SECTION TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

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1 PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. The telecommunications (telecom) infrastructure provides the basic infrastructure for the transport of voice and data signals throughout the facility. This is often regarded as just the telecommunications cable system that carries the information, but also properly includes the spaces (e.g., IDF rooms) that contain telecom equipment, the pathways (e.g., conduit, cable tray) that contain the telecom cable, any required telecom grounding/bonding and electrical power provisioning, cable terminations, mounting or installation hardware such as racks, wire ways, etc., and related administration of all components. B. Specifications for typical electrical items will be found in the electrical specifications and on the electrical drawings. This includes specifications for conduit, cable tray, telecom grounding busbars, and telecom space panelboards. This Section for the telecommunications infrastructure covers the remaining items as listed in 1.2. C. It is the intent of these Specifications to provide a complete workable telecommunications infrastructure ready for Owner's use. Any item not specifically shown on the drawings or called for in these Specifications, but normally required to conform to this intent, are to be considered as part of the Contract. Contractor shall provide a complete installation for the telecommunications structured cable plant including all cross connections and terminations in accordance with project requirements. 1.2 SECTION INCLUDES A. Part 1 Preliminaries, scope, qualifications, bidding. B. Part 2 Product requirements and specifications. C. Part 3 Installation requirements and specifications. D. Part 4 Cabling systems acceptance testing. 1.3 RELATED SECTIONS A. Section Basic Electrical Requirements. B. Section Raceway and Boxes. C. Section Telecommunications Raceway and Boxes. D. Section Cable Trays. E. Section Telecommunications Cable Trays. F. Section Grounding and Bonding Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 1 of 32

2 G. Section Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding. H. Section Telecommunications Labeling and Administration I. Section Firestopping. J. Section Data Networks K. Section Wireless LAN System 1.4 REFERENCES A. Many of the ANSI/TIA/EIA standards are in the process of revision with updates expected during the design phase of this project, or shortly thereafter. The latest publications of these documents are required for this project even though the listing below may indicate an earlier version. This especially applies to the ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A, and -607, standards. 1. ANSI/NFPA 70 - (National Fire Protection Association) National Electrical Code (NEC). 2. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B. Set - Commercial building telecommunications cabling standard 3. ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-B - Commercial building standards for telecommunications pathways and spaces 4. ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A - Administration standard for commercial telecommunications infrastructure 5. ANSI/TIA/EIA-607-A - Commercial building grounding (earthing) and bonding requirements for telecommunications. 6. ANSI/TIA/EIA-758-A - Customer-owned outside plant Telecommunications cabling standard. 7. ANSI/TIA/EIA Measurement of optical power loss of installed single mode fiber cable plant 8. ANSI/TIA/EIA _A Optical power loss measurements of installed multimode fiber cable plant 9. BICSI TDMM Current Ed. BICSI s (Building Industry Consulting Service International) Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM). 10. FCC Part 15 (Federal Communication Commission) Radiated emissions limits. 11. ISO Manufacturing quality control standard (certification). 12. UL 1459 Underwriter s Laboratories fire resistance requirements. 13. Southern Nevada Amendments to the NEC 14. TSA, CBP and PSA guidelines 15. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 16. National Fire Protection association (NFPA) 72, National Electrical Code (NEC) 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Submit under provisions of Division 1 General Requirements. B. Provide manufacturer s catalog information showing dimensions, colors, and configurations of all materials and equipment furnished under this section. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 2 of 32

3 C. Submit plan view layout, drawn to scale (¼ to 1 or ½ to 1 ), for all telecommunications spaces in both electronic format (AutoCAD Drawings) and hardcopy. Provide front elevation of racks with pertinent heights and termination hardware identified. In addition provide pre-terminated fibber cable lengths between adjacent telecommunications spaces. D. Submit termination and cross connect schedule for Owner review and approval prior to proceeding with termination/punch down within the telecommunications spaces. E. Manufacturer s instructions: 1. Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by product testing agency specified under regulatory requirements. 2. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, operation and installation of product. a. A technical data sheet from the manufacturer shall be included with the response for each product proposed. This data sheet shall include the physical specifications as well any relevant electrical and transmission characteristics. F. Pre-Qualification Certificate 1. Submit documentation from the manufacturer indicating completion of prequalification requirements. G. Factory Test a. Training certificates for installation of the proposed products shall be submitted with the manufacturer s documentation. 1. Contractor shall submit all relevant factory test information prior to installation. If equivalent product(s) are substituted, the equivalent product(s) must show demonstrated and documented equivalence to the product(s) specified. H. Post-Installation Cable Tests : 1. Contractor shall submit test results for all installed copper, fiber, and tube cables. The test documentation shall comply with the requirements listed in Part 4 Cabling Systems Acceptance Testing and shall include calibration data. 2. Submit tests in separate packages for each telecom space (MDF, IDF, TE, etc.) and organized by zones in each of them. 3. Submit only when all links have passed the test (corrective measures were applied to the ones that failed the first test and retested to pass). I. Submit As-Built floor plan drawings showing outlet labels, as identified in the crossconnect schedules. J. Project Record Documents: 1. The following items include the required record documents for this project: a. As-built plans showing the exact location of all IDF closets and IMOs with labels in accordance with the General Conditions and Section b. TZN IMO laminated drawings as described in Section Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 3 of 32

4 K. Warranty c. Riser diagram laminated drawing indicating the backbone cables to be placed in each telecom space where backbone cables terminate. d. Submit all acceptance test results as detailed in Part 4 of this document. e. Record the sequential footage markings of cable on the construction drawings, identifying each sequential marking at each splice (if applicable) or end termination location. 1. Acceptance is issued, in writing only, after the project is fully completed and tested in accordance with Contract Documents and to the satisfaction of the Owner. 2. Provide a Manufacturer Extended Warranty for the complete end-to-end Premises Distribution System (PDS), covering applications assurance, cables, termination hardware, and labor cost for the repair or replacement thereof. The warranty shall include horizontal and backbone distribution. The warranty shall be issued by a single party for a minimum of 20 years and shall provide the Owner protection against manufacturing/installation defects for the passive components. A warranty issued by the Contractor will not be accepted. 3. The Manufacturer Extended Warranty specified in this paragraph shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Document. 4. The warranty shall cover the following standards-compliant applications: a. Category 6A cabling permanent link - IEEE GBASE-T up to 295 feet b. Fiber optic multi-mode cabling permanent link - IEEE GBASE- S/LX4 c. Fiber optic single-mode cabling permanent link - IEEE The entire copper cabling channel shall support and warranty, for the full term of the warranty period, Power over Ethernet (PoE) as defined in the IEEE 802.3af Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) Power via Media Dependent Interface (MDI) amendment to the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications standard, for the full term of the warranty. Operational and warranty compliance with this standard must be documented in writing with submission of the proposal documents. 6. All warranties shall be provided by the representative manufacturer(s) and shall be extended to the Owner and certified in writing. L. As part of the submittal process, Cat 6A cable and connector manufacturer/vendors shall submit, in writing, their minimum guaranteed specifications for attenuation and NEXT and ANEXT. 1.6 SCOPE OF WORK A. The work required for this project includes: 1. The acquisition, inspection, and storage of all products required for this work as detailed in Part 2 of this specification. This includes labor associated with these tasks. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 4 of 32

5 2. The installation required in Part 3 of this document and illustrated on the Drawings, including all associated labor to perform and complete these installations. 3. All administration tasks as described in Section All acceptance testing work as detailed in Part 4 of this document. 5. Related work, associated with the work described in A-D above includes: a. All services, facilities, tools and equipment necessary or used to perform, complete, and test the installations. b. Provide firestopping of all conduits, cable trays, rated wall and floor penetrations, etc. related to these Specifications. c. The furnishing and installation of non-specified miscellaneous hardware and consumable items (e.g., nuts, bolts, washers, cable ties, cable preparation materials, pulling compounds, etc.). d. Preparation and submission of unit pricing sheets, product data sheets, shop drawings, and record drawings. e. The furnishing and installation of IDF ladder rack(s) and other wire management hardware such as D-rings, Velcro wraps, etc. 1.7 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS A. Air Blown Fiber (ABF) Cable Installer: The Contractor shall hold a current manufacturer certification in designing and installing the air-blown fiber system selected for this project. The company shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience and have completed at least three (3) previous installations of similar or greater size than this project. B. Horizontal Cabling Installer: The Contractor shall hold a current manufacturer certification in designing and installing the horizontal cabling system selected. C. Management: Project management and supervisory personnel shall be experienced in overseeing the installation of telecommunications cabling systems of the types and sizes to be provided as part of this work. Contractor s on site management and supervisory staff shall include a BICSI, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD). 1.8 CODES, REGULATORY STANDARDS, PRACTICES A. Generally, the telecommunications pathways, spaces, grounding/bonding, cabling and administration shall conform to the requirements of the references listed in 1.4. Occasional exceptions to these documents may be required due to local code variations or unique requirements of the project. Contractor shall identify exceptions and notify Owner in writing prior to proceeding with the associated work. B. Generally, installation methodology and practice shall conform to the current version of BICSI TDMM. Occasional exceptions to the TDMM may exist due to local code variations or unique requirements of the project. Contractor shall identify exceptions and notify Owner in writing prior to proceeding with the associated work. 1.9 STAFFING, TOOLING/EQUIPMENT A. General Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 5 of 32

6 1. Provide sufficient supervisory personnel throughout the project to efficiently manage the installation and testing work. 2. Provide staffing throughout the project as necessary to meet the construction schedule. B. Supervisory staff 1. Qualified supervisory staff shall be in charge of the work at all times. Supervision shall be present, in the field, on a daily basis during the performance of the work. 2. Resumes of anticipated supervisory staff shall be submitted with proposal response. 3. Organizational chart with titles and contact information shall be submitted with proposal response. C. Tooling/equipment 1. Provide and use the proper tools and test equipment in the performance of each activity. Tools must be in good working order and test equipment must be properly calibrated. 2. Provide sufficient skilled labor and quantities of each type of test set or test tool to complete testing within the agreed upon test period. All test sets or tools of a given type shall be from the same manufacturer. PART 2 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 GENERAL A. All products furnished shall be new, unused, free of defects, undamaged, and free of corrosion. B. All products shall meet all applicable codes and standards. C. All applicable products shall be listed and classified by Underwriter s Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for the purpose specified and shown. D. Any given product shall be the product of one manufacturer throughout the facility. Unless specifically noted otherwise or approved by Owner, use of multiple manufacturers of any one item is not permitted. E. All copper and optical fiber cable shall carry a manufacturer s warranty of minimum twenty years. F. Any product bid and installed per this Section shall be from a company having a minimum of three (3) years experience specializing in the manufacturing of that product technology. G. Delivery, storage, and handling of products: 1. Upon delivery to the project site, all products shall be visually inspected for damage. Damaged goods shall be returned to the supplier and replaced at no additional cost to Owner. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 6 of 32

7 2. Wire and cable stored at the construction site shall be stored in a clean, dry, covered location, which has been approved by Owner. Maintenance and security of materials storage space is the responsibility of Contractor. 3. Prior to installation, each end of each continuous length of cable shall be kept sealed by suitable means to protect against the entrance of moisture. Each continuous length of cable shall be placed on an individual reel. H. If post-manufacture performance data has been supplied with the product, copies of such data shall be provided to Owner upon request. I. Owner s color coding requirements shall be followed. Refer to Section Telecommunications Labeling and Administration for color coding requirements. 2.2 AIR-BLOWN OPTICAL FIBER CABLE BACKBONE A. General: The Air Blown Fiber (ABF) system installed under this project shall be Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corp. and denoted as their FutureFlex Air Blown Fiber System. The new system will integrate with the existing system, which has the following characteristics: 1. Utilize nitrogen to install multi-strand optical fiber bundles through a tubing system. The tubing system allows for the addition of fibers or the change of the type of fiber without pulling additional innerduct or optical fiber over existing fibers. 2. Allows individual tubes to be routed as required through the use of simple push-fit connectors. 3. The optical fiber has the capability of being removed and re-used without damage to the cable. 4. Each fiber is buffered with color-coded PVC. 5. Existing fiber part numbers are Multimode fiber: Furon FB-18M6, Single-mode fiber: FB-18SX. Please note that MM fiber has different characteristics (see paragraph 2.2 E). B. Tube cable and Tube Distribution Units (TDU). 1. Tubing and the ABF distribution boxes supplied for this work shall be compatible with existing tubing and boxes. 2. The tubing material shall conform to all required fire safety codes for the areas within which it will be installed. 3. The distribution boxes shall be appropriately sized for the amount of tubing to be used but in no case smaller than 24 x20 x7 and shall meet Owner s approval. 4. Unless otherwise specified, tube cables shall provide at least two times the number of tubes needed to complete the initial fiber bundle installation requirements. C. Indoor tube cables 1. The tube cable shall be suitable for installation in cable tray, or conduit. 2. The tubing material shall conform to all required fire safety codes for the areas within which it will be installed. D. Outdoor tube cables Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 7 of 32

8 1. The tube cable shall be suitable for underground, buried, and aerial applications. 2. The tubing cables for buried applications shall be steel armored for rodent protection, and conductive materials shall be bonded and grounded. Conform to all required fire safety codes for the areas within which it will be installed. E. Fiber specifications: 1. Provide multimode OM3 type, 50/125 µm diameter tight-buffered optical fiber, with fiber counts as indicated on drawings, with mechanical and transmission performance specifications that meet or exceed ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 a. Note: Listed type OFNP, OFNR, OFCR, and/or OFCP (as required in the NEC). 2. Provide single-mode inside plant optical fiber,os1 type, with fiber counts as indicated on drawings, with mechanical and transmission performance specifications that meet or exceed ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 a. Note: Listed type OFNP, OFNR, OFCR, and/or OFCP (as required in the NEC). F. Configuration: Refer to T Series drawings for tubing configuration. G. Acceptable manufacturer: 1. Sumitomo Electric Lightwave 2.3 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTORS A. Description: Field-installable or Pre-terminated (single-mode, multimode) optical fiber connectors B. Specifications: 1. The attenuation per mated pair shall not exceed 0.75 db (individual) and 0.5 db (average). 2. Connectors shall sustain a minimum of 200 mating cycles per EIA/TIA without violating specifications. 3. Connectors shall meet the following performance criteria: Test Procedure Maximum Attenuation Change Cable Retention FOTP db Durability FOTP db Impact FOTP db Thermal Shock FOTP db Humidity FOTP db C. Configuration: LC connectors shall be provided with multimode/single-mode identification compliant with TIA/EIA 568-B.3 D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 8 of 32

9 2.4 OPTICAL FIBER TERMINATION PANELS A. Description: 144-position, 4RU 19-inch rack-mounted optical fiber patch panel is the standard at McCarran International Airport. B. Specifications: position use Systimax Solutions (CommScope) part number: LST1U-072/7 C. Configuration: Similar to existing panel installations, complete with termination inserts and connectors, cable manager (wire minders) placed below each patch panel. Provide enough panels to accommodate the fiber in all the tubes installed; provide termination inserts and connectors for the installed fiber plus 100% growth each panel. D. For Telecom Enclosures provide a 48-position, 1 RU optical fiber patch panel. Use Systimax Solutions (CommScope) part number: LC-DPLX-00. E. Acceptable manufacturer: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.5 OPTICAL FIBER PATCH CORDS NOTE: Owner will install and connect equipment in the racks. Contractor shall include (1) 3-meter, multimode fiber patch cords for 30% of number of multimode strands installed in each room. Contractor shall provide a unit price for additional single-mode and multimode patch cords and additional lengths (10, and 15 ) in base bid. Per unit price shall be clearly identified separate from the remainder of the bid. A. Description: Optical fiber patch cords for use with patch panels. B. Specifications: 1. Fiber type: Multimode 50/125 µm and Single-mode, tight buffer construction. 2. Patch cord outside diameter: 3.0mm 3. Patch cord minimum length: 3m 4. Connectors same specifications as listed in 2.3 B. 5. Cords shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and optical characteristics for optical fiber patch cords as specified in ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3. C. Configuration: 2-strand, Duplex construction; LazrSpeed for MM and TeraSpeed for SM. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 9 of 32

10 2.6 PRE-TERMINATED FIBER OPTIC CABLE ASSEMBLIES A. Description: 12-Strand multimode (MM) and 12-Strand single-mode (SM) optical fiber modular cable assemblies, factory terminated and tested for use in the CR and CUTE rooms, as shown on T Series drawings. B. Specifications: 1. Fiber strand: Multimode 50/125 µm optical fiber; single-mode 8.3/125 µm optical fiber. 2. Fiber count: 12-strand MM; 12- strand SM. 3. Submit to OWNER for approval quantities and lengths of pre terminated cable 4. Fiber connector: 12 LC multimode/ single-mode module. 5. Fiber shelf: 1U and 4 U modular shelves. C. Configuration: 12 LC MM/ 12LC SM connector modules mounted in 1U/4U modular shelves at the server cabinet side and 4RU panel at the termination rack side. Note: Mount the MM module on the left side of the shelf and SM on the right side, leaving a blank adapter module in between at the cabinet side. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.7 COPPER TERMINATION PANELS - VOICE APPLICATIONS Note: Separate UTP termination panels shall be used for voice and data applications, mounted in separate racks. The voice rack will have a backbone cross-connect field panel in top position. A. Description: 19-inch rack-mountable 8-pin modular connector patch panel used for UTP voice applications. B. Specifications: 1. Connecting hardware shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 6A as specified by EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10 Draft or latest approved standard. C. Configuration: Capable of housing (48) 8-pin modular connector terminations in a 48 port arrangement. Note: The TIA T568B wiring configuration will be used for all modular connectors. The backbone cross-connect panel will be used to terminate 100 UTP on the back (two pair per jack). D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.8 COPPER TERMINATION BLOCKS VOICE BACKBONE Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 10 of 32

11 Note: Backbone cables shall be terminated on 110 blocks on the wall field and get cross-connected to a 110 cross-connect field connecting to the voice rack. The voice rack will have a backbone crossconnect field panel in top position. A. Voice Backbone field: 110 blocks wall-mountable used for UTP voice applications. B. Voice Cross-connect field (wall): 110 blocks wall-mountable used for UTP voice applications. C. Specifications: 1. Connecting hardware shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 5e as specified by EIA/TIA 568-B. 2. Provide 5 pair connecting blocks for the backbones field and 4 pair connecting blocks for the cross-connect field. 3. Provide labels in compliance with Section D. Configuration: Capable of terminating 100 UTP using 5pair and 4-pair connecting bocks. E. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.9 COPPER TERMINATION PANELS - DATA APPLICATIONS Note: Separate UTP termination panels shall be used for voice and data applications, mounted in separate racks. Refer to T Series drawings for rack layouts. A. Description: 19-inch rack-mountable 8-pin modular connector patch panel used for UTP data applications. B. Specifications: 1. Connecting hardware shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 6A modular connectors as specified by EIA/TIA 568-B.2-10 Draft or latest approved standard. C. Configuration: 48-position patch panel. 1. Note: The TIA T568B wiring configuration will be used for all modular connectors. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.10 BUILDING ENTRANCE PROTECTORS (BEP) A. Description: used for protection of incoming copper and outdoor station cables. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 11 of 32

12 B. Specifications: 1. Manufacturer recommended BEP for optimal performance with approved cable type or standard 110 connectors. 2. Provide 110 blocks as shown on drawings to allow for service provider s terminations of the incoming copper cables. 3. Provide category 6A compliant protectors for the outdoor station cables. C. Configuration of incoming copper cable protectors: 1. Suitable for pair-count as shown on drawings and for mounting on plywood backboard.. 2. Provide space for labeling of each individual connector pairs. 3. Shall allow any individual cable to be terminated or otherwise handled without disturbing other cables. D. Configuration of outdoor station cable protectors: 1. One 4-Pair UTP Category 6A solid-state protector. 2. Shall comply with TIA/EIA standards for Category 6A performance. 3. Shall be UL listed. E. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) for incoming copper cables protectors. 2. ITW Linx for outdoor station cable protectors. 3. Approved Equal TERMINATION RACKS FOR FIBER, VOICE, AND DATA PANELS A. Description: Termination racks for the mounting of fiber, voice, and data panels and their associated cabling and connecting hardware. Also used for the mounting of electronic equipment within the IDFs. B. Specifications: 1. Standard EIA 19-inch, steel rack, 84 inches high, minimum usable height of 77 inches (45 RU). 2. Racks shall meet the requirements of EIA-310-D. 3. Racks for patch panels shall have full-height minimum 6-inch vertical cable management (with covers) installed on each side of the rack. These ducts will allow cables plugged into the panels to be routed horizontally to either the left or right duct on each side, through the slots, and then loosely either up or down the duct as required. 4. Provide 6-0 plug strip on back frame of rack with 20 Amp service and 10- receptacles. 5. Provide 100-rack screws per rack installed. C. Configuration: 1. As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Acceptable manufacturers: Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 12 of 32

13 1. CPI Chatsworth E. Acceptable Cable Management manufacturer: 1. CPI Chatsworth F. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation FOUR POST RACKS A. Description: Used for the mounting of MUFIDS drivers in the IDFs. Also used to mount the UPS. B. Specifications: 1. Four post EIA 19-inch, steel rack, 84 inches high, minimum usable height of 77 inches (45 RU). 2. Racks shall have independent adjustable front and rear mounting rails. 3. Provide full-height minimum 6-inch vertical cable management (with covers) installed at the four corners, as shown on T Series drawings. 4. Provide 6-0 plug strip on back frame of rack with 20 Amp service and 10- receptacles. 5. Provide 100-rack screws per rack installed. C. Configuration: 1. As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. CPI Chatsworth E. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation EQUIPMENT CABINETS A. Description: Cabinets used for the mounting of electronic equipment within the IDFs and MDF. B. Specifications: 28 W x 30 D x 84 H. C. Layout: As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Configuration: Provide with four mounting rails, fans, plexiglass doors and all mounting hardware and accessories for a complete installation. E. Provide 6-0 plug strip vertical on back frame of rack, 3-circuits with a load capacity of no less than 5700 VA with local and remote metering capabilities. Coordinate with requirements on T Series drawings. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 13 of 32

14 F. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. American Power Conversion (APC) G. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation SERVER CABINETS A. Description: Cabinets used for the mounting of electronic equipment within the Computer Room and CUTE room. B. Specifications: 24 W x 40 D x 79 H. C. Layout: As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Configuration: Provide with four mounting rails, fans, plexiglass doors and all mounting hardware and accessories for a complete installation. E. Provide 6-0 plug strip vertical on back frame of rack, 3-circuits with a load capacity of no less than 5700 VA with local and remote management capabilities. Coordinate with requirements on T Series drawings. F. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. American Power Conversion (APC) G. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation TELECOM ENCLOSURES A. Description: Wall-mounted and floor supported cabinets used for mounting of termination panels and electronic equipment serving the outlets located at the bridges and lighting poles and some remote locations shown on the drawings. B. Specifications: 24 W x 24 D x 72 H NEMA 12 rated cabinet with 3-part vertical swing frame for rear access, telecommunications grounding bus bar, and fan-and-filter unit for ventilation. C. Configuration: As shown on T Series drawings. D. Provide 3-0 plug strip vertical on back frame of rack, 2-circuits with a load capacity of no less than 3800 VA with local and remote management capabilities. E. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Chatsworth (Part # ) F. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 14 of 32

15 2.16 HORIZONTAL WIRE MANAGEMENT PANELS A. Description: Used in conjunction with the copper termination panels to manage the patch cord installation. B. Specifications: 1. One and two RU high capacity horizontal cable manager, size to match the size of the copper patch panel, with front and back cable management and covers. 2. Size: 1.7 H x 19 W x 13.1 D for one RU manager and 3.5 H x 19 W x 13.1 D for two RU manager. C. Configuration: 1. As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. CPI Chatsworth E. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation VERTICAL WIRE MANAGERS A. Description: Used in conjunction with the open bay racks to manage the patch cord installation. B. Specifications: 1. 6 W and 8 W high capacity vertical cable manager, as shown on T Series drawings, with dual hinged doors. 2. Size: 83.9 H x 6 W x 9.7 D for end of row and for post rack managers and 83.9 H x 8 W x 9.7 D for in between racks manager. C. Configuration: 1. As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. CPI Chatsworth E. Provide a mock-up for Owner s approval prior to installation COPPER UTP PATCH CORDS NOTE: Owner will install and connect equipment in the racks. Contractor shall include (1) 7-foot, Category 6A patch cord for 50% of number of IMO ports in this bid. C shall provide a unit price for additional patch cords and additional lengths (5, 10, and 15 ) in base bid. Per unit price shall be clearly identified separate from the remainder of the bid. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 15 of 32

16 A. Description: 4-UTP patch cords used to connect station field to network equipment in the IDF, or work area equipment at IMO s end. B. Specifications: 1. All patch cords shall be made of stranded cable, RJ45 to RJ45, without boots. 2. All patch cords shall be factory assembled and tested, constructed with Category 6A cable and connectors, same manufacturer as horizontal cable. C. Configuration: 1. Patch cords used for data will be blue. 2. Patch cords used for voice will be orange. 3. Patch cords used for uplinks will be yellow. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.19 FIBER OPTIC CABLE- HORIZONTAL A. Description: Used for outlets requiring fiber optic connection (LCD displays and EDS machines), as shown on T Series drawings. B. Specifications: Plenum rated multimode and single-mode fiber optic cable shall comply with the requirements listed in paragraph 2.2.E above. C. Configuration: As indicated in T Series drawings. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.20 COPPER UTP CABLE - HORIZONTAL A. Description: High performance 4-pair Category 6A unshielded twisted pair (UTP), solid conductor cable used for station (IDF to IMO) cable. B. Specifications: 1. Cable shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Cat 6A horizontal cable as specified by the latest TIA/EIA 568.B2-10 Draft or approved standard. 2. Proven to support IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T and IEEE 802.3af DTE Power via MDI (Power over Ethernet) C. Configuration: 1. All voice cables shall be gray in color. 2. All data cables shall be light blue in color. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 16 of 32

17 D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.21 COPPER UTP CABLE OUTSIDE RATED HORIZONTAL A. Description: High performance 4-pair Category 6A unshielded twisted pair (UTP), solid conductor cable used for station (IDF to IMO) cables rated for outdoor use. B. Specifications: Cable shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Cat 6A horizontal cable as specified by EIA/TIA 568 standard. C. Configuration (color coding): 1. All voice cables shall be gray in color. 2. All data cables shall be light blue in color. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.22 COPPER UTP CABLE BACKBONE (D GATE TO MDF AND MDF TO IDFS) A. Description: Backbone 400-pair and 100-pair Category 3 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, as described in the contract drawings. B. Specifications: Cable shall meet or exceed the minimum mechanical and electrical characteristics for Cat 3 backbone cable as specified by TIA. C. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Superior Essex 2.23 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OUTLETS (IMOS) A. Description: An IMO is defined as a multi-position outlet faceplate containing a quantity of modular connectors for voice or data applications, using color coding to differentiate between the two applications. Quantities and configuration of connectors are shown on the T Series drawings. An IMO will either be wall-mounted, ceiling, furniture, or floor mounted, as shown on T series drawings. B. Specifications: 1. All connectors in an IMO shall meet or exceed the mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 6A jacks as specified by the latest TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 Draft or approved standard 2. Wall outlets shall use flush mounted modular faceplates, in the configurations shown on drawings. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 17 of 32

18 3. All floor outlets shall comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-509-A-4 and have a square flange (Wiremold 827TCAL or approved equal) 4. Provide and install plastic dust covers for all connectors in floor mounted IMO s. C. Configuration: 1. Color of flush mounted modular faceplates shall be coordinated with Architect. 2. For data applications the 8-pin modular connectors shall be orange in color. 3. For voice applications the 8-pin modular connectors shall be ivory in color. 4. Note: The TIA T568B wiring configuration will be used for all 8-pin modular jacks. D. Configure IMOs as indicated in T Series drawings E. Acceptable outlet manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.24 FIBER OPTIC OUTLETS A. Description: outlets used at certain locations requiring fiber optic connectivity (LCD displays and EDS machines), as shown on T Series drawings.. B. Specifications 1. Outlet shall comply with Fiber optic connectors shall comply with Configure as indicated on T series drawings. C. Acceptable outlet manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.25 OUTSIDE RATED OUTLETS A. Description: An Outdoor Rated Outlet is defined as a voice, data or voice/data outlet provided with and weatherproof cover and back box for mounting at outdoor locations, as shown on T Series drawings. B. Specifications: 1. All connectors in an IMO shall meet or exceed the mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 6A jacks as specified by the latest TIA/EIA 568-B standard. 2. Provide and install weatherproof-while-in-use polycarbonate covers. C. Configuration: Shall comply with paragraphs 2.23 C. D. Acceptable outlet manufacturers: Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 18 of 32

19 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) for faceplate and jacks 2. Raco Bell for cover 3. Approved Equal 2.26 EQUIPMENT CABINET OUTLETS (OUTLET PANEL) A. Description: An Equipment Cabinet Outlet is defined as a 24-position rack mounted patch panel containing four 8-pin modular jacks for data applications, two 8-pin modular jacks for voice applications and eighteen blanks, using color coding to differentiate between the two applications. Consult with Owner as to any allowable variations to equipment cabinet outlets. B. Specifications: 1. All jacks in an Equipment Cabinet Outlet shall meet or exceed the mechanical and electrical characteristics for Category 6A jacks as specified by the latest TIA/EIA 568-B.2-10 Draft or approved standard. C. Configuration: group Voice and Data outlets as shown on T-Series Drawings. 1. The right four two 8-pin modular connectors shall be orange in color, used for data applications. 2. The left two 8-pin modular connectors shall be ivory in color, used for voice applications. 3. Note: The TIA T568B wiring configuration will be used for all 8-pin modular jacks. D. Acceptable outlet manufacturers: 1. Systimax Solutions (CommScope) 2.27 PLYWOOD BACKBOARD A. Description: Wall-mounted plywood used for the mounting of termination blocks and equipment in the IDFs and MDF on all walls as shown in the T Series drawings. B. Specifications: 19 mm (3/4 ) A-C plywood, void free, 2.4m (8 ) height, securely fastened to the wall. Plywood shall be fire rated to meet applicable codes. To reduce warping, plywood shall be kiln-dried to maximum moisture content of 15%. C. Configuration: Mount A side out and paint with fire retardant white paint, leaving one fire rating stamp per board visible. Flush hardware and supports shall be used to mount the plywood FIRESTOPS NOTE: All firestop products shall be listed and meet with the approval of the local authority having jurisdiction for each application situation. All penetrations made to install building elements (e.g. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 19 of 32

20 conduits, cable trays, cables, fixtures, boxes) must be firestopped to return the barrier to its specified fire rating. A. Description: The function of a firestop is to prevent fire, smoke, or water from passing through a barrier penetration. B. Specifications: mechanical or nonmechanical firestops: ready sleeves, EZ path modules, putty, intrumescent sheets and wrap strips, silicone foams, and premanufactured pillows. C. Configuration: Refer to drawing sheet A All firestop products shall meet with Owner s approval for ease of use in on going cable operations. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. STI Firestop 2. 3M 3. Approved Equal E. Mechanical fire stops (used for cable tray) 1. Fire rated cable pathway devices shall be used for all low-voltage, video, data and voice cabling where frequent cable moves, adds and changes may occur. Such devices shall: a. Meet the hourly fire-rating of wall and or floors. b. Be UL Classified for the surrounding construction. c. Be compliant with a cable load ranging from zero to 100% visually full. d. Not require fill-ratio calculations to be made to ensure cable load is within maximum allowed by UL System. e. Be Zero-Maintenance, zero-maintenance is defined as; 1) No action required by cabling technicians to open and/or close the pathway to create access for cable moves, adds or changes, such as, but not limited to: 2. Acceptable manufacturers: a. STI Firestop b. 3M c. Approved equal a) Opening or closing of doors. b) Removal and or replacement of any material such as but not limited to firestop caulk, putty, pillows, bags foam muffins, foam blocks, or foam closures of any sort 3. If the cable tray penetrates through a firewall install all components of the firerated assembly even if there are no cables present INNERDUCT A. Description: Used to protect the station fiber in the cable tray and conduit and to facilitate future cable installation in vertical pathway conduits feeding the Basement level. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 20 of 32

21 B. Specifications: corrugated innerduct and multi celled textile innerduct. C. Configuration: corrugated innerduct used for station fiber optic cable protection; or multi celled textile innerduct used for future cable addition. D. Acceptable manufacturers: 1. Pyramid 2. Max Cell 3. Approved Equal PART 3 - INSTALLATION 3.1 GENERAL A. Prior to the start of systems installation, meet at the project site with the Owner s representative and representatives of trades performing related work to coordinate efforts. Review areas of potential interference and resolve conflicts before proceeding with the work. Facilitation with the Contractor shall be necessary to plan the crucial scheduled completions of the equipment rooms and telecommunications rooms. B. Examine areas and conditions under which the system is to be installed. Do not proceed with the work until satisfactory conditions have been achieved. C. The Contractor shall cooperate with other trades and Owner s personnel in locating work in a proper manner. Should it be necessary to raise or lower or move longitudinally any part of the work to better fit the general installation, such work shall be done at no extra cost to the Owner, provided such decision is reached prior to actual installation. The Contractor shall check location of electrical outlets with respect to other installation before installing. D. The Contractor shall be responsible for safekeeping own materials and subcontractor s property, such as equipment and materials, on the job site. The Owner assumes no responsibility for protection of above-named property against fire, theft, and environmental conditions. E. Effectively protect the Owner s facilities, equipment, and materials from dust, dirt, and damage during construction. F. Remove protection at completion of work. G. Should it be found by the Owner that the materials, or any portion thereof, furnished and installed under this contract fail to comply with the specifications and drawings, with respect or regard to the quality, amount of value of materials, appliances, or labor used in the work, it shall be rejected and replaced by the Contactor, and all work distributed by changes necessitated in consequence of said defects or imperfections shall be made good at the Contractor s expense. H. All products shall be installed per applicable code requirements, manufacturer s guidelines, manufacturer s requirements, manufacturer s instructions, manufacturer s Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 21 of 32

22 procedures and applicable BICSI/TIA installation guidelines and methodologies. All products shall be installed in accordance with their listing. I. Conduit and cable tray fill rules of BICSI TDM, local ordinance requirements, and TIA shall be adhered to. J. Bending radius and pulling forces for ABF tube and copper cable: 1. Contractor shall observe the minimum bending radius and maximum pulling force restrictions as found in manufacturer s data and TIA specifications. 2. Contractor shall monitor pull tension continuously during installation. 3. A lubricant specifically manufactured for pulling lubrication and compatible with sheathing material may be used to meet pull tension requirements. Contractor shall utilize pulling lubricants that are approved by the manufacturer for the particular media involved. Petroleum grease shall not be used. K. Cable slack and service loops shall be provided per BICSI guidelines. L. Cables and ABF tubing shall be protected from foot traffic, heavy carts, motorized traffic or heavy/sharp loads placed upon them during installation. Any cable deemed by Owner to have been damaged by improper installation or insufficient protection shall be replaced at no additional cost to Owner M. The installed copper cabling system shall conform to FCC Part 15 radiation requirements. N. All fire stopping requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 and any local authority requirements shall be met. This also applies to floor mounted devices. O. Cabling shall be installed in a pre-approved route, as indicated on the T series drawings. P. Each run of ABF fiber bundle or UTP cable shall be installed using a single sheath with no joints or splices. Q. Refer to Section for installation requirements related to the labeling of cables, panels, racks, faceplates, etc. R. Always comply with the most stringent requirement. 3.2 TUBE CABLE INSTALLATION A. Prior to pulling tube cable, thoroughly swab conduits to remove foreign material before pulling cables. B. Beginning installation means Contractor accepts existing conditions. C. Contractor shall furnish all required installation tools to facilitate Tube Cable installation without damage to the cable jacket. Such equipment is to include, but not be limited to, sheaves, winches, cable reels, cable reel jackets, duct entrance funnels, pulling tension gauges, and similar devices. All equipment shall be of substantial construction to allow steady progress once pulling has begun. Makeshift devices that may move or wear in a manner to pose a hazard to the cable shall not be used. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 22 of 32

23 D. Tube Cable pulling shall be done in accordance with cable manufacturer s recommended procedures and ANSI/IEEE C2 standards. Manufacturer s recommendations shall be a part of the cable submittal. Recommended pulling tensions and minimum bending radii shall not be exceeded. Any tube cable bent or kinked to a radius less than recommended (20 times the radius during installation and 10 times the radius after installation) shall not be installed. E. During tube cable pulling operation, an adequate number of workers shall be present to allow cable observation at all points of duct entry and exit as well as to feed cable and operate pulling machinery. F. During installation, tube cable ends are to be completely sealed per manufacturer s recommended procedures to prevent ingress of contaminants. G. All unoccupied tubes shall be plugged on both ends per manufacturer s specifications. H. Upon completion of tube cable installation, all tubes shall pass the standard 150 psi pressure test and 5 mm bead obstruction test per the cable manufacturer s recommended procedures. I. TDUs shall be installed as shown in the drawings, wherever several cables enter the same location or where tube cable type transitions take place. J. Pulling lubricant shall be used to ease pulling tensions. Lubricant shall be of a type that is non-injurious to the cable material used. Lubricant shall not harden or become adhesive with age. K. Avoid abrasion and other damage to cables during installation. L. Tube Cable slack is required for thermal expansion/contraction per manufacturer s recommendations. M. All exposed tube cable shall be labeled at 35-foot (maximum) intervals with tags indicating ownership, cable type, and fiber type installed. N. Tube cable shall be riser or plenum-rated if required by the installation environment. O. Where not installed in a continuous length, tube cable segments shall be spliced using couplings designed for that purpose and housed within a properly rated TDU (tube distribution unit), splice case, or cold shrink wrap per manufacturer s specifications. P. Conductive material(s) shall be bonded and grounded per ANSI/TIA/EIA-J Std FIBER INSTALLATION A. Fiber bundle installation: 1. Reusable, PEF jacketed (Polyethylene Extruded Foam), fiber bundles shall be installed according to manufacturer s recommended procedures. 2. PEF jacketed optical fiber cable bundles shall be continuously inserted and propelled or blown into the individual tubes utilizing compressed nitrogen as the propellant per the manufacturer s instructions. The blowing installation process Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 23 of 32

24 and the fiber bundles must also be designed to allow removal, replacement, and reuse of the fiber bundles at any time in the future as deemed necessary by the Owner. 3. Slack in each PEF jacketed fiber bundle shall be provided as to allow for future re-termination in the event of connector or fiber end-face damage. Adequate slack shall be retained to allow termination at a 30 high workbench positioned adjacent to the termination enclosure(s). A minimum of 1 meter (39 ) of slack shall be retained at the work area, and a minimum of 3 meters (approximately 10 ) of slack shall be retained in equipment rooms and telecommunications closets. 4. Qualified, licensed personnel utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques shall complete all optical fiber terminations. B. Fiber termination: 1. All fibers shall be terminated in the IDFs onto the rack-mounted fiber panels, the number of panels in each IDF as shown on drawings. Racks shall be equipped with sufficient couplers and jumper storage shelves to terminate and secure the maximum number of fiber strands that could be accommodated by all the tubes installed. 2. Fan out all optical fiber cable to allow direct installation of connectors. Sleeve over individual fiber with a Kevlar reinforced furcation tube. At the convergence point of all furcation tubes, provide strain relief with a high-density plastic fan-out collar. Additionally, provide a minimum of 1m (3 feet) of slack, coiled at each wiring connection/patch panel. 3. All fibers shall terminate into LC connectors. 3.4 HORIZONTAL COPPER CABLING INSTALLATION A. Horizontal cable installation: 1. Install horizontal cable as indicated on the T series drawings. Each horizontal cable shall be installed as a continuous run of cable, with no joints or splices, from the serving IDF room to the end user IMO (i.e., star cabled from the IDF). 2. Special attention shall be given to cable as it is pulled off reels and installed in conduit or tray. Cable shall not be kinked, pulled over sharp corners, compressed or exposed to any activity that results in cable deformation. 3. Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for the installation of the category 6A cables. B. Horizontal cable termination: 1. Maintain each individual cable sheath up to the point of termination by removing only 1/2 inch maximum of cable sheath for cable termination. 2. Each pair shall not be untwisted more than the maximum of one-half inch permitted by the TIA standard. The two conductors of each pair in the (4 pair) cable shall be in contact with one another up to the point the untwist begins for termination into the connecting hardware. From that point, the TIA maximum allowance for pair untwist shall not exceed to the point of termination on the connecting hardware. 3. All 8-pin modular connector terminations shall be of the T568B configuration. 4. Terminate cables in a telecom zone (TZN) in separate patch panels. Refer to Section for labeling. 5. Allow for a minimum of 12 spare ports in each zone. Standard Specification Division Ver 1.2 Page 24 of 32