1st Edition Ethernet/Data Connectivity

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1 1st Edition Ethernet/Data Connectivity Distribution Frames Patch Panels Accessories

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3 Table of Contents Distribution Frame Introduction...1 Ethernet Distribution Frame...5 Glide Cable Manager...6 Patch Panels Introduction...8 T1 Demarcation Modular Patch Panels...12 Category 6 Patch Panels...13 Category 5e Patch Panels...14 RJ45 Coupler Panel...15 Fast Ethernet Patch Panels...16 Multimedia Patch Panels...17 Accessories High Performance Patch Cords Pair Cable Assemblies...21 Index

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5 Ethernet Distribution Frame Introduction Centralized Cross-Connect System for Managing Ethernet Data Services Situation Ethernet-based data services offer the opportunity to create differentiation, command premium pricing, and earn higher margins for such value-added data services as transparent LANs, storage area networks, and virtual private networks. Extending native 10/100Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet services across the LAN, WAN, and MAN means data services are less expensive to deploy, provision quickly, and offer exceptional reliability and security. Yet as the Ethernet distribution system grows with more routers and switches in central offices, all of these advantages can be quickly erased by a poorly designed cabling and connectivity architecture. As service providers move from being vendors of T1, T3 and OC-XX data pipes to partners providing value-added Ethernet data services, an effective business model includes the following goals: Create a flexible, carrier-class Ethernet delivery system, and Decrease operating costs of Ethernet delivery. Reaching these goals is contingent largely upon building the correct architecture to support Ethernet data services. Solution Achieving the dual requirements of lower costs and carrier-class services is possible by creating a centralized cross-connect patching system with an Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF). An EDF provides a cross-connect field that ties together all Ethernet network elements from multiple floors of the central office (CO) or point-of-presence (POP), providing a common craft interface for performing adds, upgrades, and rearrangements on Ethernet services. In this simplified architecture, all network elements have permanent equipment cable connections that are, once terminated, never handled again. Technicians isolate elements, connect new elements, route around problems, and perform maintenance and other functions using semi-permanent patch cord connections on the front of the EDF cross-connect bay. This craft-friendly design supports cost-effective growth and change in the Ethernet distribution system. Ethernet Distribution Frame Active Network Element Bays Figure 1 Active Network Element Bays 1

6 Ethernet Distribution Frame Introduction Benefits Lower operating costs. As compared to direct connect or interconnect designs, the EDF crossconnect reduces the time it takes for adding cards, moving circuits, upgrading software, and performing maintenance. Factory assembled cable assemblies and patch panels reduce installation time and ensure consistent quality. In addition, this high-density interface for Ethernet distribution not only maximizes active ports but also conserves valuable floor space. Improved reliability and availability. Permanent connections protect equipment cables from daily activity that can damage cables. Moves, adds, and changes are effected on the patching field instead of on the backplanes of sensitive routing and switching equipment, enabling changes in the network without disrupting service. With the ability to isolate network segments for troubleshooting and reroute circuits through simple patching, Operations gains time for making proper repairs during regular hours instead of during night or weekend shifts. Competitive advantage. The EDF enables rapid changes to the network. Turning-up new service is accomplished by plugging in a patch cord instead of the labor-intensive task of making multiple hard-wired cable connections. As a result, cards are added to the network in minutes instead of hours, decreasing time to revenue and providing a competitive edge faster service availability in the marketplace. Investment protection. Unlike direct connection of Ethernet elements, the logical EDF cross-connect scales easily. As elements are added, transport methods changed, and new technologies implemented, the EDF remains constant, providing the common craft interface for managing Ethernet distribution without service disruption. Implementation Creating a craft-friendly, low-cost Ethernet distribution system fully rated for Gigabit Ethernet consists of the following: Ethernet Distribution Frame, providing the central location for cross-connecting all Ethernet network elements in a CO or POP with semi-permanent connections. Each EDF consists of the following ADC equipment: 19" or 23" UEF zone 4 rack Glide Cable Management system, consisting of vertical cable managers installed on the sides of each rack as well as upper and lower crossover troughs Category 5e patch panels, RJ45/RJ21x, providing up to 864 available Ethernet ports per 7' rack Category 5e patch cords for creating semi-permanent cross-connections Cross- Connect Patch Cord Vertical Cable Manager Ethernet Distribution Frame Figure 2 Permanent Equipment Cable Active Network Element Frame houses both active equipment and one or two distribution panels. It provides permanent connections from active Ethernet equipment to distribution panels and from distribution panels to the EDF. Permanent Equipment Patch Cord 19" or 23" UEF zone 4 rack Glide Cable Management system, consisting of vertical cable managers installed on the sides of each rack as well as an upper crossover trough One or two Category 5e patch panels, RJ45/RJ21x, mounted at the top of each bay with active network elements mounted below Category 5e patch cords for making permanent RJ45 connections between Ethernet equipment and distribution patch panels at the top of the bay Patch Panels Vertical Cable Manager Active Network Element Frame Active Ethernet Equipment 2

7 Ethernet Distribution Frame Introduction Permanent Equipment Cables, providing permanent connections between the EDF and distribution panels in each Active Network Element Frame. Factory terminated and tested RJ21x 24-pair Category 5e cable assemblies, up to 90 meters in length Optical Extension Platforms, providing E/O and O/E conversion for distances greater than 100 meters between active equipment. May also be used for interoffice transport, for transport to customer premises, and for interface with Ethernet network elements that require fiber optic interfaces. Rack mount, high-density design, mounted in or adjacent to EDF and active equipment bays Fiber Cable Management, for termination, splice, and storage of fibers where media conversion occurs. Rack mount FL2000 panels, wall mount FL2000 boxes, or high-density Fiber Management Trays, all with integrated cable management that connect and protect fibers Power Distribution, for protection of critical active equipment such as routers and switches in the Ethernet distribution system. PowerWorx power distribution products include options for suppression of power line noise, uninterrupted power, and fusing for multiple amperage equipment from a single rack unit design all with NEBS Level 3 certification and a 15 year warranty Design Issues All cable assemblies, patch cords, and patch panels should be rated Category 5, 5e, or 6 to ensure Gigabit Ethernet performance, per EIA/TIA 568-B.1 standards for LAN cabling. While Gigabit Ethernet is designed to run on Category 5 or higher cabling, Category 5e and Category 6 cables and components are preferred for new build-outs. Cabling distance between active network elements should be no more than 100 meters, which includes both permanent cables and semi-permanent patch cords. Patch cord length should be less than 10 meters due to attenuation from stranded cable. Distances greater than 100 meters require optical transport and media conversion at both the EDF and active bays. Due to TIA standards that limit the proximity of connection points, limit the number of passive connection points between active equipment to four with length between EDF and active equipment of at least 15 meters to minimize electrical interaction between patch panels. Proper routing, management, and protection of cables and patch cords in both the EDF and active element bays is essential for carrier-class reliability and availability. A system of vertical cable managers with integrated slack managers not only offers proper management of cables, but also provides increased bay density as compared to systems using horizontal cable managers. Vertical cable managers should be sized 8 inches wide, except for inter-rack applications that require 10- or 12-inch widths. Select a standard patch cord length of less than 10 meters for the EDF and use slack managers in vertical cable managers for routing and storage of extra cable lengths (see Figures 3 and 4). This ensures that the cross-connect is easy to administer while providing protection for patch cords. Choose preconnectorized patch panels with RJ45 interfaces on the front and RJ21x interfaces on the rear. Punchdown connectors (110) are reliable, but take more time to install and are prone to installation errors such as cross wiring that disable ports. Gold-on-gold contacts between modular interfaces on patch panels are pre-assembled cable assemblies ensure reliable and consistent performance. 3

8 Ethernet Distribution Frame Introduction Where E/O conversion is required, media converters should feature clear separation of optical, electrical, and power supply cables to ensure system reliability. Distributed power architecture is also preferred for improved performance, reliability, and system availability. Built-in intelligence enables time saving in installation and troubleshooting with full view of UTP and optical link integrity from one end of the circuit. System reliability depends upon proper management of fiber cables. Fiber panels and boxes should include removable angled retainers as well as integrated splicing and slack storage. In addition, single circuit access to fibers provides improved system reliability and availability by reducing the chance for damage to adjacent fibers during routine maintenance of individual fibers. Conclusion Earning customers for value-added data services requires innovative offerings, a competitive price, and superior reliability and availability. Extending native Ethernet across the LAN, WAN, and MAN opens the door for new data services. However, building an infrastructure that keeps operating costs low while providing exceptional reliability and % availability requires a centralized cross-connect EDF designed to manage growth and change without disrupting service. 1 1 Figure 3. Connect ports to the same side of the same EDF cross-connect bay using vertical cable managers with slack managers for handling extra cable lengths Figure 4. Upper and lower crossover managers with vertical cable managers enable connection of ports on opposite sides of the EDF cross-connect bay

9 Ethernet Distribution Frame Ethernet Distribution Frame ADC s Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF) forms a central patching location between active Ethernet network elements. By creating a centralized craft interface for adds, upgrades, and rearrangements on Ethernet equipment, the EDF enables change without service disruptions. This central patching location provides a logical and easy-to-manage infrastructure due to two design characteristics: All network elements have permanent equipment cable connections that are, once terminated, never handled again. All changes, circuit rerouting, upgrades, maintenance and other activities are accomplished using semi-permanent patch cords on the front of the EDF cross-connect bay. Glide Cable Management Adapter 7' EIA 19" UEF Zone 4 Rack PowerWorx Power Distribution Panel 2RU Horizontal Cable Manager Media Converter Fiber Management Tray 48-Port Category 5e Panel 8" Glide Cable Management Bottom Crossover Trough 5

10 Ethernet Distribution Frame Glide Cable Manager Features Integrated front, rear, horizontal, and vertical cable management Patented rib cage design eliminates horizontal support trays and bars Supports up to 912 ports on a single rack Built-in bend radius protection ensures network integrity Designed for quick and easy moves, adds, and changes Optional slack managers available for 8-, 10-, and 12-inch widths Fits standard EIA rack with three-inch channel Used for single rack or as inter-rack unit Optional crossover troughs and horizontal cable managers available Optional EIA-standard horizontal support bars available Description Glide cable manager, vertical mount to equip both sides of a 7-foot rack, order two Glide Cable Manager units 6", front only, without slack manager 6", front only, with slack manager 6", without slack manager 8", without slack manager 10", without slack manager 12", without slack manager 8", with slack manager 10", with slack manager 12", with slack manager Crossover trough, 2 RU Crossover trough, 4 RU Black metal covers 41" x 6", four per pack 41" x 8", four per pack 41" x 10", four per pack 41" x 12", four per pack Black metal cover, hinged 41" x 6", two per pack Ordering Number ADCCMVIB06F-2 ADCCMVIBS06F-2 ADCCM-06 ADCCM-08 ADCCM-10 ADCCM-12 ADCCMS-08 ADCCMS-10 ADCCMS-12 ADCCMTG02 ADCCMTG04 ADCCMVIBC06B4 ADCCMVIBC08B4 ADCCMVIBC10B4 ADCCMVIBC12B4 ADCC06-2 Glide Cable Manager with Slack Managers Glide Cable Manager Shown in Cabinet Cover in Black Metal 6

11 Ethernet Distribution Frame Glide Cable Manager Description Ordering Number Glide cable manager, cabinet mount ships 4 per pack 6" x 10 RU 6" x 20 RU Glide cable manager, cabinet mount, with cable retention ships 4 per pack 3" x 20 RU 6" x 20 RU ADCCMVIB-CB10-4 ADCCMVIB-CB-4 ADCCMVIB-3CB20-4 ADCCMVIB-6CB20-4 Notes: Equips standard 7' cabinet with front or rear cable management. Order two 4-packs to equip front and rear of cabinet. Description Crossover troughs 2 RU, black 4 RU, black, 23" rack 4 RU, black Horizontal cable managers 2 RU 3 RU 4 RU With slack managers, 3 RU With slack managers, 4 RU Rear cable management bar, 19" 1" extension Rear cable management bar, 19" 4" extension Slack manager Stabilizers 6.18" 8.38" 10.18" 12.18" Extender brackets, 19" to 23" 1 RU 2 RU 4 RU Ordering Number ADCCMTG02 ADCCMTG04-23 ADCCMTG04 ADCCMHIB-2U ADCCMHIB-3U ADCCMHIB-4U ADCCMHIBS-3U ADCCMHIBS-4U ADCCMRSB ADCCMRSB-4 ADCCMVIBSP ADCCMVESB06 ADCCMVESB08 ADCCMVESB10 ADCCMVESB12 EB-17B EB-35B EB-70B Note: Stabilizer used at end of line-up for each Vertical Integrator section. Installation Drawing for Glide Cable Manager, Cabinet Mount Glide Cable Manager, Cabinet Mount 2 RU Crossover Trough 4 RU Crossover Trough Horizontal Cable Manager Description Spacing Ordering Number 7' equipment racks Self-assembly aluminum relay rack, 3" channel Black Brushed aluminum Welded steel relay rack, 3" channel, black Welded steel relay rack, Zone 4 rated, black Unequal flange Network unequal flange 19" EIA 19" EIA 19" EIA 19" EIA 23" EIA ADCRACKBLK73 ADCRACKMF73 ADCRACKBLK73WS ADCRACKBLK73UE PWUEF-7ERN-BLK Stabilizer Slack Manager 7

12 Patch Panels Introduction Ethernet Connectivity Selection Tutorial Category 5, 5e or 6? 110 punchdown, or RJ to RJ? T568A or T568B? Shielded or unshielded? Will I choose the right Ethernet patch panel for my application? Will this choice work with future applications? Am I getting the best overall value? With all the choices you face as you design your network and select equipment, including available Ethernet patch panels, it s easy to become confused and frustrated. Ultimately your choice of Ethernet panels should fit the applications you plan to run. ADC wrote this short tutorial to guide you through these decisions, to make them as painless as possible and offer you the best solution for your network. First, let s ask a few key questions. Your answers will help guide you in the decision process. Next, we will briefly discuss each of the most popular options available so you can draw conclusions based on your network needs. Discovery Questions What applications are you or do you plan to run on this network? 10/100Base-T? 1000Base-T? What type of network are you designing? Data center? Data backbone? LAN? Is the project a new network installation or addition to existing network? Is the installation being built to expand existing capacity with current data capabilities or is it for new, faster data applications? Answers to these questions will guide you to a particular cable type, a particular data patch panel, and the means to terminate the cable into the patch panel whether the terminations into the patch panel involve punchdown cable terminations, pre-made telco-type multi-pair cable ends, or standard RJ45 cable ends. The general guidelines for network transmission capabilities segment the data network; data center and data network backbone system applications require the highest level of transmission capabilities, while feeds to work areas generally require a bit less. However, all network connectivity should be designed with only the highest network engineering standards available. Category 5, 5e, and 6 Cabling The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards forming group consists of a variety of industry experts including connectivity and cable manufacturers, distributors, installers, and end customers. The TIA determines certain transmission characteristics that must be met to qualify a cable for certain network applications. Category 5 cabling is currently the most prevalent wiring in existing buildings. Electrical characteristics defined by the TIA specify near end cross-talk (NEXT), attenuation, and return loss to 100 MHz. The TIA Technical Services Bulletin (TSB) 95 recommends additional criteria for far end cross-talk (FEXT). 8

13 Patch Panels Introduction Category 5e is currently the minimum TIA recommended category of wiring for new installations. Electrical characteristics for NEXT, FEXT, attenuation, and return loss are specified to 100 MHz. NEXT performance is slightly better than category 5. Category 6 is gaining popularity for new installations. Electrical characteristics for NEXT, FEXT, attenuation, and return loss are specified to 250 MHz. Improvements in all electrical parameters are part of the higher TIA Category 6 standard. Category 7 cabling is a developing standard. The International Standards Organization (ISO) is leading the standardization efforts for this new individually-shielded, overall-shielded, 4-pair cable with transmission specifications referenced to 600 MHz. The cable end interface will probably be something other than the familiar RJ45 connector, mainly to differentiate the Category 7 installation from existing lower-bandwidth infrastructure. So, which should you use? There is quite a bit of misleading information in the industry on this subject, the biggest myth being that Category 6 is required to run Gigabit Ethernet over copper (1000Base-T). Actually 1000Base-T was designed by the IEEE to run on Category 5. As long as the Category 5 is installed according to TIA-568-B standards and meets the testing criteria in TIA TSB 95, 1000Base-T will perform satisfactorily on Category 5. However, as of this writing, the TIA recommends Category 5e over Category 5 as the minimum cabling for new network infrastructure installations. When do I use Category 6? Does the application standard (i.e., Gigabit Ethernet, 10G, etc.) specify Category 6 as a minimal requirement? The TIA is making recommendations to the IEEE 802.3ae and the 10 Gigabit Ethernet Alliance, who are currently working on 10 Gigabit cabling systems, that any 10 Gigabit Ethernet designed to run on copper cabling use Category 6 because of its improvement in signal to noise. The good news is that Category 6 is backward compatible and will have no trouble running existing applications such as 10/100Base-T and 1000Base-T. Cable Type Summary The chart below summarizes the industry standard UTP cable types used in current networking installations. In addition to the UTP cabling described above, you should understand the issues of cable shielding, and stranded versus solid cable. Category Test Frequency 10/100BaseT 1000BaseT Future Applications Relative Cost Cat MHz Yes Yes No $ Cat 5e 100 MHz Yes Yes Maybe $ Cat MHz Yes Yes Yes $$ Cat MHz Yes Yes Yes $$$$ Shielded vs. Unshielded Twisted Pair Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling provides immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) with the properties of the two conductors that make up a transmission pair being twisted together. When UTP cabling encounters electrical interference, the noise crossing the twisted pairs is cancelled by the twists in the cable (called Common Mode Rejection, a subject outside the scope of this introduction). Standard Category 5, 5e and 6 cables contain four unshielded twisted pairs of conductors. For 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX applications, only two pairs are used, one for the transmit circuit and one for receive circuit. For 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) all four pairs are required. The term shielded twisted pair cabling can be misleading. There are actually two methods of shielding a twisted pair cable. Screened twisted pair cable (ScTP) provides an overall screen or metal foil around the four pairs of conductors, but each individual twisted pair is unshielded. Shielded 9

14 Patch Panels Introduction Twisted Pair cable (STP) has each individual pair shielded, plus an overall screen around the four individually shielded pairs. This makes a very expensive and hard to install cable - the legacy token ring IBM Type 1 cable and Category 7 are examples of STP cable. STP cable requires metal end connectors and metal jacks that bond the cable shield to earth ground to carry the interfering signals safely away from the signal conducting pairs failure to connect the cable shield to earth ground results in the shield coupling the interfering noise to the conductors, providing very poor transmission performance. Most of the world uses UTP cabling, with some exceptions located in a few countries in Europe. Stranded vs. Solid Conductor Cable Stranded cable is flexible and often used for patch panel jumpers and work area connections. Stranded cabling is used for shorter patching applications for its flexible cable construction, but also exhibits higher attenuation due to the smaller diameter conductors, and as such should not be used for long, permanent installations. Solid conductor cable is used for the horizontal cable runs from the telecommunications room to the work area wall outlet. The typical gauge for Category 5e cable is 24 AWG. Category 6 is 23 AWG - the larger conductor diameter improves attenuation characteristics and signal-to-noise ratio versus the smaller conductor diameter of Category 5e. Wiring Schemes, T568A vs. T568B Wiring schemes also raise a variety of questions: Q: What s the difference between T568A and T568B? A. The only difference is the positioning of the Green and Orange pairs of wires (see figure 1) Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 1 Pair 4 T568A Pair 3 Pair 2 Pair 1 Pair 4 T568B Figure 1 Typical RJ45 cable ends, T568A vs. T568B Q: Is there a performance difference between T568A and T568B? A: No. Both wiring schemes have to meet the same performance criteria. Q: Why two schemes? A: The reason is outside of the scope of this paper but it is related to old telephone legacy issues. All you really need to know is that there are two schemes, and how to deal with them. 10

15 Patch Panels Introduction The solution really is fairly simple: Just pick one wiring scheme and use it consistently throughout your network. The only problem you would ever encounter would be if the two wiring schemes were accidentally mixed in an installation. T568B is the predominate scheme in the United States; T568A is popular in Canada and in many other countries. The safest way to determine which to use is to check with the network equipment provider to determine the predominant wiring scheme used in the equipment. The reason for this check is quite simple: you can change the wiring scheme used in the network but you cannot change the wiring scheme used in the network equipment. Patch Panel Rear Termination Options Popular choices for patch panel rear terminations include 110 Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) punchdown termination, and connectorized cable end terminations (RJ45 and RJ21X). Many popular data patch panels are designed using 110 IDCs, requiring the manual punchdown termination of each individual wire. A typical 24-port panel requires 192 individual punchdown terminations. With this many manual terminations, installation mistakes are common, including incorrect wire mapping (cross-wiring), opens, shorts, and excessive untwisting of the wire pairs. Terminating the horizontal cabling from the work areas in the telecommunications room typically uses 110 IDC punchdown panels. For patch-panel-to-patch-panel connections in a data center or telecommunications room, preterminated cable assemblies and connectorized patch panels can improve installation time and connectivity success. A preconnectorized solution dramatically decreases the assembly time and increases the quality of the termination, as the contact points are typically gold-on-gold with high contact forces. Preconnectorized solutions do require up-front planning the distances between panels must be determined so the correct cable assembly length can be ordered. RJ45-to-RJ45 and RJ45-to-RJ21X panels are the two most popular preconnectorized systems. The RJ21X, also known as 50-pin telco or 25-pair Amphenol connectors, is popular because six 4-pair Ethernet (1000BaseT) or twelve 2-pair Ethernet (10/100BaseT) circuits can be terminated at one time on a panel using the correct multi-pair cable assembly. ADC Solutions Listed below are some of ADC s panel solutions that meet the recommendations above. Please contact ADC s Technical Assistance Center for more information on these or any other solutions. Catalog Number Category Wiring Scheme Rear Termination Applications Supported Page ADCPP e Universal T568A/B RJ45 All 15 ADCPP245800BTEL 5e T568B RJ21X All 16 ADCPP245100TEL 5 10/100Base-T Specific RJ21X 10/100Base-T 16 ADCPP245EB110 5e T568B 110 All 14 ADCPP245EA110 5e T568A 110 All 14 ADCPP24C6 6 Universal T568A/B 110 All 13 11

16 Patch Panels T1 Demarcation Modular Patch Panels ADC modular T1 demarcation patch panels feature RJ48X or RJ48C wiring with a variety of rear termination options. The T1 demarcation patch panels offer the end users a familiar RJ interface by which the T1 signal can be accessed via industry standard RJ45 patch cables. Features Bantam nonintrusive T1 signal monitoring (MPP-N28BA1 only) RJ48X (T1 loopback) or RJ45C (no loopback) wiring Variety of rear termination options (wire-wrap, 64-pin, 50-pin) Category 3 performance Variety of mounting options (19- or 23-inch rack mounting, wall mounting) Compatible with industry standard RJ45 patch cords Pair 1 Shorting Bar Pair RJ48x Pair 1 Pair RJ48C RJ48X has a shorting bar between transmit and receive pins 1, 2 and 4, 5 to allow for T1 signal loopback when no patch cord is present. The RJ48C has no shorting bar. MPP-N28BA1 (front) MPP-N28BA1 (rear) MPP-CXFBA1 (front) Port Count Wiring Rear Termination EIA Mounting Ordering Number 28 (with bantam RJ48X 64-pin or wire-wrap 2 RU x 19" or 23" MPP-N28BA1 monitoring ports) 28 RJ48X Wire-wrap 1 RU x 19" or 23" MPP-GDXBA1 28 RJ48X 64-pin 1 RU x 19" MPP-DXZBA0 14 RJ48X Wire-wrap, front access Wall mount, 3.5" x 19" MPP-CXZXF4 8 RJ48X Wire-wrap, front access Wall mount, 3.5" x 14" MPP-CXZXF3 5 RJ48X Wire-wrap, front access Wall mount, 3.5" x 9.9" MPP-CXZXF2 28 RJ48C Wire-wrap 1 RU x 19" or 23" MPP-GDXBA2 24 RJ48C shielded 50-pin shielded 1 RU x 19" MPP-CXFBA1-S 24 RJ48C 50-pin 1 RU x 19" MPP-CXFBA1 32 RJ48C 50-pin 1 RU x 19" MPP-CXZXBT2A 12

17 Patch Panels Category 6 Patch Panels Features Category 6 performance Universal T568A and T568B wiring Backward compatible in component, link, and channel Patented angle-right/angle-left port rotation feature reduces cable strain, reduces cable congestion, and enforces improved cable management with orderly flow of patch cords Color-coded, gas-tight 110 IDC provides sound connections for terminating stations, equipment, or tie cables Supports 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet, 1000Base-T Ethernet, token ring, up to 155 Mbps ATM, and proposed 1000Base-TX Supports any next generation applications designed for TIA/EIA Category 6 transmission requirements 24-Port Patch Panel 48-Port Patch Panel 96-Port Patch Panel Rear View, Description Port Count Wiring Configuration Rack Units Ordering Number Category 6 24 Universal T568A/B 1 ADCPP24C6 patch panels 48 Universal T568A/B 2 ADCPP48C6 96 Universal T568A/B 4 ADCPP96C6 DIMENSIONS (W X H) 1 RU 19.0" x 1.75" (48.26 x 4.45 cm) 2 RU 19.0" x 3.50" (48.26 x 8.89 cm) 4 RU 19.0" x 7.0" (48.26 x cm) 13

18 Patch Panels Category 5e Patch Panels Features Exceeds Category 5e requirements Durable construction for maximum performance - Steel frame with black corrosion-resistant finish - High-impact UL 94 V-O polycarbonate used for all plastic parts - Modular 8-pin, 4-pair jacks Advanced features include: - Patented angle-right/angle-left ports - Color-coded icons for quick port identification Includes labeling for front and rear Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T Ethernet, token ring, 155 Mbps ATM Supports network speeds up to 1000 Mbps Category 5e Patch Panels Description Port Count Wiring Configuration Rack Units Ordering Number Category 5e 24 T568B 1 ADCPP245EB110 patch panels 24 T568A 1 ADCPP245EA T568B 2 ADCPP485EB T568A 2 ADCPP485EA T568B 4 ADCPP965EB T568A 4 ADCPP965EA110 DIMENSIONS (W X H) 1 RU 19.0" x 1.75" (48.26 x 4.45 cm) 2 RU 19.0" x 3.50" (48.26 x 8.89 cm) 4 RU 19.0" x 7.0" (48.26 x cm) 48-Port 24-Port 14

19 Patch Panels RJ45 Coupler Panel ADC's RJ45 coupler panel provides feed-through data and voice connectivity on the front and rear for Category 5e and 6 applications. Connectivity on the front of the panel accommodates standard RJ45 patch cords. Connectivity for hubs, routers and other active equipment on the back of the panel is also designed for RJ45 patch cords creating a convenient connection field for data applications. Includes port labeling for front and rear. Width is cm (19-inch). Description Port Count Category Rack Units Ordering Number RJ ADCPP24606 coupler panel ADCPP Shielded 6 1 ADCPP24RJ6-S 24 Shielded 5e 1 ADCPP24RJ5E-S 24 5e 1 ADCPP e 2 ADCPP e 1 ADCPP16KSRJRJ 32 5e 1 ADCPP32KSRJRJ RJ45 Coupler Panel (Front View) RJ45 Coupler Panel (Rear View) 15

20 Patch Panels Fast Ethernet Patch Panels Features Durable, quality construction for maximum performance Saves time in moves, adds, and changes Features secure and convenient 25-pair connections on the rear Modular 8-pin, 4-pair jacks on the front 5100 pin-out is 1,2-3, has all pairs wired Includes write-on labels on front 5100 supports 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet 5800 supports 10/100 and 1000Base-T Ethernet Optional icons speed circuit identification 5100 Patch Panel, 48-Port The first step to integrate Fast Ethernet traffic into a twisted pair network is to terminate both station side and equipment side connections on high performance ADC patch panels. For the Ethernet switching system, 5100 and 5800 patch panels provide convenient 25-pair (50-pin) female RJ21x connections on the rear, with rugged 8-pin modular jacks on the front. Port identification is accomplished with write-on port labels and optional icons. Description Pin-Out Port Count Rear Connector Rack Units Ordering Number 5100 patch panel 1,2-3,6 24 RJ21x 2 ADCPP245100TEL 5100 patch panel 1,2-3,6 48 RJ21x 2 ADCPP485100TEL 5800 patch panel, T568B RJ21x 1 ADCPP245800BTEL 5800 patch panel, T568B RJ21x 2 ADCPP485800BTEL DIMENSIONS (W X H) 1 RU 19.0" x 1.75" (48.26 x 4.45 cm) 2 RU 19.0" x 3.50" (48.26 x 8.89 cm) 16

21 Patch Panels Multimedia Patch Panels Features Category 6 performance Front or rear loading, single-circuit access saves time in moves, adds, and changes The highest density panel available Build each patch panel for twisted pair, fiber, and coax applications using any mix of 6000 modular jacks and 6000 media adapters - Jacks and media adapters installed and removed in single circuits - For Category 6 and Category 5e modular jack applications - Singlemode and multimode fiber applications using LX.5, LC, SC, duplex SC, and ST media adapters - Handles applications for BNC, F-adapter, RCA-adapters, and S-Video adapters Creates angle-right/angle-left or conventional flat panel profile Simple installation and removal of individual jacks/adapters allows for rapid change-over and minimized downtime Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T Ethernet, token ring, up to 155 Mbps ATM, and proposed 1000Base-TX Includes port numbers or row identification and write-on panel labels Jacks and adapters install without panel faceplates or pairing of jacks/adapters Available in standard and high-density port sizes - Standard sizes 24-ports/1 RU, 48-ports/ 2 RU, 96-ports/4 RU - High-density sizes 32-ports/1 RU and 72-ports/2 RU Multimedia Patch Panels Feature Single Circuit Access 48-Port Panel with Angled 6000 Modular Jacks and Flat 6000 BNC Media Adapters 24-Port Panel with Flat 6000 Modular Jacks Description Port Rack Ordering Count Units Number ADCPP246SUM multimedia 32 1 ADCPP326SUM patch panel 48 2 ADCPP486SUM chassis 72 2 ADCPP726SUM2U 96 4 ADCPP966SUM ADCPP246SUMR3 multimedia 3" recessed patch panel chassis Note: Order modular jacks and media adapters separately. DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 1 RU 19.0" x 1.75" x 0.50" (48.26 x 4.45 x 1.27 cm) 2 RU 19.0" x 3.47" x 0.50" (48.26 x 8.81 x 1.27 cm) 4 RU 19.0" x 6.97" x 0.50" (48.26 x x 1.27 cm) 17

22 Patch Panels Multimedia Patch Panels 6000 Modular Jacks and Icons Features Exceeds Category 5e and Category 6 performance requirements Backward compatible in component, link, and channel Supports 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet, 1000Base-T Ethernet, token ring, up to 155 Mbps ATM, and 1000Base-TX Supports any next generation applications designed for TIA/EIA Category 6 transmission requirements Available in flat profile or angled version for bend radius protection in universal T568A and T568B wiring schemes Includes one jack with color-coded 110 IDC connections and clear stuffer cap Universal T568A/B wiring 6000 Modular Jacks Description Jack Type Wiring Configuration Category Ordering Number 6000 Angled Universal T568A/B 6 ADCJA6XX* modular jacks Angled Universal T568A/B 5e ADCJA5XX* Flat Universal T568A/B 6 ADCJF6XX* Flat Universal T568A/B 5e ADCJF5XX* Blank inserts (Ships 10 per pack) *Replace the XX in the ordering number with choice of color, below. 00 = Electrical Ivory 01 = Office White 02 = Black Icons Description Icons for angled modular jacks (Ships 25 per pack) Blank Data Voice Angled Flat Ordering Number ADC6SICNPXX* ADC6SICNDXX* ADC6SICNVXX* Description Icons for flat modular jacks and patch panels Blank Data Voice ADC6SADUMBKXX* Ordering Number ADCICBXX* ADCICDXX* ADCICVXX* *Replace the XX in the ordering number with choice of color, below. 03 = Red 08 = Orange 11 = Brown 04 = Green 09 = Yellow 05 = Blue 10 = Purple Icon 18

23 Patch Panels Multimedia Patch Panels 6000 Media Adapters Features Fully supports fiber, coax, RCA, and S-Video applications Available in angled or flat profiles Blank inserts available to fill unused ports on 6000 multimedia patch panels Description Flat media adapters Singlemode LX.5 Multimode LX.5 Singlemode LC Multimode LC Singlemode SC Singlemode duplex SC Multimode SC Multimode duplex SC Singlemode ST Multimode ST BNC F-adapter RCA-adapter S-Video Angled media adapters Singlemode LX.5 Multimode LX.5 Singlemode LC Multimode LC Singlemode SC Singlemode duplex SC Multimode SC Multimode duplex SC Singlemode ST Multimode ST Blank inserts (Ships 10 per pack) Ordering Number ADC6SADUMSMLX5XX* ADC6SADUMMMLX5XX* ADC6SADUMSMLCXX* ADC6SADUMMMLCXX* ADC6SADUMSMSCXX* ADC6SADUMSMDSCXX* ADC6SADUMMMSCXX* ADC6SADUMMMDSCXX* ADC6SADUMSMSTXX* ADC6SADUMMMSTXX* ADC6SADUMBNCXX* ADC6SADUMFCNXX* ADC6SADUMRCAFXX* ADC6SADUMSVHSFXX* ADC6SADANSMLX5XX* ADC6SADANMMLX5XX* ADC6SADANSMLCXX* ADC6SADANMMLCXX* ADC6SADANSMSCXX* ADC6SADANSMDSCXX* ADC6SADANMMSCXX* ADC6SADANMMDSCXX* ADC6SADANSMSTXX* ADC6SADANMMSTXX* ADC6SADUMBKXX* *Replace the XX in the ordering number with choice of color, below Media Adapters 00 = Electrical Ivory 01 = Office White 02 = Black 19

24 Accessories High Performance Patch Cords Features Exceeds Category 5e requirements as well as ISO/IEC Telecommunications Standards Insert and remove patch cord without pulling back strain relief boot Every patch cord is tested to guarantee quality High-performance plugs preserve signal integrity and minimize crosstalk Fully supports data rates up to 1000 Mbps Wide variety of lengths and colors promotes simple, inexpensive installation and easy identification Strain-relief boot limits bend radius and increases durability Fast Ethernet Hub 5100 Cable Patch Cord Category E Patch Panel 5100 Patch Panel Horizontal Cable Work Station Description Category Color Ordering Number Patch cord, with boots 6 White ADCPC-66CHB-WTXX* 6 Gray ADCPC-66CHB-GYXX* 6 Blue ADCPC-66CHB-BLXX* Patch cord, with boots 5e White ADCPC-RRC6B-WTXX* 5e Gray ADCPC-RRC6B-GYXX* 5e Blue ADCPC-RRC6B-BLXX* *Replace the XX in the ordering number with desired length in feet: 03, 05, 07, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 50 feet. Custom colors and lengths available; please contact ADC. 20

25 Accessories 25-Pair Cable Assemblies Features Convenient 25-pair/50-pin RJ21x connections Connectors available in: exit angle - Hydra terminated with twelve numbered RJ45 plugs Exceeds Category 5 PowerSum requirements Supports 10Base-T and 100Base-T Ethernet The 25-pair cable assemblies are Category 5 PowerSum telco cables that provide precise connectivity between Fast Ethernet switches and 5100 or 5800 Patch Panels. With the convenience and precision of RJ21x connectors, 25-pair cable assemblies easily handle even high density Fast Ethernet switch configurations. In addition, the durable connectors feature a lock-down system that eliminates intermittency often associated with other telco cables. RJ21x/RJ21x Description Connector 1 Connector 2 Ordering Number 25-pair cable assemblies Straight Exit 180º Straight Exit 180º ADCPC-T3T XX* *Replace the XX in the ordering number with desired length in feet: 05, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 feet. RJ21x/Hydra Description Connector 1 Connector 2 Ordering Number 25-pair cable assemblies Straight Exit 180º Hydra, longest to shortest plug: 1-12 ADCPC-T3H XX* Straight Exit 180º Hydra, longest to shortest plug: 12-1 ADCPC-T3H XX* Straight Exit 180º Hydra, plugs same length ADCPC-T3H XX* Note: Hydra connectors consist of 12 RJ45 plugs pinned 1,2-3,6. *Replace the XX in the ordering number with desired length in feet: 06, 10, or 15 feet. 21

26 Index A ADC6SADANMMLCXX ADC6SADUMMMLCXX ADC6SADANMMDSCXX...19 ADC6SADANMMLX5XX...19 ADC6SADANMMSCXX ADC6SADANMMSTXX ADC6SADANSMDSCXX...19 ADC6SADANSMLCXX ADC6SADANSMLX5XX ADC6SADANSMSCXX ADC6SADANSMSTXX ADC6SADUMBKXX....18, 19 ADC6SADUMBNCXX ADC6SADUMFCNXX ADC6SADUMMMDSCXX..19 ADC6SADUMMMLX5XX...19 ADC6SADUMMMSCXX...19 ADC6SADUMMMSTXX ADC6SADUMRCAFXX ADC6SADUMSMDSCXX...19 ADC6SADUMSMLCXX ADC6SADUMSMLX5XX...19 ADC6SADUMSMSCXX ADC6SADUMSMSTXX ADC6SADUMSVHSFXX ADC6SICNDXX ADC6SICNPXX ADC6SICNVXX ADCC ADCCM ADCCM ADCCM ADCCM ADCCMHIB-2U ADCCMHIB-3U ADCCMHIB-4U ADCCMHIBS-3U ADCCMHIBS-4U ADCCMRSB ADCCMRSB ADCCMS ADCCMS ADCCMS ADCCMTG , 7 ADCCMTG , 7 ADCCMTG ADCCMVESB ADCCMVESB ADCCMVESB ADCCMVESB ADCCMVIB-3CB ADCCMVIB-6CB ADCCMVIB-CB ADCCMVIB-CB ADCCMVIB06F ADCCMVIBC06B ADCCMVIBC08B ADCCMVIBC10B ADCCMVIBC12B ADCCMVIBS06F ADCCMVIBSP ADCICBXX ADCICDXX ADCICVXX ADCJA5XX ADCJA6XX ADCJF5XX ADCJF6XX ADCPC-66CHB-BLXX ADCPC-66CHB-GYXX ADCPC-66CHB-WTXX ADCPC-RRC6B-BLXX ADCPC-RRC6B-GYXX ADCPC-RRC6B-WTXX ADCPC-T3H XX ADCPC-T3H XX ADCPC-T3H XX ADCPC-T3T XX ADCPP16KSRJRJ ADCPP ADCPP245100TEL ADCPP245800BTEL ADCPP245EA ADCPP245EB ADCPP ADCPP246SUM ADCPP246SUMR ADCPP24C ADCPP24RJ5E-S ADCPP24RJ6-S ADCPP326SUM ADCPP32KSRJRJ ADCPP ADCPP485100TEL ADCPP485800BTEL ADCPP485EA ADCPP485EB ADCPP ADCPP486SUM ADCPP48C ADCPP726SUM2U ADCPP965EA ADCPP965EB ADCPP966SUM ADCPP96C ADCRACKBLK ADCRACKBLK73UE ADCRACKBLK73WS ADCRACKMF E EB-17B EB-35B EB-70B M MPP-CXFBA MPP-CXFBA1-S MPP-CXZXBT2A MPP-CXZXF MPP-CXZXF MPP-CXZXF MPP-DXZBA MPP-GDXBA MPP-GDXBA MPP-N28BA P PWUEF-7ERN-BLK

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28 Web Site: From North America, Call Toll Free: Outside of North America: Fax: For a listing of ADC s global sales office locations, please refer to our web site. ADC Telecommunications, Inc., P.O. Box 1101, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products, ADC reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you may verify product specifications by contacting our headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. views its patent portfolio as an important corporate asset and vigorously enforces its patents. Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents. An Equal Opportunity Employer /04 Original 2004 ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All Rights Reserved