Valparaiso University
Electronic Information Services
Standard Operating Procedure
Number 5.3.1.2.5

Requirements:

• Media: hybrid (Multi-Mode/Single-Mode) per project specifications; double sheath/single armor (conduit) or triple sheath/double armor (direct burial; with EIS & PPS approval ONLY); Dielectric central member; Gigabit and 10GB rated; DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing) ready.
• Termination: Terminated in SIECOR Rack-mount FDCs using ST connectors; Any termination of more than 24-strands from a single cable should terminate in a separate dedicated FDC.
• Labeling/Documentation: Clearly Label and document (including cable route) all fiber optic installations. Obtain cable number and labeling standards from EIS.
• Installation: Installation by BiCSi Certified Fiber Optics Installer Only; manhole-splicing is not acceptable. Installer must be certified for manufacturer's cable and equipment.
• Verification: The terminated installation must be able to support error-free 10GB operation over the entire distance. All installations must be tested and certified using applicable procedures outlined in ANSI/EIA/TIA-455 (Fiber Optic Test Procedures) and ANSI/EIA/TIA-526 (Optic Fiber Systems Test Procedures).
• Submittals: Fiber Optic Test Results (100% of installation), as-built drawings. Submissions must be both in print and standards electronic format (contact EIS for acceptable file formats).

Testing
All Installations must be tested and certified using applicable procedures outlined in ANSI/EIA/TIA-455 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-526.