CABLING SYSTEMADMINISTRATION

Administration Concept

IDENTIFIERS Cable Connecting Hardware Connecting hardware Positions Splices Pathways Spaces

RECORDS Cable Connecting Hardware Connecting Hardware Positions Splices Pathways Spaces

OTHER RECORDS

BUILDINGS Drawings HVAC Power Lighting

SYSTEMS

LAN PBX HVAC

EQUIPMENT

Phones Terminals

USERS

Room Nos. Passwords

LINKAGES

LIN

KA

GE

S

LINKAGES

User Code

Identifiers

1 Identifiers shall be assigned to and marked at allthe elements to be administered.

0001

412-TO32-01

Identifiers

2 Identifiers used to access record sets of the same type shall be unique.

1Unique identifiers across all types of telecommunications records are recommended.

Labeling

• Labeling means marking of an element of the telecommunications infrastructure with an identifier and any other relevant information (optional).

Records

• A record means collecting information about or related toa specific element of the telecommunications infrastructure.

Linkages

• Linkages mean the logicalconnections between identifiersand records.

• In addition, a linkagebetween the records isestablished when one ofthe identifiers included inthe record points tothe other record.

• Infrastructural records may be also linked to some other records (for example, databases of employees, an active equipment, data transmission systems, etc.) not includedin the scope of this Manual.

Pathways

Spaces

Connecting Hardware

Connecting Hardware Positions

Bonding and Grounding System Elements

Pathways

Spaces

Connecting Hardware

Connecting Hardware Positions

Bonding and Grounding System Elements

Cable RecordCable Record

Reports

• The information selected from the various telecommunications infrastructural records is presentedin reports.

• The reports may be generated from a single set of recordsor several sets of interlinked records.

• It may be preferred that the information from these reportsis presented in several different formats.

Drawings

• Drawings are used to illustrate different stages of telecommunications infrastructural design and installation.

Work Orders

• Work orders are used for documentation ofthe operations required to introduce modifications affecting the telecommunications infrastructure.

• A work order may involve:

– Spaces

– Pathways

– Cables

– Splices

– Connecting Hardware

– Connecting Hardware Positions

– Bonding and Grounding Elements

PATHWAYS AND SPACESADMINISTRATION

Pathways

2As changes are made to the pathways, any labels, records, reports, and drawings involved should be updated.

Spaces

3 As changes are introduced to the spaces, any labels, records, reports, and drawings involved should be updated.

Identifiers and Labeling

3A unique identifier should be assigned to each pathway and serve as a link to the pathway record.

This identifier should be marked on each pathway or its labels.

Pathways

4A pathway that is implemented combining two or more different pathway types or sizes should have each segment administered as a separate pathway.

Identifiers and Labeling

5For partitioned pathways such as duct bankor innerduct, unique identifiers should be assignedto each partition.

6Pathways should be labeled at all endpoints locatedin Telecommunications Rooms, Equipment Rooms,or Entrance Facilities.

Pathway Records

7For each pathway the following fields should be filledin its record:•pathway identifier•pathway type•pathway fill•pathway loading

•cable records linkages•space records linkages (both ends)•access space record linkages•other pathway record linkages

Space Identifiers

4 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each telecommunications space and serve as a link to the space record.

ER-312ER-312

Space Labeling

5 All telecommunications spaces shall be labeled.

It is recommended that labels be attached at the entranceto the space.

ER-312ER-312

Space Records

6 For each space the following fields shall be

completed in the record:

• Space identifier

• Space type

13For each space the following fields should becompleted in the record:

• Pathway record linkages

• Cable record linkages

Space Reports

14It is recommended that a space summary report be available enlisting all spaces and, as a minimum,their types and locations.

Space Drawings

7 Record drawings shall be maintained for the space infrastructural elements.

The location and dimensions of spaces shall be shown at the drawings.

The drawing shall containidentifier for eachavailable space.

The locations of allTelecommunicationsOutlet boxes shall beshown inthe floor plans.

Space Drawings

15The design and elevation views of all Telecommunications Rooms, Equipment Rooms,and Entrance Facilities should be shown at the record space drawings.

CABLING SYSTEMADMINISTRATION

General Rules

9 As changes are made to the cabling system, any labels, records, reports, and drawings involved shall be updated.

Drawings

10 Record drawings shall be maintained for the elements of the cabling system infrastructure.The cable termination locations shall be shown on these drawings.The drawing shall contain an identifier for each element of the cabling system.The Telecommunications Outlet locations shall be shown at the floor plans.

17The cable routings and splice locations are recommended to be shown on the record drawings.

Drawings

18Backbone subsystem record drawings should reflect plan and elevation views of all Backbone subsystem cabling segments as installed in and routed through telecommunications pathways, Telecommunications Rooms, Equipment Rooms, and Entrance Facilities.

CABLEADMINISTRATION

Identifiers

12 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each cableand serve as a link to the cable record.

The identifier shall be marked on each cableor its labels.

Identifiers

13 Identical cables that are spliced together shall be administered as one cable.

CP

WA

TR HC

Open Office Space

Identifiers

19The Signamax Cabling System does not require administration of equipment and patch cords.

Labeling

14 Horizontal and Backbone subsystem cables shall be labeled at each end.

If the cable is divided with a splice or a Consolidation Point, the cable shall be labeled at each end, terminated at the Consolidation Point or splice.

Records

15 For each cable the following fields shall be filledin its record:•cable identifier•cable type•damaged element numbers

•connecting hardware position record linkages(both ends)

•splice record linkages

Records

21For each cable the following fields should be filledin its record:•cable pathway record linkages•manufacturer’s name and address in the

cable type field• installation/certification testing date

CONNECTINGHARDWARE / POSITION

ADMINISTRATION

Identifiers

16 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each connecting hardware and each connecting hardware position to serve as a link to the relevant recordof connecting hardware and connecting hardware position.

Labeling

17 An identifier shall be marked on each connecting hardware label and on each relevant connecting hardware position label.

Connecting hardware position identifiers/labels:3A-PP01-04, 3A-PP01-05, 3A-PP01-06, 3A-PP01-07, 3A-PP01-08, 3A-PP01-09

Connecting hardwareidentifier/label

Records

18 For each connecting hardware and each corresponding connecting hardware positionthe following fields shall be filled in their record:•connecting hardware identifier•connecting hardware position identifiers•connecting hardware type•connecting hardware position types•damaged connecting hardware position

numbers•cable record linkages•space record linkages

SPLICEADMINISTRATION

Identifiers & Labeling

19 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each spliceand serve as a link to the splice record.

20 An identifier shall be marked on each splice or its label.

Records

21 For each splice the following fields shall be filledin its record:•Splice identifier•Splice type•Cable record linkages

COLOR CODINGAND

IDENTIFICATION

Color Coding

White The Level I Backbone telecommunications media termination in the building containing the MCIn buildings not containing the MC, white may be used to identify Level II Backbone terminations

Gray The Level II Backbone telecommunications media termination in the building containing the MC

Blue The termination of the Horizontal telecommunications media in the TR, ER, and EF

Purple The termination of cables originating from common equipment

Orange The identification of the Demarcation Point

Brown Interbuilding Backbone cable terminations

Green The termination of network connections on the customer side of the DP

Yellow The termination of auxiliary circuits, alarms, maintenance, security, and other miscellaneous circuits

Red Now reserved, previously was used to designate the termination of key telephone systems

LABELING

Labels

• Based on the attachment method, labels may be divided by the following categories:

– Insert

– Adhesive

– Other

Insert Labels

• An insert label shall be securely fastened in place under the normal operating conditions and application, which the labeled infrastructural element is exposed to.

Adhesive Labels

• When selecting adhesive labels, attention should be givento choosing material substrates designed for use onthe specific surfaces to which the labels are to be attached.

• In harsh environments, sleeving or tagging may be more suitable for cable marking.

• Labels for elements where the label is essentially flat should be carefully selected so that the adhesive is appropriate for the element surface.

Labels

22 Any labels used to mark the elements ofthe Signamax Cabling System shall be securely attached to the components, complying withthe requirements of distinctiveness and durability,and remain in place for the whole cabling system warranty period.

Labels

24To enhance the label readability it is recommended they should be made by printed or any other mechanical means, as opposed to hand applicationof identifiers.