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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY INFORMATION

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COMMAND

FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA 85613-5300

TECHNICAL CRITERIA

FOR THE

INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE

BY

IMPLEMENTATION ENGINEERING

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

FEBRUARY 2010

FORT DETRICK ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE

Distribution C Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors only, for administrative or operational use, February 2010. Refer other requests for this document to Commander, U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command, ATTN: ELIE-ISE-DE, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

Technical Criteria for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture, February 2010

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CHANGES

Refer requests for all changes that affect this document to:

USAISEC, ATTN: ELIE-ISE-DE, Fort Detrick, MD 21702- 5047.

DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS

Destroy this document when no longer needed. Do not return it to the organization. Safeguard and destroy this document with consideration given to its classification or distribution statement requirements.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following information summarizes the changes or additions to this version of the TC for I3A.

General

• Changed document title from “Technical Guide” to “Technical Criteria.”

• Changed release date from July 2008 to February 2010.

• Replaced Director of Information Management (DOIM) with Network Enterprise

Center (NEC) throughout the document.

• Created active hyperlinks for all Universal Resource Locators (URLs) throughout document.

• Updated the Glossary.

2.3.5 Outlet Types and Density

• Added clarification to Table 1, Outlet Types.

2.4.1.1 Copper Voice and Data

• Added clarification for patch panels.

• Added further direction for cable slack and service loops.

2.4.2.2 Copper Termination

• Added further details on MDF and Frame.

2.4.2.3 FO Backbone Cable

• Added requirement for fusion spliced, factory-produced pigtails.

2.5.2 TR Sizing

• Added statement that TRs shall not have windows.

• Changed minimal TR sizing from 11’x 7’ to 10’ x 8.’

2.5.4 Room Door

• Added change to TR door requirements for buildings requiring strict access. (Some facilities such as Child Development Centers may have exterior TR doors to limit unwanted traffic in buildings.)

2.5.13 Room Climate Control

• Added statement that TRs shall not have windows.

2.5.15 Electrical Power

• Increased requirements for TR Electrical Power.

2.6.4 Telecommunications Rack and Supporting Structure

• Added details regarding the bonding and grounding of telecommunications racks and horizontal distribution supporting structures.

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2.9 Installation Practices

• Added the paragraph entitled “Installation Practices” requiring workmanship conformance to the BICSI Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM).

2.10.5 Test Plan

• Added new paragraph, “Test Plan.”

3.7.4.3 Bends and Sweeps

• Removed the following requirement: Where the radius is less than 40 feet (12 m), 15-foot (4.6 m) radius-manufactured bends shall be used.

• Added the statement that radius-manufactured bends should be used to the maximum extent possible.

3.7.4.5 Minimum Duct Bank Sizing

• Defined subsidiary duct in Subparagraph 3.7.4.5.f.

3.7.7.2 Mandrelling

• Removed the sample mandrel size for DB 60.

3.7.8 Sub-duct/Innerduct/Multi-duct/Fabric-mesh Innerduct

• Added new requirements for projects with fiber optic cables only. A minimum of two out of every four new ducts shall be subdivided with innerduct, sub-duct, multi-duct, or fabric-mesh innerduct.

3.7.10.6 Duct Installed by Directional Boring

• Added Table 5, Duct Standards for Directional Boring.

3.13 General Airfield and Air Traffic Control (ATC) Information Infrastructure Design

• Added requirements for General Airfield and Air Traffic Control (ATC) Information Infrastructure Design.

3.15.4.2 Fiber Types

• Changed the Maximum Attenuation dB/km values in Table 7 (Single-mode Dual-windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics) from 0.35, 0.25 to 0.5.

Appendix C

• Corrected drawings.

Appendix D

• Updated the references list.

• Added requirement to use the most recent version of all standards (such as TIA/EIA) referenced in the TC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Scope

1.3 Supporting Appendices or Attachments

2.0 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ... 2

2.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

2.2 Building Telecommunications Cabling System Overview

2.3 Workstation Outlet

2.4 Building Telecommunications Wiring

2.5 Telecommunications Spaces

2.6 Grounding

2.7 Telecommunications System Labeling

2.8 Building Entrance Facility

2.9 Installation Practices

2.10 Testing

3.0 OUTSIDE PLANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

3.2 System Overview

3.3 System Architecture

3.4 Environmental and Historical Considerations

3.5 General Considerations

3.6 Outside Plant Cable Placement Options

3.7 Underground (Maintenance Holes, Cable Vaults, and Ducts)

3.8 Direct Buried Cable Installation

3.9 Crossing Obstructions

3.10 Aerial Cable

3.11 Free Space Optics

3.12 General Range Information Infrastructure Design

3.13 General Airfield and Air Traffic Control Information Infrastructure Design

3.14 Pier Installation

3.15 General Cable Specifications

3.16 Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

3.17 Building Terminations

3.18 Grounding

3.19 Final Acceptance Test

4.0 VOICE SWITCHING, CENTRAL OFFICE/END OFFICE, AND CONVERGENCE 77

5.0 NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

6.0 NETWORK AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Purpose

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7.0 WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK

Appendices Appendix A. Technical Criteria Checklist for the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture ................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B. Building Cabling System Diagrams ...............................................................B-1 Appendix C. North America and Europe Drawings ............................................................C-1 Appendix D. References ..................................................................................................... D-1 Glossary. Acronyms and Abbreviations .................................................................. Glossary-1

Tables Table 1. Outlet Types Table 2. Coaxial Cable Table 3. Maximum Length of Conduit Containing Bends Table 4. Extending the Point of Entrance Table 5. Duct Standards for Directional Boring Table 6. Multimode Dual-windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics Table 7. Single-mode Dual-windowed Fiber Cable Characteristics Table 8. Non-zero Dispersion-shifted Single-mode FOC Characteristics Table 9. Fiber Sizing Between Buildings Table 10. Standard Cable Reel Lengths and Diameters Table 11. European Standard Cable Reel Lengths and Diameters Table 12. Cable Spreadsheet Sample Table A-1. TC Checklist ..................................................................................................... A-1 Table D-1. Outside Plant References .................................................................................. D-4

Figures Figure B-1. Telecommunications Room Entrance and Backbone Diagram ........................B-1 Figure B-2. Telecommunications Room Horizontal Distribution .......................................B-2 Figure B-3A. Telecommunications Room Standard Premise Distribution .........................B-3 Figure B-3B. Standard Premise Distribution .......................................................................B-4 Figure B-4. Telecommunications Room Standard Supporting Structure and Riser ............B-5 Figure B-5. Telecommunications Room Small Facility/Warehouse ...................................B-6 Figure B-6. Telecommunications Outlet Types ...................................................................B-7 Figure B-7. Systems Furniture Wiring ................................................................................B-8 Figure B-8. Premise Distribution Supporting Structure - Renovations ...............................B-9 Figure B-9. Typical Floor Plan ..........................................................................................B-10 Figure C-1. OSP Infrastructure Standards – North America ...............................................C-1 Figure C-2. Drawing Symbols – North America and Europe .............................................C-2 Figure C-3. Conduit Placement/Cut and Resurface – North America .................................C-3 Figure C-4. Typical Maintenance Hole – North America (1 of 2) ......................................C-4 vii viii

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Figure C-5. Typical Maintenance Hole – North America (2 of 2) ..................................... C-5 Figure C-6. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details – North America (1 of 2) ................ C-6 Figure C-7. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details – North America (2 of 2) ................ C-7 Figure C-8. MDF and Cable Vault Schematic – North America ........................................ C-8 Figure C-9. OSP Infrastructure Standards – Europe ........................................................... C-9 Figure C-10. Conduit Placement/Cut and Resurface – Europe ........................................ C-10 Figure C-11. Typical Maintenance Hole – Europe (1 of 2) .............................................. C-11 Figure C-12. Typical Maintenance Hole – Europe (2 of 2) .............................................. C-12 Figure C-13. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details – Europe (1 of 2) ........................ C-13 Figure C-14. Pedestals and Building Entrance Details – Europe (2 of 2) ........................ C-14 Figure C-15. MDF and Cable Vault Schematic – Europe ................................................ C-15

TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR THE INSTALLATION INFORMATION

INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECTURE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Technical Criteria (TC) document provides the baseline requirements for the planning, design, and implementation of the Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A) for Army installations worldwide. This document establishes an implementation concept that can be used to shape architectural templates and to influence the design process for the I3A. It identifies proven infrastructure construction techniques, defines common practices, and serves as an authoritative implementation criterion.

1.1 Background

In previous engineering designs, each area of communications was addressed separately, to include design standards, schedules, and funding. This approach led to confusion, design re-engineering, and duplication of effort. The I3A concept was initiated to synchronize the efforts and formulate a more efficient and effective design process. The I3A, developed by the U.S. Army Chief Information Officer/G6 (CIO/G6), establishes an Army-wide Information Technology (IT) architectural design standard. The I3A is the source to fuel effective Army Knowledge Management (AKM) necessary to support the Army Transformation Campaign Plan. The I3A captures installation infrastructure, synchronizes the implementation of automation programs, provides for analysis of operational force and sustaining base connectivity, and identifies the costs associated with information technology (IT) modernization.

The I3A Configuration Control Board (CCB), chaired by the CIO/G6, manages I3A issues and tracks developments in IT, information assurance, enterprise systems management (ESM), and automation information systems (AIS). The CCB, which oversees several working groups that address IT issues, meets quarterly. The Army Standing Committee on Information Technology in Support of Military Construction meets annually and is chaired by the U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command’s Fort Detrick Engineering Directorate (USAISEC FDED) and Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE). This committee addresses any and all issues related to the incorporation of information systems (IS) in support of Army military construction (MILCON) projects.

1.2 Scope

This TC document is intended to support gathering the necessary requirements, conducting site surveys, and performing analysis, design, and implementation of IT. It specifically assists the designer in the integration of the telecommunications and information systems.

This TC is also synchronized with the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), which are mandated under Department of Defense (DOD) policy. The UFC system is prescribed by Military Standard (MIL-STD) 3007, Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria. The standard applies to military departments, defense agencies, and DOD field activities in accordance with (IAW) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002.

The Unified Facilities Criteria are “living” documents and will be periodically reviewed, updated, and made available to users as part of the Services’ responsibility for providing technical criteria for military construction. Headquarters, USACE; the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC); and the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency (AFCESA) are responsible for administration of the UFC system. Defense agencies shall contact the preparing Service for document interpretation and improvements. Technical content of each UFC is the responsibility of the pertinent DOD working group.

Recommended changes with supporting rationale shall be sent to the respective Service proponent office by Criteria Change Request (CCR). The Unified Facilities Criteria are effective upon issuance and are distributed only in electronic media from the following source: Whole Building Design Guide at website http://dod.wbdg.org/. Hard copies of UFC printed from electronic media shall be checked against the current electronic version prior to use to ensure the hard copies are current.

1.3 Supporting Appendices or Attachments

This TC document is divided into four sections: Introduction; Building Telecommunications Cabling Systems; Outside Plant (OSP); and Installation Guidelines.

Four appendices and a glossary of acronyms and abbreviations are also included.

• Appendix A: Technical Criteria Checklist for the I3A

• Appendix B: Building Cabling System (BCS) Figures

• Appendix C: North America and Europe Drawings

• Appendix D: References

• Glossary: Acronyms and Abbreviations

2.0 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM (BCS)

SPECIFICATIONS

The BCS is designed to satisfy I3A policy IS requirements within a facility. The BCS shall be installed IAW the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Building Telecommunications Wiring Standards’ general guidelines with modifications and clarifications provided below. (Refer to Appendix D for the applicable standards.) The TIA/EIA specifications can be purchased at http://www.tiaonline.org/standards/. Telecommunication designs shall be rendered and stamped by a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). This BCS paragraph is synchronized with UFC 3-580-01, Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems Planning and Design. The objective of this UFC is to provide planning guidance for the development of an input to the BCS telecommunications portion of DD Form 1391 (Military Construction Project Data, July 1999). The UFC-3-580-01 is designed to satisfy I3A policy or IS requirements within a facility as per UFC 3-580-10, Design: Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Standard Construction Practices.

2.1 Classified Information Infrastructure

Engineers engaged in the design of classified (collateral or higher) information infrastructure shall coordinate the infrastructure design with the Certified Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard (TEMPEST) Technical Authority (CTTA) and Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) responsible for that area.

The designer shall also refer to the USAISEC Technical Guide for the Integration of the SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET). This document may be obtained from Army Knowledge Online (AKO) under U.S. Army, Army Materiel Command (AMC);

http://dod.wbdg.org/ http://www.tiaonline.org/standards/ the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), and USAISEC FDED. Anyone with an AKO account may register for the guide.

The USAISEC SIPRNET Technical Guide (TG) is an IT systems security engineering guide for communicators supporting the Warfighter. The TG may be used to assist Army personnel in developing access solutions for SIPRNET connectivity to support the Warfighter’s increased use of secure networking and methods of interfacing with secure IT in the Continental United States (CONUS). Although the document may contain some information that may be useful in locations outside the continental United States (OCONUS), the exact specifications and requirements in that theater may differ from those of the CONUS theater. The USAISEC SIPRNET TG is based upon applicable National Security Agency (NSA), DOD, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Department of the Army (DA) documents.

2.2 Building Telecommunications Cabling System Overview

Design a complete, standards-based, flexible building telecommunications system for Army buildings based upon the functional purpose of the various spaces within the facility. An acceptable BCS encompasses, but is not limited to, copper and fiber optic (FO) entrance cable, termination equipment, copper and fiber backbone cable, copper and fiber horizontal distribution cable, workstation outlets, racks, cable management, patch panel(s), cable tray(s), cable ladder(s), conduit, grounding, and labeling. Figure B-1 of Appendix B provides an overview of the telecommunications room (TR) entrance and backbone diagram. Figure B-2 of Appendix B provides an overview of the TR horizontal distribution.

2.3 Workstation Outlet

The following specifications pertain to telecommunications outlets and connectors.

2.3.1 Outlet Box

Specify double gang electrical boxes of at least 2-1/8 inches (in) (54 millimeters [mm]) depth to provide dedicated space for current and possible future fiber optic cable (FOC) installation. For single connector outlets, such as voice-only; cable or community antenna television (CATV); or closed circuit television (CCTV), use a single gang, 2-in by 4-in by 2 ¼ -in (51-mm x 102-mm x 57-mm) electrical box, recess-mounted, with the faceplate flush with the wall surface. Locate a service power outlet within 6 inches (152 mm) of the CATV or CCTV outlet. Designers shall specify 4-11/16-in (119 mm) square by 2 ¼ -in (57 mm) boxes for 1-in (27 mm) conduit installations and outlet boxes that have or may require fiber optic cabling.

2.3.2 Outlet Faceplate

Use a full (double gang) faceplate for standard administrative outlet locations, with connectors for all copper and, if used, FOC. Standard administrative outlets may, by specific user request, use single gang outlet faceplates in conjunction with a reducing ring.

For single gang outlet boxes, use a single gang outlet faceplate with appropriate connector locations and, if required, mounting lugs for wall telephones. The outlet faceplate shall include two blank positions for future applications.

2.3.3 Outlet Connector

The following specifications pertain to copper, FO, and coaxial cable outlet/connectors. The category for cable, jacks, termination blocks, and patch panels shall be the same throughout each circuit and system. Specify more than one category only if providing more than one system requiring different categories. Use Category (CAT ) 6 cable for all horizontal voice and data circuits unless otherwise specified by the Government.

2.3.3.1 Copper Outlet/Connector

Copper outlets/connectors shall be TIA/EIA CAT6 for all projects. All connectors shall be 8-pin/8-position insulation displacement terminations wired as per T568A (default configuration) or T568B (if required to maintain system configuration uniformity, security or other user-specified reasons). Category 5-, CAT5e-, and CAT3-rated connectors shall not be used in new construction or in rehabilitation projects. The copper outlet/connector and plugs shall be un-keyed unless (1) the user requires a keyed outlet/connector and plugs to maintain system uniformity, security, or (2) there are other user-specified reasons.

2.3.3.2 FO Outlet/Connector

Terminate all FO work area cables in dual 568SC connectors. Provide FO connectors IAW subparagraphs 2.4.1.2a and 2.4.2.4, entitled “FO Termination,” in this TC. The default choice for the FO outlet/connector shall be TIA/EIA “SC” type (568SC). Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user. Small form factor connectors (available from several manufacturers) offer a potential for significant installation cost reduction. Any type of fiber connector used shall meet the performance requirements specified within Annex A of TIA/EIA-568-C.3 and shall meet the requirements of the corresponding TIA FO Connector Intermateability Standard (FOCIS) document.

2.3.3.3 Coaxial Outlet/Connector

Coaxial outlets/connectors shall normally be “F” type connectors. Use of other type connectors (i.e., Bayonet Neill Concelman [BNC], etc.) shall be considered only if specifically required by the user. The designer shall coordinate with the cable service provider where franchise agreements are in place. All passive CATV devices shall support 1 Gigahertz (GHz) bandwidth.

2.3.4 Outlet/Connector Markings

Each communications outlet shall have a unique identifying number IAW TIA/EIA 606-A.

In the TR, this unique identifying number shall be associated with the position on the patch panel or cross-connect to which the outlet is connected. Each horizontal cable shall be labeled both at the outlet and patch panel or cross-connect position in the TR. Connector voice and data dedication use may be reassigned as requirements dictate. Note: In the standard cabling scheme, the designations “voice” and “data” are arbitrary and do not imply that one outlet is better than the other; the outlets are identical in capability.

2.3.5 Outlet Types and Density

Table 1 lists the outlet types that are commonly used in military construction projects.

Sketches of these outlets are included in Figure B-6 of Appendix B. The outlet types do not cover all possible user required configurations. The designer shall certify that all user-defined outlets have a corresponding valid requirement, such as fiber for various levels of classification. Outlet configurations shall comply with this TC and the current versions of TIA/EIA-568 and 569. Outlet densities are provided for planning purposes, when actual outlet locations are not known and cannot be determined with available information. The designer can develop reasonably accurate total outlet count estimates based on the size and dedicated usage of the space. Actual designs shall include outlets in work areas, office automation outlets, private office outlets, and wall or access phones as necessary. Private (fixed wall) offices or areas where it would prove difficult to add telecommunications outlets at a later date shall have a minimum of two (2) dual outlets on different walls to accommodate furniture layouts. These factors fall within the ranges given in TIA/EIA-569- B and are based on gross area (overall building footprint without deducting for equipment rooms, restrooms, etc.). Refer to Figure B-9 of Appendix B for a typical building floor plan.

Table 1. Outlet Types Facility Space Category Outlet Configuration Planning Area

(SF(SM)) per Outlet

Administrative space, to include classrooms, and medical/clinics

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

80(7.5)

Private Offices – fixed wall (Administrative space)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

80(7.5) Minimum of two per private office.

Office Automation (printers, faxes, networked copiers, scanners, etc.)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

One per every 10 work stations.

Headquarters and special users Minimum of two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use, with additional 8-pin modular and/or fiber outlet/connectors as required.

80(7.5)

Systems furniture Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a modular furniture outlet faceplate with outlet box extender;

one connector labeled for voice use, and one connector labeled for data use.

See Paragraph

2.3.5.3 Systems

Furniture below.

Intermediate Space Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

200(18.5)

Table 1. Outlet Types (continued) Facility Space Category Outlet Configuration Planning Area

(SF(SM)) per Outlet

Non-admin spaces (CDCs, chapels, recreation centers, etc.)

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

500(46.5)

Barracks space/Bachelor Officers’ Quarters (BOQ)

See Quarters paragraph below. See Paragraph

2.3.5.2 Quarters

below.

Warehouse space, unit storage, maintenance facilities

Two 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) outlet/connectors in a double gang outlet faceplate; one connector labeled for voice use and one labeled for data use.

5000(465)

Wall and pay telephone outlets in barracks halls and public areas

One 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate with mounting lugs, labeled for voice use.

As needed.

Family housing units See Family Housing paragraph below. See Paragraph

2.3.5.1 Family

Housing below.

Wireless access points One 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate labeled for data use.

See Paragraph

2.3.5.4 Wireless

Access Point below.

2.3.5.1 Family Housing Units

The designer shall determine the minimum outlet quantity for Army Family Housing (AFH) units based upon the number of rooms in the AFH unit. In general, provide one telephone outlet and one CATV outlet (as a minimum) in each of the following: kitchen, living room, dining room, family room/area, each bedroom, and any other logical location deemed appropriate. Copper outlet/connectors shall be TIA/EIA CAT6 for U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force projects.

2.3.5.2 Quarters

For U.S. Army barracks projects, provide one 8-pin modular (RJ45 type) connector in a single gang outlet faceplate, labeled voice use, and one CATV outlet per sleeping/living area. In Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing (UEPH), BOQ, Senior Enlisted Bachelor Quarters (SEBQ)/etc., provide one single RJ-45 outlet and one CATV outlet in each room of the suite; i.e., bedroom and living room, configured per TIA/EIA-570.

2.3.5.3 Systems Furniture Wiring

The designer shall specify a minimum of one systems furniture outlet per single occupancy cubicle. The designer shall specify a minimum of two systems furniture outlets per cubicle designated for servers, printers, copiers, or facsimile (FAX) machines. When systems furniture is installed as part of the construction contract, ensure that systems furniture specifications include the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/TIA/EIA-568-C.0 and ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B cabling and raceway standards. Multi-user telecommunication outlet assembly (MUTOA) may be used in lieu of fixed furniture outlets. However, the distribution of work area cables from the MUTOA to the desktop shall be addressed and accounted for in the telecommunications and the furniture designs.

2.3.5.4 Wireless Access Point (WAP) Cabling

Wireless access points may be required for wireless local area networks (WLANs) in some situations and are required for wireless intrusion detection systems (WIDS). If the project management for IT has approved the inclusion of wireless in the design, the recommendations herein shall be followed. For each wireless AP outlet, the designer shall specify one CAT6 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable terminated on a standard 8-pin modular connector. The CAT6 cable can be used in conjunction with Power over Ethernet (PoE) to provide both power and data to the AP.

The TIA Technical Committee TR-42 has published Technical Service Bulletin 162 (TSB- 162), Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points. The intent of this TSB is to provide a pre-cabled grid to support 802.11 WLANs. The current guidance is to place one WAP at the center of each 55 by 55-foot square grid for up to 20 users. For grid locations with over 20 users, provide two UTP cables. The TSB is based upon International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Engineering Consortium (IEC) Technical Report 24704, Information Technology Customer Premises Cabling for Wireless Access Points. Both the TIA and ISO utilize a 39-foot (12-meter [m])-diameter circle for WAP coverage. The designer shall note that a wireless survey will be required after the completion of construction to ensure proper wireless coverage. The WAP grid provides a foundation for implementing wireless but does not eliminate final wireless design. Provide WAP outlets at a minimum of one every 25,000 square feet within each building to support the WIDS installed by the Network Enterprise Center (NEC).

2.3.5.5 General Range Information Infrastructure Design

The telecommunications sections of range construction projects shall follow the general provisions of this I3A TC for new construction and renovations. Several distinct types of information networks are present in a range environment: administrative, range control, and tactical. The administrative networks support telephone and data requirements to the occupants of the range buildings, and safety telephones. The special Range Control networks control downrange targets, sensors, and monitors and transport this information to off-site locations. The tactical networks support the unit training requirements in a field environment. Security and alarm networks may also be present.

2.3.6 Utility Rooms and Closets

All utility rooms and closets, such as electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications, shall be wired with at least one wall-mounted telecommunications outlet with a mounting lug faceplate to accommodate wall-mounted phones.

2.3.7 Elevators

In buildings with elevators, a four-pair copper cable with an eight-position modular outlet adapter shall be installed for each elevator. The exact location of the outlet assembly shall be verified with the elevator installer or contractor.

2.3.8 Safety, Courtesy, and Convenience

Wall outlets shall be provided at all logical locations to support safety, courtesy, and convenience. Examples include the following:

a. Safety: barracks hall, laundry room.

b. Courtesy: building lobby/entrance, stairways.

c. Convenience: break rooms, rear (unmanned) entrances.

2.3.9 Building Automation Systems (BAS)

When requested by the building support systems planner, provide wall outlets at identified locations to support BAS. For example, one such outlet may be a direct digital controller (DDC) outlet for the heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. The IS/IT designer does not have primary responsibility for identifying these circuits and shall defer to the building support systems planner. Applying a BAS requires close coordination between the IT designer and the various utilities and automated systems designers.

The TIA/EIA published TIA/EIA-862, Building Automation Systems Cabling Standard for Commercial Buildings in April of 2002 to specify a generic cabling system for building automation systems. The TIA/EIA-862 defines the TR and equipment rooms, BAS outlets, connection points, cross-connects, device terminations, and interconnection point details for the building utilities. The TIA/EIA-862 uses the same cabling technology and architecture as TIA/EIA-568-B, and Section 6 of TIA/EIA-862 provides coverage area planning for typical BAS links. The TIA/EIA-862 states that BAS controllers shall be located and cabling shall be terminated in the TRs serving that area. Additionally, Section 7.3 states “Because the scope of ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B does not cover BAS cabling, additional pathway and space capacity may be required.” Actual building systems equipment shall be located in the respective mechanical rooms and shall be distinct from the TR.

2.4 Building Telecommunications Wiring

The following information pertains to horizontal cable and backbone cable. All horizontal and backbone wiring shall be designed in a star-configuration as defined in TIA/EIA-568- B.1. All cables shall be terminated within TRs, Telecommunications Equipment Rooms (TERs), and work areas.

2.4.1 Horizontal Cable

The following information pertains to copper, FOC, and cable run lengths.

2.4.1.1 Copper Voice and Data

For general projects, one CAT6, UTP cable shall be installed to each standard 8-pin modular connector provisioned at the outlet. For example, two 4-pair UTP cables shall be installed to a standard administrative outlet, or one 4-pair UTP cable to each single connector outlet.

Copper cables shall not be split between multiple modular connectors. Only cable that has passed the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) LAN certification program and is labeled with UL-acceptable markings shall be used. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW National Fire Protection Association, Inc. (NFPA) 70, or as required by the facility safety officer or local building code. Terminations shall be provided IAW the paragraph entitled “Copper Termination” in this TG. The designer shall not use 150 ohm shielded twisted pair for new construction. CAT5-, CAT5e-, and CAT3-rated cable shall not be used in new construction or rehabilitation projects. 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 loops are not allowed for CAT6 cabling; slack shall be stored above the accessible ceiling in its natural lay, or in the cable tray, as shown in Figure 8.

a. Copper Termination: Terminations shall be performed using an 8-pin (RJ45 type) connector, rated for the category of the installed cable. In the standard Army cabling scheme, horizontal cables are arbitrarily designated “voice” and “data” to identify and differentiate their purpose. This designation in no way indicates a difference in the capability of the cable. Copper distribution cable shall be terminated at the TR on insulation displacement cabinet or rack-mounted patch panels compliant with CAT6 for general projects. Very small projects (i.e., fewer than ten users) may use a TIA/EIA category-qualified block or backboard-mounted patch panel. Cables from the same outlet shall be terminated in the same equipment rack to either the same or separate patch panels and shall be individually identified. All terminations shall be wired to the TIA/EIA T568A configuration. The T568B wiring configurations shall not be used unless they are specifically requested by the user and approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Copper cables shall not be split between multiple modular connectors.

b. Copper Patch Cables: Copper patch cables shall be 4-pair, 24 American Wire Gauge (AWG) stranded UTP cable, rated for CAT6, with 8-pin modular connectors at each end.

Provide sufficient copper patch cables, of various appropriate lengths, to terminate all copper patch panel appearances.

c. Category 6 Augmented and Category 7: CAT6A and CAT7 have not been authorized for use in the I3A because of the following unresolved issues. The TIA/EIA is the United States’ trade organization and standards body that specifies structured cabling systems. The ISO/IEC is a network of the national standards institutes of 151 countries and is the international standards body responsible for specifying structured cabling systems.

The TIA committee TR-42 has approved for publication the standard for 10G Base-T cabling, or augmented CAT6 (CAT6A): ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10. The comparable ISO/IEC standard is ISO/IEC 11801 Addendum 1 Class EA. The ISO/IEC currently has a standard for a shielded-twisted pair (STP) cabling system, designated as Class F. The TIA/EIA has not yet formed a task group to explore the standardization of ISO/IEC 11801 Class F as Category 7. CAT6A cable is 15-20 percent larger in diameter than CAT6 and CAT5e cable. USAISEC, as of the publication of this TC, has not yet been able to evaluate the impact to cable tray fill and the cost increase associated with the use of CAT6A cable.

Class F (CAT7) cabling also introduces the following issues: larger cable diameter, proper grounding of shields, and non-compatible connectors.

2.4.1.2 Fiber Optic Cable (FOC)

Provide FOC to each outlet only at the specific request of the user, the DAA, or in accordance with a specific USACE standard design. As a minimum, administrative (including hospital) outlet boxes and faceplates shall be sized and configured to allow for the future installation of two strands of FOC. When the user requires FOC, install multi-mode 50/125-micron laser optimized cable. Single-mode FOC may be substituted as required by the user. Provide plenum cables IAW NFPA 70, or as required by the facility safety officer or local building code.

a. FO Termination: Terminate all FO distribution cable in cabinet/rack-mounted patch panels and at the outlet. Do not use smart terminal (ST) style adapters for new construction unless specifically required for interface with existing equipment reused on installations.

Check with the activity for specific requirements for ST adapters. The default choice for FO adapters and connectors shall be TIA/EIA “subscriber connector (SC)” type (568SC).

TIA/EIA 604-3A “SC” type connectors are preferred in new systems as the international standard now accepted by the U.S. Government. Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user. Provide FO adapters and connectors IAW TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS and the corresponding FOCIS for the type of connector used.

b. FO Patch Cables: Fiber optic patch cables shall use the same type of FOC and connectors as the patch panels they are interconnecting. Utilize duplex patch cables for all patch panels. Provide sufficient FO patch cables, plus 25 percent spare, of various appropriate lengths, to terminate all fiber optic patch panel (FOPP) appearances.

2.4.1.3 Cable Length

Copper data cable length shall be limited to 295 feet (90 m) from patch panel termination in the TR to the data outlet termination IAW TIA/EIA-568-C.1. The linear footage between the TR and the outlet should not exceed 250 feet, as this will allow for all horizontal cabling to be within the 295-foot tested length. The average cable length, i.e., average measured length, shall be adjusted for planning purposes as required. Exception: Buildings with collapsed backbones that use FOC for all data and use copper UTP for voice-only may exceed the 295-foot length.

2.4.2 Backbone Cable

The following subparagraphs pertain to copper and fiber optic backbone cable. The building backbone shall have no more than two hierarchical levels of cross-connects. Copper backbone cable shall be used only for voice circuits. Fiber optic cable shall connect the data backbone.

2.4.2.1 Copper Backbone Cable

Multi-pair voice backbone cable shall meet the requirements of Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) S-80-576 and TIA/EIA-568-B.2 for riser-rated UTP cable. Conductors shall be solid untinned copper, 24 AWG, with a nominal characteristic impedance of 100 ohms. The copper backbone cable originating in the main TR or main cross-connect shall be terminated in each TR on 110-type, insulation-displacement wiring blocks mounted on the telephone backboard. As a minimum, two backbone cable pairs for each outlet connected to the TR served by the backbone cable shall be provided. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70, or as directed by the facility safety officer. The ICEA specifications are listed in Appendix D and can be purchased at http://global.ihs.com.

2.4.2.2 Copper Termination

Termination shall be performed using 110-type connectors, rated for the installed cable. All terminations shall be wired IAW TIA/EIA T568A. Twisted pair outside plant (OSP) cable is terminated on the Protected Entrance Terminal (PET); refer to Paragraph 3. Refer also to Figures B-5 and B-6 of Appendix B for details. Cross-connects can then be placed from the PET to the first set of 110-type terminal blocks as needed. The first set of terminal blocks provides connection for all backbones and for outlets served by the main TR. For main TRs that contain a telephone distribution frame, the horizontal main distribution frame (MDF) blocks shall serve as the main cross-connects. Refer to the MDF description in the section http://global.ihs.com/ on Dial Central Offices (DCO) in the USAISEC Technical Guide for Telephone Switching, September 2006.

Post backbone communications nodes shall have an MDF for copper OSP cabling. For larger buildings with over 1200 pair copper, consider the use of an MDF frame. For example, in a three-floor building, one backbone cable shall be terminated on 110-type blocks on the same backboard as the PET; one backbone cable shall be terminated on 110-type blocks in the second floor TR; and one backbone cable shall be terminated on 110-type blocks in the third floor TR. A backbone cable connects a second set of 110-type blocks in each TR to a rack-mounted, 8-pin (RJ45 type) connector voice patch panel. This panel can be patched to the distribution patch panel which, in turn, terminates the CAT6 outlet wiring.

Cross-connects can be installed by NEC/telephone personnel, and jumpers can be installed by the user/Information Mission Area (IMA) department, providing the desired connectivity between the OSP and the inside plant wiring. This design allows maximum flexibility for future moves, additions, and changes.

2.4.2.3 FO Backbone Cable

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.

Note: The U.S. Army Installation and Campus Area Network (ICAN) architecture dictates the use of single-mode FOC between TRs.

2.4.2.4 FO Termination

Terminate all FO backbone cable in cabinet/rack-mounted patch panels, at each end. Do not use ST style adapters for new construction unless specifically required for interface with existing equipment reused on installations. Check with the activity for specific requirements for ST adapters. The default choice for FO adapters and connectors shall be TIA/EIA “SC” type (568SC). TIA/EIA 604-3A “SC” type connectors are preferred in new systems as the international standard now accepted by the U.S. Government. Other type connectors (small-form-factor), e.g., LC, MT-RJ, VF-45, etc., may be substituted as required by the user.

Provide FO adapters and connectors IAW TIA/EIA-604 FOCIS and the corresponding FOCIS for the type of connector used.

2.4.3 CATV or CCTV Cable

When CATV or CCTV requirements are identified, either a 75-ohm broadband coaxial cable or single-mode FOC system shall be installed. Refer to the paragraphs above for FOC installation. When a coaxial system is installed, care shall be taken to ensure the correct cable is used. The designer shall coordinate with the cable service provider where franchised agreements are in place. Plenum cables shall be provided IAW NFPA 70 or as directed by the facility safety officer. Table 2 lists the cable types with their corresponding distance limitations. The information in Table 2 is derived from vendor specifications (Anixter) for coaxial cable. The RG-59 cable shall not be used for CATV projects;

however, RG-6 shall be used for outlet locations, and RG-11 shall be used for feeder and trunk cables.

Table 2. Coaxial Cable Cable Distance (feet) Distance (meters)

RG-6 <=250 <=76

RG-11 <=400 <=122

625 Series >400 >122

2.4.3.1 CATV Systems

Community antenna TV systems are generally referred to as cable TV (CATV). The CATV systems shall be designed as follows: (1) where required, provide a complete system to be owned and maintained by the U.S. Government, including a backbone consisting of backboards/cabinets and wire and conduit with outlets and jacks in all offices, and (2) in other locations as required by the user. The system shall be designed IAW applicable TIA/EIA, Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), and NFPA 70 standards, and shall be coordinated with the local CATV service provider. The system shall include a head end amplifier when required by the local provider, amplifiers, splitters, combiners, line taps, cables, outlets, tilt compensators, and all other parts, components, and equipment necessary to provide a complete and usable system. The system shall provide a high-quality signal to all outlets with a return path for interactive television and cable modem access. The system shall be designed to operate within the 5 to 1000 Megahertz (MHz) bandwidth using 1000 MHz passive devices and a minimum of 750 MHz active devices. Each outlet shall have a minimum signal level of 0 decibel millivolts (dBmV) (1000 microvolts) and a maximum of 15 dBmV at 55 and 750 MHz.

The distribution system shall be star topology with each outlet connected to a TR with a feeder cable or a drop cable and each TR connected to the head end equipment with a trunk cable.

Provide cable installed in conduit as follows:

• Backbone Cable: RG-11 or 625 series

• Feeder cable: RG-11

• Drop Cable: RG-6

2.4.4 Building Infrastructure

Refer to Figures B-1 through B-8 of Appendix B for details. Figure B-9 of Appendix B provides a typical floor plan used in designing a building or office cabling system. Design a complete telecommunications pathway system that provides a flexible, re-usable, expandable pathway for premise distribution of telecommunications services throughout the facility. The required pathway system is cable tray from the TERs and TRs throughout the serving areas. The required pathway methods for distribution from the cable tray to the telecommunications outlet are conduit (preferred) and non-continuous support to a conduit stub-up. For non-continuous pathways, provide suitable supports that provide an accessible pathway for cables not supported by conduit. Non-continuous cable support shall not be used as a substitute for the cable tray.

2.4.4.1 Cable Tray

A solid bottom, slotted bottom, or welded wire cable tray shall be used to provide a centralized cable management/distribution system. The cable tray shall be used for horizontal distribution to the maximum extent possible (80 percent to 90 percent of the horizontal cable length). Refer to Figure B-5 of Appendix B for details. Cable trays shall be designed to accommodate a maximum calculated fill ratio of 50 percent to a maximum inside depth of 6 inches (150 mm). For planning purposes, the maximum pathway fill shall be 25 percent. For barracks, the designer shall provide 1 square inch (650 square mm) cross-sectional area of the tray or wire way for each barracks unit, not to exceed the 50 percent fill ratio. Ladder cable trays and center spine cable trays shall not be utilized for horizontal distribution. Provide 12 inches of clearance above cable trays for future access as per TIA/EIA-569-B, Paragraph 4.5.6.2. Designers shall coordinate with other disciplines to ensure clearances can be achieved. Cable ladders shall not be used in lieu of cable trays.

All metallic cable trays shall be bonded to the ground busbar. Individual sections of the cable tray run shall be bonded together.

2.4.4.2 Enclosed Duct (Perimeter Raceway)

When a building design does not provide for installation of cable tray(s), enclosed square duct may be installed. Enclosed duct may also be used in place of cable tray(s) when the cable plant requires physical security. For initial design guidance, follow TIA/EIA-569-B, which states “Pathway (raceway) fill is calculated by dividing the summation of the cross-sectional area of all cables by the most restrictive cross-sectional area of the raceway system.” During actual design, the designer shall plan for an optimal fill ratio of 40 percent.

Under no circumstances shall a fill ratio exceed 60 percent.

2.4.4.3 Conduit

Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit shall be installed from the cable backbone distribution system, whether cable tray or enclosed duct, to each outlet or installed from a receptacle box into an accessible ceiling space directly above the receptacle box (stub-up).

Conduit for standard outlets shall be a minimum of 1-inch (27 mm) EMT conduit. When cable tray or enclosed duct is not used, individual conduits shall be installed from the TR to each outlet. Conduit bend radii shall be coordinated with the cable bend radius. Conduit entries at outlet and junction boxes shall be arranged so that cables passing through the box shall enter and exit at opposite sides of the box. Do not use metal flex conduit for telecommunications wiring except when installing floor-access boxes in a raised floor, where the floor-access box shall be relocated within a specified service area, i.e., typically within a 15-20 foot radius. The designer and installer shall follow the maximum allowable fill as defined in Table 9 of TIA/EIA-569-B.