1. CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

2. Administration Concept

3. Identifiers  1 Identifiers shall be assigned to and marked at all the elements to be administered. 0001 412-TO32-01

4. Identifiers  2 Identifiers used to access record sets of the same type shall be unique.  1 Unique identifiers across all types of telecommunications records are recommended.

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

6. Records A record means collecting information about or related to a specific element of the telecommunications infrastructure.

7. Linkages Linkages mean the logical connections between identifiers and records. In addition, a linkage between the records is established when one of the identifiers included in the record points to the 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 included in 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 Record

8. Reports The information selected from the various telecommunications infrastructural records is presented in reports. The reports may be generated from a single set of records or several sets of interlinked records. It may be preferred that the information from these reports is presented in several different formats.

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

10. Work Orders Work orders are used for documentation of the 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

11. PATHWAYS AND SPACES ADMINISTRATION

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

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

14. Identifiers and Labeling  3 A 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.

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

16. Identifiers and Labeling  5 For partitioned pathways such as duct bank or innerduct, unique identifiers should be assigned to each partition.  6 Pathways should be labeled at all endpoints located in Telecommunications Rooms, Equipment Rooms, or Entrance Facilities.

17. Pathway Records  7 For each pathway the following fields should be filled in 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

18. Space Identifiers  4 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each telecommunicatio ns space and serve as a link to the space record. ER-312

19. Space Labeling  5 All telecommunications spaces shall be labeled. It is recommended that labels be attached at the entrance to the space. ER-312

20. Space Records  6 For each space the following fields shall be completed in the record : Space identifier Space type  13 For each space the following fields should be completed in the record: Pathway record linkages Cable record linkages

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

22. 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 contain identifier for each available space. The locations of all Telecommunications Outlet boxes shall be shown in the floor plans.

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

24. CABLING SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

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

26. 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.  17 The cable routings and splice locations are recommended to be shown on the record drawings.

27. Drawings  18 Backbone 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.

28. CABLE ADMINISTRATION

29. Identifiers  12 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each cable and serve as a link to the cable record. The identifier shall be marked on each cable or its labels.

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

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

32. 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.

33. Records  15 For each cable the following fields shall be filled in its record: cable identifier cable type damaged element numbers connecting hardware position record linkages (both ends) splice record linkages

34. Records  21 For each cable the following fields should be filled in its record: cable pathway record linkages manufacturer’s name and address in the cable type field installation/certification testing date

35. CONNECTING HARDWARE / POSITION ADMINISTRATION

36. 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 record of connecting hardware and connecting hardware position.

37. 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 hardware identifier/label

38. Records  18 For each connecting hardware and each corresponding connecting hardware position the 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

39. SPLICE ADMINISTRATION

40. Identifiers & Labeling  19 A unique identifier shall be assigned to each splice and serve as a link to the splice record.  20 An identifier shall be marked on each splice or its label.

41. Records  21 For each splice the following fields shall be filled in its record: Splice identifier Splice type Cable record linkages

42. COLOR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION

43. Color Coding WhiteThe Level I Backbone telecommunications media termination in the building containing the MC In buildings not containing the MC, white may be used to identify Level II Backbone terminations GrayThe Level II Backbone telecommunications media termination in the building containing the MC BlueThe termination of the Horizontal telecommunications media in the TR, ER, and EF PurpleThe termination of cables originating from common equipment OrangeThe identification of the Demarcation Point BrownInterbuilding Backbone cable terminations GreenThe termination of network connections on the customer side of the DP YellowThe termination of auxiliary circuits, alarms, maintenance, security, and other miscellaneous circuits RedNow reserved, previously was used to designate the termination of key telephone systems

44. LABELING

45. Labels Based on the attachment method, labels may be divided by the following categories: –Insert –Adhesive –Other

46. 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.

47. Adhesive Labels When selecting adhesive labels, attention should be given to choosing material substrates designed for use on the 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.

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

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