and associated components must comply with Article 770 and 800, National Electrical Code. Cable installed indoors must meet fire codes. That means the jacket must be rated for fire resistance, with ratings for general use, riser (a vertical cable feeds flames more than horizontal) and plenum. Most indoor cables use PVC (polyvinyl chloride) jacketing.

2.3.3. All cabling will be UL Listed Type CMP, OFNR or OFNP plenums without conduit. Fiber optic cabling is designated either OFN-FT4 (Non-plenum) or OFN-FT6 (Plenum). The cable sheath will be marked with the UL listing. (See Table 2-1)

2.3.4. Horizontal UTP and fiber optic cables will not be spliced, nor will these cables contain manufacture splices.

2.3.5. Horizontal cables will not be connected directly to telecommunications equipment. Suitable connection hardware (i.e. patch panel) and factory-manufactured patch cords must be used to make these connections.

NEC Rating Description

OFN Optical fiber non-conductive OFC Optical fiber conductive OFNG or OFCG General purpose

OFNR or OFCR Riser rated cable for vertical runs

OFNP or OFCP Plenum rated cables for use in air- handling plenums

OFN-LS Low smoke density

Table 2-1

2.3.6. Category 6 UTP cable length shall not exceed 295 feet from the building distribution frame termination to the modular terminations in the office areas in accordance with ANSI/TIA/EIA 568- C.0. Enough slack should be part of this calculation for future system changes. A minimum of 3 m (10 feet) of cable slack shall be provided at the TR/TER and 1 m (3.28 feet) in the suspended ceiling for the telecommunications outlets. Service loop are not allowed for CAT6 cabling; slack shall be stored above the accessible ceiling in its natural lay, or in the cable tray.

2.3.7. Horizontal fiber optic cable must have at a minimum 20 feet of service loop at the building distribution frame.

2.4. Termination Hardware Requirements at the Outlet

2.4.1. Each Category 6 UTP cable will be terminated at the outlet with a Cat 6, RJ-45 Module, 8P8C, T-568B. Jacks shall be Ivory, White, or Blue except for special needs circuits such as Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), JWICS and others as specified by the NEC. Non-classified Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) category 6 cable shall be blue unless otherwise specified by the NEC. Velcro shall be used to manage Category 6 cables.

Figure 2-5

All Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) on Fort Cavazos shall be consistent with the cabling color scheme below for all new wiring installations being installed. Likewise, re-installments and modifications to existing wiring will incorporate the color coding specified below. Finally, all wiring which has reached the end of its service life and is being routinely replaced will follow this procedure:

Table 2-2

CABLING SPECIFICATIONS

Cable Type Classification Specification/Size Notes

Copper, network Unclassified Category 6 UTP STP inside SCIF

Category 6 or better, use latest standard with USG approval

Copper, network Classified (Secret & SCI)

Category 6 STP Category 6 or better, use latest standard with USG approval

MM FOC ALL OM4 50/125 No metallic members SM FOC ALL OS2 8.3/125 No metallic member Copper, audio Microphone

4-wire, 22 AWG Stranded

Copper, audio, speaker Distance dependent Copper, secure phone ALL 1-pair shielded General Wire & Cable

P/N 85-41935-A01 and E01

AWG = American Wire Gauge; MM = Multimode; OM = Optical Multimode; OS = Operating System;

P/N = Part Number; SCIF = Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility; SM = Single Mode;

STP = Shielded Twisted Pair; UTP = Unshielded Twisted Pair

SCIF CABLE COLOR CODES

System/Classification Connector Type Cable Connector/Color Unclassified copper RJ-45 unshielded, shielded in controlled spaces Green

Unclassified fiber LC at communications outlet Green Fiber Backbone LC in TER’s (per NEC) Green CENTRIXS-SWA (Secret) fiber LC keyed at communications outlet Purple CENTRIXS-SWA (Secret) copper

RJ-45 shielded Purple

CENTRIXS-K (Secret) fiber LC keyed at communications outlet Brown CENTRIXS-K (Secret) copper RJ-45 shielded Brown SIPR fiber LC keyed at communications outlet Red SIPR copper RJ-45 shielded Red JWICS fiber LC keyed at communications outlet Yellow JWICS copper RJ-45 shielded Yellow A/V fiber LC Blue DRSN ESI P/N EK-00026-008, Stewart P/N SS-

670606-BH-3ESI

CENTRIX = Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System; ESI = Extremely Sensitive Information; JWICS = Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System; RJ = Registered Jack;

SIPR = Secret Internet Protocol Router

Why is their color codes different?

2.4.2. Each fiber optic cable will be terminated at the outlet with “LC” type connectors. The face plates should be configured to allow future installation of at least a minimum of two strands of fiber optic cable. If another type of connector is required it must be approved by SANEC Plans Branch, and Figure 2-6 and 2-7. Below depictions are for discussion only and may vary depending on the requirements. This meets the I3A Technical Guide (also refer to UFC 3-580-1 dated 1JUN16) requirements.

Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7

2.4.3. Each CATV or CCTV will either be terminated utilizing 75-ohm broadband coaxial cable or single-mode fiber optic cable depending on the system requirements.

When coaxial system is installed, the use of the proper cable type should be ensured. The designer should coordinate with the franchised cable services provider for proper cable type. Plenum rated cable will be utilized where required. This meets the I3A Technical Guide requirements (also refer to UFC 3-580-1 dated 1JUN16).

2.5. Termination Hardware Required at the Build Distribution Frame

2.5.1. Each Category 6 UTP distribution cable from office outlets will be terminated at the building distribution frame patch panel with a Cat 6, RJ-45, 8P8C, T-568B type module.

The patch panel may come pre-configured with Category 6, RJ-45 Modules, figures 2-8 or be the type where individual RJ-45 Modules can be installed, figure 2-9.

Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9

2.5.2. Both voice and data Category 6, UTP distribution cables are normally terminated in the same distribution patch panel. Since the designation “Voice” and “Data” is arbitrary there is no difference between the termination modules within the patch panel. All four pairs will be punched down at the back side of the patch panel, Figure 2-10 and 2-11.

2.5.3. Sizing of the building distribution patch panel is dependent on the building

Category 6, RJ-45 Modular outlet density. Installation requires a large enough panel to support the building outlet density plus ten percent to support any future growth.

Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11

2.5.4. If security requirements exist, the distribution patch panel and horizontal cable terminations may be placed in a 19-inch lockable cabinet to provide protection. This will also serve to protect the data equipment and patching facilities.

2.5.5 Horizontal fiber optic distribution cable will be terminated within a fiber distribution panel mounted on a floor or wall mounted telecommunications lockable cabinet or lockable 19-inch telecommunications rack. Typically “LC” type terminations are required for the Fort Cavazos Installation. For all projects, a minimum of 12 strands single mode FOC shall be installed between the main TR or main cross-connect and each TR.

Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70, or as required by local regulations. Backbone fibers shall be fusion-spliced to factory-produced pigtails. Where space is limited on lockable cabinet or 19-inch telecommunications rack contractor shall terminate fiber on a wall mounted fiber distribution panel.

2.5.6 A typical telecommunication lockable cabinet look similar to the ones depicted in (Figure 2-12 below).

Figure 2-12

Need to specify for which locations; otherwise, need to discuss the lockable cabinets.

Berry, Michele R Ms CIV USA We need to replace with the lockable cabinet pictures

2.5.7 Assigning Identifying Numbering for Outlet and BDF. Labeling should be done in accordance with TIA/EIA-606-A-1 and SANEC Installation Guidelines. Each position on the distribution patch panel must have a unique identifier relative to the office outlet location. Below are specific guidelines for the Fort Cavazos Installation and meet or exceed TIA/EIA-606-A-1 and the I3A Technical Guide (also refer to UFC 3-580-1 dated 1JUN16):

a) Category 6 Distribution Patch Panels will be marked with a letter in sequential order starting at the top.

b) Category 6 Distribution Patch Panels without markings, the ports shall be sequentially numbered starting from the top left continue across to the right and down until the last port has been numbered. This process will start over on the next alphabetized panel.

c) Depending on the number of horizontal fiber distribution patch panels, the above would be representative of how those would be identified.

d) At the office outlet location, each RJ45 Modular Termination would be marked with the letter of the corresponding distribution patch panel and a number designator indicating which port on the distribution patch panel it represents.

e) In the case of larger multi-floor buildings and multiple telecommunications room locations, the marking would require additional markings to indicate floor and telecommunication room location. This is explained later in the chapter.

2.5.8. All labeling shall be in accordance with EIA/TIA-606-A:

a) The text shall be machine printed, conspicuous, and large enough to be legible. Text may be a mix of upper and lower case, and should use a font without serifs. Labeling shall be black letters on white background.

b) Labeling for a single floor distribution frame with multiple distribution panels are depicted below, Figures 2-13 and 2-14.

Figure 2-13

Let's fix formatting in this whole section

Figure 2-14

c) Labeling for a single floor building with multiple telecommunication rooms would require identifying which telecommunications room the terminations are connected through. At the outlet termination, rather than a room number, simply add a letter indicating the part of the building the room is located. Letters would be North (N), South (S), West (W) or East (E) and placed at the end of the first two designators.

Below figures demonstrates this process:

Figure 2-15

Figure 2-16

d) Labeling for a multi-floor and a single or multiple telecommunication room would require identifying the floor. A number to designate which floor the outlet is on would be amended to either the first two designators (in the case of a single telecommunications room) or behind the last letter of the designation. Below figures demonstrates this process:

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Distribution Panel Single Telecommunications Room

Figure 2-17

Note: The purpose for designating a floor is for TCO and telephone operations use. The work orders can indicate an exact location for installation of phones and trouble ticket resolution. Just indicating a Panel, Jack and building telecommunications room location does not indicate which floor the outlet may be on.

e) Labeling fiber optic terminations at the outlet and distribution panel will follow that of the Category 6 labeling process with one exception, an “F” will be placed in front of the designation to indicate the termination is at the fiber optic distribution panel. The figure below depicts an example of fiber optic termination labeling.

Figure 2-18

f) Since CATV and CCTV termination are typically free ended in the telecommunications room the outlet markings at the face plate should reflect the telecommunications room number rather than a unique identifier.

2.5.9. Cross Connecting Voice and Data Outlets

Cross connecting of the voice and data outlets is typically a function performed by Networking and Telephone Inside and Outside Plant personnel at the Fort Cavazos Installation. This includes connections for Utility Maintenance Control System (UMCS), Integrated Commercial Intrusion Detection System (ICIDS), and elevator cross connects.

2.5.10. Structures to Support the Horizontal Cabling

Cable Ladder racks, lockable cabinets, plywood backboards, 19-inch telecommunications rack and wire management for the building distribution frame equipment must be used to keep horizontal cabling and equipment organized, and allow the cable plant to be installed to TIA/EIA-569-B and I3A Technical Guide Standards (also refer to UFC 3-580-1 dated 1JUN16). Cable Trays, Wire Basket, Cable Ladder Racks and Enclosed Duct (Raceway) must be used to route bulk telecommunications cables. The use of “J” hooks to support CAT6 cables will be used to transition from the cable tray and other distribution systems to the conduit is permissible. Cable Ladder Racks will be used in the TR to provide distribution between telephone backboard, lockable cabinets / open 19” rack and backbone conduit.

a) Cable Ladder Racks must be at a minimum 12 inches wide and placed at approximately 7 feet above the finished floor to coincide with the top of telecommunications lockable cabinets or open 19” rack in the telecommunications room. The ladder rack will be secured to the telecommunications lockable cabinets, an 19-inch telecommunications rack and the backboard. Where a ladder rack it’s already installed the telecommunications lockable cabinet or an 19-inch telecommunications rack will be secured to the ladder rack and/or the backboard.

b) Solid Cable Tray or Wire Basket should be used above raised ceiling areas throughout the building to support bulk telecommunications cabling. Provide 12 inches of clearance above cable tray for future access as per TIA/EIA-569-B, paragraph 4.5.6.2. Designer shall coordinate with other disciplines to ensure clearances can be achieved. All metallic cable trays shall be grounded to the ground bus bar. Individual sections of the cable tray run shall be bonded together.

c) Enclosed Duct (Raceway) may be used where space prevents the installation of solid cable trays.

d) Vertical sections of ladder rack shall be secured to the backboard at locations where riser cables enter the telecommunications room from a floor installed 4-inch duct or similar access. Cable management rings may also be used if securely fastened to the backboard,

e) Electrical EMT conduit from the termination outlets to the telecommunications room may be used where space prevents installation of Solid Cable Tray or Enclosed Duct (Raceway). This is not a recommended method and should be avoided during the design of any new construction.

f) Horizontal and vertical cable management brackets must be installed to support cables and jumpers. Horizontal cable management brackets will be installed between each distribution patch panel and Vertical cable management will be mounted on the sides of the telecommunications lockable cabinet or open 19” rack. Velcro shall be used to manage cable runs

Again with the racks on the back of distribution panels.

g) Equipment lockable cabinets shall be used where physical security is required, to mount secure or mission-critical equipment, in circumstances where controlled access is desired, such CATV or CCTV, distribution in barracks, or by specific user request. Equipment lockable cabinets are normally 7 feet (2.1 m) high but may be adjusted for specific conditions. Cable will be terminated in an enclosed 19-inch (475 mm) lockable cabinet to provide enhanced protection for termination and patching facilities. Lockable cabinets shall provide, at a minimum, sufficient space for current and anticipated future equipment requirements. Equipment lockable cabinets may be floor-or wall-mounted as per SANEC requirement and shall be logically grouped based on the purpose of the equipment they enclose. Cooling fans shall be provided in all equipment lockable cabinets.

Equipment lockable cabinets shall be equipped with a lock and key, and provided to the SANEC NIB personnel.

h) The design shall provide a suitable means and method for supporting cables. Cables shall not be laid directly on the ceiling tile or rails. A minimum of 75mm (3 in) clear vertical space shall be available above the ceiling tiles for the horizontal cabling and pathway. Under floor conduit shall be used only if no other alternative exists for feeding system furniture. Under-floor conduits shall be designed and installed IAW TIA/EIA-569-B. Under-floor outlets boxes shall contain a spare conduit for future expansion. Co-installation of telecommunications cable and power cable is governed by applicable electrical code for safety. For minimum separation requirements of electrically conductive telecommunications cable from typical branch circuits (120/240 V, 20 A), Article 800.52 of ANSI/NFPA 70 shall be applied.

2.5.11. Power

Note: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS. Electrical hazards include electrical shock, electrical arc flash, and electrical arc blast. These electrical hazards are particularly dangerous because the human body usually does not sense electrical energy until contact is made and significant injury has already occurred. Workers must always be aware of the location of energized equipment and its voltage level at each job site. Additionally, workers must be aware of the possible sources of electrical feedback from other energized power sources into the work site. These hazards must be determined before starting work. Pre-job planning must include engineering guidance in understanding the system’s operation and review of up-to-date single line and schematic as-built drawings. All apparel, tools, and other equipment required for worker safety must be identified and available before beginning the job.

a) The Contractor shall provide and install all AC and/or DC power for equipment circuits where required. Distribute electric power for equipment circuits, lighting circuits, receptacle circuits, and electrical utilization devices.

Provide dedicated circuits where warranted.

b) Mount receptacles 18 inches above finished floor, unless otherwise indicated. Ensure receptacles are located next to each voice/data outlet. AC receptacles shall be commercial grade, 20A, 125 VAC, 2-pole, 3-wire duplex, unless specified otherwise, conforming to NEMA WD 6, NEMA 5-20R. UL 498, hard use, heavy-duty, grounding-type. Face and body shall be thermoplastic supported on a metal mounting strap. Provide screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals. Plates shall be same color as Receptacles or toggle switch with which they are mounted. Limit loads to a maximum of four (4) workstations per 20A circuit. Office, staff-support spaces, and other workstation locations: One duplex receptacle, two duplex, or one quadraplex receptacle for each workstation with a minimum of one for every 10 ft. (3 m) of wall space. When less than 10 ft. (3 m) of wall at the floor line, provide a minimum of two receptacles spaced appropriately to anticipate furniture relocations.

1) Furniture pathways often run parallel to power raceways; floor and ceiling interfaces are often divided into power and telecommunications. In multi-channel metallic pathways, dividers between channels shall be bonded to ground.

2) Conference rooms and training rooms: One for every 12 ft. (3.6 m) of wall space at the floor line. Ensure one power receptacle is located next to each voice/data outlet. For ceilings, provide one power receptacle next to each voice/data outlet to support video projection device. Extend circuit to wall location for connection to motorized screen. When it is expected that a conference room table will be specifically dedicated to floor space in a conference room, locate a floor-mounted receptacle under the table. This receptacle may be part of combination power/communications outlet.

3) Do not mount equipment within 36 inches of the front of any electrical panel.

Note: If there are conflicts between NFPA 70 and UFC 3-520-01, apply the criteria provided in UFC 3-520-01.

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2.5.12. Test Plan

The contractor shall submit for Government review a draft test plan of all proposed cabling and equipment being installed under the project. Upon the draft’s approval, the contractor shall prepare a finalized test plan to the Government. After the contractor has completed the installation and testing of the Building Cabling System BCS), the contractor shall submit a test report for all fiber and copper cabling. A Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) shall approve both the test plan and the test report.

2.5.13. Test Notification

The contractor will notify the U.S. Government no less than ten working days prior to conducting any final acceptance testing. Notification, which can be provided by e- mail or phone, will consist of the following as a minimum: location of testing, date of testing to include start date and estimated duration and scope of testing-identifying all components and quantities to be tested (i.e., 48 strands, FOC’s one 100 pair cable, etc.).

2.5.14. Cable Testing Procedures

a) General

1) Test and report on each cabling segment separately.

2) Test each end-to-end cable link.

b) Horizontal UTP Cable Testing

1) Category 6 UTP cable pairs will be Permanent Link tested with the appropriate testing equipment. The testing equipment must have the current software load and be in full compliance with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-C.2 for testing Category 6 UTP cable. Below in Figure 2-20 is an example of a configuration test setup.

Figure 2-20

2) Test results must be provided for all conductor pairs for each cable, and meet or exceed Table 2-3 requirements.

3) Test results will be submitted on CDDVDor via DoD Safe site

(https://safe.apps.mil/). Within the submittal will be a floor plan depicting each outlet and its identifying information to match the test results. This will be submitted through CoE/DPW channels to SANEC Plans Branch for review and concurrence.

Parameter Category 6

Specified Frequency Range 1-100 MHz

Pair-to-Pair NEXT 41.8 dB

Power Sum NEXT 39.3 dB

Insertion Loss 18.6 dB

Pair-to-Pair ELFEXT 24.2 dB

Power Sum ELFEXT 21.2 dB

Return Loss 14.0 dB

Propagation Delay 498ns @ 10 MHz

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Length T568B

<295 feet

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c) Fiber Cable Testing

1) Fiber testing equipment for single mode fiber optic cable will meet requirements of TIA 526-7. Reference ANSI/TIA/EIA 568-C.0 for additional information.

2) Follow the appropriate testing method outlined in the above references. A typical configuration setup is depicted in Figure 2-21 and 2-22 on page 30.

Figure 2-21 (Fluke Systems)

Figure 2-22 (Fluke Systems)

3) All fiber optic cables must be tested for link attenuation (i.e. power meter insertion loss, power meter test) as referenced in TIA 526-7. Table 2-4 outlines proper fiber testing measures. All strands will be tested in a bi-directional method with a Power Meter/Power Source and with an Optical Time-Domain Reflect-o-meter

(OTDR).

Basic Guideline for Loss Measurements for Installed Fiber Optic Cable

Connector Loss: 0.75dB per mated pair

Splice Insertion Loss: 0.30dB

Fiber Loss Multimode: 3.5dB/km @ 850 nm 1.5dB/km @ 1300 nm

Fiber Loss Single-mode: 0.5dB/km @ 1310 nm (Outside Plant) 0.5dB/km @ 1550 nm (Outside Plant) 1.0dB/km @ 1310 nm (Inside Plant) 1.0dB/km @1550 nm (Inside Plant)

Table 2-4

4) All fiber optic cables, including connectors, will be tested in-line between two reference cables. One cable will be attached to the light source and the other to the power meter to measure the dB loss from both connectors, as well as any dB loss associated with the cable between connectors. Connectors shall be visually inspected for scratches, pits, or chips and shall be re-terminated if any of these conditions exist.

5) The loss for horizontal segment will not exceed 2.0 dB TIA-TSB-140 outlines the steps required to test single mode horizontal fiber optic cabling. TIA 526-7 outlines the steps for testing single-mode fiber optic cable.

6) Test results will be submitted on a CD/DVD or via DOD Safe site (https://safe.apps.mil). Within the submittal, a floor plan depicting each outlet and its identifying information to match the test results. This will be submitted through CoE/DPW channels to SANEC Plans Branch for review and concurrence.

Note: Due to the short cable lengths within the horizontal segment, the main loss will be within the connectors.

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CHAPTER 3 - THE EQUIPMENT AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS

3.1. The Design Process

3.1.1. On the Fort Cavazos Installation the Equipment and Telecommunications

Room houses the 19-inch lockable telecommunications rack, lockable cabinets, distribution patch panels, electronic equipment, cable management, and inside/outside cable plant facilities. The telecommunications room shall be dedicated space and not shared with other functions (i.e., electrical rooms, mechanical rooms, etc.).

3.1.2. Separate Equipment and Telecommunications Rooms will be built for commercial-vendor equipment (i.e.: CenturyLink, Spectrum, etc.) if required. A conduit will be installed between the commercial-vendor equipment/ telecommunications room and the NEC-managed equipment/ telecommunications room. Commercial-vendor will also provide lockable cabinet in which to place their equipment. If space within the building is limited and two rooms cannot be provided, then physical separation MUST be established between commercial-vendor equipment and the NEC-managed equipment, and each will be within their own separate lockable cabinet, and will be marked accordingly.

3.1.3. Equipment and Telecommunications Room shall be designed in accordance with

TIA/EIA 569-B and I3A Technical Guide (also refer to UFC 3-580-1, dated 1JUN16).

Note: TIA/EIA 569-B has replaced telecommunications closest (TC) with Telecommunications room (TR).

3.2. General Requirements

3.2.1. Equipment and telecommunications room shall be dedicated to the telecommunications function and related to support facilities only.

3.2.2. In cases of new construction, the design shall include a telecommunications room. In cases of renovation construction where the telecommunications equipment was housed within a shared environment, the re-design will allow for space designated as a telecommunications room.

3.2.3. Equipment and telecommunications room shall be designed as close as practicable to the center of the serviced area.

3.2.4. Horizontal pathways shall terminate in the telecommunications room located on the same floor as the area being serviced.

3.2.5. Multiple telecommunications rooms shall be required if the serviced area

Why?

exceeds the TIA/EIA 569-B standards for horizontal cable length.

3.3. Sizing of the Equipment and Telecommunications Room

3.3.1. The size of the telecommunications room for new construction is based on TIA/EIA 569-A requirements. As a general rule 1.1 percent of the serviced area should be designated for the design of the telecommunication room, however, it shall not be…