University of Connecticut Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards

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1 Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 University Information Technology Services 9 Fairfield Way, Unit 09 Storrs, Connecticut

2 Table of Contents. Introduction Definitions and Acronyms Turn-key Solution UCONN Specific Materials Regulatory Requirements, Codes and Standards Certification Requirements and Documentation Telecommunication Rooms and Pathways Telecommunication Rooms Telecommunication Pathways Cabling, Terminations and Testing Backbone (Riser) Cabling Horizontal Cabling Work Area Outlets Typical WAO Configurations Program Space WAO Requirements WAO Faceplates and Labeling Voice System Passive Voice Equipment Active Voice Equipment LAN System Passive LAN Equipment Active LAN Equipment Wireless LAN (WLAN) System SMATV Video System SMATV Video System Performance Requirements Academic and Administrative Buildings Student Housing Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 i

3 8. Building Automation Systems Building Monitoring Point-of-service Public Safety Close-out Documentation Test Results As-builts Warranty Outside Plant Pathways Maintenance Holes Outside Plant As-Built Documentation Appendix A Parts List B TR Layout and Rack Elevation for LAN Equipment C WAO Symbols, Configurations, Faceplate & TR Termination Labeling D Logical LAN Diagrams E Code Blue Base Template for Pedestal Telephone F Binding Post Information and LAN Switch Audit Form G Reference Resources Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 ii

4 . Introduction The purpose of this document is to establish a strategic direction for the physical and logical connectivity of telecommunications systems at the University of Connecticut. A properly designed and constructed telecommunications systems based on industry standards will promote an efficient, long-lasting and cost-effective telecommunications system. The University of Connecticut recognizes and adopts for itself the Telecommunication's industry standards and practices as defined and/or interpreted by those agencies listed in section.. As such, the intent of this document is to identify and define those requirements specific to the needs and practices of the university. The implementation of this design guide and standards will ensure a flexible, uniform telecommunications environment that will allow for the growth of high speed, high bandwidth required by specialized applications used in a higher education environment. This design guide is a living document and as such, the criteria contained within are subject to revisions and updates as needed due to technological advances within the telecommunications industry.. Definitions and Acronyms To establish a common understanding, this document and the University of Connecticut use the following definitions, terms and acronyms. UCONN, the University of Connecticut, is the owner of all property and completed projects, unless otherwise specified in the project. As the owner, UCONN has the right to enforce or modify all applicable codes, standards, and UCONN specific requirements. UNIVERSITY ITS, University Information Technology Services, is the department that is responsible for maintaining all of UCONN s telecommunications systems. As such, UNIVERSITY ITS shall be entitled to final approval of the design, parts, and equipment proposed for UCONN s telecommunications infrastructure and systems. UCIMT, University Center for Instructional Media and Technology, is the department that is responsible for maintaining all audio/visual systems (AV) for UCONN s Hi-tech Classrooms. As such, UCIMT shall be entitled to final approval of all AV designs proposed for UCONN s Hi-tech Classrooms. The term shall is used to denote requirements set forth by UCONN that are not negotiable or arbitrary. The term should is used where UCONN strongly recommends certain guidelines or practices. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

5 AFF Above Finished Floor AOR Area of Refuge/Rescue AV Audio Visual BAS Building Automation Systems BDF Building Distribution Frame CATV Cable Television EF Entrance Facility ER Equipment Room HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air-conditioning IDF Intermediary Distribution Frame LAN Local Area Network MDF Main Distribution Frame MH Maintenance Hole OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer OTDR Optical Time Domain Reflectometer RCDD Registered Communications Distribution Designer RF Radio Frequency RMU Rack Mount Unit RPS Redundant Power Supply SMATV Satellite Master Antennae Television TLT Telecommunications Infrastructure Layout Technician TR Telecommunications Room UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair VMIU Video Mask Interdiction Unit WAO Work Area Outlet WI-FI Wireless Fidelity WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Refer to section. for abbreviations or acronyms of regulatory and industry agencies.. Turn-key Solution All telecommunication designs and installations for UCONN administrative, academic, residence halls and apartment buildings shall be such that at the completion of the project, UCONN is provided with complete and operational voice, LAN and SMATV video systems consistent with the guidelines set forth in this document. Designs and installations shall incorporate existing systems to ensure a seamless co-existence of newly installed and existing systems. Certified personnel as specified in section. shall perform all designs and installations. Telecommunications drawings shall be identified as T-series in the approved construction drawings. The telecommunications section of the specification manual shall be numbered separately and distinctly from other sections as proposed by the Construction Specifications Institute for the MasterFormat. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

6 Designs for TRs, cable pathways, voice, LAN and SMATV video systems shall be provided to UNIVERSITY ITS for approval prior to bid. Submittals of all parts and equipment shall be provided to UNIVERSITY ITS for approval prior to purchase.. UCONN Specific Materials UCONN has standardized on specific brands and warranties for telecommunications cabling and system requirements. Refer to section 9. to ensure compliance with required warranties. All design specifications and bids submitted shall be based on materials and equipment as specified, without substitution. UCONN s parts and materials list will be updated continually to amend discontinued items or technological changes. As such, modifications to the parts and materials specified in the bid package may be required. The parts and materials list should not be considered a complete list as additional parts may be required to provide complete solutions. All materials, equipment, hardware, and components shall be new and free from defects in materials, composition, and installed workmanship. Materials and equipment shall be installed, placed, terminated, tested, handled, and processed in a manner consistent with manufacturer s instructions, prevailing codes, ordinances, regulations, standards or UCONN specific requirements, whichever is more stringent.. Regulatory Requirements, Codes and Standards All work on UCONN campuses shall be in compliance with the following industry codes, standards, and practices, as well as, UCONN specific requirements. It is the responsibility of all trades to know and comply with the most current revisions of all codes, standards, and practices set forth by the following agencies. ANSI - American National Standards Institute ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials BICSI - Business Industry Consulting Services International EIA - Electronic Industries Alliance FCC - Federal Communications Commission IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. NEC - National Electrical Code NEMA - National Electrical Manufactures Association NFPA - National Fire Protection Association OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration SCTE - Society of Cable Television Engineers State of Connecticut and Local Building Codes TIA - Telecommunications Industry Association UL - Underwriters Laboratories Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

7 All code requirements, industry standards and practices, and UCONN specific requirements shall be enforced, however, where they differ, the more stringent or UCONN specific requirements shall be applied.. Certification Requirements and Documentation A TLT, who is also a BICSI certified RCDD, shall approve and stamp all drawings and documents relating to the telecommunications infrastructure design. This includes, but is not limited to, all TRs, riser diagrams identifying cable counts and sizes, WAO locations, and logical designs. Current certifications shall be provided to UCONN/UNIVERSITY ITS in conjunction with print and/or design submittals. The cabling vendor shall provide documentation supporting their active status as a qualified certified installer prior to award of the bid and/or installation of cabling components. Copies of the certificates shall be provided to UNIVERSITY ITS prior to installation. All SMATV video systems shall be designed and engineered by an SCTE Broadband Communications Engineer. All SMATV video systems shall be installed and tested by SCTE Broadband Communications Technician(s). All trades working on the installation of the telecommunications infrastructure, voice, LAN, and SMATV video systems shall provide licenses and/or certifications as required for manufacturers warranties. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

8 . Telecommunication Rooms and Pathways Telecommunication rooms are designed specifically to house telecommunications equipment and wiring. These rooms have specific requirements due to the nature, size and complexity of the equipment and wiring housed in the room and shall not be combined with other occupants or building support systems. All TRs shall be locked and keyed per UCONN specifications. Telecommunication pathways provide a means of distributing cabling within a building. Pathways include, but are not limited to, conduits, trays, sleeves and ducts between TRs, and between TRs and WAOs. Fire safety codes and regulations shall be met. Where applicable, plenum spaces shall be identified on drawings and plenum rated cabling and materials shall be specified.. Telecommunication Rooms / Equipment Rooms All UCONN TRs house active equipment and shall follow the design requirements for ERs. Design considerations include, but are not limited to, location, size, lighting, ceiling, flooring, HVAC, grounding, power, doors, equipment racks, clearances, and pathways required to complete the voice, LAN and SMATV video systems. Modifications may be necessary due to University and/or specific needs of the building. TRs should be rectangular in shape and shall have a minimum of 80 square feet of useable floor space free from overhead obstructions and ductwork to a height of 8. Detailed layouts for equipment racks, cable management, backboards, termination fields, power outlets and appropriate clearances shall be shown on the T-drawings. Flame retardant plywood backboards shall be installed on all walls from floor to ceiling. One wall shall be designated for the voice system and one wall for the SMATV video system. UCONN s LAN system requires a minimum of two floor-mounted, equipment racks per TR. Rack usage shall be dedicated for either active electronic equipment (active rack) or passive cable terminations (passive rack). The designed rack fill for active and passive racks shall not exceed RMUs. The active rack design shall include LAN switches (not to exceed 88 LAN connections), horizontal wire management, power strip, and if necessary LAN and video distribution equipment. Where needed, a UPS shall be installed at the bottom of the active rack. The UPS shall not be included as part of the above specified limit of RMUs. The passive rack design shall include patch panels (not to exceed 88 connections), horizontal wire management, optical fiber termination box, and optical fiber management. Additional active and passive racks shall be required if the LAN connections should exceed the above specified limits. These specifications may require room sizes to be larger than those previously specified. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

9 Equipment racks shall be installed side-by-side in a single row. Equipment racks shall have vertical cable management troughs (minimum " wide) installed between the racks and on each end of the row. Equipment racks shall have a minimum clearance of ' to the front and rear and at least one end of the row. These clearances shall be measured from the edge of any equipment installed in the racks to the surface of any equipment installed on the walls. For design purposes a ' by ' footprint with the centerline located 7." from the front can be estimated per rack, for vertical management, use between the racks and on the end of each row as specified above. Note: The use of one rack may be appropriate in installations where LAN counts are minimal and future growth is limited. However, this is not a standard design and any deviation from UCONN s standard requirements is subject to approval by UNIVERSITY ITS. All TRs shall have ladder rack around the perimeter and over the equipment racks to provide a cable pathway. The width of the ladder rack shall be designed to accommodate and support the volume of the cables including service loops. The ladder rack and support system shall be sufficiently strong and well secured to building structure to bear the weight of the cables and any splice enclosures. Each equipment rack shall be securely fastened to the ladder rack to provide seismic bracing. All TRs shall have a minimum of three 0-amp, dedicated, duplex power outlets, one for each area of voice, LAN and SMATV video terminations. One duplex power outlet box should be placed in close proximity to the voice termination field and one for the SMATV video field. One duplex power outlet box should be mounted high on the wall near the location of the active rack, or if the racks are located in the center of the room, the outlet box should be mounted on the ladder rack or active rack.. Telecommunication Pathways Design considerations for pathways shall include, but are not limited to, conduits, cable trays, sleeves, ducts, pull boxes, conduit fill, building layout, and other utilities. Due to University and/or building specific needs, modifications may be necessary. All pathways shall be bonded and grounded as required by those agencies listed in section.. Detailed layouts of pathways shall be shown and labeled on T-drawings. UNIVERSITY ITS shall approve design of all cable pathways before the release of the bid package. All pathway conduits, trays, sleeves, ducts, pull boxes, etc. shall be sized to accommodate proper cable bend radii, current cable counts, maintenance, future growth and adequate fire stopping where needed. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

10 .. Backbone (Riser) Pathways Backbone pathways shall have a minimum of three trade size conduits or sleeves for cabling between TRs. Vertical ladder rack shall be installed from floor to ceiling to establish a cable pathway between riser sleeves. Upon completion, there shall be a minimum of one spare conduit or sleeve for future use. Where possible, a pathway should extend to the roof to accommodate future cabling needs... Horizontal Pathways All penetrations shall be sleeved with metallic conduit or equivalent. All sleeves shall be reamed, have a plastic bushing installed on each end, and extend beyond the wall or ceiling on each side. Sleeves shall be of sufficient size to accommodate cabling and fire stopping plus 0% spare capacity to allow for future cabling. Cable pathways shall be accessible and follow the corridors of the building. Where cable tray or conduit is not specified, a continuous pathway of independent cable supports shall be provided. The distance between supports shall not exceed 8 and shall be fastened to the building structure. Conduits shall provide a pathway from each WAO box to an accessible common cable pathway. Conduits shall be sized to accommodate the number of cables specified for installation with room for additional fill. Conduits shall be a minimum of in diameter. All conduits used for WAOs shall stub into an outlet box. Box-connectors and plastic bushings shall be installed on all conduits.... Outlet Boxes All concealed outlet boxes shall be a minimum of -/ x -/ x -/8 with a single gang plaster ring. Each outlet box shall have a minimum of diameter conduit stubbed to an accessible cable pathway system... Surface Mounted Raceway Raceway shall be metallic and sized to accommodate the number of cables specified for installation with proper cable bend radii and room for additional fill. Split or dual channel raceway shall be specified for installations that require both power and telecommunication services to share raceway. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 7

11 All surface-mounted raceway shall be identified and labeled on the print set with the contents and the from-to locations.... Modular Furniture and Paneling Furniture and paneling shall accommodate UCONN specific materials. UNIVERISTY ITS shall be consulted to ensure compliance with University telecommunications needs. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 8

12 . Cabling, Terminations, and Testing This section pertains to the inside plant cabling as UCONN provides and installs all outside plant cabling and terminations. All installations shall be such that cables are labeled and routed neatly for ease of identification. Only test results with passable readings shall be accepted. All failed readings shall be corrected and retested prior to submittal. See section.. UCONN Specific Materials. Backbone (Riser) Cabling Each horizontal cross-connect shall have a direct backbone to the main cross-connect... Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling and Termination Requirements The minimum strand count for optical fiber backbone cable is strands of singlemode and strands of multimode optical fiber cable. A maintenance loop of at least 0' of cable shall be neatly stored within the TR for each optical fiber cable. Singlemode optical fiber shall be 9/-micron. UCONN uses FC/APC-type connector pigtails fusion spliced to backbone singlemode optical fiber. Mechanical splices are not acceptable. Multimode optical fiber shall be./-micron. UCONN uses ST-type, ceramic tip, epoxy/heat-cure connectors.... Optical Fiber Testing Specifications All singlemode optical fiber strands shall be tested using a light source and power meter in one direction and per manufacturer s extended warranty specifications. Strands shall be tested at the 0nm and 0nm wavelengths. No loss shall exceed the sum of.7db per mated connector pair plus.db per splice plus the calculated cable length insertion loss. All multimode optical fiber strands shall be tested using a light source and power meter in one direction and per manufacturer s extended warranty specifications. Strands shall be tested at the 80nm and 00nm wavelengths. No loss shall exceed the sum of.7db per mated connector pair plus.db per splice plus the calculated cable length insertion loss. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 9

13 Testing shall be done with the -jumper referencing method. In addition, all spliced multimode and singlemode optical fiber strands (other than pigtail splices) shall be tested with an OTDR. OTDR traces shall be provided at the 80nm wavelength for multimode and the 0nm wavelength for singlemode. Traces shall be in one direction only. Test results shall be electronic and include each strand labeled with from-to locations, test speed, test date and time, and certification of the operator(s) performing the tests... UTP Backbone Cabling and Termination Requirements Backbone cabling shall be sized to have a minimum of pairs for every voice port plus 0% growth capacity to each TR. Size accordingly in 00 pair increments. All backbone cabling shall terminate on 0-type connector blocks using C- connectors. A binding post spreadsheet shall be provided to UNIVERSITY ITS for cross-connect identification purposes. UNIVERSITY ITS shall receive this information in order to activate dial tone at least two weeks prior to building automation system needs or four weeks prior occupancy which ever comes first.... UTP Backbone Testing Specifications Each cable and pair shall be tested for point-to-point continuity. This includes testing to verify binding post locations and to insure there are no opens, shorts, crosses, or grounds. All testing shall be performed using certified calibrated testers and shall be done in accordance to OEM requirements for warranty. Documentation shall include the testing equipment make, model, and setting(s) used, as well as, cable identification numbers, from-to locations of each cable, and test date and times... Coaxial Backbone Cabling and Termination Requirements Specify Parameter III.00 hard-line coaxial CATV-R distribution cable to be installed between TRs. No kinks or damage to the outer sheath are allowable. All connectors shall be terminated with OEM specified tools. At least 0 feet of slack shall be left neatly routed around the perimeter of the termination area in each TR. Minimum bend radius restrictions shall be observed for all coaxial backbone cable. Power supply voltage (0 VAC) shall not be run through F-connectors in the backbone. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 0

14 ... Coaxial Backbone Testing Specifications Each cable shall be tested for point-to-point continuity. Testing shall be done in accordance to OEM requirements for warranty. All testing shall be performed using certified calibrated testers. Documentation shall include the testing equipment make, model, and setting(s) used, as well as, cable identification numbers, from-to locations of each cable, test date and times.. Horizontal Cabling All cables shall be continuous and without interruption from the WAO to the termination point in the TR. In-line splices, splits, taps or bridges are not acceptable in horizontal station cabling runs... UTP Horizontal Cabling and Termination Requirements Unshielded twisted pair cabling shall be -pair, Category e, and green in color. Cable shall be in accordance with OEM manufacturer s requirements for warranty as specified in section.. The TR end of the cable shall terminate onto 0-type connector blocks using C- connectors for voice and 8-port patch panels using 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connectors for LAN. The WAO end of the cable shall terminate on an 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector. Connectors for Category e shall match the color of the faceplate for voice and green for LAN. Both ends of each cable shall be labeled with the -digit WAO number followed by the -digit port number using machine printed labels.... UTP Horizontal Testing Specifications Testing shall be done in accordance to OEM manufacturer s requirements as specified to meet the appropriate end-to-end solution for warranty. All testing shall be performed using certified calibrated testers. Test results shall include the testing equipment make, model, and setting(s) used, as well as, cable identification numbers (-digit WAO number plus the -digit port number), fromto locations of each cable, and test date and times. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

15 .. Coaxial Horizontal Cabling and Termination Requirements Each end of the coaxial cable shall be terminated with F-style compression fittings. Positive compression type connectors with minimal signal leakage characteristics shall be installed with OEM installation tool. Hex crimp connectors are not acceptable. The TR end of the cable shall be connected to either a ground block F-8, splitter, or VMIU, mounted neatly and securely to the termination backboard. The WAO end of the cable shall be connected to an F-style insert. Both ends of each cable shall be labeled with the -digit WAO number using machine printed labels. Alternatively, in the TR only, each coaxial cable shall be labeled with the corresponding -digit WAO faceplate number on the tab of a cable tie identifier, using a fine point indelible marker. For student housing locations, the cable shall have an additional cable tie identifier, on the cable between the splitter and the interdiction unit, near the interdiction output port that is labeled with the -digit room number. All labels shall be legible and identifiable.... Coaxial Horizontal Testing Specifications All coaxial cable shall be tested with a TDR for length, impedance and continuity. All coaxial cables shall be tested to assure compliance with FCC standards for broadband CATV systems. A frequency response sweep of the building distribution system shall be performed. The response shall meet the minimum FCC requirements for frequency response and ripple. Test results shall include the testing equipment make, model, and setting(s) used, as well as, cable identification numbers (-digit WAO number), from-to locations of each cable, and test date and times Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

16 . Work Area Outlets Work area outlets consist of voice, LAN and/or SMATV services. Voice and LAN services use -pair UTP cables terminated on 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector jacks. SMATV services use RG- coaxial cables terminated on F-type modular connector jacks. UCONN uses typical variations of WAOs. UCONN has established minimum WAO requirements based on program space. Work area outlets are typically 8 AFF unless otherwise noted. Refer to section 8 for building automation systems requirements.. WAO Configurations The following descriptions are for typical WAO configurations. Other configurations may be needed to meet specific application requirements. Standard Two -pair UTP cables terminated on 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector jacks, one for a voice connection and one for a LAN connection. Wall Phone One -pair UTP cable terminated on 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector jacks for a voice connection, 8 AFF. LAN Two -pair UTP cables terminated on 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector jacks for LAN connections. SMATV One RG- coaxial cable terminated on F-type modular connector jack. Multi-media Two -pair UTP cables terminated on 8-pin, 8-conductor, T8B modular connector jacks, one for a voice connection and one for a LAN connection and one RG- coaxial cable terminated on an F-type modular connector jack. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

17 . Program Space WAO Requirements The following are minimal WAO requirements based on typical program spaces. Additional WAOs may be required for ancillary devices (printers, fax machines, etc.), specific needs of the occupant(s), and size or intended use of the room. Faculty/Staff Offices Two standard WAO located on opposite walls. Dean/Director Offices One standard WAO and one multi-media WAO located on opposite walls. Clerical Staff/Graduate Student Offices and Work Areas One standard WAO shall be provided for each desk or workspace. Conference Rooms One standard WAO and one multi-media WAO located on opposite walls. Lounges/Break Rooms One multi-media WAO. Computer Labs One LAN WAO for every two computers, one SMATV or multi-media WAO, one wall phone WAO located near the door. Classrooms One multi-media WAO located near the teaching station and one wall phone WAO located near the door. Hi-tech Classrooms UCIMT maintains all Hi-tech Classrooms and shall be consulted for specific WAOs and AV requirements. Cabling specifically for AV shall use pathways designed specifically for the AV system and shall at no time be located in pathways designed for cabling of UCONN s voice, LAN, and SMATV video systems. Student Housing Double occupancy bedrooms shall have one standard WAO and one multi-media WAO located on opposite walls. Single occupancy bedrooms shall have one multi-media WAO. Common areas, such as living rooms, in apartments or suites shall have one SMATV WAO. Study rooms and lounges shall have one standard WAO and one multi-media WAO located on opposite walls. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

18 . WAO Faceplates and Labeling All faceplates shall be flush-mounted, single gang and specified to match electrical faceplate in quality and finish. UCONN uses colored jacks in addition to location in the faceplate to identify the jack application. A jack that matches the faceplate shall identify voice applications and a green jack shall identify LAN applications. Where applicable, the top position of the faceplate shall be used for voice, the bottom or middle position for LAN and the bottom position for SMATV video. Work area outlet faceplates shall be numbered from left to right around the room when entering through the door. Faceplates shall be labeled with a black on white printed label. Handwritten labels will not be accepted. Each faceplate shall be identified with a -digit label. This format shall identify the room number and the outlet location within the room separated by a dot. For example: 0.0 would be room 0 (0.0), outlet location (0.0). Student housing applications may differ if room numbers include alpha designations. For example: 0.A would be room 0 (0.A), bedroom A (0.A), outlet location (0.A). T-drawings should include an example of each type of WAO configuration, a WAO numbering submittal of each floor based on the room numbering scheme provided by UCONN and a summary of all WAO faceplate counts. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

19 . Voice System UCONN owns a Centrex System and provides and maintains all dial tone for the University. As such, UNIVERITY ITS performs all end-user service requests, including adds, moves and changes.. Passive Voice Equipment The voice system shall be terminated on 0-type connector blocks with jumper troughs. Distribution rings for cable management shall be installed on the backboard for voice cabling. The voice backbone 0-type connector blocks shall be placed together on the backboard in the left-most position to allow room for expansion. The voice station 0-type connector blocks shall be placed in the right-most position with room for expansion. All building automation systems requiring voice circuits such as, fire alarm and elevator shall be terminated on a separate 0-type connector block. Typically the building automation systems 0-type connector block should be located to the right of the voice station 0-type connector block field. Every row on the 0-type connector blocks shall be labeled with designation strips including a printed label with the identification number of backbone or station cable. Backbone 0 field labels shall be white and station 0 field labels shall be blue. Building automation system 0 field labels shall be red. Each station label on the 0-type connector block shall consist of the corresponding -digit WAO faceplate label, followed by the -digit port number separated by a dot. For example, WAO faceplate label 0.0, port shall be labeled Building automation systems shall be labeled accordingly as FIRE., FIRE., or ELEV., ELEV., etc.. Active Voice Equipment UNIVERSITY ITS performs all horizontal voice cross-connects needed for dial tone. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

20 . LAN System UCONN owns and maintains the LAN system and provides core connectivity to all buildings. As such, UNIVERSITY ITS will determine all core and distribution needs including configuration of all LAN hardware. No external links or gateways to other networking resources shall be installed on the UCONN network. The building LAN shall be designed to provide a turn-key solution which includes at a minimum, LAN switches, patch cables, optical fiber cables, station cables and any ancillary materials necessary for the activation of the network for the project. UNIVERSITY ITS shall approve LAN designs prior to release of the bid package. The LAN design shall provide one Ethernet switch port for every LAN jack with a minimum of twelve spare ports per TR for future growth. UNIVERSITY ITS and the University occupants of the building shall be consulted regarding special networking requirements. All LAN hardware shall be delivered to UNIVERSITY ITS for configuration approximately six weeks prior to installation. Prior to core connectivity of the LAN system, UNIVERSITY ITS shall receive the LAN system cross-connect spreadsheet detailing the switch port to LAN jack location.. Passive LAN Equipment The LAN system shall be terminated on 8-port patch panels, wired for T8B with rear wire management and installed in the equipment rack designated for passive use. Horizontal cable managers shall be installed above and below each patch panel for LAN cabling. Building automation systems requiring a LAN connection, such as HVAC or power monitoring, shall be terminated on patch panels and follow the LAN WAO configuration. Each port on the patch panel shall be labeled on the front with printed labels. Labels on the patch panel shall consist of the corresponding -digit WAO faceplate label, followed by the -digit port number separated by a dot. For example, WAO faceplate label 0.0, port shall be labeled Active LAN Equipment All LAN hardware and interconnect cabling needed to provide a turn-key solution shall be included in the design. LAN hardware shall consist of aggregate and edge switches and associated components as needed to complete the LAN system for the project. All LAN switches shall be installed in the equipment rack designated for active use with cable managers above and Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 7

21 below each switch. In addition, one power-strip with surge suppression is required per active rack. The LAN design shall accommodate all necessary connections between the core and aggregate layers and the edge switch stack(s). All LAN switches shall be connected using the appropriate module. All optical fiber used for the LAN system interconnects shall be duplex OEM assembled cables. If a building consists of only one TR, please consult UNIVERSITY ITS, as an aggregate switch may not be required. A star configuration shall be used for TR and building aggregation design. At least one port on the aggregate switch is required for UNIVERSITY ITS to provide a core connection. Each aggregation point shall be connected to an UPS. Where an aggregation point serves more than one building, a redundant power supply (RPS) is also required. A cascade configuration shall be used for each TR edge stack design. Each edge switch stack requires a minimum of one port on the aggregation switch for uplink connection(s). Each stack shall not exceed 88 LAN connections. -. Wireless LAN System A WLAN system has not been approved for release. UCONN is in the process of defining policies and usage requirements for all WLAN systems. These policies and requirements will be specified in a UCONN WLAN White Paper. UNIVERSITY ITS authorizes and manages the use of all Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bands on University premises defined by the FCC for use with unlicensed devices including: MHz ( MHz),.-.8 GHz (8. MHz) and.7-.8 GHz (MHz) frequencies. All unlicensed ISM band devices shall comply with UCONN s application of these bands for use on the University premises. UNIVERSITY ITS shall approve all WLAN designs prior to release of the bid package in addition to submittals before installation of the system. Unauthorized installations are not permitted and are subject to removal from UCONN s network... WLAN Design Requirements UCONN s proposed WLAN system is based on the IEEE 80.b (80.g, once ratified) standard. All WLAN designs shall include: clearly defined projected areas of contained coverage, access point quantities, locations, antenna type and placement, and appropriate Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 8

22 channel selection. An in-line Power over Ethernet (PoE) LAN switch and termination of LAN jacks for access points on a separate patch panel may be required for larger installations. One LAN WAO shall be provided for each access point location. All access points and accessories shall be accessible for service and protected from theft and damage. The design should note the exact location of the access point in relation to the finished ceiling. All WLAN hardware shall be delivered to UNIVERSITY ITS for configuration approximately six weeks prior to installation. In designs that include wireless network interface cards (NIC), UNIVERSITY ITS shall be provided with all MAC addresses and corresponding user names. This information is required for authentication and access to the WLAN system... WLAN Testing and Documentation All installations shall be field tested with a WI-FI certified device for signal strength and coverage. As-built documentation of floor layouts shall illustrate all RF radiation patterns emitted from each access point. RF leakage outside the scope of the project shall be included in the diagram. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 9

23 7. SMATV Video System UCONN owns and maintains the SMATV video system and provides core connections to all buildings. As such, UNIVERSITY ITS will determine and provide all core and distribution needs to the demarcation of each building. The SMATV video distribution system shall be designed to provide a turn-key solution that includes video hardware, cables and any ancillary materials necessary for the delivery of video from the building demarcation point to each WAO. UNIVERSITY ITS shall approve the design of the SMATV video system before the release of the bid package. Student housing video distribution systems differ from academic video distribution systems as they utilize addressable interdiction systems, where academic systems employ traditional passive equipment. All splitters, directional couplers, taps or other active or passive devices are to be confined within TRs. No equipment shall be mounted above ceilings, within walls or in any other locations. Passive equipment and materials shall be,000 MHz. 7. SMATV Video System Performance Requirements Distribution of the SMATV video system shall be balanced to provide each video WAO location with the minimum acceptable carrier signal level for any CATV channel between and 80 is dbmv. No visual carrier shall differ from an adjacent carrier by more than db. The maximum difference between the highest and lowest visual carrier levels shall not exceed db. At each video WAO location dbmv at channel 80 and dbmv at channel will be the maximum allowed output. The minimum level at any output is dbmv at channel 80 and dbmv at channel. Minimum C/N ratio shall be db at the end of the horizontal run. Composite Second Order (CSO) shall not exceed db at the end of the horizontal run. Composite Triple Beat (CTB) shall not exceed db at the end of the horizontal run. Hum to Carrier shall not exceed % at the end of the horizontal run. 7.. Amplifier and Tap Levels Levels entering any amplifier between the lowest and highest channel shall meet the manufacturer s specifications. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00 0

24 7.. Return Path Each amplifier shall have return capability between - Mhz installed, activated and balanced to manufacturer s specifications. 7. Academic and Administrative Buildings UCONN s SMATV video system in academic and administrative buildings requires amplifiers and passive electronics. The design of the SMATV video system in these locations is required to meet the specified performance levels for signal at each video WAO location. 7. Student Housing UCONN s SMATV video system in residence halls or apartment buildings require interdiction taps to provide service to all video WAO locations. UNIVERSITY ITS controls interdiction units using an automated system. Interdiction units require line-powered 0VAC for operation, and require additional internal directional couplers, pads and equalizers to be correctly configured and installed for operation. Interdiction units have specific, manufacturer recommended operational windows for input and output levels for proper operation. In cases where one residence unit may require multiple drops, a splitter may be installed in the TR, in close proximity to the VMIU. Layout of splitter and cable management shall be presented prior to installation and approved by UNIVERSITY ITS. Drop amplifiers are not permitted to extend horizontal coaxial lengths unless approved by UNIVERSITY ITS in writing. Power passing taps shall be used to provide signal and power to each VMIU. In cases where a single VMIU port feeds multiple horizontal runs, all performance requirements at the WAO locations shall be met. Length of the cable runs shall be considered in the design due to the limited output levels of the interdiction devices. Determining maximum horizontal cable length by calculating the output levels of taps to accommodate multiple locations within each residence unit is the responsibility of the system designer/engineer. 7.. Testing Interdiction in Student Housing UNIVERSITY ITS shall be provided with a document identifying the VMIU port-to-room assignments. This information is used to map the specific interdiction port address used to serve a specific room and shall include: interdiction unit serial and digital numbers from the barcode label on the housing, building name as identified by UCONN, and the corresponding Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

25 room/suite numbers as assigned by UCONN. UNIVERSITY ITS shall receive this information at least five days prior to testing. For installations of more than interdiction units, additional time will be required to input the data into the interdiction system controller prior to operational testing. Two operational tests will be used to verify interdiction unit configuration and operation. One test is a visual inspection of each output port. This test is performed with a cable ready television at the WAO. Video service is turned on and off using the management system. The other test checks the interdiction units. Each port shall be shown to jam channels 9-. Both of these tests require a coordinated effort. UNIVERSITY ITS will work with the installer and assist in controlling the video signal from the head end. Both UNIVERSITY ITS and the installer will perform the inspections at the WAOs. 7.. Leakage Testing UNIVERSITY ITS will conduct a cumulative signal leakage survey of the SMATV video system and coaxial cable plant after installation and prior to building occupancy. The project schedule shall accommodate time for UNIVERSITY ITS to perform leakage testing and for the installer to correct and repair all leaks exceeding FCC regulation. UNIVERSITY ITS will require a minimum of days notice to schedule and prepare for testing and a minimum of working day for every 8 horizontal coaxial drops to perform inspections and system testing. UNIVERSITY ITS will provide a list of all leaks exceeding the FCC stated maximum of 0 µv/m measured at meters. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any signal leak beyond 0 µv/m as required to be within compliance of FCC regulations. The reported leaks shall be repaired and documentation of the repairs shall be submitted to UNIVERSITY ITS before UCONN will accept the system as complete. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

26 8. Building Automation Systems Building automation systems refer to building monitoring, point-of-service, public safety systems including Code Blue Emergency Phones, and any other building specific systems. Completion and activation of telecommunications infrastructure and systems need to be included in the project schedule based upon requirements for BAS testing and/or activation. UNIVERSITY ITS requires two weeks notice prior to activation of service. Building automation systems WAO requirements shall be identified on the T-drawings to ensure that UCONN voice and/or LAN system requirements are included in the telecommunications design. UCONN shall be consulted to determine which BAS are required. Work area outlets for BAS requiring network or dial-up access shall be located within meters of the control unit. Building automation system WAOs that are located in publicly accessible areas shall be located within millwork or a secured box specifically for the WAO. A secure pathway shall be run between the box for the WAO and the building system control unit. Work area outlets shall not be colocated in a box with building system equipment. Boxes for WAOs shall be visible and accessible without moving furniture or equipment. In all instances where a WAO is concealed within a box, the box shall be identified with the WAO number. Submittals of the box, along with shop drawings for each WAO location shall be provided with the telecommunications submittal package. 8. Building Monitoring Building monitoring systems include HVAC, power monitoring, intrusion detection and any other monitoring system that may be required. 8. Point-of-service Point-of-service systems include any systems that use card reader technology. These systems are currently used for building access, point-of-sale transactions, and any other system UCONN may use to provide these types of services to the University community. 8. Public Safety Public safety systems include emergency and/or needs compliance systems for ADA requirements. These systems comprise of fire alarm/aor control systems, elevator monitoring and phones, building access phones, and ride phones. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

27 8.. Code Blue Emergency Phones UCONN Public Safety specifies Code Blue Emergency phone locations and UNIVERISTY ITS provides the phone and cabling. Provisions for foundations and conduit pathways for all Code Blue Emergency Phones need to be provided by the project. Each Code Blue Emergency Phone requires two one-inch conduits, one for voice service and one for electrical service. The telecommunications conduit shall terminate in the main TR of the building from where service will be provided. This conduit will have a pull string installed, tied off at both ends, and will be labeled in the TR as Code Blue. The electrical conduit shall terminate in the electrical panel to provide 0VAC power on a dedicated -amp circuit with emergency power backup for each Code Blue phone. UNIVERSITY ITS shall be provided with as-built drawings that include conduit locations, electrical panel number and breaker information. Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00

28 9. Close-out Documentation UNIVERSITY ITS shall be provided with all test results, as-builts, and warranty information in electronic format no later than thirty days from completion of project. 9. Test Results All test results shall be submitted to UNIVERSITY ITS in an electronic format. Test results shall include a reader for the software to ensure that UNIVERSITY ITS will be able to open and view the results. 9. As-builts UNIVERSITY ITS shall be provided with an electronic copy in AutoCAD of all documentation for telecommunications. As-built documents shall consist of the bid/construction package including all addendums and modifications from the original scope. All changes shall be highlighted, noted, or written in red. This package should include diagrams showing all risers, cable pathways, floor layouts, and TR diagrams. Riser diagrams shall include:. One-line diagrams for UTP copper cabling with cable counts.. One-line diagrams for optical fiber cabling with cable counts.. One-line diagrams for coaxial cabling with cable sizes. Floor diagrams shall include:. TR locations and room numbers.. WAO locations and faceplate labels.. TR wiring zones, which identify WAOs, served.. Horizontal cabling pathways including penetrations and fire stopping. TR diagrams shall include:. Butterfly layouts.. TR room numbers.. Backboard layouts for voice and video systems.. Rack elevations for LAN system.. Other systems (HVAC, Building automation systems, etc.). All voice system 0-binding post information, LAN system cross-connects, and student housing SMATV video system VMIU port-to-jack information shall be entered in Microsoft Excel Telecommunications Design Guide & Standards January 00