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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
From Product Selection to Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SECTION 1: STANDARDS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS . . . . 5
Standards Reference Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviation References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Obtaining Standards Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SECTION 2: BUILDING SUBSYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The Six Subsystems of a Structured Cabling System. . . 14
Maximum Cabling Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Star Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
SECTION 3: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Twisted-Pair Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Twisted-Pair Wiring Color-Code Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6,
Cat 6A Performance Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Twisted-Pair Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

STEP-BY-STEP: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE PREPARATION

AND CONNECTOR TERMINATION ....................... 35–40

SECTION 4: COAXIAL CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Coaxial Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Coaxial Cable Wiring Descriptions – CCTV and CATV . . . 42
Coaxial Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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STEP-BY-STEP: COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION AND

COMPRESSION CONNECTOR TERMINATION ......... 47–50

SECTION 5: FIBER OPTIC CABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Single-Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Multimode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Fiber Optic Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Attachment Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Bend Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

STEP-BY-STEP: FIBER OPTIC CABLE PREPARATION

AND CONNECTOR TERMINATION ......................... 59–70

SECTION 6: CONDUIT FILL RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . 71

Conduit Fill Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
SECTION 7: ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Elements of an Administration System per the
TIA-606-C Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Classes of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
SECTION 8: ABOUT ANIXTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Corporate Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Our Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Our Technical Expertise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
The Anixter Infrastructure Solutions LabSM . . . . . . . . . . 83
Supply Chain Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Deployment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE PARTNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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INTRODUCTION

From Product Selection to Installation

Even the best product will fail to perform if it’s not installed
correctly. Making sure a product is installed correctly the first time
means that you won’t have to lose time troubleshooting and fixing
an installation. Using best practices helps to make sure that once
an installation is completed, it performs to everyone’s expectations.
In this easy-to-use pocket guide, we’ve gathered the best tips,
practices and techniques to properly install cabling infrastructure
and related products. We also cover the key aspects and
standards of twisted-pair, coaxial and fiber cable and connectors
so you not only have the right skills to complete the job but also
the underlying knowledge that makes these systems work.
This guide is a product of years of field experience from Anixter’s
engineers and is continuously updated to reflect the latest
practical and standards developments in the industry.
Visit anixter.com to download an electronic version of this guide.

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1. STANDARDS
REFERENCE
DOCUMENTS
Standards Reference Documents.......................6
Abbreviation References .................................. 9
Obtaining Standards Documents ..................... 9
Additional Resources .................................... 10

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SECTION 1: STANDARDS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Standards Reference Documents
Telecommunications standards provide recommended best
practices for the design and installation of cabling systems to
support a wide variety of existing and future systems to extend
the life span of the telecommunications infrastructure.

Table 1.1 Standards Reference Documents

Standard Description
TIA-568.0-D Generic Telecommunications Cabling for
Customer Premises
TIA-568.1-D Commercial Building Telecommunications
Cabling Standard

TIA-568.2-D Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications

Cabling and Components Standard
TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling Components
TIA-569-D Telecommunications Pathways
and Spaces
TIA-606-C Administration Standard for
Telecommunications Infrastructure
TIA-607-C Generic Telecommunications
Bonding and Grounding (Earthing)
for Customer Premises
TIA-942-B Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard
for Data Centers
IEEE 802.3af This standard specifies data terminal
equipment (DTE) power via media
dependent interface (MDI).
The specification calls for power source
equipment that operates at 48 volts of
direct current for 12.95 watts of
power over unshielded twisted-pair cable to
data terminal equipment
100 meters away.

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Standard Description
IEEE 802.3an This standard specifies physical layer and
management parameters for 10 Gbps
operation, type 10GBASE-T and 10 Gigabit
Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling.
IEEE 802.3at This amendment to the 802.3af standard
offers improved power-management
features. Increased power to end devices
and new possibilities of powering devices
through standard Category 5e, 6 and 6A
cabling.
The new IEEE 802.3at Power over Ethernet+
(Plus) standard increases the current,
voltage and wattage available over balanced
100-ohm twisted-pair cabling systems.
The standard defines the technology for
powering a wide range of powered devices
up to 25 watts over existing Category 5e
and above cables. The 802.3at standard
states that 30 watts at a minimum are
allocated at the port, so 24.6 watts are
ensured at the end device connector 100
meters away.
IEEE 802.3ba This standard defines Media Access
Control (MAC) parameters, physical layer
specifications and management parameters
for the transfer of 802.3 frames at 40 Gbps
and 100 Gbps. The amendment facilitates
the migration of 10 GB Ethernet from the
network core to the edge by providing
40 Gbps and 100 Gbps data rates for
backbone and backhaul applications to
remove bandwidth bottlenecks that exists in
many corporate networks today.
IEEE 802.3bm Physical Layer specifications and
management parameters for 40 Gb/s
operation over single-mode fiber (40GBASE-
ER4) and for 100 Gb/s operation over
multimode fiber (100GBASE-SR4) are
added by this amendment. This amendment
also specifies a four-lane variant of the 100
Gigabit Attachment Unit Interface (CAUI-4)
and optional Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
for 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s operation over
fiber optic cables.

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Standard Description
IEEE 802.3bq This amendment to IEEE Std 802.3-2015
specifies new Physical Coding Sublayer
(PCS) interfaces and new Physical Medium
Attachment (PMA) sublayer interfaces for
25 Gb/s Ethernet and 40 Gb/s Ethernet.
25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T specify LAN
interconnects for up to 30 m of balanced
twisted-pair structured cabling, for 25 Gb/s
and 40 Gb/s, respectively.
IEEE 802.3bz Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC)
parameters, Physical Layer specifications,
and management objects for the transfer
of Ethernet format frames at 2.5 Gb/s
and 5 Gb/s over balanced twisted-pair
transmission media used in structured
cabling are defined in this amendment to
IEEE Std 802.3-2015.

IEEE 802.3bs This amendment includes IEEE 802.3 Media

Access Control (MAC) parameters, Physical
Layer specifications, and management
parameters for the transfer of IEEE 802.3
format frames at 200 Gb/s and 400 Gb/s.

IEEE 802.11 This standard specifies wireless LAN Access

Control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
specifications. The standard denotes a
set of wireless LAN/WLAN specifications
developed by working group 11 of the IEEE
LAN/WAN standards committee (IEEE 802).

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Abbreviation References
Table 1.2 Abbreviation References
Abbreviation Reference
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing
and Materials
CSA Canadian Standards Association
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical
& Electronics Engineers
ISO International Organization
for Standardization
NEC® National Electrical Code®
NEMA National Electrical
Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

Obtaining Standards Documents

TIA documents may be purchased through Global Engineering
Documents at 1.800.854.7179 or global.ihs.com. IEEE
documents may be purchased through IEEE, P.O. Box 1331,
Piscataway, NJ 08855 or ieee.org. CSA documents may be
purchased through the Canadian Standards Association
at csa.ca or by calling 1.416.747.4000.
Some material in this publication is reproduced from standards
publications, which are copyrighted by the Telecommunications
Industry Association (TIA).
This handbook was prepared by Anixter Inc., which is not
affiliated with the Telecommunications Industry Association or
the Electronic Industries Alliance. TIA is not responsible for the
content of this publication.
For direct assistance in interpreting telecommunications
standards, consider contacting a Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by the Building Industry
Consulting Service International (BICSI) at 1.800.242.7405
or bicsi.org.
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Additional Resources
Anixter provides a wide variety of resources, including our
Standards Reference Guides. These documents (shown below)
highlight the key points of industry standards to improve
availability and reduce expenses by defining cabling types,
distances, connections, system architectures, termination
standards, performance characteristics, and installation and
testing methods.

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2. BUILDING
SUBSYSTEMS
The Six Subsystems of a
Structured Cabling System............................. 14
1. Entrance Facilities (EF) ........................ 15
2. Equipment Room (ER) ........................ 15
3. Backbone Cabling ................................ 15
4. Telecommunications Room (TR) and
Telecommunications Enclosure (TE) ...... 16
5. H orizontal Cabling—(Cabling
Subsystem 1) ...................................... 16
6. Work Area (WA) .................................... 17
Maximum Cabling Distances.......................... 18
Star Wiring .................................................... 24

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SECTION 2: BUILDING SUBSYSTEMS

The Six Subsystems of a Structured Cabling System

Note: This portion of the reference guide is based on two
standards titled TIA-568.0-D (Generic Telecommunications
Cabling for Customer Premises), which is used for generic
infrastructures, and TIA-568.1-D (Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling Standard [see p. 6]), which is more
commonly used with typical commercial building infrastructures.
These two standards are fully consistent with each other
regarding the telecommunications infrastructure topology.
However, they occasionally use different terms for the same
system components. In this reference guide when different
terms exist between the two standards for the same component,
the more common 568.1-D version will be used first, followed
by the 568.0-D (generic version) in square parentheses.
Example: work area (WA) [equipment outlet (EO)].

Subsystems Key
5 1 Entrance Facilities
2 Equipment Room
6 3 Backbone Cabling
4 Telecommunications
Room and Enclosure
5 Horizontal Cabling
6 Work Area
3
6
4
1

Figure 2.1—Six Subsystems of a Structured Cabling System

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1. Entrance Facilities (EF) Entrance facilities contain the

cables, network demarcation point(s), connecting hardware,
protection devices and other equipment that connect to the
access provider (AP) or private network cabling. It includes
connections between outside plant and inside building cabling.
2. Equipment Room (ER) The environmentally controlled
centralized space for telecommunications equipment is usually
more complex than a telecommunications room (TR) or
telecommunications enclosure (TE). It usually houses the main
cross-connect (MC) [Distributor C] and may also contain the
intermediate cross-connects (ICs) [Distributor B],
horizontal cross-connects (HCs) [Distributor A], or both.
3. Backbone Cabling The backbone cabling provides
interconnection between telecommunications rooms, equipment
rooms, access provider (AP) spaces and entrance facilities.
There are two subsystems defined for backbone cabling:
• Cabling Subsystem 2—Backbone cabling between the
horizontal cross-connect (HC) [Distributor A (DA)] and the
intermediate cross-connect (IC) [Distributor B (DB)]
• Cabling Subsystem 3—Backbone cabling between an
intermediate cross-connect (IC) [Distributor B (DB)] and
the main cross-connect (MC) [Distributor C (DC)]
Recognized cabling:
• 1 00-ohm twisted-pair cabling: Category 3, Category 5e,
Category 6 or Category 6A
• Multimode optical fiber cabling: 850 nm laser-
optimized 50/125 μm is recommended;
62.5/125 μm and 50/125 μm is allowed
• Single-mode optical fiber cabling
(See Tables 2.2 and 2.3 on the following pages for maximum
supportable distances for copper and fiber backbones.)

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4. Telecommunications Room (TR) and

Telecommunications Enclosure (TE)
A TR or TE houses the terminations of horizontal and
backbone cables to connecting hardware including any
jumpers or patch cords. It may also contain the IC or MC
for different portions of the backbone cabling system. The
TR or TE also provides a controlled environment to house
telecommunications equipment, connecting hardware
and splice closures serving a portion of the building.
The use of a telecommunications enclosure (TE) is for
a specific implementation and not a general case. It is
intended to serve a smaller floor area than a TR and may be
used in addition to the minimum "one TR per floor" rule.
5. Horizontal Cabling—(Cabling Subsystem 1) The horizontal
cabling system extends from the work area’s telecommunications
information outlet to the telecommunications room (TR) or
telecommunications enclosure (TE). It includes horizontal cable,
mechanical terminations, jumpers and patch cords located in
the TR or TE and may incorporate multiuser telecommunications
outlet assemblies (MUTOAs) and consolidation points (CPs). The
maximum horizontal cable length shall be 90 m
(295 ft.), independent of media type. If a MUTOA is
deployed, the maximum horizontal balanced twisted-pair
copper cable length shall be reduced in accordance with
Table 2.4.
Recognized cabling:
•4-pair 100-ohm unshielded or shielded twisted-pair cabling:
Category 5e, Category 6 or Category 6A
• Multimode optical fiber cabling, 2-fiber (or higher fiber count)
• Single-mode optical fiber cabling, 2-fiber (or higher
fiber count)

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100 Meters
Telecommunications
Information Room
3 Meters Outlet
90 M
Workstation eter Cross-Connect
s
Information
3 Meters Outlet 90 Meters

Workstation
Information
s
3 Meters Outlet eter
90 M 6 Meters of
Patch Cord
Workstation

1
100 Ohm, UTP/ScTP 4-pair for voice
T568A or T568B wiring
2

100 Ohm, UTP/ScTP 4-pair 62.5/125

µm fiber for data or 50/125 µm
fiber for data

Figure 2.2 – Horizontal Cable Maximum Distances

and Information Outlets
Figure 2.2—Horizontal Cable Maximum Distances and
Information Outlets
6. Work Area (WA) Work area (WA) components extend from
the telecommunications outlet/connector end of the horizontal
cabling system to the WA equipment. A minimum of two
telecommunications outlets (permanent links) should be
provided for each work area. Multiuser telecommunications
outlet assemblies (MUTOAs), if used, are part of the WA.
(See Table 2.4 for the maximum length of
horizontal cables and work area cords.)

Table 2.1—Work Area Components

Equipment Components
Station equipment Computers, data terminals,
telephones, etc.
Patch cables Modular cords, PC adapter cables,
fiber jumpers, etc.
Adapters Converters, baluns, etc. (Must be
external to telecommunications outlet)

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Maximum Cabling Distances

Maximum supportable distances for balanced twisted-pair
cabling by application. Includes horizontal and backbone cabling
(application specific).
Table 2.2 —Cabling Distances for Horizontal and
Backbone Cabling and Work Area Cord
Application Media Distance Comments
m (ft.)
Ethernet 10BASE-T Category 3, 100 (328)
5e, 6, 6A
Ethernet Category 5e, 100 (328)
100BASE-TX 6, 6A
Ethernet Category 5e, 100 (328)
1000BASE-T 6, 6A
Ethernet Category 6A 100 (328)
10GBASE-T
IEEE Std 802.3TM Category 5e, 100 (328)
Type 1 PoE 6, 6A
IEEE Std 802.3TM Category 5e, 100 (328)
Type 2 PoE 6, 6A
IEEE Std 802.3TM Category 5e, 100 (328) Under Development
Type 3 PoE 6, 6A
IEEE Std 802.3TM Category 5e, 100 (328) Under Development
Type 4 PoE 6, 6A
ADSL Category 3, 5,000 1.5 Mbps to
5e, 6, 6A (16,404) 9 Mbps
VDSL Category 3, 5,000 1,500 m (4,900 ft.)
5e, 6, 6A (16,404) for 12.9 Mbps, 300 m
(1,000 ft.) for 52.8 Mbps
Analog phone Category 3, 800 (2,625)
5e, 6, 6A
Fax Category 3, 5,000
5e, 6, 6A (16,404)
ATM 25.6 Category 3, 100 (328)
5e, 6, 6A
ATM 51.84 Category 3, 100 (328)
5e, 6, 6A
ATM 155.52 Category 100 (328)
5e, 6, 6A
ATM 1.2G Category 100 (328)
6, 6A
ISDN BRI Category 3, 5,000 128 kbps
5e, 6, 6A (16,404)
ISDN PRI Category 3, 5,000 1.472 Mbps
5e, 6, 6A (16,404)
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62.5/125 µm 50/125 µm 850 nm laser- 850 nm laser- TIA 492CAAA
TIA 492AAAA (OM1) TIA 492AAAB optimized optimized (OS1)
(OM2) 50/125 µm 50/125 µm TIA 492CAAB
TIA AAAC (OM3) TIA 492AAAD (OM4) (OS2)
Application Parameter Nominal 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Wavelength (nm)
Ethernet Channel 4.0 - 4.0 - 4.0 - 4.0 - - -
10/100BASE-SX attenuation (dB)
Supportable distance m (ft.) 300 - 300 - 300 - 300 - - -
(984) (984) (984) (984)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - 11.0 - 6.0 - 6.0 - 6.0 - -
100BASE-FX Supportable distance - 2,000 - 2,000 - 2,000 - 2,000 - -
m (ft.) (6,560) (6,560) (6,560) (6,560)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) 2.6 - 3.6 - 4.5 - 4.5 - - -
1000BASE-SX Supportable distance 275 - 550 - 800 - 800 - - -
m (ft.) (900) (1,804) (2,625) (2,625)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - 2.3 - 2.3 - 2.3 - 2.3 4.5 -
1000BASE-LX Supportable distance - 550 - 550 - 550 - 550 5,000 -
Table 2.3—Maximum Supportable Distances and

m (ft.) (1,804) (1,804) (1,804) (1,804)

Attenuation for Optical Fiber Applications

Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) 2.4 - 2.3 - 2.6 - 2.9 - - -

10GBASE-S Supportable distance 33 - 82 (269) - 300 - 400 - - -
m (ft.) (108) (984) (1312)

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492AAAA (OM1) 492AAAB (OM2) optimized 50/125 optimized 50/125 TIA 492CAAB (OS2)
µm TIA AAAC (OM3) µm TIA 492AAAD
(OM4)
Application Parameter Nominal 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Wavelength (nm)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - 2.5 - 2.0 - 2.0 2.0 - 6.3 -
10GBASE-LX4 Supportable distance - 300 - 300 - 300 300 - 10,000 -
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m (ft.) (984) (984) (984) (984) (32,810)

Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - 1.9 - 1.9 - 1.9 1.9 6.2 -
10GBASE-LRM Supportable - 220 - 220 - 220 220 10,000 -
distance m (ft.) (720) (720) (720) (720) (32,810)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - - - - 1.9 - 1.5 - - -
40GBASE-SR4 Supportable - - - - 100 - 150 - - -
distance m (ft.) (328) (492)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - - - - 1.9 - 1.9 - - -
100GBASE-SR4 Supportable distance m (ft.) - - - - 70 - 100 - - -
(230) (328)
Ethernet Channel attenuation (dB) - - - - 1.9 - 1.5 - - -
100GBASE-SR20 Supportable - - - - 100 - 150 - - -
distance m (ft.) (328) (492)
for Optical Fiber Applications (continued)

1G Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) 3.0 - 3.9 - 4.6 - 4.6 - - -

100-MX-SN-I Supportable 300 - 500 - 860 - 860 - - -
distance m (ft.) (984) (1,640) (2,822) (2,822)
Table 2.3—Maximum Supportable Distances and Attenuation

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492AAAA (OM1) 492AAAB (OM2) optimized 50/125 optimized 50/125 TIA 492CAAB (OS2)
µm TIA AAAC (OM3) µm TIA 492AAAD
(OM4)
Application Parameter Nominal 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Wavelength (nm)
2G Fibre Channel Channel 2.1 - 2.6 - 3.3 - 3.3 - - -
200-SM-MX-SN-I attenuation (dB)
Supportable 150 - 300 - 500 - 500 - -
distance m (ft.) (492) (984) (1,640) (1,640)
Fibre Channel Channel - - - - - - - - 7.8 -
200-SM-LC-L attenuation (dB)
Supportable - - - - - - - - 10,000 -
distance m (ft.) (32,810)
4G Fibre Channel Channel 1.8 - 2.1 - 2.9 - 3.0 - - -
400-MX-SN attenuation (dB)
Supportable 70 - 150 - 380 - 400 - - -
distance m (ft.) (230) 9492) (886) (1312)
Fibre Channel Channel - - - - - - - - 7.8 -
400-SM-LC-L attenuation (dB)
Supportable - - - - - - - - 10,000 -
distance m (ft.) (32,810)
for Optical Fiber Applications (continued)

8G Fibre Channel Channel 1.6 - 1.7 - 2.0 - 2.2 - - -

800-MX-SN attenuation (dB)
Supportable 21 - 50 - 150 - 190 - - -
Table 2.3—Maximum Supportable Distances and Attenuation

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distance m (ft.) (69) (164) (492) (624)

 62.5/125 µm TIA 50/125 µm TIA 850 nm laser- 850 nm laser- TIA 492CAAA (OS1)
492AAAA (OM1) 492AAAB (OM2) optimized 50/125 optimized 50/125 TIA 492CAAB (OS2)
µm TIA AAAC (OM3) µm TIA 492AAAD
(OM4)
Application Parameter Nominal 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 850 1300 1310 1550
Wavelength (nm)
8G Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) 1.6 - 1.9 - 2.6 - 2.2 - - -
800-MX-SA
Supportable 40 - 100 - 300 - 300 - - -
distance m (ft.) (131) (328) (984) (984)
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10G Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) 2.4 - 2.2 - 2.6 - 2.9 - - -
1200-MX-SN-1
Supportable 33 - 82 - 300 - 400 - - -
distance m (ft.) (108) (269) (984) (1312)
16G Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) - - 1.6 - 1.9 - 2.0 - - -
1600-MX-SN
Supportable - - 35 - 100 - 125 - - -
distance m (ft.) (115) (328) (410)
16G Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) - - 2.0 - 1.9 - 1.9 - - -
3200-MX-SN-S
3200-MX-SN-S1 Supportable - - 20 - 70 - 100 - - -
distance m (ft.) (66) (230) (328)
Fibre Channel Channel attenuation (dB) - - - - - - - - 6.0 -
1200-SM-LL-L
(10,512 Mbaud) Supportable - - - - - - - - 10,000 -
distance m (ft.) (32,810)
for Optical Fiber Applications (continued)

FDDI PMD Channel attenuation (dB) - 11.0 - 6.0 - 6.0 - 6.0 - -

ANSI X3.166
Supportable - 2,000 - 2,000 - 2,000 - 2,000 - -
distance m (ft.) (6,560) (6,560) (6,560) (6,560)
Table 2.3—Maximum Supportable Distances and Attenuation

FDDI SMF-PMD Channel attenuation (dB) - - - - - - - - 10.0 -

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Supportable - - - - - - - - 10,000 -
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Table 2.4—Maximum Length of Horizontal

Cable and Work Area Cords
24 AWG Cords 26 AWG Cords

Length of Max. Length of Max. Combined Max. Length of Max. Combined

Horizontal Work Area Cord Length of Work Work Area Cord Length of
Cable m (ft.) Area Cord, m (ft.) Work Area Cord,
m (ft.) Patch Cords Patch Cords and
and Equipment Equipment Cord
Cord m (ft.)
m (ft.)
90 (295) 5 (16) 10 (33) 4 (13) 8 (26)

85 (279) 9 (30) 14 (46) 7 (23) 11 (35)

80 (262) 13 (44) 18 (59) 11 (35) 15 (49)

75 (246) 17 (57) 22 (72) 14 (46) 18 (59)

70 (230) 22 (72) 27 (89) 17 (56) 21 (70)

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Star Wiring
Cabling shall be installed in a hierarchal star topology. There
shall be no more than two cross-connects [Distributors]
between the main cross-connect (MC) [Distributor C]
and the work area (WA) [equipment outlet—EO].
Figure 2.3—Star Topology Diagram
* Note: Please refer to Tables 2.2 and 2.3 (on
previous pages) for maximum distances
based on media type and application.

Equipment Room
Main Cross-Connect

Inter-
building
Equipment Room
Intermediate
Cross-Connect

Backbone Distances*
Inter-
building

Telecommunications Rooms

Figure 2.3 – Star Topology Diagram

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3. TWISTED-PAIR
CABLE
Twisted-Pair Cable ......................................... 26
Twisted-Pair Wiring Color-Code Chart ............ 27
The Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6
and Cat 6A Performance Levels .................... 29
Bend Radius ................................................. 31
Twisted-Pair Connectors ................................ 32
RJ45 ..................................................... 32
GG45 ................................................... 33
RJ21 ..................................................... 33
Testing .......................................................... 34

STEP-BY-STEP: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE

PREPARATION AND CONNECTOR
TERMINATION ............................. 35–40

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SECTION 3: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE

Twisted-Pair Cable
Twisted-pair cable consists of two insulated copper wires twisted
around each other with neighboring pairs in a bundle typically
having different twist lengths, between 5 and 15 cm, to reduce
crosstalk or electromagnetic induction.
The conductor insulation and overall jacketing of the cable can
utilize various shielded or unshielded elements. The ISO/IEC
11801 cable designations are noted in the following figures.
8-conductor/4-pair twisted-pair cable is generally used in
horizontal applications from telecommunication closets to a
workstation or desk. A multipair twisted-pair cable is generally
used in intra- or inter-building backbones.
U/UTP
Cable Sheath
Pair
Conductor
SF/UTP
Cable Sheath
Braid Screen
Foil Screen
Pair
F/UTP Conductor
Cable Sheath
Foil Screen
Pair
Conductor
S/FTP
Cable Sheath
Braid Screen
Foil Pair Screen
U/FTP Pair
Cable Sheath Conductor
Foil Pair Screen
Pair
Conductor

Guide to understand twisted-pair cabling types abbreviations

Balanced element T P = Twisted pair
Element screen U = Unscreened
F = Foil screened
Overall screen F = Foil screened
S = Braid screen
SF = Braid and foil screen

Figure 3.1—Twisted-Pair Cabling Types

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Twisted-Pair Wiring Color-Code Chart

The 25-pair color code is used to identify individual conductors
of multiconductor twisted-pair cabling used primarily in
backbone applications. The colors are applied to the insulation
that covers each conductor. The first color is chosen from one
group of five colors and the other from a second group of five
colors, giving 25 combinations of two colors.
Table 3.1—Twisted-Pair Wiring Color-Code Chart
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

6 7 8 9 10

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

11 12 13 14 15

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

16 17 18 19 20

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

21 22 23 24 25

2nd Color
Color Codes
Blue Orange Green Brown Slate
Wire No. in Pair 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
White 1 2 3 4 5

Red 6 7 8 9 10
1st
Black 11 12 13 14 15
Color
Yellow 16 17 18 19 20

Violet 21 22 23 24 25

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Pair No. 1st Wire 2nd Wire Pair No. 1st Wire 2nd Wire
1 White Blue 14 Black Brown
2 White Orange 15 Black Slate
3 White Green 16 Yellow Blue
4 White Brown 17 Yellow Orange
5 White Slate 18 Yellow Green
6 Red Blue 19 Yellow Brown
7 Red Orange 20 Yellow Slate
8 Red Green 21 Violet Blue
9 Red Brown 22 Violet Orange
10 Red Slate 23 Violet Green
11 Black Blue 24 Violet Brown
12 Black Orange 25 Violet Slate
13 Black Green

Figure 3.2 – Twisted-Pair Color-Code Chart

Figure 3.2—Twisted-Pair Color-Code Chart

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The Difference Between Cat 5e, Cat 6 and Cat 6A

Performance Levels
When supporting Ethernet applications for twisted-pair cabling,
the guidelines below shall be considered. Different applications
may require different cabling performance levels to achieve
desired distance requirements.
For example, 10 Gigabit Ethernet at 100 meters will require TIA
Augmented Cat 6 or ISO EA cabling.

Table 3.2—TIA Cat 5e Versus TIA Cat 6 Versus TIA Augmented

Cat 6 Versus ISO Class EA
Augmented
Data Rate Cat 5e Cat 6 Class EA
Cat 6
10 Mbps Yes Yes Yes Yes
100 Mbps Yes Yes Yes Yes
1 Gbps Yes Yes Yes Yes
10 Gbps
No Yes Yes Yes
(55 m)
10 Gbps No No Yes Yes
(100 m)

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Bend Radius
It is important not to change the geometry of the cable.
Bend radius is the maximum arc into which a cable can
be looped before its data transmission is impaired.
The minimum bend radius for UTP and F/UTP cable is four times
the cable diameter. The bend radius for multipair cable should
follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. The minimum bend radius for
cord cable (patch cord) is one times the cord cable diameter.
When you bend a cable too much, you separate the pairs within
the jacketing, which can result in performance degradation.
Cables are manufactured very carefully. There is a specific twist
scheme/pair lay within the jacketing of the cable. Bending it too
much will disturb the benefits of the cable’s manufacturing.
Exceeding the bend radius could kink or crimp the copper, causing
signal reflections.

Bend radius  4 x cable diameter for UTP and F/UTP cable

x Cable diameter

Figure 3.3—Minimum Bend Radius

Figure 3.3 – Minimum UTPUTP
Bend Radius andandF/UTP Cable
F/UTP Cable

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Twisted-Pair Connectors
A registered jack (RJ) is a standardized physical network interface
for connecting telecommunications or data equipment. The
physical connectors that registered jacks use are mainly of the
modular connector and 50-pin miniature ribbon connector types.
The most common twisted-pair connector is an 8-position,
8-contact (8P8C) modular plug and jack commonly referred to as
an RJ45 connector.

Figure 3.4—Twisted-Pair Connectors

RJ45
• An 8-pin/8-position plug or jack is commonly used
to connect computers onto Ethernet-based local area
networks (LAN).
• Two wiring schemes—T568A and T568B—are used
to terminate the twisted-pair cable onto the
connector interface.

Figure 3.5—RJ45
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GG45
• GG45 is a connector for high-speed Category 7 (S/FTP)
cabling systems.
• It was standardized in 2001 as IEC 60603-7-7.

Figure 3.6—GG45

RJ21
• A modular connector using 50 conductors is usually used
to implement a 25-line (or less) telephone connection.
• High-performance versions of the connector can support
Category 5e transmission levels.

Figure 3.7—RJ21

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Testing
Verification of the transmission performance of the installed
cabling system is recommended by the TIA 568-2-D standard.
The primary field test parameters for twisted-pair cabling
systems include:
• Impedance or return loss
• Attenuation or insertion loss
• Near-end crosstalk
• Power-sum crosstalk
• Attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio
• Far-end crosstalk
• Propagation delay and delay skew
• Noise.
Wire mapping is the most basic and obvious test for any twisted-
pair cable installation. A proper wire-mapping tester can detect
any of the following faults:
• Open pair
• Shorted pair
• Short between pairs
• Reversed pairs
• Crossed pairs

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STEP-BY-STEP: TWISTED-PAIR CABLE PREPARATION AND

CONNECTOR TERMINATION
The following steps will guide you through the preparation and
termination process for UTP cable. Following these guidelines
will help give you the optimum performance from the twisted-
pair cabling.

Step 1: The tools you will need:

• Jacket stripper
• Punch-down tool (not shown)
• Wire cutters (not shown)

Step 2: Insert cable into stripping tool to the

desired strip length. Strip off only as much
cable jacket needed to properly terminate
the pairs (1 to 1½ inches should be
sufficient to terminate pairs).

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Step 3: Holding the cable near the tool, rotate

the tool around the cable several times.

Step 4: Slightly bend the outer jacket and

manually remove the cut piece or slide the cut
outer jacket with the stripper.

Step 5: Bend each pair in one direction to

expose the rip cord, binder or cross-web filler
on the cable.
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Step 6: Remove the rip cord, binder or cross-

web filler if they are present on the cable,
leaving only the twisted pairs of wire. The
cross-web filler should be cut as flush as
possible to the jacket.

Step 7: Determine the wiring scheme and

properly align all four cables accordingly on
the jack. Keep the cable jacket as close to the
connector as possible. Always use connectors,
wall plates and patch panels that are
compatible (same rating or higher) with the
grade of the cable used.

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Step 8: Preserve the wire pair twists as close

as possible to the point of termination. When
connecting jacks and plugs, do not untwist
the cable more than 0.5 inches for Category
5e, 6 and 6A cable.
Helpful Hint: 
• A half of an inch of an untwisted wire pair
results in 1.5 dB of near-end crosstalk.

Step 9: Insert wires down into IDC terminal

slots to position them before punching
down. Maintain the twist. To “future-proof”
an installation, terminate all four pairs. The
picture above shows an outlet being wired to
the T568B wiring scheme.

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Step 10: When using a punch-down

tool, make sure the tool is straight before
punching down on the connector. Make sure
the cut-side of the tool is facing outward.

Step 11: Inspect the connector to verify

that the wires are fully engaged in the IDC
terminals and they are cut properly.

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Step 12: Place a dust cover on the jack

for protection.

Step 13: This is how your assembled jack

should look.

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4. COAXIAL CABLE
Coaxial Cable................................................... 42
Coaxial Cable Wiring Descriptions—
CCTV and CATV ............................................. 42
Coaxial Connectors ....................................... 45
BNC Connector ...........................................45
F Connector .............................................. 46
Bend Radius ................................................. 46
Testing .......................................................... 46

STEP-BY-STEP: COAXIAL CABLE

PREPARATION AND COMPRESSION
CONNECTOR TERMINATION .......... 47–50

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SECTION 4: COAXIAL CABLE

Coaxial Cable
Coaxial cable is a two-conductor electronic cable that is used
as the transmission medium for a variety of applications such
as analog baseband video (closed circuit television [CCTV]), RF
broadband video (such as cable television [CATV] and satellite)
and for some data, radio and antenna applications. It is
constructed to provide protection against outside
signal interference.

Jacket Outer Conductor (braid)

Inner Conductor
Dielectric
Figure 4.1 – Flexible Coax
Figure 4.1—Flexible Coax
Coaxial Cable Wiring Descriptions—CCTV and CATV
CCTV operates in a lower frequency range than
CATV and requires different cable constructions. Be
sure that the cable used is chosen accordingly. The
primary differences are based on the frequency range
differences as shown below (see Figure 4.2).

CCTV Baseband
CATV Broadband

5 10
Frequency (MHz)
 = Skin effect* begins in this frequency range
Figure 4.2—CATV and CCTV Frequency Ranges
Figure 4.2 – CATV and CCTV Frequency Ranges
* Note: S
 kin effect is the tendency of alternating current, as
its frequency increases, to travel only on the surface
of a conductor. In copper-clad steel coax, the high-
frequency signal travels only on the copper “skin.”

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Table 4.1—Conductor Types

Type Description
CCTV Solid bare copper
Stranded bare copper (for pan
tilt, zoom)
CATV Solid/stranded bare copper
Copper-covered steel
Precision Digital Solid bare copper

Table 4.2—Shield Types

Type Description
CCTV 95 percent bare copper braid
CATV 65–95 percent aluminum
braid plus one or more
aluminum shields
Precision Digital 85–95 percent tinned copper
braid plus one or more
foil shields

CATV requires a foil shield to contain high-frequency noise in

order to comply with FCC regulations. CATV sometimes uses
copper-covered steel. Because of this conductor type, care
should be given to not damage cutters when handling the steel
in CATV coax.

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Table 4.3—Coaxial Cable Construction Types

Type Description
Miniature Coax 75 ohm— Single or bundled (multiple
usually used in CCTV unit) coax construction from
headends and for precision 23–30 AWG with either a
analog and digital video tinned or bare solid copper
applications such as conductor or a stranded
component video or audio. conductor. Shielding is a
90–95 percent braid with a
foil shield.
RG-59—inexpensive 75-ohm CCTV: #20 AWG solid copper
cable used for flexibility, conductor, 95 percent
small size and shorter coverage bare copper
run lengths available in braid shield
numerous varieties.
CATV: #20 AWG copper-
covered steel conductor,
numerous foil and braid
shields available
RG-6—mid-cost longer CCTV: #18 AWG solid copper
run-length capability than conductor, 95 percent
RG-59 that is often used in coverage bare
distribution of video signals copper braid shield
in commercial buildings
and CATV applications. CATV: #18 AWG copper-
covered steel conductor,
numerous foil and braid
shields available
RG-11—higher cost used CCTV: #14 AWG solid copper
in long run-length, low- conductor, 95 percent
attenuation applications coverage bare copper
where larger size braid shield
is acceptable.
CATV: #14 AWG copper-
covered steel conductor,
numerous foil and braid
shields available
Note: This is not a complete list. It covers the most common
types of 75-ohm coaxial cables. The installation methods
outlined in the guide are common practice for many types
of coaxial cables.

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Coaxial Connectors
Coaxial connectors are components attached to the end of a
coaxial cable that connect with an audio, video, data or other
device to prevent interference and damage.

Figure 4.3—Coaxial Connectors

• Coaxial connectors are designed to maintain the
coaxial shielding.
• Connectors included in this designation are the widely
used F and BNC connectors.

BNC Connector
• They are the most common connector for CCTV (baseband)
coax cables.
• 50-ohm connectors are rated to 4 GHz.
• 75-ohm, 4 GHz connectors are available to meet the
demands of 75-ohm coax cables.
• They are commonly used in distributed video applications.

Figure 4.4—BNC Connector

Figure 4 –4.
NC
B Connector

These are common on all CCTV (baseband) cables; not just

miniature cables.

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F Connector
• The 75-ohm, screw-threaded couplers are used with
RG-59, RG-6 and RG-11 type coaxial cables.
• It is standard for cable television systems.
• It is simple and economical to install.
• It meets the specifications of CATV/MATV systems.
• A single crimp on the attached ferrule terminates
the connector.

Figure 4.5—F Series Coax

Figure.5Connector
4–Series
F Coax
Conne
Bend Radius
Current military coaxial standards do not specify bend radius;
however, various manufacturers do provide guidance. Check with
manufacturers for specifics.
Special care should be taken when pulling a coaxial cable
around bends. Using too much force or too tight of a bend
can deform the dielectric and cause a drop in transmission
performance.

Testing
Testing coax performance includes the following:
• Impedance anomaly • Attenuation or insertion loss
• Return loss • Signal level

Note: Use a signal strength meter to verify that the right signal
level is available (check installed length and possible damage).
Contact your Anixter sales representative to learn more about
tools available for testing coax.

Table 4.4—Typical Maximum Length

RG-59 RG-6 RG-11
CCTV 750–1,000 ft. 1,000–1,500 ft. 1,500–3,000 ft.

Range depends on cable and connector performance,

environment, signal frequency, and transmission and
reception equipment.
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STEP-BY-STEP: COAXIAL CABLE PREPARATION AND

COMPRESSION CONNECTOR TERMINATION
The following steps will guide you through the preparation
and termination process for coaxial cable with compression
connectors. Following these guidelines will help make sure that
you receive the optimum performance from the coaxial cable.

Step 1: The tools you will need:

• Compression tool
• Cable stripper
• Compression connectors
• To order these tools, call your local
Anixter sales representative or request
a quote using Anixter’s online catalog at
anixter.com/catalog.

Step 2: Adjust the blades of the stripper to

expose ¼ inch of the conductor and ¼ inch
of the insulation. Insert the coax cable into
the strip cartridge to the adjusted length.
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Step 3: Holding the cable near the tool,

rotate the cutter around the cable (three to
five full turns) to score the jacket and cut
through the insulation. Be sure the braid
is cut (you can hear when the wires of the
braid have all been cut). Then flex the jacket
to separate and slide it off to expose the
center conductor.

Step 4: Flare and bend back the remaining

outer braid onto the cable outer jacket. Make
sure to remove any stray or loose braids.
Stray or loose braids can cause shorts if they
touch the center conductor. Verify that the
center conductor and the insulation are not
nicked or scored.
• When handling cables with multiple
braids, such as quad-shield, refer to
the manufacturer’s literature for proper
braid handling techniques.
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Step 5: Insert the sleeve ferrule and BNC

body onto the coaxial cable. Firmly push the
cable as far as possible or until 1⁄8 inch of
the center conductor is protruding from
the connector.
• Make sure the connector is fully
seated and the white dielectric
material is firmly pushed against the
inner stop of the connector. You can see
this by looking into the open end
of some connectors.

Step 6: Insert the cable and connector

into the crimping device, making sure that
it is positioned firmly. Squeeze the crimper
handle tightly. Use a ratcheting tool that
does not release until the proper crimping
displacement has been applied for the
specific cabling and connector type. Once
the tool releases after the final “click,” the
crimp should be complete.
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Step 7: Inspect the connection making

sure no braiding is exposed and that the
connector is firmly attached to the cable.

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5. FIBER OPTIC
CABLES
Single-Mode ................................................. 52
Multimode.......................................................52
Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Types..................52
Fiber Optic Connectors ................................. 53
Attachment Methods .................................... 56
Bend Radius ................................................. 57
Testing .......................................................... 58

STEP-BY-STEP: FIBER OPTIC CABLE

PREPARATION AND CONNECTOR
TERMINATION.............................. 59–70

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SECTION 5: FIBER OPTIC CABLES

Fiber optic cables consist of a central core that carries light and
an outer cladding that completes the guiding structure. There are
two basic fiber types: single-mode and multimode.

Core Cladding Coating

Figure 5.1—Fiber Optic Cable
Figure 5.1 – Fiber Optic Cable

Single-Mode
• Core diameter of 8 to 10 microns
• Normally used for long-distance requirements and
high-bandwidth applications
• Does not bounce light off the surrounding cladding
as it travels
Multimode
• Allows more than one mode of light to travel through
the cable
• Typical wavelengths of 850 and 1350 nanometers (nm)
• Normally used in LAN applications
Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Types
Multimode 62.5-micron fiber:
• 62.5-micron core diameter
• 125-micron cladding diameter
Multimode 50-micron fiber:
• 50-micron core diameter
• 125-micron cladding diameter
• Increased bandwidth with smaller size
• Greater bandwidth with laser-optimized 50-micron fiber

62.5-Micron Core 50-Micron Core 8-Micron Core

125-Micron Cladding 125-Micron Cladding 125-Micron Cladding
Figure 5.2—Fiber Types
Figure 5.2and Sizes
– Fiber Types and Sizes

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Fiber Optic Connectors

Figure 5.3—ST has a bayonet mount and a long cylindrical

ferrule to hold the fiber. It is commonly used
in building applications.

Figure 5.4—FC has a 2.5 mm ferrule tip with

screw-on mechanism. It is keyed to prevent
tip rotation and damage to the mated
fiber. It is are typically used for
single-mode applications.

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Figure 5.5—SC is a snap-in connector that latches with

a simple push-pull motion that is available
in a duplex configuration. It is commonly
used in building applications.

Figure 5.6—LC is a small form factor (SFF) connector

that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule, is half the size
of the ST, and is a standard ceramic ferrule
connector that provides good performance. It
is highly favored for single-mode and is easily
terminated with any adhesive. It is commonly
used in building applications.

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Figure 5.7—MT-RJ is a small form factor (SFF) duplex

connector with both fibers in a single polymer
ferrule that uses pins for
alignment, has male and female versions,
and field terminates only by prepolished
and splice methods. It is commonly used in
building applications.

Figure 5.8—MTP/MPP is a high-density multifiber

connector used with ribbon fiber cables and
is an improvement as compared to the
original MPO (multifiber push-on) connector.

MTP connectors house up to 12 and

sometimes more optical fibers in a
single ferrule.

Applications include horizontal zone cabling,

high-density backbones, data centers and
industrial operations.
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Attachment Methods
There are several different attachment methods for installing
fiber connectors like those shown on the previous few pages.
Below are descriptions of each attachment method along with
an explanation of the pros and cons of each.

Table 5.1—Attachment Methods—Pros and Cons

Fiber Optics
Attachment Method Pros Cons
Heat-cure style— Cost effective Long termination
epoxy time (typically
15 minutes)

Long cure time

(typically
30 minutes)
Quick-cure style— Faster install than Requires a UV
UV-cure heat-cured light source

99 percent yield Requires a

special ferrule with
glass capillary

Limited resistance
to environmental
extremes
Quick-cure style— Faster install than Short shelf life
Anaerobic heat-cured

99 percent yield
Nonadhesive— Speedy install Polishing
Mechanical grip or still required
crimp No curing
involved
Nonadhesive— Faster install Higher cost
No-cure, no-polish
No epoxy, no Special tools
polish required

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Bend Radius
It is important not to change the geometry of the cable.
Changing the geometry of the cable can negatively impact the
transmission performance. Bend radius is the maximum arc into
which a cable can be looped before its data transmission is
impaired. The minimum bend radius for optical fiber cable is
10 times the diameter.

Table 5.2—Optical Fiber Bend Radius

Fiber Type Bend Radius
Small inside plant cable 1 in. (no load)
(2–4 fibers)
2 in. (with load)
All other inside plant cable 10 x diameter (no load)
20 x diameter (with load)
Outside plant cable 10 x diameter (no load)
20 x diameter (with load)

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Testing

Figure 5.9—Fiber Optic Cable Tester

Attenuation is the parameter most frequently measured and
includes the attenuation of the cable as well as that of attached
connectors. Attenuation testing is done with an optical loss test
set (OLTS). Cable attenuation can be caused by microbending,
poorly installed connectors, the presence of dirt on the end-face
of a connector, excessive mechanical force on the cable or, of
course, a broken fiber.
There are two tiers of optical field testing defined in
the standards:
• Tier 1: M
 andatory—Tests attenuation and verifies
cable length and polarity
• Tier 2: O
 ptional—Includes the Tier 1 tests plus an
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) trace

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STEP-BY-STEP: FIBER OPTIC CABLE PREPARATION AND

CONNECTOR TERMINATION
The following steps will guide you through the preparation and
termination process for a no epoxy, no polish fiber optic SC
connector. Following these guidelines will help make sure that
you receive the optimum performance from the fiber optic cable.
There are numerous other methods for terminating fiber
optic connectors. See Table 5.1 on page 52 for all the
attachment methods.

Step 1: The tools you will need:

• Fiber stripper
• Ruler
• Marker
• To order these tools, call your local
Anixter sales representative or request
a quote using Anixter’s online catalog at
anixter.com/catalog.

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Step 2: Measure from the end of the fiber to

40 mm and mark the cable.

Step 3: Slide the strain-relief boot onto

the cable.

Front
large
V-notch
Step 4: Make sure the stripper’s cutting face
is clean. Use the front, large V-notch on the
cable stripper to remove the 900-micron
tight buffer.
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Step 5: Carefully clamp down on the cable

halfway down from the mark you made.

Step 6: Keeping the pressure light, carefully

slide the jacket off of the fiber. Be careful to
avoid breaking the fragile glass fiber.
Repeat step to remove the remaining 20 mm
of jacket.

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Step 7: Carefully remove any of the leftover

250-micron coating (notice the white film on
the fiber) using the smaller, back V-notch on
the tool.

Step 8: Clean the bare fiber with two passes

of a fiber wipe dampened with fiber optic
cleaning fluid. Do not touch the bare fiber
after cleaning it.
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Alignment B A
Mark

V-groove
C

Step 9: Make sure that both clamps (C) are

clean and free of fiber. Squeeze buttons A
and B at the same time to open clamps.

Step 10: Place fiber in the slot so the bare

fiber is in the V-groove, the buffer or coating
is aligned with the alignment mark, and the
fiber rests under the tab. Fully release button
B then button A. Make sure both the bare
and coated fiber is secured by the clamps.

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Step 11: Slowly turn the knob 360 degrees

to cut the fiber.

Step 12: Squeeze button A, remove the

scrap fiber and place it in the scrap fiber bin.

Step 13: While holding onto the fiber,

squeeze button B and remove the
cleaved fiber.
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Step 14: Measure and mark an additional

11 mm on the fiber jacket.

Step 15: Make sure the components are

in the starting position. If not, slide the VFL
coupler back toward the cover hinge until it
locks. Verify the load button is released and
the connector cradle is against the travel
stop. Depress the reset button to return the
wrench to the start position.

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Step 16: Make sure the correct ferrule

adapter is installed. Switch the power on. If
the power light flashes or does not glow, the
batteries need to be replaced.

Step 17: Remove the dust cap from

connector and squeeze the load button
to move the connector cradle away from
the wrench.

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Step 18: With the connector oriented up,

load the connector into the tool by inserting
it (lead-in tube first), into the wrench.
Slowly release the load button while guiding
the connector into the connector cradle.

Step 19: Slide the VFL coupler down

until the ferrule adapter is seated on
the connector.

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Step 20: Close the cover and check for the

error light. If the error light remains off, there
are no problems.
Insert the cleaved fiber into the back of
the lead-in tube. Insert the fiber until you
feel it firmly stop against the fiber stub. The
visual mark should be within 2 mm of the
lead-in tube.
While maintaining enough inward pressure,
squeeze the CAM button in until it locks.
Check the termination lights. If the green
light is illuminated, the termination was
successful. If the red light is illuminated,
press the reset button, remove the fiber and
repeat the termination process.

Step 21: Turn the crimp knob 180 degrees

in either direction to crimp and lock the
connector into the fiber.
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Step 22: Open the cover and slide the

VFL coupler back into its starting position.
Slightly squeeze the button to remove
the connector.
Make sure the clear ferrule dust cap is
installed. Slide the boot up the back of the
connector until it reaches the cam.

Step 23: Install the outer shroud by lining up

the date code with the key-side of the
outer shroud. Using the boot, push the
assembly into the outer shroud until it
snaps into place.

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Step 24: The fiber connector is completed.

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6. CONDUIT FILL
RECOMMENDATIONS

Conduit Fill Recommendations...................... 72

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SECTION 6: CONDUIT FILL RECOMMENDATIONS

Conduit Fill Recommendations

Conduit fill states the maximum amount of space that the
installed cables should occupy in a given size conduit expressed
as a percentage of the interior volume.
When designing a conduit run, consider not only the cable being
installed now but also the likelihood of having to add cables in
the future.
Table 6.1 (right) makes recommendations for the maximum
cable sizes to be installed in conduit.
• Clearance should be ¼ inch at minimum and up to
1 inch for large cable installations or installations involving
numerous bends.
• When calculating clearance, make sure all cable diameters
are equal.
• Do not exceed recommended conduit fill requirements.
• Typical OD for twisted-pair cabling is 0.25 to 0.35 inch.

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Examples of conduit fill based on sample sizing of cables are

listed below.

Table 6.1—Conduit Fill Recommendations

Sample Cable Outside Diameters
(mm [in.])
Conduit Inside
Trade 4.5 5 6 7 8 9
Diameter
Size (0.15) (0.19) (0.23) (0.27) (0.31) (0.35)
mm (in.)

21 (0.82) 3/4 11 7 5 3 3 2

27 (1.04) 1 18 11 8 6 4 3

35 (1.38) 1-1/4 30 19 13 10 8 6

41 (1.61) 1-1/2 41 26 18 13 10 8

50 (2.06) 2 68 43 30 22 17 13

63 (2.46) 2-1/2 96 62 43 31 24 19

75 (3.06) 3 149 95 66 49 37 29

91 (3.54) 3-1/2 199 127 88 65 50 39

100 (4.02) 4 255 163 113 83 64 50

Note: The calculations used in Table 6.1 to determine cable fill

are based on a 40 percent initial fill factor assuming straight
runs with no degrees of bend. These conduit sizes are typical in
the United States and Canada and may vary in other countries.
The metric trade designators and imperial trade sizes are not
literal conversions of metric to imperial sizes. Fire and smoke
stop assemblies may require different fill ratios.

Reference: BICSI 2008 Telecommunications Distribution

Methods Manual.

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7. ADMINISTRATION
Administration.................................................76
Elements of an Administration System per the
TIA-606-C Standard ...................................... 76
Classes of Administration .............................. 76
Class 1 Administration .............................. 76
Class 2 Administration .............................. 77
Class 3 Administration .............................. 77
Class 4 Administration .............................. 77

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SECTION 7: ADMINISTRATION

Administration
Modern buildings require an effective telecommunications infrastructure
to support the wide variety of services that rely on the electronic
transport of information. Administration includes basic documentation
and timely updating of drawings, labels and records. Administration should
be synergistic with voice, data and video telecommunications, as well as
with other building signal systems, including security, audio, alarms and
energy management.
Administrative record keeping plays an increasingly necessary role in the
flexibility and management of frequent moves, adds and changes. The
TIA-606-C standard concisely describes the administrative record keeping
elements of a modern structured cabling system.

Elements of an Administration System per the

TIA-606-C Standard
• Horizontal pathways and cabling
• Backbone pathways and cabling
• Telecommunications grounding and bonding
• Spaces (e.g., entrance facility, telecommunications
room, equipment room)
• Firestopping
Classes of Administration
Four classes of administration are specified in this standard
to accommodate diverse degrees of complexity present in
telecommunications infrastructure. Each class defines the administration
requirements for identifiers, records and labeling. An administration
system can be managed using a paper-based system, general-purpose
spreadsheet software or special-purpose cable management software.

Class 1 Administration
Class 1 Administration addresses the administration requirements for a
building or premise that is served by a single equipment room (ER).
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in Class 1
Administration when the corresponding elements are present:
• Telecommunications space (TS) identifier
• Horizontal link identifier
• Telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB)
• Telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB)
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Class 2 Administration
Class 2 Administration addresses the administration of infrastructure
with one or more telecommunications spaces (TS) in a single building.
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in Class 2
Administration when the corresponding elements are present:
• Identifiers required in Class 1 Administration
• Building backbone cable identifier
• Building backbone pair or optical fiber identifier
• Firestopping location identifier
Class 2 Administration may additionally include pathway identifiers.

Class 3 Administration
Class 3 Administration addresses infrastructure with multiple buildings at
a single site.
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in
Class 3 Administration:
• Identifiers required in Class 2 Administration
• Building identifier
• Campus backbone cable identifier
• Campus backbone pair or optical fiber identifier
The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in
Class 3 Administration:
• Identifiers optional in Class 2 Administration
• Outside plant pathway element identifier
• Campus pathway or element identifier
Additional identifiers may be added if desired.

Class 4 Administration
Class 4 Administration addresses infrastructure with multiple sites or
campuses. The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in
Class 4 Administration:
• Identifiers required in Class 3 Administration
• Campus or site identifier
The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in
Class 4 Administration:
• Identifiers optional in Class 3 Administration
• Intercampus element identifier
Additional identifiers may be added if desired.
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8. ABOUT ANIXTER
Corporate Snapshot....................................... 80
Our Products ................................................. 81
Our Technical Expertise ................................. 82
The Anixter Infrastructure Solutions LabSM ..... 83
Supply Chain Solutions ................................. 84
Deployment Services..................................... 85

NORTH AMERICA

EMEA

APAC

CALA

GLOBAL REACH. LOCAL ADVANTAGE.

With Anixter, you get a true local partner around the world. No
other distributor of our kind can claim an in-country presence in
approximately 50 countries and in over 300 cities.
We do business in more than 35 currencies and 30 languages,
which means we are uniquely positioned to help facilitate your
project in the local environment, reduce risks and keep costs down.

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100,000 600,000 $1 BILLION
SECTION 8: ABOUT ANIXTER
CUSTOMERS PRODUCTS INVENTORY

CORPORATE SNAPSHOT

OVER
FOUNDED
9,400
1957 EMPLOYEES

OVER APPROXIMATELY
$8.8 BILLION 50
IN SALES COUNTRIES

IN OVER OVER
300 100,000
CITIES CUSTOMERS

NEARLY OVER
600,000 $1 BILLION
PRODUCTS INVENTORY

FORTUNE
STOCK SYMBOL
500
COMPANY AXE

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Our Products POWER

Our products are used around the • Generation, transmission
world to: and distribution
BUILD • MRO supplies
• Automation • Outdoor lighting
• Electrical/electronic wire • Smart grid infrastructure
and cable
PROTECT
• Gear, controls, transformers,
• Access control
power generation
• Electrified door hardware
• Indoor/outdoor lighting
• Emergency telephones
CONNECT • Fire and life safety
• Broadcast and • Intrusion detection
professional A/V • Mass notification
• Cabling and • Mechanical door hardware
connectivity infrastructure
• Sound, paging and intercom
• Data center infrastructure
• Video surveillance
• Power
• Wireless

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Our Technical Expertise

Across the world, Anixter has more than 2,700 highly trained specialists
with years of experience specifying products and solutions for a variety of
industries. This dedication to technical expertise makes Anixter a company
customers can depend on to keep informed of the latest products,
applications, industry trends, standards and emerging technologies.
Our technical expertise includes:
Technology Support Services
Our specialized group of industry experts assist our customers to deliver
standards-compliant technology solutions that respond to change, drive
innovation and deliver value. Utilizing our global technical resources, we
bring you the right technology support when and where you need it. We
build technology teams that meet your specific needs.
Industry Certificates, Association Participation and
Standards Development
Our engineers actively participate in industry associations, standards
bodies and obtain key certifications in order to recommend the right
solution to meet your needs.
Associations and Committee Memberships
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• ONVIF
• Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
• Security Industry Association (SIA)
• Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA)
• Association for Passive Optical LAN (APOLAN)
• InfoComm International
• Sports Video Group (SVG)
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
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• National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)

• Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
• American Public Power Association (APPA)
Technical Certifications
• ASIS CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• More than 90 Registered BICSI RCDDs (Registered
Communications Distribution Designer)
• PSPs (Physical Security Professional Certification)
• CCNAs (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• BICSI DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant)
• DC Professional DCP (Data Center Practitioner)
• DC Professional DCS (Data Center Specialist)
• ASIS PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• ALOA CRL (Certified Registered Locksmith)
• BICSI NTS (Network Technology Systems)
• InfoComm CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
• iBwave Level 1 & 2 Design
Anixter University
Anixter UniversityTM is the educational initiative of Anixter. Courses are
tailored to suit our customers' learning requirements, and feature a
comprehensive array of technical and standards-based information
delivered in a straightforward, unbiased way.
Learn more at anixter.com/technology

The Anixter Infrastructure Solutions LabSM

Anixter’s Infrastructure Solutions LabSM is at the center of a worldwide
collection of labs that research, test and evaluate products to help
customers meet their application challenges. This world-class research
and educational center encompasses more than 4,000 square feet where
Anixter’s technical experts push the boundaries of technology, products
and solutions.
Our mission for the Lab is simple — educate, demonstrate and evaluate.
• Educate customers on the latest industry standards
and technologies
• Demonstrate the latest infrastructure and security product solutions
available from our manufacturer partners

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• Evaluate our network infrastructure and security solutions to make

sure that our customers are selecting the right products for their
specific needs
We are continually testing products in The Lab to establish that:
• Quality products are recommended and delivered to our customers
• Performance across product lines and within systems is consistent
• Products and systems recommended to customers can be integrated
and follow the trend toward convergence.
Register for a Lab visit or take a video tour: anixter.com/lab

Supply Chain Solutions

The foundation of an efficient deployment is having a fundamental
distribution network that leverages an extensive product inventory with
coordinated deliveries. Fundamental distribution services should include:
• The ability to view and allocate inventory in any warehouse
in a global network
• A significant investment in a diverse breadth of inventory
• IT systems that provide customers real-time information
• Predictable (e.g., next-day ground service) delivery times
to help plan even the most complicated of projects
• Product selection and specification assistance
• Packaging and configuration of products to streamline installation.
Anixter takes fundamental distribution a step further by applying supply
chain best practices to assist with the realities of technology deployments.

INVENTORY PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT

SOURCING MANAGEMENT & PACKAGING

GLOBAL eCOMMERCE
LOGISTICS

SAVE TIME REDUCE COSTS INCREASE EFFICIENCY MITIGATE RISK

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Deployment Services
Any activities that take your focus away from installation and implementa-
tion for your customer introduces risk for your business and can have an
impact on overall project success.
Anixter's Supply Chain Solutions help simplify and address the material
management challenges at the job site(s).
Supply Chain Solutions from Anixter can:
• Simplify on-site storage requirements
• Improve speed of deployment
• Reduce damaged, lost or stolen materials at the job site
• Reduce packaging waste at the construction site
• Minimize will calls, go backs and setup time
• Increase productivity
• Decrease total cost of deployment.

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TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE PARTNERS
From enterprise data centers to security infrastructure to in-building
wireless and beyond, Anixter recommends and provides solutions
that connect the world’s most important information. Delivered
directly and through partners, these solutions help today’s
data-intensive organizations operate more efficiently and maximize
the business value of their infrastructures. As a provider of leading-
edge solutions, Anixter recognizes the benefits that a joint technology
partnership can bring to its customers. That’s why Anixter has created
the Technology Alliance Partner program with the mission of building
long-term partnerships that enable us to deliver comprehensive and
proven best-of-breed technology solutions.

Learn more about our Technology Alliance Partner

program at anixter.com/techalliance.

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Association and Committee Memberships
• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• ONVIF
• Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
• Security Industry Association (SIA)
• Control Systems Integrators Association (CSIA)
• Association for Passive Optical LAN (APOLAN)
• InfoComm International
• Sports Video Group (SVG)
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
• Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
• American Public Power Association (APPA)
Technical Certifications
• ASIS CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
• More than 90 Registered BICSI RCDDs (Registered
Communications Distribution Designer)
• PSPs (Physical Security Professional Certification)
• CCNAs (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• BICSI DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant)
• DC Professional DCP (Data Center Practitioner)
• DC Professional DCS (Data Center Specialist)
• ASIS PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• ALOA CRL (Certified Registered Locksmith)
• BICSI NTS (Network Technology Systems)
• InfoComm CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)
• iBwave Level 1 & 2 Design

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