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Standard Operating Procedure
Number 5.3.1.3.4
Intra-Building (Vertical) Telecommunications: TP Copper Connectivity
Cables
- Requirements:
- Multi-Pair UTP Cable
- Home-Run Backbone Cabling to MDF
- Maximum Conduit Fill 25%
- Wired for 8-pin operations
- Cabling Clearly Labelled at both ends (check with EIS for labelling format at time of installation)
Cross-Connect Facilities
- Requirements:
- Floor Wiring Rooms (IDFs):
- Rack-Mounted Termination Panels
- RJ-45 Connectors on Frontside
- Wired for 8-pin operation
- Entrance Facility (MDF):
- Wall-mount
- 3M 4188 Entrance Protection Units (see Approved Parts List)
- Cable management
Back to Intra-Building (Vertical) Telecommunications
Written by: Mike Tucker, Simon Kissler, Mike Schwinn (NS); Dwight Batey, Justin Hunt (TEL); May 14, 2001
Approved by: ;
Reviewed by: ;
Revised by: Mike Tucker, Simon Kissler; December 13, 2002
Revised by: Mike Tucker, Simon Kissler, Mike Schwinn; May 21, 2003
Revised by: Mike Tucker, Mike Rabe, Simon Kissler, Mike Schwinn; January 8, 2005
Revised by: Mike Tucker, Mike Rabe, Simon Kissler, Mike Schwinn; March 14, 2006