Leviton Cat 6A Interactive Reference Manual

Cat 6A Installation Applications Testing

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Cat 6A

Interactive Reference Guide


Cat 6A

u Where is Cat 6A used?

u Standards u Network Migration u Copper Cable Terms and Types

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Testing

u Cat 6A Testing u AXT Testing u AXT Testing Preparation

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Installation

u Routing and Handling u Pathways and Spaces u Telecommunications Rooms u Work Area

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Product Overview

u Connectors u Patch Panels u Patch Cords u Pre-Terminated Copper Trunks u Signal Extension u Wallplates and Housings u Cable Management

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Termination

u Termination Tips u 110-Style Patch Panel

Termination Instructions u Atlas-X1 UTP Connector

Termination Instructions u Atlas-X1 Shielded Connector

Termination Instructions u eXtreme Connector

Termination Instructions

Glossary and References

u Glossary u References

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Applications

u Data Centers u Wireless Access Points u Power over Ethernet u IT/AV and HDBaseT

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Understanding Cat 6A

Cat 6A projects require proper design, planning, products, and installation practices.

Use this guide to gain a better understanding of these requirements to help you efficiently plan, bid, and install a Cat 6A structured cabling system for networks up to 10 gigabit

Ethernet. This guide will also cover the general areas and applications where Cat 6A may be deployed, and give you an overview of Leviton’s Cat 6A system connectivity.

u Where is Cat 6A used?

u Standards u Network Migration u Copper Cable Terms and Types

Cat 6A



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Where is Cat 6A used?

Category 6A cabling systems have come a long way since the original “augmented Category 6” standard was first introduced in 2008. Today, Cat 6A is a popular specification for data center and other enterprise applications.

The move to Cat 6A has been driven by several factors, including support for 10G networks, long-term planning for workstation areas, Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications, and new wireless access points.

Data Centers

Many data center managers looking to control costs are choosing

Cat 6A twisted pair copper for 10 Gb/s applications, since it is the most cost-effective option for access layer networking. In fact, the cost of 10GBASE-T channels is at least 30% lower than alternative

SFP+ channels.

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Wireless Applications

More businesses are updating their wireless networks with 802.11ac access points, capable of delivering up to 6.9 Gb/s. Future standard 802.11ax will support speeds up to 10 Gb/s. Businesses won’t see the true benefits of these higher speeds without the right cabling infrastructure; that’s why TIA standards recommend Cat 6A for horizontal cabling to these wireless access points.

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Power over Ethernet (PoE)

PoE is seeing explosive growth rates, boosted by new applications and standards that expand support to more devices. Higher current PoE brings important cabling and connectivity considerations while ensuring utmost performance in the network, and for this reason Cat 6A is recommended for all new installations.

10GBASE-T Networks

Data centers, businesses, government agencies, hospitals, and schools are all looking to 10 Gb/s networks to meet today’s data demand. Since its introduction in 2008, 10GBASE-T has become widely adopted around the world. The standard defines 10 Gb/s over twisted-pair up to 100 meters, with Cat 6A as the required cabling.

HDBaseT Networks

HDBaseT™ is a key technology that enables audio visual signal extension over category cabling to high definition displays and projectors. It extends HDMI ® video and audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, control, and power up to 100 meters on a single category-rated twisted-pair cable. The HDBaseT Alliance specifies Cat 5e,

Cat 6 UTP, and Cat 6A UTP cabling as supported media types. But these category ratings will deliver varying performance results, with Cat 6A more capable of supporting higher bandwidth signals such as 4K.

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Standards

Cat 6A requirements are addressed in standards from multiple organizations. Regardless of the standard, all Cat 6A cabling will provide 10 Gb/s data rates, operate at a maximum frequency of 500 MHz, and have a maximum distance of 100 meters.

u TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) u ISO/IEC (International Standards Organization) u IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

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TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association)

Telecommunications: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (replaces 568-C.2)

Defines: Performance requirements for Cat 6A channels, permanent links, and components

Data Center:

ANSI/TIA-942-B Telecommunications Infrastructure Standards for Data

Centers specifies the minimum requirements for telecommunications infrastructure of data centers and computer rooms, including single-tenant enterprise data centers and multi-tenant Internet hosting data centers.

Note: Cat 6A is recommended for horizontal cable in data centers using 100 ohm balanced twisted pair.

Power over Ethernet:

TIA TSB-184-A Guidelines for Supporting Power Delivery Over Balanced

Twisted-Pair Cabling raises requirements to Category 6A cabling to better support IEEE 802.3bt four-pair PoE

Wireless Access Points:

TSB-162-A Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless

Access Points recommends Cat 6A for horizontal cabling to WAPs in new installations

Health Care Facilities:

ANSI/TIA-1179-A Healthcare Facility Telecommunications Infrastructure

Standard. Category 6A is recommended for new installations (for both backbone and horizontal copper cabling).

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ISO/IEC (International Standards Organization)

Standard: ISO/IEC 11801-1 Information (Technology — Generic Cabling for Customer Premises; Class E

A

Specification)

Defines: Class E

A

cabling and component performance requirements for customer premises. ISO equivalent of Cat 6A

Power over Ethernet:

The ISO/IEC 11801-6 Distributed Building Services standard raises cabling requirements to Category 6A to better support IEEE 802.3bt four-pair PoE

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

Standard: IEEE 802.3 an

Defines: Channel performance for 10GBASE-T Ethernet over balanced twisted-pair cabling systems

Standard: IEEE 1911.3

Defines: Protocol for communicating 5Play™ over a single long-distance Local Area Network (LAN) cable.

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Network Migration

Cat 6A is backwards compatible with Cat 6 and 5e, allowing it to support gigabit Ethernet and provide a seamless migration path to 10 gigabit bandwidth in the future (10GBASE-T). Using Cat 6A in new installations prevents the need to recable when upgrading to 10 Gb/s, avoiding possible network disruption and additional project costs in the future. End users and building owners who are planning for network upgrades or new construction in the near future should consider Cat 6A as a way to extend the expected life of their cabling systems.

Twisted-Pair Migration Roadmap

Category

Max. Bandwidth

Max. Application Data Rate

Max. Reach

# of Connectors in Channel

Cable Construction

Date Created

1G

5e / 6

100 / 250MHz

1000BASE-T

100m

4

Unshielded or Shielded

1999

1G to 2.5G

2.5G

5e / 6

100 / 250MHz

2.5GBASE-T

100m

4


2016

2.5G to 5G

5G

5e / 6

100 /250MHz

5GBASE-T

100m

4


2016

5G to 10G

10G

6A

500MHz

10GBASE-T

100m

4


2006

Cat 6A > Network Migration


10G to 25G or 40G

25G

8

1250MHz

25GBASE-T

30m

2

Shielded

2016

40G

8

2000MHz

40GBASE-T

30m

2

Shielded

2016

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Copper Cable Terms and Types

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Cable

U / UTP

Unshielded

U / UTP

Unshielded with isolation wrap

F / UTP

Foil shielded with drain wire

U / FTP

Unshielded

F / FTP

Foil shielded with drain wire

SF / UTP

Foil and braid shielded

S / FTP

Braid shielded

Pairs Unshielded Unshielded Unshielded Foil shielded Foil shielded Unshielded Foil shielded

Cross

Section

Typical

Size

0.30 - 0.32 in

(8 mm)

0.265 - 0.30 in

(7 - 8 mm)

0.29 - 0.30 in

(7 - 8 mm)

0.267 - 0.283 in

(7.4 - 8.3 mm)

0.279 - 0.295 in

(7 - 8 mm)

0.29 - 0.325 in

(7.4 - 8.3 mm)

0.232 - 0.315 in

( 7 mm)

Cat 6A > Copper Cable Terms and Types


Cat 6A

Installation

Installation Applications Testing

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Glossary and

References u Routing and Handling u Pathways and Spaces u Telecommunications Rooms u Work Area

Installation



Routing and Handling

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Glossary and

References u Cable Reels u Cable Pulling u Bundling u Placement u Bend Radius u Slack Loops u Pulling Lubricants

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Cat 6A cables are larger and heavier than Cat 6 and earlier cables, and they require modifications to older cable routing and handling techniques.

The following tips will help ensure a smooth installation.

Cable Reels

Typically, Cat 6A cable will come on reels instead of in pull boxes and will require racks/carts that can support their larger size.

Cable Pulling

The maximum pulling tension for a four-pair balanced twisted-pair cable must not exceed 25 lbf (110N). Exceeding this tension will result in transmission degradation and may affect the system’s ability to pass certification testing.

Bundling

Use VELCRO ® Brand fasteners to secure all cable bundles. VELCRO ®

Brand fasteners won’t crush or damage cables like tie wraps can, and are reusable for moves, adds, and changes.

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Placement

Leviton approved-partner Cat 6A cable may be placed in the same tray with Cat 6, 5e, and other category-rated cables. In addition, Leviton warrants its product performance regardless of whether strict combing or randomizing dressing methods are used. As with all cable runs, large or heavy cable bundles should be positioned under other cable to prevent crushing. Cable trays should be loaded no more than six inches deep.

Follow NEC code for separating power and data cables.

Bend Radius

To maintain Cat 6A performance, minimum bend radius should be 4x OD for UTP and shielded cable. This radius is significantly larger than Cat 6 and 5e. For example, Cat 6 cables at 4x OD is 0.904", whereas Cat 6A is 1.21". Plan carefully to ensure there is sufficient space throughout cable runs to maintain proper bend radius.

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Slack Loops

TIA recommends storing 10 feet (3.05 m) of extra cable in the telecom room and 12-18 inches (304-457 mm) above work area installations for re-terminations and to accommodate moves, adds, and changes. Use an extended or figure-8 loop configuration to alleviate cable stress. Cable slack in bundled or excessive loops has been shown to degrade cable performance and is associated with return loss failures.

Plan carefully to ensure there is sufficient space and support for heavy Cat 6A cable slack loops.

Pulling Lubricants

To maintain Cat 6A performance, choose spray or wipe lubricants specifically designed for data communications cables. Using other lubricants can degrade performance; the majority of insertion loss failures have been traced back to the use of general purpose lubricants.

Installation > Routing and Handling > Slack Loops and Pulling Lubricants



Pathways and Spaces

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Glossary and

References u Cable Tray Fill u Conduit Fill u Cable Tray Sizing Example u Firestopping u Structural and Cable Supports u Consolidation Points and Zone Enclosures u Ensure Shielded Category 6A Integrity

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Pathways and Spaces

CAT 5E

CABLE CAPACITY FOR TRAYS AND CONDUIT

CAT 6 CAT 6A

Cable Tray Fill

TIA-569-D recommends 25% fill at initial installation and up to 50% with unplanned additions. If a single cable tray will also carry power cables, a physical barrier is required to comply with the NEC and IEC. Finally, ensure tray support spacing is sufficient to prevent excessive sagging. Consider solid bottom tray for higher density applications.

Note: A tray at 25% fill looks half-full. A tray at 50% fill looks completely full.

Cable trays should be loaded no more than six inches deep.

Average OD

Cable Tray

2" x 6"

(51 x 152 mm)

4" x 8"

(102 x 203 mm)

6" x 20"

(152 x 508 mm)

UTP

0.185 in

(5 mm)

UTP

0.23 in

(6 mm)

UTP

0.33 in

(8 mm)

UTP

0.3 in

(8 mm)

UTP with

Isolation Wrap

0.275 in

(7 mm)

Shielded

0.29 in

(7 mm)

25% 50% 25% 50% 25% 50% 25% 50% 25% 50% 25% 50%

111 222

298 596

72 144

192 384

35

93

70

186

1116 2232 722 1444 350 700

42 84

113 226

424 848

50 101

134 269

45 90

121 242

505 1010 454 908

Conduit Fill

A maximum conduit fill ratio of 40% is recommended by

TIA-569 standards to accommodate cable bundle bend radius requirements and allow for future expansion.

Conduit

3/4"

(19 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

1 1/4"

(32 mm)

40%

6

11

19

40%

5

8

14

40%

1

3

5

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40%

1

4

6

*

1 1/2" (38 mm) 25 19 8 10 11

* Conduit Fill Ratio NEC Chapter 9: 1 Cable = 53% maximum fill ratio, 2 cables = 31%, 3 or more = 40%

40%

3

5

8

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Pathways and Spaces

Cable Tray Sizing Example

To determine the proper tray size based on 25% fill, use the following calculation for cable with outer diameter of 0.30 inches (8 mm):

1.

Determine cable diameter and total number of cables

2.

3.

Square the cable diameter

Multiply result by number of cables

0.30" diameter each

100 cables total

(8 mm diameter)

0.30 x 0.30 = .09

(8 x 8 = 64)

0.09 x 100 = 9

(64 x 100 = 6400)

4.

Multiply result by 0.785 to factor for cable roundness

This result is the total cross-sectional area of your cables

9 x 0.785 = 7.065 sq in

(6400 x 0.785 = 5024 sq mm)

5.

Multiply result by 4 to obtain pathway size at 25% fill

7.065 x 4 = 28.26 sq in

(5024 x 4 = 20096 sq mm)

At 25% fill, a 28 sq in (20096 sq mm) area is needed, so a standard 4" x 8" (102 x 203 mm) tray would be adequate.

Note: For conduit, size for 40% fill by substituting 2.5 as the multiplier in Step 5

Installation > Pathways and Spaces > Cable Tray Sizing Example


Cable OD

2 x

No. of cables

= y y x

0.785

= z z x

4

= Pathway size at 25% fill

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Pathways and Spaces

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Glossary and

References x x Suspended

Ceiling Space

Firestopping

Cat 6A cables may require larger firewall penetrations. Always follow applicable national code (e.g. NEC or CEC) or superseding authorityhaving jurisdiction (AHJ) codes for firestopping requirements.

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Structural and Cable Supports

• Stronger anchors and threaded rods are needed to support heavier Cat 6A cable

• Use properly sized J hooks and other supports to accommodate bundle size

• Limit bundles to 50 cables to prevent damage to cables on the bottom

• Do not exceed cable support manufacturer’s recommended capacity

• Space cable supports randomly between 3 and 4 feet (0.9 -1.2 meters) apart to prevent system degradation due to sagging

• Do not use ceiling support wires or other ceiling components to support communications infrastructure

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Consolidation Points and Zone Enclosures

TIA standards allow an optional consolidation point (CP) within a permanent link. A Cat 6A 110 block is Leviton’s standard CP solution.

It has a density that is 1/3 less than Cat 6 110 blocks (64-pair Cat 6A capacity versus 96-pair for Cat 6 in the same footprint).

Another CP option is to use a patch panel and plug-jack cable assembly. With this option, only an interconnect (one connection) may be used in a patch panel CP application. A cross-connect

(two connections with a patch cord) may not be used.

Work

Area

Work

Area

Work

Area

Minimum of 15 m

110 Block

Plug to Jack Cable Assembly

Patch Panel

Minimum of 15 m

Permanent Link: 90 m (295.28 ft) max

 Horizontal Cable + Connectors +  Optional Consolidation Point

Channel: 100 m (328.1 ft) max

 Permanent Link +  Patch Cords

Installation > Pathways and Spaces > Consolidation Points and Zone Enclosures


Telecom

Room

Telecom

Room

Telecom

Room

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Pathways and Spaces

TBB

TR

TEBC

SBB

TBB: Telecommunications Bonding Backbone

TEBC: Telecommunication Equipment Bonding Conductor

SBB: Secondary Bonding Busbar

Ensure Shielded Category 6A Integrity

The general best practices below highlight the grounding/bonding elements within a single telecommunications room. You can download an expanded list of grounding best practices from Leviton ( pdf ). Refer to the TIA-607-C standard for additional elements required for a larger Telecommunications Grounding System.

• Follow standards-compliant methodology to install and verify an effective telecommunications grounding system

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to properly install shielded connectors, cables, patch cords, and patch panels

• Finally, install individual #6 AWG Unit Bonding Conductors (UBC) between each

Shielded Patch Panel and the rack or cabinet bonding element. While #12 AWG

UBCs are the minimum called out by grounding and bonding standards, #6 AWG is the industry best practice.

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Telecommunications Rooms

Organizing cable runs at racks and cabinets is essential to a well-managed network.

Larger, heavier Cat 6A cables may require special planning and equipment for a successful installation. Select the best patch panels, cable management, and patch cords or trunks for your application to speed installation and simplify ongoing management.

u Rear of Rack (cables) u Front of Rack (cords) u Bend Radius u High-Density Patching u Leviton Solutions

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Rear of Rack (cables)

Whether routing cables from above or below, distribute bundles symmetrically to feed into each panel from left and right. This will balance the cable bundles, allow easier access to connections, and reduce congestion at the rear of the panels.

Leviton rear cable managers, Versi-Duct ® vertical and horizontal finger duct (front/rear versions), and VELCRO ® Brand fasteners all support Cat 6A cable at the rear of racks and cabinets.

Installation > Telecommunications Rooms > Rear of Rack (cables)


TECH TIP: Routing and Patching Cables with One Rear Cable Manager

Follow the suggestions below for managing and dressing Cat 6A cables using a single rear cable management bar with a 2RU 48-port flat patch panel.

1. Split the cable bundle before routing it to the rack; connectors that will terminate to the right side of the panel should route down the right side of the rack. Connectors that will terminate on the left side of the panel route down the left side of the rack. (For angled panels: Connectors on the left will route to the right side and connectors on the right will route to the left, crossing over each other.)

4.

Install and dress the next group of six in a similar fashion, taking them again to the right side of the vertical cable manager.

5. Move to the left and install and dress the leftmost group of six cables first, then the final group of six on the bottom row of the patch panel.

6. Next, route terminated cables to the top row of patch panel ports.

2. Start with the bottom row of patch panel ports, and seat the connectors of the first six terminated cables into the first six ports.

7. Install the first six on the right and route the cables over the top of the cable management bar.

3. Attach the bundle of six cables to the bottom of the cable management bar with VELCRO ® Brand fasteners, and dress cables into the vertical cable manager on the right.

8. Attach this bundle in place to the top of the cable management bar with VELCRO ® Brand fasteners, and dress it into the vertical cable manager.

9. Do the same with the next three top bundles.

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Bend Radius

To maintain Cat 6A performance, minimum bend radius should be 4x OD for UTP and shielded cable. This radius is significantly larger than Cat 6 and 5e. For example, Cat 6 cables at 4x OD is 0.9" (23 mm), whereas

Cat 6A is 1.21" (31 mm). Plan carefully to ensure there is sufficient space throughout cable runs to maintain proper bend radius.

Installation > Telecommunications Rooms > Front of Rack (cords) and Bend Radius


Front of Rack (cords)

Symmetrically dress cords and route into cable management. Leviton’s Cat 6A cords have been independently- and field-tested to ensure 10G performance, whether they are strictly combed or randomized in cable managers. Our horizontal ring-type cable managers as well as horizontal and vertical Versi-Duct ® products help manage patch cords at the front of the rack. To reduce cord bundle sizes and save rack space, consider using angled patch panels with Versi-Duct vertical managers, as the angled design eliminates the need for horizontal managers. Also consider Leviton Atlas-X1

Cat 6A SlimLine Boot patch cords: Their low profile boots will reduce congestion at the face of the patch panel and on high-density switch equipment.

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High-Density Patching

Many IT managers face physical space constraints, with limited room for additional network infrastructure. High-density patch panels are an efficient way to increase copper port density in racks. While standard patch panels offer 24 ports in one rack unit, high-density panels can double that amount with 48 ports per rack unit. However, one should factor in Cat 6A cable size when considering high-density panels, as too many panels in a rack or cabinet may create unwanted congestion.

Angled panel designs can also consolidate rack space, as they allow for proper cable bend radius without needing horizontal cable managers typically found above and below traditional flat panels in the rack.

Installation > Telecommunications Rooms > High-Density Patching


TECH TIP: Color Coding

Enhance telecom room and data center organization by color-coding connectors and patch cords. Choose from several schemes, depending on application and system management priorities:

• A/B switch fabric for data center redundancy

• Connectivity types such as WAN/corporate data,

LAN, engineering networks, voice, and more

• Campus location

• Company colors

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— Leviton Solutions

u Pre-Terminated Copper Trunks u Patch Panels u Vertical Cable Management u Horizontal Cable Management

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Work Area

Connectivity in the work area requires a finished look, ease of maintenance, and performance, all while meeting installation codes and guidelines. Simplify work area connectivity planning, design, and installation with the following tips.

u Cabling u In-Wall Applications u Drop Ceiling Applications u Consolidation Points and Zone Cabling u Workstations u Junction Boxes and Mud Rings u Surface Mount Boxes u Leviton Solutions

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— Cabling

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In-Wall Applications

Cat 6A cables require additional depth behind faceplates and at all directional changes to maintain proper bend radius. Before installation, verify that the design allows sufficient depth throughout the cable pathway.

Installation > Work Area > Cabling


Drop Ceiling Applications

Cable infrastructure must be independently suspended by components designed for this purpose, separate from all other building systems.

Do not use ductwork, piping, earthquake bracing, or the drop ceiling grid to suspend cable or cabling support infrastructure.

Note: Hanger wire shown above is not part of the drop ceiling grid hanging system; it was added later to independently hang the telecommunications infrastructure.

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— Cabling

WA

WA

WA

CP

WA

WA

WA

WA

WA

WA

TE

WA WA

WA

WA

WA

TE

MM Fiber-Optic Cable

(Backbone)

Racks or Cabinets

Zone Enclosure

(Active network equipment/switch, router, etc.)

Backbone Cabling

Rack or

Cabinet

Horizontal Cabling

Consolidation Points and Zone Cabling

In a zone cabling design, cables are routed from the telecommunications room (TR) to appropriately placed zone enclosures or telecommunications enclosures (TE). Cabling is then run from the zone enclosure to each work area (WA). This kind of cabling design is ideal for open office architecture. When work areas are modified, cabling need only be reconfigured back to the consolidation point, rather than all the way to the telecom room.

Zone cabling benefits include:

• Maximum infrastructure flexibility

• Improved network performance

• Simplified moves, adds, and changes

• Reduced use of floor space

• Reduced cost of ownership

Installation > Work Area > Cabling > Consolidation Points and Zone Cabling



Work Area

— Workstations

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Junction Boxes and Mud Rings

Verify that the connectivity design specifies the proper junction box size before drywall is installed. Consider an oversized junction box to accommodate Cat 6A cabling and bend radius requirements, box eliminators, or Leviton QuickPlate ®

Tempo 1-piece wallplates.

Surface-Mount Boxes

To maintain proper bend radius, consider exiting cable from modular furniture pathways into a surface-mount box instead of directly to a faceplate. Leviton’s extended depth four-port surface-mount box works with most modular furniture and is an excellent solution for larger Cat 6A bend radius requirements.

TECH TIP: Modular Furniture Installations

Cubicle furniture and walls often have restricted wireways. Determine cable capacity before finalizing specifications to verify there is adequate space for cables and bend radius requirements. Consider mocking up a cubicle. Most cubicle installations use surface mount boxes or modular furniture faceplates, which help offset the space restrictions of narrow cubicle walls.

Installation > Work Area > Workstations



Work Area


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Glossary and

References u Connectors u In-Ceiling and In-Wall Brackets u Patch Cords u Zone Enclosures u Wallplates

Installation > Work Area > Leviton Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions | (800) 722 2082 | +1 (425) 486 2222 | leviton.com/ns u Surface-Mount Boxes

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Applications

Testing

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Glossary and

References u Data Centers u Wireless Access Points u Power over Ethernet u IT/AV and HDBaseT

Applications


Cat 6A Installation Testing

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Glossary and

References

Data Centers

Data centers are one of the most critical parts of any data network and thus require the highest levels of performance and reliability. Cabling for data centers differs from horizontal installations in several ways: typical distances, network function, pathways, and spaces. Cat 6A cabling may affect requirements for all of these, but especially pathways and spaces. Careful planning and proper specifications will help ensure a successful installation.

u Pathways and Spaces u Raised Floor vs. Overhead Cable Runs u Leviton Solutions

Applications > Data Centers



Data Centers

— Pathways and Spaces

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Glossary and

References

In recent years, data center switches have been introduced that support 10GBASE-T at lower costs and higher densities, such as the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series and Arista 7300 Series switches.

These switch manufacturers and others are promoting “flatter” network architectures that remove some of the north-to-south traffic from switch to server, and replace it with east-to-west, server-to-server designs.

As these new switches and architectures become widely used, it’s important to understand how higher densities will affect cabling pathways, as cabinet and cable tray space may become an issue.

Cat 6A cabling used to support the 10GBASE-T server connections has a significant impact on the physical support infrastructure needed to deploy it.

40G Fiber

Uplinks

64 Cat 6A Pre-Terminated Trunks

Higher density example: 8-Cabinet Row with Cisco Nexus 9508 Switch

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Data Centers

— Raised Floor vs. Overhead Cable Runs

There are three typical data center Cat 6A cable run configurations: power and data cabling both under a raised floor, both overhead, or power below and data overhead.

The chosen configuration will affect other data center design elements:

• If power and communications cable are both overhead, cable trays must be properly sized, separated, and configured to support 6A cables and accommodate power runs.

• If both are underfloor, pedestals must be higher to accommodate larger 6A cables, room for expansion, segregation from power runs, and proper airflow.

INSTALLATION BEST PRACTICES

Pathways should be sized for 25% initial fill ratio, which allows space for up to 50% fill with future additions.

Pathways should be no more than 6" (15 cm or 150 mm) deep; larger deployments may use multiple trays or pathways to support cabling requirements. See

page 18

for cable tray sizing in pathways.

Space cable bundle supports every three to four feet

(0.9-1.2 meters) at irregular intervals.

Leviton trunks are pre-terminated with either a jack or plug. There are numerous advantages to using pre-terminated trunks, including factory testing.

See this application note ( pdf ) for how to select the right copper trunk cables.

Applications > Data Centers > Raised Floor vs. Overhead Cable Runs


Cat 6A Installation

Data Centers


Testing

Product


Glossary and

References u Pre-Terminated Trunks u Atlas-X1 ™ Connectors u Atlas-X1 Cords u High-Density vs. Standard Panels u Cable Management

Applications > Data Centers > Leviton Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions | (800) 722 2082 | +1 (425) 486 2222 | leviton.com/ns u OIP (Overhead Infrastructure Platform)

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Product


Glossary and

References

Wireless Access Points

IEEE 802.11ac defines the next generation of Wi-Fi, and succeeds 802.11n.

While 802.11ac was approved in late 2013, 802.11ac-enabled smartphones, routers, and laptops have been on the market since 2012. Most people are already using phones and laptops capable of connecting at the higher speed and frequencies

802.11ac offers, and adoption rates have been much faster than the move from

802.11a/b/g to 802.11n.

Enterprise wireless access points (WAPs) and backbone cabling infrastructure will need to be upgraded to see the real benefits of 802.11ac. Standards have already been revised to support access point upgrades. In late 2013, TIA published

TSB-162-A, Telecommunications Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points, which revises recommendations for mounting and routing cable between LAN equipment and WAPs.

u TIA and Leviton Cabling Recommendations u Plenum Cabling Systems for WAPs u Leviton Solutions

Applications > Wireless Access Points



Product


Glossary and

References


— TIA and Leviton Cabling Recommendations

WAP Cabling Structure

Based on a 60 Sq ft Uniform Cell Size

Patch Panel

Active Equipment

6A Cable Max = 80m (262 ft)

Equip. Cord

Max = 6m (20ft)

WAP Cord

Max = 13m (42ft)

EO EO

18.3m (60ft)

WAP

EO EO

EO EO

WAP

EO EO

WAP

Install twisted-pair Cat 6A for horizontal cabling to WAPs. These highbandwidth solutions can prepare wireless networks for the next waves of

802.11ac devices, as data rates grow from 433 kb/s to 6.9 Gb/s. By using a Cat 6A RJ-45 interface and twisted-pair structured cabling system, users get the added benefit of backwards compatibility and connection from the horizontal cabling all the way to the backbone and active gear.

Use grid-based zone cabling architectures, with each cell in the grid no greater than 60 feet (18.3 meters) wide. Many designs will likely use smaller grid cells — and in turn require additional WAPs — to improve data rates and allow for greater occupancy rates in each cell.

Run at least two Cat 6A cable runs to each cell in the grid architecture.

As 802.11ac WAPs allow for Power over Ethernet (PoE), it is recommended to run two Cat 6A cables to each WAP for backup power capabilities in case one power source isn’t working. Two cable runs will also prepare the infrastructure for future expansion and data requirements. Leviton also suggests installing shielded cabling or UTP cabling with a Leviton patented metallic isolation wrap for these PoE applications, as it reduces heat buildup in cable bundles that may contribute to performance issues.

Applications > Wireless Access Points > TIA and Leviton Cabling Recommendations



Product


Glossary and

References


— Plenum Cabling Systems for WAPs

Many wireless access points are installed in drop ceilings, which means the cabling system may require a plenum rating to meet requirements for flammability and smoke density in air-handling spaces. Leviton offers a complete plenum-rated in-ceiling system which includes patch cords, cable, Atlas-X1 ™ connectors, QuickPort ® surface-mount boxes and In-Ceiling Mounting Brackets.

The QuickPort in-ceiling mounting bracket provides a fixed location for terminating the data connector. This reduces the possibility of damage during construction.

Contractors can perform the initial installation and permanent link testing, while allowing the flexibility to move the In-Ceiling Bracket to refine Wi-Fi ® coverage or WAN placement without needing to retest the link.

Plenum-Rated Cables Plenum-Rated Patch Cords

QuickPort In-Ceiling Bracket with Plenum-Rated

Surface-Mount Box, Attached to Drop Wire*

Wireless Access Point (WAP)

* = Drop-wire not included in QuickPort In-Ceiling System and installed independent of ceiling grid suspension.

Applications > Wireless Access Points > Plenum Cabling Systems for WAPs





Product


Glossary and

References u In-Ceiling Bracket u Plenum-Rated Surface-Mount Box u Patch Cords u Atlas-X1™ QuickPort ® Connectors u QuickPort Wireless Access Point (WAP) Kit

Applications > Wireless Access Points > Leviton Solutions



Product


Glossary and

References

Power over Ethernet

High-quality connectivity is essential for attaining the performance and reliability needed in current and future Power over Ethernet (PoE) network operations. System components should be designed to minimize temperature increases and meet industry standards for performance.

u Standards u Cable and Connectivity Recommendations u Reduce the Number of Cables per Bundle u Install Shielded Cabling or UTP with Isolation Wrap u Consider Connection Integrity and Performance u Leviton Solutions

Applications > Power over Ethernet


PHY / PSE

VPSE

2-Pair PoE


Product


Glossary and

References

Power over Ethernet

— Standards

PHY / PD

LOAD

In 2013, IEEE announced a task force for creating

802.3bt

, which will define PoE over four pairs and support 10GBASE-T. The standard will define two new tiers of PoE: Type 3 for up to 60 watts, and Type 4 for up to 100 watts. Both will support devices requiring higher power, such as laptops, displays, and next-generation wireless access points.

Publication of 802.3bt is expected in early 2018.

PHY / PSE

4-Pair PoE

PHY / PD

In addition, in June 2016 the U.S. National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) voted for changes to the 2017 National Electric Code (NEC) that affect

PoE. The NEC provides standards for installing electrical wiring and equipment in the United States, and while not a law, it is commonly adopted by states and cities around the country. The NFPA voted to create a new ampacity table to be referenced when the power supplied to conventional cables exceed 60 watts. This table, included in NEC article 725, governs the maximum cable bundle size allowed for conventional telecommunications cables with various temperature ratings, carrying various level of PoE.

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the International Organization for Standardization

(ISO) have updated standards that address cabling to support 4-pair PoE in accordance with 802.3bt.

TIA TSB-184-A Guidelines for Supporting Power

Delivery Over Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling and the ISO/IEC TS29125 “Information Technology —

Telecommunications Cabling Requirements for

Remote Powering of Terminal Equipment” both offer cabling guidelines to support IEEE 802.3bt four-pair PoE, as well as other applications. These documents provide guidance on maximum bundle size for different category cables based on installation conditions and the maximum power delivered (15.4,

30, 60, or 100 watts).

VPSE LOAD

Applications > Power over Ethernet > Standards



Product


Glossary and

References

Power over Ethernet

— Cable and Connectivity Recommendations

One issue that can affect performance is heat generation in cable bundles. When power is added to balanced twisted-pair cabling, the copper conductors generate heat and temperatures rise.

The heat dissipates into the surrounding area until a stable temperature is reached, with the cable bundle at a higher temperature than the surrounding ambient temperature. High temperatures can lead to higher insertion loss, and in turn shorter permissible cable lengths. It can also increase bit error rates, and create higher power costs due to more power dissipated in the cabling. Cables also behave differently with respect to heat dissipation depending on whether they are insulated in conduit, cable tray, or open air. The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) recommends 15 degrees Celsius as the maximum allowed temperature rise above ambient as a result of power over the cabling.

Leviton offers a list of tips for minimizing cable temperature rise in PoE installations.

leviton.com/ns/library

“Tips for Minimizing Cable Temperature

Rise in PoE Installations”

minimizing cable temperature rise

IN POE INSTALLATIONS

When twisted-pair cabling is used for PoE (Power over

Ethernet), the majority of the power entering the cable is successfully delivered to the device being powered.

However, a small percentage is dissipated in the cabling.

This can cause the cable’s temperature to increase above the temperature of its surroundings. It is important to keep cable temperatures at reasonable levels and below the maximum operating temperature. This will:

• Prevent transmission impairment due to structural compromise

• Reduce long term cable degradation

• Minimize the negative effect of heating on transmission performance

• Reduce the amount of heat added to the surrounding environment

It is only when higher levels of PoE are deployed — such as 60 and 100 watts — that cable heating can become a potential issue.

The maximum temperature to which a cable will increase depends on a number of factors, including the amount of power being applied to the cable, the cable’s resistance, the cable’s construction, ambient temperature, and the amount of heat allowed to radiate out of the cable.

If cables are bundled or closely grouped, the cables near the center of the bundle have difficulty radiating heat out into the environment. Therefore, the cables in the middle heat up more than those toward the outer surface of the bundle. The larger the bundle size, the more the cables will heat up.

Industry-standard cables carrying PoE at low power levels like 15 and 30 watts are unlikely to overheat, unless extreme conditions exist such as huge bundle sizes or extreme ambient temperatures. It is only when high levels of PoE are deployed — like 60 and 100 watts — that heating can become a potential issue.

PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING TIPS TO BETTER MANAGE CABLE TEMPS

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Applications > Power over Ethernet > Cable and Connectivity Recommendations



Product


Glossary and

References

Power over Ethernet

— Cable and Connectivity Recommendations

Reduce the Number of Cables per Bundle

Separating large cable bundles into smaller bundles or avoiding tight bundles will reduce temperature rise. For example, TIA tested the temperature of a bundle of 91 cables, and three bundles of 37 cables. The temperature in the center of a 91 cable bundle was higher than the worst case temperature in center point of three bundles. Physically separating the three bundles from each other further reduced the maximum temperature.

Install Shielded Cabling or UTP with Isolation Wrap

UTP cable with patented isolation wrap features separations in the wrap to prevent a current from flowing along the length of the cable.

These cables radiate heat better than traditional UTP cable, minimizing the cables temperature rise. UTP cable with a segmented isolation wrap provides additional alien crosstalk suppression, but eliminates the need for grounding and bonding required with shielded cabling.

S

H

IE

LD

ED

C

AB

LE

Shield/Foil

U

TP

C

AB

LE

W

ITH

ISOL

ATION WRA

P

Isolation Wrap

Drain Wire for

Grounding and Bonding

No Drain Wire




Product


Glossary and

References

Power over Ethernet

— Cable and Connectivity Recommendations for PoE

Consider Connection Integrity and Performance

Another consideration with PoE is the potential for damage over time to RJ-45 connectors in the network.

Specifically, when a patch cord is unplugged while the connection is energized, a small electrical arc can occur between the connector and the plug. While there is no immediate damage (and the arc is not dangerous to users), it can create pitting on the connector tines and patch cord plug contacts over numerous disconnections, weakening the integrity of the connection.

Leviton recommends using a connector that is designed to keep the connection point between the mated connector tines and plug at a distance from the point of arcing damage. Leviton has designed the geometry of its connectors so that arcing occurs at a different area from the point of contact during data transmission.

Leviton connectors also use a patented retention force technology that maintains contact force between plug and connector, preventing intermittent disconnects that cause arcing.

As with cable, temperature rise in connectors can also affect channel performance. Leviton engineers tested

Atlas-X1 connectors and patch cords against standards requirements. The connector was tested to the IEC

60512-5-2 Connectors for Electronic Equipment standard. The higher performance in the Atlas-X1 connector is largely due to its unique metal-body construction. Leviton testing found that using metal in the connector body — instead of commonly-used ABS plastic — creates a 53 percent improvement in heat dissipation.

Retention Force Technology

Plastic Metal

Damaged Area from Arcing

Contact

Zone

Tine Geometry




Power over Ethernet


Product


Glossary and

References u In-Ceiling Bracket u Plenum-Rated Surface-Mount Box u Wallplates u Atlas-X1™ QuickPort ® Connectors u Atlas-X1 Patch Cords u Pre-Terminated Trunks

Applications > Power over Ethernet > Leviton Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions | (800) 722 2082 | +1 (425) 486 2222 | leviton.com/ns u Patch Panels

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Product


Glossary and

References

IT/AV and HDBaseT ™

HDBaseT has become a key technology that enables audiovisual signal extension to high definition displays and projectors. HDBaseT 5Play™ extends HDMI ® video and audio, 100BaseT Ethernet, control, and power up to 100 meters on a single category-rated twisted-pair cable. Category cable is not only faster and simpler to install than traditional HDMI cables, it is also more cost effective.

AV signals over HDBaseT look much like the 10GBASE-T data signals you encounter every day — they are just a little less forgiving. HDBaseT is packet based like Ethernet, but it doesn’t have a retransmission mechanism, so there is no recovery from packet errors. You can avoid pixelation or complete video dropout due to packet errors by using the right cabling.

A key feature of HDBaseT 5Play is the ability to power transmitter and receiver devices over the category cable link using PoH. Typical power levels used are only 10-15 watts, but the system is capable of supporting the full 100 watts in compliance with the IEEE

PoE+ standard. A Category 6A connectivity system is recommended.

u Leviton Solutions

Applications > IT/AV and HDBaseT


HDBaseT 5Play at a Glance

Simultaneous transmission of 5 functions over a single category cable up to 100 m (328 ft)

HD Video — Full HDMI: HD/3D and 2K/4K uncompressed video

Audio — Full audio including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS HD-Master Audio formats

Ethernet — Supports 100Mb Ethernet Channel.

For connecting devices to the local area network; can also be utilized to enable IP control of devices

Control — Control via bi-directional RS-232 and IR Channels

Power over HDBaseT (PoH) — Power extenders from either the source or display end with certified bi-directional PoH extenders. Complies with IEEE802.3at-2009 “PoE+”

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Product


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References


The HDBaseT Alliance specifies Cat 5e, Cat 6 UTP, and Cat 6A UTP cabling as supported media types. But these category ratings will deliver varying performance results, depending on the type of installation, video resolution, and distance. While Cat 5e channels can carry HDBaseT signals in an isolated point-to-point link, they do not support HDBaseT in real-world high-density installations with adjacent data or HDBaseT channels.

Leviton testing finds use of Cat 5e in these applications can lead to high packet error rates and total link loss, as the channels are not designed for resistance to alien crosstalk. Even Cat 6 cables can be limited in carrying HDBaseT signals when adjacent to other cables carrying HDBaseT.

We recommend Cat 6A with alien crosstalk prevention technology to support HDBaseT signals that are in the presence of multiple disturbers, including other HDBaseT signals and 10 GbE.

Leviton offers a complete IT/AV System for HDBaseT applications, including HDMI extenders and Cat 6A connectivity and cable. This system can be installed, tested, and verified as a Cat 6A

10GBASE-T link, and is certified to HDBaseT Alliance Standards.

Applications > IT/AV and HDBaseT


Shield/Foil

Shielded Cable

Drain Wire for

Grounding and Bonding

Isolation Wrap

UTP Cable with Isolation Wrap

No Drain Wire

Discontinuous Foil Shield

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Product


Glossary and

References u Signal Extension u HDMI Cables u Multi-Media Outlet System (MOS) u Atlas-X1™ Patch Cords u Atlas-X1 Connectors

Applications > IT/AV and HDBaseT > Leviton Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions | (800) 722 2082 | +1 (425) 486 2222 | leviton.com/ns u Control Systems

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Cat 6A

Testing


Product


Glossary and

References u Cat 6A Testing u AXT Testing u AXT Testing Preparation

Testing



Product


Glossary and

References

Cat 6A Testing

Field testing of Cat 6A installations is much like field testing for Cat 5e and Cat 6. However, Cat 6A testing is performed to a maximum frequency of 500 MHz. In addition, Cat 6A adds several tests for alien crosstalk (AXT).

Use an industry-recognized UL Level 4 or higher field tester capable of testing to 500 MHz. Contact the test equipment manufacturer for any necessary hardware or software upgrades, including AXT testing capabilities, for testing Cat 6A installations. Perform permanent link or channel tests for all installed drops. Upon completion, provide the customer with all test results.

• Wire map

• Length

• Attenuation

• Propagation delay

• Delay skew

• NEXT – near-end crosstalk

• FEXT – far-end crosstalk

• Return loss (RL)

• PSNEXT – power sum near-end crosstalk

• PSFEXT – power sum far-end crosstalk

• PSACRF – power sum attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, far-end

• AACRF – alien attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, far-end

• AFEXT – alien far-end crosstalk

• ANEXT – alien near-end crosstalk

• PSAFEXT – power sum alien far-end crosstalk

• PSANEXT – power sum alien near-end crosstalk

• ELFEXT (ACRF) – equal level far-end crosstalk

(attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, far-end)

• PSELFEXT (PSACRF) – power sum equal level far-end crosstalk

(power sum attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, far-end)

• PSAACRF – power sum alien attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio, far-end

Testing > Cat 6A Testing



Product


Glossary and

References

AXT Testing

-20

-40

-60

PSANEXT

Power Sum Alien Near End Crosstalk

TIA Limit

Performance

Margin

-20

-40

-60

PSAACRF

Power Sum Alien Attenuation to Crosstalk Ratio — Far End

TIA Limit

Performance

Margin

-80 -80

Better Performance

-100

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Frequency (MHz): ( Blue — Worst Case, Green — Average)

700

Better Performance

-100

0 100 200 300 400 500 600

Frequency (MHz): ( Blue — Worst Case, Green — Average)

700

TECH TIP: Leviton AXT Performance

Alien crosstalk (AXT) can have a serious impact on Cat 6A cabling system performance. Choose Leviton and get excellent AXT suppression. Independent third-party and Leviton tests have proven that properly installed Leviton Cat 6A solutions have significant AXT headroom over the standard’s requirements, even for permanent links as short as 10 feet (3.048 m). As a result, properly installed Leviton systems with approved cable do not require field alien crosstalk testing. In addition,

Leviton pre-terminated, pre-tested trunk cables do not require any field testing.

Testing > AXT Testing



AXT Testing Preparation

Product


Glossary and

References

AXT testing measures the unwanted noise coupled to the cable being tested (called the “Victim” or “Disturbed”) by surrounding cables (called “Disturbers”). Two tests need to be performed: the Power

Sum Alien Near-end Crosstalk (PSANEXT) test and the Power Sum Alien Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio,

Far-end (PSAACRF) test. Results for the remaining AXT tests are taken as part of these two, so although they are not directly provided, a “pass” result for PSANEXT and PSAACRF ensures passing results for AACRF,

AFEXT, ANEXT, and PSAFEXT. A 2% sample of the installed cables is typically recommended.

• AXT tests are time-consuming: budget AXT test time into your bid

• Handheld test instruments (field testers) require an additional AXT module

• A laptop computer is also typically used with the field tester

• The field tester’s AXT application software must be loaded onto the laptop

• Installation personnel will require training prior to performing AXT testing

TECH TIP: Is AXT Testing Required?

Even though Leviton does not require field AXT testing for its Cat 6A solutions, you may still be required to perform this testing. Read project specifications carefully to determine if they call for field AXT testing.

If they do, ask for a waiver based on the proven performance of Leviton’s

Cat 6A solutions. If the customer won’t grant a waiver, you’ll need to perform the testing.

Testing > Cat 6A Testing Preparation



Product Overview

Product


Glossary and

References u Connectors u Patch Panels u Patch Cords u Pre-Terminated Copper Trunks u Signal Extension u Wallplates and Housings u QuickPort ® Wallplates u QuickPort Surface-Mount Boxes u In-Ceiling and In-Wall Brackets u Multimedia Outlet System (MOS)

Product Overview

Leviton Network Solutions | (800) 722 2082 | +1 (425) 486 2222 | leviton.com/ns u Cable Management u Versi-Duct ® u OIP (Overhead Infrastructure Platform) u Zone Enclosures

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Cat 6A

Connectors


Product


Glossary and

References

Atlas-X1

UTP

Atlas-X1

Shielded

Atlas-X1™

Atlas-X1 Cat 6A connectors deliver the highest level of verified performance and reliability, and offer simple tool-free terminations. The connectors feature interchangeable icons and optional internal shutters for protection. They have been tested and approved as a plenum-rated in-ceiling solution, and can deliver up to

100-watt Power over Ethernet.

eXtreme ® eXtreme Cat 6A connectors pair high quality and performance with a user-friendly design to support fast, easy installations.

They are ideal for enterprise or commercial environments where enhanced 10GBASE-T performance is required.

CAT 6A CONNECTOR OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Cat 6A QuickPort Connector

UTP

6AUJK-R * 6

SHIELDED

6ASJK-R * 6

Atlas-X1

Cat 6A QuickPort Connector with Shutter

Bulk Icons, pack of 72

(2-sided icons, 24 of each icon)

Wire Managers, bag of 10 eXtreme Cat 6A UTP Channel-Rated QuickPort Connector

6AUJK-S

ICONS-IC

*

*

6

AXUJK-BWM

6110G-R * 6

6ASJK-S

ICONS-IC

AXSJK-BGM

—

*

*

6

* Color: White (W), Light Almond (T), Ivory (I), Yellow (Y), Orange (O), Crimson (C), Dark Red (R), Purple (P), Blue (L),

Green (V), Grey (G), Black (E), Brown (B)

All Leviton Category-Rated Connectors are RoHS Compliant.

13 Colors and Shutter Options

Shutter Standard

Product Overview > Connectors



Patch Panels

Product


Glossary and

References e2XHD Composite QuickPort 110-Style e2XHD — Simple termination and improved cable routing. Cassettes quickly snap in and pull out of high-density panels, making installation and maintenance easier than ever. Panel covers and cassette blanks offer extra protection against dust and damage.

Composite — Combines strength and durability with a sleek look.

The unique style and customizable face make it ideal for showcase environments, and provide a uniform appearance when installed with

Versi-duct ® Cable Managers. The panel is 100% recyclable and made in the United States.

QuickPort — Wide selection of panels allows you to create the perfect mix of voice, data, video, and audio, all in a single panel.

110-Style — Ideal for modular cross connection and available in a multitude of port densities to meet the needs of high-speed data applications. Craft-friendly 110 punchdowns on the rear of the panel make installations fast and easy.

Product Overview > Patch Panels


PATCH PANEL OPTION

TYPE e2XHD

Composite

Flat *

Angled *

Flat *

Flat, kitted with connectors ^

Flat *

Flat, shielded ‡

1RU

24 PORT

—

—

—

6910G-U24

1RU

48 PORT

E2X1F-S48

E2X1A-S48 —

—

—

2RU

48 PORT

—

6910G-U48

2RU

72 PORT

—

—

C1255-H48 —

—

CASSETTE

E2XHD-BRK

E2XHD-BRK

—

—

49255-H24 49255-Q48 49255-H48 49255-D72 —

4S255-S24 4S255-D48 4S255-S48 — —

QuickPort

110-Style

®

Flat with magnifying lens holder *

Angled *

Angled, shielded ‡

Recessed-Flat *

Recessed-Angled *

Flat

Angled

49255-L24 — 49255-L48 — —

49256-H24 49256-D48 49256-H48 49256-D72 —

4S256-S24 4S256-D48 4S256-S48 — —

49255-R24 —

4W256-H24 —

6A586-U24

6A587-U24

—

—

49255-R48

4W256-H48

6A586-U48

6A587-U48

* Sold empty, load with any Atlas-X1™ or eXtreme ® QuickPort connectors

^ Kitted with eXtreme connectors ‡ Sold empty, load with Atlas-X1 shielded connectors

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

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Cat 6A

Patch Cords


Product


Glossary and

References

Atlas-X1

Atlas-X1™ Cat 6A SlimLine Boot Patch Cords

These cords deliver premium performance for superior alien crosstalk (AXT) suppression and protection from electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI). The SlimLine boot features a narrow profile for less congestion in high-density applications.

CAT 6A PATCH CORD OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Atlas-X1 Component-Rated SlimLine-Boot Patch Cord, CMR 6AS10xx*

Channel-Rated Standard Patch Cord, snagless boot, CM (PVC) 6210Gxx~ eXtreme

Snagless Channel-Rated Patch Cord, LSZH 6AZ10†ºº xx Length in feet * Color: White (W), Yellow (Y), Red (R), Blue (L), Green (G), Grey (S), Black (E)

~ Color: White (W), Red (R), Blue (L), Grey (S)

† Color: Yellow (Y), Red (R), Blue (L), Green (G) and Grey (S); also available in White (W), Violet (V), and Black (E)

ºº Length in meters All Leviton Cat 6A patch cords are RoHS Compliant.

Plenum-rated solid conductor patch cords are also available.

See Leviton.com/plenum for more information

Color Options eXtreme eXtreme ® Cat 6A Standard Patch Cords eXtreme Cat 6A cords have an F/UTP construction for exceptional AXT suppression.

They are ideal for high-bandwidth applications such as 10G gigabit Ethernet.

Additional custom lengths available; for assistance please visit

Leviton.com/MTOCords or call Tech Support at (800) 824 3005.

Product Overview > Patch Cords



Pre-Terminated Copper Trunks

Product


Glossary and

References

UTP Connector to Plug

UTP Connector to e2XHD Cassette

PRE-TERMINATED COPPER TRUNK OPTIONS

CABLE TYPE CABLE RATING

# OF

CABLES

CABLE

LENGTH

Cat 6A UTP CMP, CMR, LSZH

Cat 6A NcHT ^ UTP CMP, CMR, LSZH

Cat 6A FTP CMP, CMR

6, 8

6

10-295 ft

(3-90 m)

CABLE

COLOR *

Blue

White, Light Almond, Ivory,

Yellow, Orange, Crimson, Purple,

Blue, Green, Grey, Black, Brown

Black *

Connector, Plug,

Open, e2XHD Loaded

Cassette

Connector, Open Grey

* Additional cable and shielded connector colors are available, but may require additional lead-time. Contact Inside Sales at (800) 722 2082 for more details.

^ Noise-Canceling Technology Available with Atlas-X1 or eXtreme ® connectors. All trunks utilize solid conductor cable.

For assistance customizing your trunks, please visit

Leviton.com/configurator or call Tech Support at (800) 824 3005.

Leviton makes it easy to configure your own copper trunks, customized for length, connector type, and more.

With factory testing and no need for field terminations, you can reduce installation time by up to 75%.

• Built in dedicated make-to-order U.S. facilities with 24/7 production

• 100% factory tested, with test results available for each link

• Available with e2XHD Cassettes, work exclusively with e2XHD Patch Panels

Product Overview > Pre-Terminated Copper Trunks



Product


Glossary and

References

Signal Extension

Extender Transmitter and Receivers

Extend HDMI ® , VGA, or USB signals up to 100 meters, all over

Cat 6A cabling, with plug-and-play extenders that require no set-up or programming. Extenders with HDBaseT offer full 5Play: Audio, Video, Control Signals (RS-232 and IR),

100BASE-T Ethernet, and Power over HDBaseT (PoH).

EXTENDER OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

HDBaseT

Extender

Transmitter and Receiver

IR Emitter and Receiver Kit

HDMI

Extender

Transmitter and Receiver

100 M 70 M 40 M

41910-HTE 41910-HT0 —

41910-HIR 41910-HIR —

— — 41910-H00 HDBaseT 100 m

Extender Transmitter

Control Systems

Use the Autoswitching HDBaseT Extender Wallplate to connect, switch, and extend HDMI and VGA signals — including 1080p and 4K video — to displays or projectors. The optional 8-Button Panel allows you to easily control the

Autoswitching Wallplate in classrooms or conference rooms. Pre-configured buttons control display or projector on/off, volume up/down, and source selection.

Autoswitching

Wallplate

8-Button

Control Panel

HDMI Cables

Leviton high-speed HDMI Cables with Ethernet are ideal for supporting in-wall and permanent installations. The cable is CL2-rated for in-wall installations, and it is flexible to accommodate common box depths while maintaining minimum bend radius requirements.

HDMI Cable

Product Overview > Signal Extension


CONTROL SYSTEM OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Autoswitching HDBaseT Extender Wallplate

Receiver (for use with 41920-HRC)

8-Button Control Panel

HDMI CABLES

DESCRIPTION

HDMI Cable

HDMI Cable Lock Kit xx Length = 3 ft (03), 6 ft (06), 10 ft (10), 15 ft (15)

41920-HRC

41910-HTR

41920-CP8

41900xx E

41900-LKT

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Wallplates and Housings

Product


Glossary and

References u QuickPort ® and QuickPlate ® Wallplates u QuickPort Surface-Mount Boxes u In-Ceiling and In-Wall Brackets u Multimedia Outlet System (MOS)

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings



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References

QuickPort

®

Wallplates

Single Gang

Single Gang with ID Windows

QuickPort Standard Plastic Wallplates

QuickPort flush-mount wallplates accept all QuickPort connectors.

They are available in single-gang, dual-gang, with or without designation windows, and more. They are cULus Listed.

WALLPLATE OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

6-Port

4-Port

WHITE LT. ALMOND IVORY

41080-6WP 41080-6TP 41080-6IP

41080-4WP 41080-4TP 41080-4IP

Single Gang

Single Gang with ID

Windows

3-Port

2-Port

1-Port

6-Port

4-Port

3-Port

2-Port

1-Port *

41080-3WP 41080-3TP 41080-3IP

41080-2WP 41080-2TP 41080-2IP

41080-1WP 41080-1TP 41080-1IP

42080-6WS 42080-6TS 42080-6IS

42080-4WS 42080-4TS 42080-4IS

42080-3WS 42080-3TS 42080-3IS

42080-2WS 42080-2TS 42080-2IS

42080-1WS 42080-1TS 42080-1IS

* Single-gang 1-Port Wallplate has only one ID window on top.

GREY BLACK BROWN

41080-6GP 41080-6EP 41080-6BP

41080-4GP 41080-4EP 41080-4BP

41080-3GP 41080-3EP 41080-3BP

41080-2GP 41080-2EP 41080-2BP

41080-1GP 41080-1EP 41080-1BP

42080-6GS 42080-6ES —

42080-4GS 42080-4ES —

42080-3GS 42080-3ES —

42080-2GS 42080-2ES —

42080-1GS 42080-1ES —

More options available: Visit Leviton.com/wallplates for a full listing.

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings > QuickPort Wallplates



QuickPlate

®

Wallplates

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Glossary and

References

QuickPlate Tempo Wallplates with ID Windows

QuickPlate Tempo wallplates allow for fast, one-piece installations.

They feature patented rear wings that tighten the wallplate to wallboard, eliminating the need for a box or mounting brackets.

WALLPLATE OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Single Gang

4-Port

2-Port

WHITE LT. ALMOND IVORY

42090-2WS 42090-2TS 42090-2IS

42090-4WS 42090-4TS 42090-4IS

GREY BLACK

42090-2GS 42090-2ES

42090-4GS 42090-4ES

More options available: Visit Leviton.com/wallplates for a full listing.

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings > QuickPlate Wallplates



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Glossary and

References

QuickPort

®

Surface-Mount Boxes

Surface-Mount QuickPort Boxes are easily field-configured with QuickPort Connectors. All boxes can be mounted with screws or adhesive mounting tape (both provided) or with magnets or modular furniture brackets (sold separately). One-, two-, and four-port surface-mount boxes are plenum rated. Extended depth 4S089 boxes are best suited for use with Cat 6A cable.

SURFACE-MOUNT BOX OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Standard

Plenum

Rated

12-Port, 7.60" W x 5.02" D x 1.13" H

(193 mm W x 128 mm D x 29 mm H)

6-Port, 6.38" W x 3.22" D x 1.08" H

(162 mm W x 82 mm D x 27 mm H)

4-Port, 4.77" W x 3.21" D x 1.05" H

(121 mm W x 82 mm D x 27 mm H)

2-Port, 2.52" W x 2.22" D x 1.10" H

(64 mm W x 56 mm D x 28 mm H)

1-Port, 1.42" W x 2.22" D x 1.10" H

(36 mm W x 56 mm D x 28 mm H)

2-Port Extended Depth * ,

2.5" W x 3.00" D x 1.22" H

(64 mm W x 76 mm D x 31 mm H)

4-Port Extended Depth * ,

5.6" W x 5.20" D x 1.22" H

(142 mm W x 132 mm D x 31 mm H)

* For shielded connectors and large bend-radius cables.

WHITE

41089-12W

41089-6WP

41089-4WP

41089-2WP

41089-1WP

IVORY

41089-12I

41089-6IP

41089-4IP

41089-2IP

41089-1IP

4S089-2WP 4S089-2IP

4S089-4WP 4S089-4IP

—

—

LIGHT

ALMOND

—

41089-2TP

—

—

GREY

41089-12G

41089-6GP

41089-4GP

41089-2GP

41089-1GP

—

BLACK

41089-12E

41089-6EP

41089-4EP

41089-2EP

41089-1EP

—

—

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings > QuickPort Surface-Mount Boxes


— —

12-Port Standard

Surface-Mount Box

7.60" W x 5.02" D x 1.13" H

2-Port Plenum-Rated

Surface-Mount Box

2.52" W x 2.22" D x 1.10" H

2-Port Plenum-Rated

Surface-Mount Box Extended Depth

2.5" W x 3.00" D x 1.22" H

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In-Ceiling and In-Wall Brackets

QuickPort ® In-Ceiling Bracket

This bracket provides a fixed location for terminating a data connector, creating a more reliable connection than a direct connect plug. It also reduces potential damage during construction. Contractors can perform the initial installation and permanent link testing and have the flexibility to move the bracket to refine Wi-Fi ® coverage or WAN placement without needing to retest the link.

Wireless Access Point Kit

The QuickPort WAP Kit combines all the pieces necessary to install a testable permanent link for cabling that terminates in plenum spaces.

The kit is ideal for Ethernet-enabled devices that mount on or above ceiling tiles, such as WAPs and cameras. It protects installed cabling by providing a stable and reliable termination point.

QUICKPORT IN-CEILING BRACKET OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Includes clip for drop wire/rod mounting

No clip

49223-CBC

49223-CB0

WIRELESS ACCESS POINT KIT

DESCRIPTION

QuickPort WAP Kit, includes In-Ceiling Bracket (49223-CBC),

2 Cat 6A connectors (6AUJK-RW6), Surface-Mount Box

(4S089-2WP), 2 Cat 6A patch cords (AXPPP-10W)

QuickPort WAP Kit, includes In-Ceiling Bracket (49223-CBC),

Cat 6A connector (6AUJK-RW6), Surface-Mount Box

(4S089-2WP), Cat 6A patch cord (AXPPP-10W)

49223-W10

49223-W1C

QuickPort In-Wall Bracket

This bracket creates a testable permanent link for cabling that terminates in the wall without using a traditional wallplate. It is ideal for Ethernet devices that mount to electrical/ low-voltage boxes or directly to the wall, such as WAPs, cameras, or clocks. The bracket provides a stable mounting surface for a connector that is recessed behind the wall.

QUICKPORT IN-WALL BRACKET OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Set of 5

Kit; includes bracket and single-gang wallplate mounting bracket

49223-BA5

49223-BAK

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings > In-Ceiling and In-Wall Brackets



Multimedia Outlet System (MOS)

Product


Glossary and

References

VGA PC Module HDMI Module

MOS provides a clean and flexible system to integrate data and AV modules into one wallplate or surface-mount box. Changes are made without removing the wallplate from the wall, and all wiring and cabling is done from the front side of the wallplate. The modules are available in 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 unit high sizes.

Single-Gang

Wallplate

Dual-Gang Wallplate 1-Port

QuickPort Module

2-Port

QuickPort Module

MOS OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

Wallplates

Single-Gang Wallplate

Dual-Gang Wallplate

AV Connector

Modules

Three-Gang Wallplate

VGA PC Module, 110-style termination, 1 unit high ^

VGA Monitor Module, 110-style termination, 1 unit high ^

HDMI Module, feedthrough, 1 unit high

1-Port QuickPort Module (1 unit high)

Blank Modules

2-Port QuickPort Module (1 unit high)

^ 110-Style VGA modules require both PC and Monitor modules used in pairs to operate.

WHITE

41290-SMW

41290-DMW

—

41295-VPW

41295-VMW

41290-HDW

41291-1MW

41291-2QW

More options available: Visit Leviton.com/MOS for a full listing.

Product Overview > Wallplates and Housings > Multimedia Outlet Systems (MOS)

LT. ALMOND

41290-SMT

41290-DMT

—

41295-VPT

41295-VMT

41290-HDT

41291-1MT

41291-2QT


IVORY

41290-SMI

41290-DMI

—

41295-VPI

41295-VMI

41290-HDI

41291-1MI

41291-2QI

GREY

41290-SMG

41290-DMG

—

41295-VPG

41295-VMG

41290-HDG

41291-1MG

41291-2QG

BLACK

41290-SME

41290-DME

—

—

—

41290-HDE

41291-1ME

41291-2QE

—

—

STAINLESS

41290-SMS

41290-DMS

—

—

41290-TMS

—

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Cable Management

Product


Glossary and

References u Versi-Duct ® u OIP (Overhead Infrastructure Platform) u Zone Enclosures

Product Overview > Cable Management



Product


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References

Cable Management

8" x 8" Channel

(Front, Rear, and Shown with Optional Designer Cover)

5" x 4" Channel

(Front Only)

1RU

Horizontal

Versi-Duct ®

Versi-Duct is a versatile cable management solution that fits on any standard equipment rack and includes accessories for a wide range of cable management configurations. The vertical 8-inch and 5-inch managers have large finger passthrough spaces that align with rack units.

VELCRO

VELCRO

®

®

Brand Fasteners

Brand products won’t crush or damage cables like tie wraps can, and are reusable for moves, adds, and changes.

VERSI-DUCT ® CABLE MANAGERS

DESCRIPTION

FRONT

ONLY

80"

(2.03 m)

Length, standard cover, black

FRONT

AND REAR

8980L-VFO 8980L-VFR

Center-Mount Bracket — 89265-BKT 8" x 8"

Vertical

Channel

Slack Loop Organizer — 89265-SL1

Cable Retainer — 89265-WR1

5" x 4"

Vertical

Channel

Horizontal

Designer Cover, grey (Set of 2) —

80"

(2.032 m)


40"

(1.016 m)


Center-Mount Bracket

4980L-VFO

4940L-VFO

—

89265-8DC

4980L-VFR

4940L-VFR

49265-BKT

Designer Cover, grey — 59265-5DC

2RU, black cover

1RU, black cover

2RU Designer Cover, grey

1RU Designer Cover, grey

Cable Retainer

492RU-HFO 492RU-HFR

491RU-HFO 491RU-HFR

—

—

—

49265-DC2

49265-DC1

49265-WR1 Product Overview > Cable Management > Versi-Duct


5"

8"

12"

VELCRO ® BRAND FASTENERS

DESCRIPTION

Tie

Wrap

5"

(127 mm)

8"

(203 mm)

12"

(305 mm)

15'

(4.57 m)

Bulk

Roll

75'

(22.86 m)

600'

(182.88 m)

75'

(22.86 m)

SoftCinch Lite Roll

BLACK

MAROON

PLENUM RATED

43105-005 —

43108-008 —

43112-012 —

43115-015 —

43115-075 43115-75P

43115-600 —

4S115-75E —

Leviton offers a wide variety of cable management solutions; for a full list please visit Leviton.com/cablemanagement

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OIP (Overhead Infrastructure Platform)

The Overhead Infrastructure Platform provides independent support for cabling pathways, power, lighting, and other infrastructure. Platforms can carry the load of cables and ladder trays while freeing up rack space by adding patching above cabinets or racks. Since cabinets and racks are not attached, power and cabling can be quickly disconnected without removing hardware.

OIP OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION

36" WIDE

(914 MM)

42" WIDE

(1067 MM)

48" WIDE

(1219 MM)

Frame

96" Tall

(2438 mm)

108" Tall

(2743 mm)

120" Tall

(3048 mm)

OIPFR-36A

OIPFR-36B

OIPFR-36C

OIPFR-42A

OIPFR-42B

OIPFR-42C

OIPFR-48A

OIPFR-48B

OIPFR-48C

DESCRIPTION

Accessories

Channel Attachment Bracket Kit (2 included) OIPFR-CAB

Sub-Floor Mounting Kit (2 included)

Patch Panel Bracket

OIPAC-SFM

OIPAC-PPB

Frame Drill Template xx 36" Wide (36), 42" Wide (42), 48" Wide (48)

OIPDTxx W

Product Overview > Cable Management > OIP (Overhead Infrastructure Platform)


Custom heights and widths available; please contact Inside Sales at 800-722-2082 for more information. For assembly, floor mounting instructions, VISIO ® stencils, and videos go to Leviton.com/OIP .

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Zone Enclosures

Zone cabling enclosures are the perfect solution for adding flexibility within an open-office architecture or data center environment. They are plenum rated with included fire-rated foam sealing kits. Ceiling enclosures are available in active and passive styles.

Active Ceiling Enclosure, 2' x 2'

ZONE ENCLOSURE OPTIONS

DESCRIPTION


(610 x 610 mm)

, 2RU active and 5RU passive space


(610 x 1219 mm)

, 4RU active and 10RU passive space

Passive Raised-Floor Enclosure, 8"

(203 mm)

depth, 8RU passive space

Passive Ceiling Enclosure, 2' x 2'

(610 x 610 mm)

, 5RU passive space

Z1000-AC2

Z1000-AC4

Z1000-PF2

Z1000-PC2

Passive Raised-Floor Enclosure, 8" depth

Product Overview > Zone Enclosures



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References

Cat 6A Termination

Leviton has designed several exclusive features into its new Cat 6A connectors to speed termination. Read on for details of these features, other tips for a seamless installation, and for termination instructions for our 110-style panel, UTP connectors, and shielded connector. u Termination Tips u 110-Style Patch Panel Termination Instructions u Atlas-X1™ UTP Connector Termination Instructions u Atlas-X1™ Shielded Connector Termination Instructions u eXtreme ® Connector Termination Instructions

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Termination Tips

Extra Cable for Re-Terminations

TIA recommends storing 10 feet (3 m) of extra cable in the telecom room and

12-18 inches (3-4.5 m) above work area installations for re-terminations and to accommodate moves, adds, and changes. Use an extended or figure 8 loop configuration to alleviate cable stress. Cable slack in bundled or excessive loops has been shown to degrade cable performance and is associated with return loss failures.

TECH TIP: Using Icons in Atlas-X1 Connectors

One of the unique benefits of Leviton Atlas-X1™ connectors is the ability to add icons to the front of the connector that designate specific applications, such as data, voice, and AV. These matching-color icons are provided with each connector.

First, select the desired icon. Then, trim away any residual plastic vestige from the icon packaging, and press the icon securely into the front of the connector.

Icon Release Hole

If you want to remove an icon from the front of a connector, simply unbend a small paper clip, insert the end of the clip into the icon release hole, and gently pry outward.

Bulk orders of 72 icons are also available. They come in 13 colors, and a package includes 24 of each icon. Use part number ICONS-IC* (the asterisk represents the color choice).

TECH TIP: Leviton Palm Termination Tool

Use Leviton’s Palm Termination Tool to quickly and easily punch down eXtreme ®

Cat 6A connectors at the jobsite. The

Palm Tool offers an ergonomic comfort grip, increased connector stability, and integrated holes that allow rack mounting for QuickPort ® panel terminations.

Videos — get simple termination instructions at the Network Solutions YouTube page .

Termination > Termination Tips



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References

110-Style Patch Panel Termination Instructions

1

Mount the Cat 6A 110-Style Patch Panel to a standard 19" equipment rack or wall-mount bracket, using the provided screws.

2

Determine which color-coded wiring scheme is desired (T568A or T568B).

Note: The color codes and port numbers are located on the panel labels between termination (IDC) slots.

3

Remove approximately 3" (76 mm) of the jacket and center spline/separator from cable.

Figure A

4

Route jacketed wire to the termination field so that the jacket is centered near the IDCs

(Figure A).

CAUTION: Use of mass termination impact tool is not permissible for this product.

TECH TIP: Connector Wiring Guide and Color Code Key

100 Ω UTP

4 Pair Twisted Pair Wire

RING TIP RING TIP RING TIP RING TIP

Category Rated / Plug Pinouts

Pair3

Pair2 Pair1 Pair4 Pair3

Pair2

Pair1

+ + + + -

Pair4

+ + + + -

T R T R T R T R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

T R T R T R T R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

T568B T568A

NOTE: One of these wiring configurations must be used for an installation to be standard compliant. Wiring label on connector shows both wiring standards.

Continued...

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110-Style Patch Panel Termination Instructions Continued

Figure B "Bridged" Wire Figure C

Retention Dust Cap

Figure D

Cable

Management

Bar

5

Starting with the middle two pairs (orange/white and green/white) use your fingers to carefully seat and secure the wires into the IDC slots. Maintain wire pair twisting to within 1/2" (13 mm) of the IDC contact. Then position a 110-style impact tool (set to low impact) perpendicular to the IDC slot, seat and trim the cable.

Note: If wires appear to be “bridged” over the IDC, rather than securely seated into the slot, pull out the wires and reseat and repunch them (Figure B).

6

Once the Cat 6A module has been terminated, snap the 3-port retention cap to the back of the connector top and bottom sides.

The retention cap can also be broken into single pieces (Figure C).

After the panel has been fully terminated, attach the cable management bar to the back of patch panel (Figure D).

Termination > 110-Style Patch Panel Termination Instructions



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Atlas-X1™ UTP Connector Termination Instructions

Figure A Figure B Figure C

1

Using a cable stripper, remove 1.5 inches

(38 mm) of cable jacket. At the strip point of the cable, use flush cutters to carefully remove strip string, Mylar ® tape, crossshaped pair separator, or any other cable fillers or spacers where applicable. (Figure A).

2

Line up the wire manager with the blue pair indication on the label in line with the blue pair of the cable. Ensure that the end of the cable jacket is at the cable jacket stop inside the wire manager and click the wire manager closed (Figure B).

3

Observing pair polarity and T568A or T568B wiring pattern, seat the four pairs into the wire manager.

Note: Pairs must be completely and securely seated into wire manager wire channels (Figure C).

Continued...

Termination > Atlas-X1™ UTP Connector Termination Instructions



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Atlas-X1™ UTP Connector Termination Instructions Continued

Figure D

Guide Pin Hole

Figure E Figure F

4

Check polarity by making sure the white wire of each pair will be closest to the guide pinhole in the face of the wire managers (Figure D).

5

Using a flush cutter, trim all pairs flush with sides of wire manager.

Note: Wire ends must be cut flush: use of snips or side cutter is not recommended and may cause test failures

(Figure E).

6

Align the prepared wire manager with the rear of the connector, matching “UP” on the wiring label to “UP” molded into the connector retaining tab (Figure F).

Close connector doors to complete the termination. To rewire, depress the connector door-release tabs simultaneously.

Termination > Atlas-X1™ UTP Connector Termination Instructions



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Atlas-X1™ Shielded Connector Termination Instructions

Figure A Figure B

1

Using an appropriate cable stripper, remove about 1.5 inches (38 mm) of cable jacket. Inspect shield foil and pairs to ensure no foil or insulation damage.

2

At the strip point of the cable, use flush cutters to carefully remove strip string, if one is present. Spare back the foil metal side outward. Spare back the drain wire (Figure A). Use flush cutters to remove Mylar ® tape, cross-shaped pair separator, or any other cable fillers or spacers.

Figure C 3

Line up the wire manager with the blue pair indication on the label in line with the blue pair of the cable. Ensure that the end of the cable jacket is at the cable jacket stop inside the wire manager, and click the wire manager closed (Figure B).

4

Observing pair polarity and T568A or T568B wiring pattern, seat the four pairs into the wire manager.

Note: Pairs must be completely and securely seated into wire manager wire channels (Figure C).

Continued...

Termination > Atlas-X1™ Shielded Connector Termination Instructions



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Atlas-X1™ Shielded Connector Termination Instructions Continued

Figure D

Guide Pin Hole

Figure E Figure F Figure G

5

Check polarity by making sure the white wire of each pair will be closest to the guide pinhole in the face of the wire managers (Figure D).

6

Using a flush cutter, trim all pairs flush with sides of wire manager.

Note: Wire ends must be cut flush: use of snips or side cutter is not recommended and may cause test failures (Figure E).

7

Pull drain wire into drain wire capture notch and trim flush with flush cutter. Use flush cutter to nick edge of foil, and tear foil off flush with rear of wire manager (Figure F).

8

Align the prepared wire manager with the rear of the connector, matching “UP” on the wiring label to “UP” molded into the connector retaining tab (Figure G). Close connector doors to complete the termination. To rewire, depress the connector door-release tabs simultaneously.

Termination > Atlas-X1™ Shielded Connector Termination Instructions



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eXtreme

®

Cat 6A Connector Termination Instructions

Figure A

T568A or T568B

1

Remove about 3" (76 mm) of cable jacket and center spline

(stiff plastic separator inside Cat 6A cable).

2

Determine whether to use wiring scheme T568A or T568B.

Note: the associated color codes and connector pin number on the label located between the IDC connector slots (Figure A). Peel back label for T568A wiring.

Figure B eXtreme

CAT 6A

®

3

Leave the cable jacket within 1/8" (3 mm) of the connector side, then route the wires for termination using the selected wiring scheme (Figure B).

Route cable perpendicular to the IDC field. Ensure there is enough slack in the twisted pairs, and do not place the cable jacket into the termination field.

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eXtreme

®

Cat 6A Connector Termination Continued

Figure C Figure D eXtreme

CAT 6A

® eXtreme

CAT

6A

®

4

Use your fingers to carefully seat wires into the IDC slots.

Maintain wire pair twisting to within 1/2" (13 mm) of the IDC.

Set a 110-style impact tool to low and position it perpendicular to the connector. Seat and trim the cable one pair at a time to prevent crushing the inside pairs (Figure C).

5

Place the Cone of Silence ® over the terminated wires for secure connection and exceptional Cat 6A performance (Figure D).

Use the punch down puck to terminate the jack first, then install into a patch panel or wallplate.

Termination > eXtreme ® Cat 6A Component- and Channel-Rate Connector Termination



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Glossary

10GBASE-T (10 Gigabit baseband over twisted pair) » This IEEE standard, 802.3an, defines 10

Gigabit Ethernet running 10Gbps over balanced twisted-pair cabling.

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) »

ANSI oversees the creation, circulation and use of standards and guidelines that directly impact businesses in various sectors. ANSI is also actively engaged in accrediting programs that assess conformance to standards.

Attenuation » The loss of volume during transmission, or decrease in the power of a signal, light beam, or light wave. Attenuation is the opposite of gain and is measured in decibels (dB).

AWG (American wire gauge) » The standard measuring gauge for nonferrous conductors

(i.e., non-iron and non-steel). Gauge measures the diameter of a conductor (thickness of cable).

AXT (alien crosstalk) » Electromagnetic noise that can occur in a cable run alongside other signal-carrying cables. The term “alien” arises from the fact that this form of crosstalk occurs between different cables in a group or bundle, rather than between individual wires or circuits within a single cable.

Bandwidth » The difference between the highest and the lowest frequencies of a transmission channel

(path for information transmission). Identifies the amount of data that can be sent through a given channel. Measured in hertz (Hz); higher bandwidth numbers mean higher data capacity.

Bend Radius » The amount of bend that can occur before a cable may sustain damage or increased attenuation.

BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services

International) » A non-profit professional association for the promotion of telecommunications industry standards and installation best practices.

Category 5e (enhanced category 5 or Cat 5e) »

A standard for balanced twisted pair cable and components supporting signaling rates up to 100 MHz.

Cat 5e is intended to support systems up to 1000BASE-T or Gigabit Ethernet up to distances of 100 m (328 ft).

Category 6 (CAT 6) » A standard for balanced twisted pair cable and components supporting signaling rates up to 250 MHz. Cat 6 is intended to support systems up to 1000BASE-T or Gigabit

Ethernet up to distances of 100 m (328 ft).

Category 6A (augmented category 6 or Cat 6A) »

A standard for balanced twisted pair cable and components supporting signaling rates up to 500

MHz. Cat 6A is designed to support 10GBASE-T or 10

Gigabit Ethernet up to distances of 100 m (328 ft).

Category of Performance » Cabling and cabling component standards adopted by the telecommunications industry.

Glossary and References > Glossary



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Glossary

Channel » In the horizontal cabling portion of a structured cabling system, the channel contains all of the elements of the permanent link, plus the equipment cords at the horizontal cross-connect

(HC) and the patch cords in the work area.

Channel-rated » Category-rated structured cabling components are said to be channel-rated if, when installed as a system in an industry-defined channel, they meet all of the transmission and noise characteristics defined in the standard. Compare with Component-rated.

Compliance » A wiring device that meets all characteristics of a standard is said to be in compliance with that standard.

Component-rated » Category-rated structured cabling components are said to be component-rated if they exceed all of the transmission and noise characteristics defined in the standard for an individual structured cabling component. Component specifications are more stringent than channel specifications and may provide greater permanent link and channel test margins. Compare with Channel-rated.

Conductor » Any substance, usually a wire or cable, that can carry an electrical current.

Connecting Block » Also called a terminal block, punch-down block, quick-connect block, or crossconnect block, this plastic block contains metal wiring terminals to establish connections from one group of wires to another. Usually each wire can be connected to several other wires in a bus or common arrangement. There are several types of connecting blocks: 66, 110, etc.

Connector » A device that connects wires or fibers in cable to equipment or other wires or fibers. Wire and optical connectors most often join transmission media to equipment or cross connects. Connectors are sometimes referred to as jacks; but although all jacks are connectors, not all connectors are jacks.

Consolidation Point » An optional location between an ER or TR and the workstation for interconnection of horizontal cables.

Data Center (DC) » A data center is a facility used for housing a large amount of electronic equipment, typically servers, computers, data storage devices, and communications equipment. Data centers are designed to assure that the equipment and data housed in them are protected from environmental hazards and security breaches. Data centers can be private, serving a single company, or a public “utility” serving a variety of companies.

dB (decibel) » A dB is a unit of measure of signal strength, usually the relationship between a transmitted signal and a standard signal source.

Every 3dB equals 50% of signal strength, so therefore a 6dB loss is a loss of 75% of total signal strength.

EF (entrance facility) » An entrance to a building for both public and private network service cables

(including wireless) including the entrance point of the building and continuing to the entrance room or space.




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Ethernet » Leading local area network (LAN) protocol used for connecting computers, printers, workstations, terminals, etc. within the same building. Ethernet is a physical link and data link protocol that operates over twisted pair wire.

See IEEE 802.3x.

ETL (Edison Testing Laboratories) » An independent testing, inspection and certification laboratory owned by Intertek that provides electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, benchmark and performance testing. In addition, ETL issues two product safety marks: “listed” and “verified”.

ER (equipment room) » is a centralized space that houses telecommunications equipment. ERs generally serve an entire building or campus, while

TRs (telecommunication rooms) serve one floor of a building or a portion of a floor. An ER may contain active equipment, cross-connect equipment, and building systems (e.g. life safety, security, electrical and HVAC).

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) » The

FCC is an independent United States government agency. It was established by the Communications

Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of

Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

FTP (foiled twisted pair) » Balanced twisted pair cable with an overall foil shield and drain wire. Also called screened twisted pair (ScTP) cable.

F/UTP (foiled screened with unshielded twisted pairs) » Overall shielded cable with no shield on individual twisted pairs.

Gain » An increase in signaling power when an electric device boosts the signal; measured in decibels (dB).

Gigabit » When used to describe data transfer rates, Gigabit refers to 10 to the 9th power

(1,000,000,000) bits. Gigabit Ethernet, abbreviated

GbE, supports data transfer rates of 1 Gigabit

(1,000 megabits) per second. The first Gigabit

Ethernet standard (802.3z) was ratified by the IEEE

802.3 Committee in 1998.

HC (horizontal cross-connect) » The HC is a location for the cross-connect of horizontal cabling to other cabling and equipment.

HDBaseT » A standard created by the HDBaseT alliance for delivering video, audio, power, Ethernet,

USB and control signals over category-rated twisted pair copper cable.

IC (intermediate cross-connect) » The IC is a cross-connect point located between the MC

(main cross-connect) and the HC in interbuilding backbone cabling.




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IDC (insulation displacement connection) »

An IDC allows the termination of a conductor without stripping the conductor’s insulation.

When the conductor is inserted into the contact, the insulation is displaced, creating contact between the conductor and the IDC, producing a gas-tight connection.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics

Engineers) » A publishing and standards-making body responsible for many standards used in LANs.

IEEE 802.11ac » An IEEE wireless networking standard providing high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs) on the 5 GHz band, with theoretical speeds up to 6.9 Gb/s.

IEEE 802.3

» A collection of IEEE standards defining the physical layer and the media access control

(MAC) sublayer of the data link layer of wired

Ethernet. This is the most common local area network specification.

IEEE 802.3an

» A standard for 10GBASE-T released in 2006 to provide 10 gigabit per second transmission over balanced twisted pair cables up to 100 meters (328 ft).

IEEE 802.3bt

» An IEEE standard in development which will define Power over Ethernet over four pairs and support 10GBASE-T. The standard will define two new tiers of PoE: Type 3 for up to 60 watts, and

Type 4 for up to 100 watts. Publication of 802.3bt is expected in 2018.

Impedance » The total opposition (i.e. resistance and reactance) a circuit offers to the flow of alternating current. It is measured in ohms, and the lower the ohmic value, the better the quality of the conductor.

Insertion Loss (IL) » The difference in the amount of power received before and after something is inserted into the circuit.

Interconnect » A circuit administration point, other than a cross-connect or an information outlet, that provides capability for routing and rerouting circuits.

It does not use patch cords or jumper wires, and typically is a jack-and-plug device used in smaller distribution arrangements or that connects circuits in large cables to those in smaller cables.

ISO (International Standards Organization) » The world’s largest developer and publisher of international standards. It is a non-governmental organization

(NGO) network of national standards institutes in 157 countries, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Jacket (also cable jacket or sheath) » The outer covering applied over internal cable elements for protection.

LAN (local area network) » A LAN is a computer network covering a small physical area, generally a single building or contiguous campus. LANs are characterized by higher data-transfer rates

(compared to a WAN or wide area network) and lack of leased telecommunications lines.




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Mbps (megabits per second) » One million bits per second.

MC (main cross-connect) » The MC is the cross-connect in the ER (equipment room) for connecting entrance cables, backbone cables and equipment cables.

MHz (megahertz) » A unit of frequency denoting one million hertz (1,000,000 cycles per second).

Mud Ring » Industry jargon for a plaster ring/frame mounted in a wall to support a telecommunications outlet such as a faceplate. Essentially, mud rings are backless junction boxes.

NEC (National Electric Code) » The NEC or NFPA 70

(NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association, the organization that publishes the Code) addresses safeguards for people and property from electrical hazards. The NEC also specifies fire resistance and smoke ratings for building materials and is recognized and enforced in the United States. NEC article 800 addresses requirements for communications circuits.

NEXT (near-end crosstalk) » Electrical noise coupled from one pair of wires to another within a multi-pair cable.

Part 68 » Requirements specifications established by the FCC as the minimum acceptable protection communications equipment must provide the telephone network. Part 68 also identified dimensional and material requirements for modular jacks and plugs, as well as the metallic contacts in these devices. Plug and jack requirements are now governed by ANSI/TIA-1096-A.

Patch Cord » A cord made from 4-pair 100-ohm balanced twisted-pair cable. Patch cords may be shielded or unshielded, depending on the type of system being installed. They are typically wired

T568 A or B with an 8-position, 8-conductor (8P8C) plug on each end. Work area and TR patch cords are made from stranded cable, which has better flexibility, durability and longer life than solidconductor cords.



Patching » A means of connecting circuits via cords and connectors that can be easily disconnected and reconnected at another point. May be accomplished by using modular cords connected between jack fields or by patch cord assemblies that plug onto connecting blocks.

Patch Panel » A piece of connecting hardware designed for use in a standard 19" equipment rack or cabinet. Standard patch panels have modular jack appearances on the front, and 110-style IDC connections on the rear. Field-configurable patch panels can be loaded with a variety of jacks or other connectors for mixed-media installations, or where the use of various jack colors is desired.

Performance » The totality of a communication transmission’s characteristics, including rate of transfer, barriers to peak transfer rate, and comparison to applicable standards. Compare with

Compliance. A device can exhibit performance characteristics without being compliant to an industry standard.

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Permanent Link » In the horizontal cabling portion of a structured cabling system, the permanent link contains the following: the telecommunications outlet (TO), the cabling between the horizontal crossconnect (HC) and the TO, an optional consolidation point (CP), and the connecting hardware at the HC.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) » PoE technology describes any system capable of transmitting electrical power, along with data, to remote devices over standard twisted-pair cable in an Ethernet network. This technology is useful for powering

IP telephones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other appliances where it would be inconvenient or infeasible to supply power separately.

Power over HDBaseT (PoH) » PoH provides up to 100 watts of power to devices over HDBaseT technology and twisted pair cabling.

Power Sum » A test method for four-pair cable whereby the mathematical sum of pair-to-pair crosstalk from three pairs to one pair is measured.

Premises » Telephony term for the space occupied by a customer or authorized/joint user in a building(s) on continuous or contiguous property

(except railroad rights of way, etc.) not separated by a public road or highway. Frequently used as

“premises-based”.

Premises Wiring System » The entire wiring system on the user’s premises, especially the supporting wiring that connects the communications outlets to the network interface jack.

Punchdown » Refers to the use of an impact tool that enables installers to make efficient IDC style connections.

RCDD ® (Registered Communications Distribution

Designer) » The RCDD title is a professional credential granted by BICSI. RCDDs have demonstrated a superior level of knowledge of

Information Transport Systems (ITS) design and associated disciplines.

Return Loss (RL) » A measure of the similarity of the impedance of a transmission line and the impedance at its terminations. It is a ratio, expressed in decibels, of the power of the outgoing signal to the power of the signal reflected back.

RJ (registered jack) » RJs are telephone and data jacks registered with the FCC. Specific RJs, such as RJ-11 and RJ-45, are widely used in the telecommunications industry. A much more accurate way to identify a jack is to specify the number of positions (width of opening) and number of conductors. Example: “8-position, 8-conductor

(8P8C) jack” or “6-position, 4-conductor (6P4C) jack”.

RU (rack unit) » A unit of measure of vertical space in an equipment rack or cabinet. One rack unit is equal to 1.75 in (45 mm).

Standards » Agreed-upon principles of performance.

Standards are set by committees working under various trade and international organizations.




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Structured Cabling System » A structured cabling system (SCS) is defined as the complete collective configuration of cabling and associated hardware that has been installed at a given site to provide a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure.

TDMM (Telecommunications Distribution Methods

Manual) » The TDMM is a publication from BICSI that is based on internationally accepted industry standards, codes and guidelines. The TDMM addresses the newest methodologies and recommends best practices for the design of structured cabling systems.

TE (Telecommunications Enclosure) » Also referred to as a zone enclosure, a TE is a housing for telecommunications equipment, cable terminations, cross-connect cabling, and wireless access points.

A TE serves the function of an horizontal crossconnect (HC) for a portion of a building floor and provides access to the building’s backbone and pathways. A TE should supplement, not replace, the requirement for a TR on a building floor.

TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association) »

The TIA is a trade organization of manufacturers which sets standards for use of its member companies. Formerly fell under the umbrella of EIA. See www.tiaonline.org

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TO (telecommunications outlet) » A connecting device in the work area on which horizontal cable terminates.

TR (telecommunications room) » A TR is an architectural space that provides an environmentally suitable and secure area for housing cables, terminations, cross-connects, hardware and telecommunications equipment.

U/FTP » Also classified as STP (shielded twisted pair), is twisted pair cable with individually foil-screened twisted pairs, but no overall shield.

UL (Underwriters Laboratories ® ) » A privately owned product safety certification organization.

UL also certifies category-rated cable performance and quality.

UTP (unshielded twisted pair) » Also classified as U/UTP, is overall unshielded twisted pair with unshielded twisted pairs.

Work Area (WA) or workstation » A building space where occupants interact with telecommunications terminal equipment.

WAN (wide area network) » A computer network that covers a broad geographic area. WANs connect LANs and other networks together.

Some are private, but many are built by Internet service providers, who provide connection from organizational LANs to the Internet.




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This guide has been developed consistent with all known applicable cabling practices as defined by the following:

ANSI/TIA-607-C

Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding

(Earthing) for Customer Premises

ANSI/BICSI 002-2014

Data Center Design and Implementation

Best Practices

ANSI/TIA-568.0-D

Generic Telecommunications Cabling for

Customer Premises

ANSI/TIA-568.1-D

Commercial Building Telecommunications

Cabling Standard

ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

Telecommunications Cabling, Copper Component, and Cabling Specifications

ANSI/TIA-569-D

Commercial Building Standard for

Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

ANSI/TIA-606-C

Administration Standard for Telecommunications

Infrastructure of Commercial Buildings, published

June 2012

ANSI/TIA-942-B

Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers

IEEE 802.3

Ethernet-based LANs (Fast Ethernet, Gigabit

Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet)

IEEE 1100

Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding

Electronic Equipment

IEEE 1911.3

Standard for HDBaseT™ 5Play

ISO 11801

Generic Cabling for Customer Premises

(multiple standards)

National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

Published by IEEE

National Electric Code (NEC, NFPA 70)

Published by NFPA

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual

(TDMM)

Published by BICSI

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Applicable listings and ratings

NECA/BICSI 607-2011

Standard for Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Planning and Installation Methods for Commercial Buildings

Always follow superseding national, state, and local codes and regulations.

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