Belden Systems CSV 2019 - Presentation

Belden CSV Certification Training
Jeffery Beh
Application Engineer
2019
A Rich Heritage Belden Today

• John Stroup, CEO
• Founded by Joseph Belden • Headquartered in St. Louis, MO
in 1902 in Chicago • 10,000 employees
• A long history of innovation for
• NYSE: BDC
communications technologies
• Operations in North and South America,
• Early customers Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia
included Thomas Edison
Pacific
• Revenue $2.6B
• 20+ Sales Offices; 25+ Manufacturing
Facilities
Computer
Radio TV in the Networking in
in the 1950s the 1980s and
1920s 1990s
Joseph Thomas
Belden Edison
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Belden Overview
What is Belden? A Leading Global Connectivity Company that …
SERVES Enterprise
Two Primary End-Markets Industrial
DEPLOYS Operational Excellence

A Robust Business System Disciplined Capital Allocation
Proven Management Team
BENEFITS Industrial Automation Bandwidth

From Favorable Secular Trends Smart Buildings Video Consumption
DELIVERS Revenue CAGR +6% EBITDA +970 bps

Strong, Consistent Results1 FCF CAGR +15% ROIC +910 bps
Adjusted results. See investor.belden.com for reconciliation to comparable GAAP results.

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Proven Executive Management Team
John Stroup Glenn Pennycook Dhrupad Trivedi

President, CEO President, Chief Technology
and Chairman of Enterprise Solutions Officer, General
the Board Manager, Tripwire
Brian Anderson
Dean McKenna Paul Turner
Senior Vice
President, Legal, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice
General Counsel Human Resources President, Sales
and Corporate
Secretary
Henk Derksen Ross Rosenberg Roel Vestjens

Senior Vice Senior Vice President, Industrial
President, President, Solutions
Finance and CFO Strategy and
Corporate
Development

A Purposeful Transformation from a Cable Supplier to a
Global Signal Transmission Solutions Provider
2005 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 2015 2017 2018
Industrial Industrial
Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Broadcast Security Broadcast Broadcast
Networking Networking
Communication Products
Industrial Industrial Industrial Industrial

Broadcast Broadcast
Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity Networking
Industrial
Security
Belden Business System
Strategy, Culture and Values

Enterprise
$1,356M Revenue1
Transmitting and Securing Data, Sound, and Video in
Complex Enterprise and Media Networks
KEY SOLUTIONS
Cable Connectivity Networking Software

Fiber Copper A/V Fiber Copper A/V Cameras Switchers Replay Editing Playout Asset Management
Racks Connectivity Tools Routing Playout Automated Production Control
KEY MARKETS
Smart Buildings Final Mile Broadband Live Media Production

Extended LAN Commercial A/V Broadband Deployment (Fiber/Copper) Live News and Sports Production Stadium Infrastructure
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Industrial
$1,032M Revenue1
Transmitting and Securing Data, Sound, and Video in

Harsh Industrial Environments
KEY SOLUTIONS
Cable Connectivity Networking Software

Fiber Copper Active I/O Modules Passive Distribution Wireless Gateways Switches Routers Security Configuration Management Firewalls
Boxes Connectors Network Management Vulnerability Management
KEY MARKETS
Discrete Manufacturing Process Facilities Transportation Energy

Factory Floor Automation Process Automation Transportation Control Systems Smart Grid Infrastructure
and Wireless
Non-GAAP results. See investor.belden.com for reconciliation to comparable GAAP results.

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Belden IBDN CSV

(Certified System Vendor)
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Course Outline
−The Evolution of Design

−Standards Update
−HDMI or HDBaseT
−Structured Cabling Design Topologies
−Considerations for Telecommunications Spaces
−Considerations for Cabling Pathways
−Considerations for Cabling System Administration
−Belden Copper Systems
−Belden FiberExpress Systems

The Evolution of Design

The ever-expanding network
• Large numbers of non-computing devices within

buildings and campuses are (or will soon be)
connected to Ethernet / IP networks
− The Internet of Things (IoT)
• Impact on both physical and cyber security

− Devices are everywhere, not just in segregated
areas
There is no “perimeter” to secure
− All visitors require / expect Internet connectivity
• Structured cabling (and wireless networking)

standards are evolving to accommodate different
types of premises, devices, and traffic
• Cabling system designers must have a broader view

than traditional voice / data device connectivity
− e.g., Twisted-pair network cabling must deliver both
data and electrical power

Business and Life in Cloud
23 billion smart devices by 2020 HPC maximum flops ×2 annually

Internet of Things 93 petaflops/s (1015) in 2016
Sunway TaihuLight (China)
Social network:
Every 200 mobile devices =
300 million pictures/day
1 more server in the cloud
uploaded to Facebook
Source:
1. Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast
2. Garner Worldwide IT Spending
3. Top 500 list Top 10 change
4. Gizmodo/Facebook

Apps Moving to the Cloud
Business
Apps
Consumer
Apps
Skyhigh, 2015

OR OR

Multiple Ethernet / IP networks required on-site
Building & Campus

Networks
Facility-oriented
User-oriented • Premises Security
• Surveillance
• Voice & Data • Access control
• Desktop & mobile devices
• Wired & wireless access • Audio / Video
• Paging, background music
• Signage, cable & satellite TV
distribution
• Building Automation
• Climate control
• Lighting
• Harsh environment / Industrial

• Non-occupancy indoor spaces
• Outdoor installations

Standards Update

Standards Update
Definitions
TIA Standards
BICSI Documents
IEEE Standards
Belden Participation
Readying for the Future

Definitions
Codes
Guidelines
Best Practices
Standards
Trends

What are Standards?
Protect life limb and property, but nothing has to

Codes
work.
Ensure a minimum level of performance with
Standards minimum standards with no
value/cost/comparisons allowed. Typically ISO,
ANSI, TIA and some BICSI documents.
Give recommendations based on perceived
Best Practices ‘value’ to maximize ‘value’. Subjective. Typically
BICSI or other association documents.
Typically a set of practices tied to a specific
Manufacturer Guidelines product line (may explain deviation from
standards and/or best practices).
Marketing
A description of the vendors capabilities from a
product and service standpoint … not necessarily
tied to any of the above

Standards Update
Definitions
TIA Standards
BICSI Documents
IEEE Standards

Revised Organization & Document Structure
Committee Scope
TR42 Plenary
TR42.1 Commercial Buildings
TR42.3 Pathways and Spaces
TR42.5 Terms
TR42.6 Administration
TR42.7 Copper Cabling Systems
TR42.9 Industrial
TR42.10 Sustainability
TR42.11 Optical Systems
TR42.12 Optical Fibers and Cables
TR42.13 Passive Optical Devices
and Fiber Metrology
TR42.16 Bonding and Grounding
Systems

Networking standards
IEEE 802.3bs (draft) IEEE 802.11ac (2013)
400GBASE-SR16 (32 fiber) Ethernet IEEE 802.11n (2009)
IEEE 802.3bm (2015) IEEE 802.11g (2003)
HDBaseT Alliance / IEEE 1911
100GBASE-SR4 (8 fiber) Ethernet IEEE 802.11b (1999)
HDBaseT 2.0 (2013)
IEEE 802.3ba (2010) IEEE 802.11a (1999)
HDBaseT 1.0 (2010)
40 Gb/s (8 fiber) & 100 Gb/s (20 fiber) Ethernet Wireless Local Area Networks (Wi-Fi)
IEEE 802.3ap (2007)
Backplane Ethernet IEEE 802.3bt (draft)
IEEE 802.3an (2006) DTE Power via MDI over 4-Pair 49W min.
10 Gb/s Ethernet Copper IEEE 802.3at (2009)
IEEE 802.3ah (2004) Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) 25.5W
Ethernet in the First Mile IEEE 802.3af (2003)
IEEE 802.3ae (2002) Power over Ethernet (PoE) 12.95W
10 Gb/s Ethernet Fiber
IEEE 802.3ab (1999)
IEEE 802.1BA Audio Video Bridging (2011)
1 Gb/s Ethernet Copper
Ethernet for Time-Sensitive Applications
IEEE 802.3z (1998)
IEEE 802.1 Data Center Bridging (2011)
1 Gb/s Ethernet Fiber
Data Center Ethernet (DCE)
IEEE 802.3u (1995)
IEEE 802.3az (2010)
100 Mb/s Fast Ethernet
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
IEEE 802.3i (1990)
10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3 (1985) ASHRAE TC9.9 (2012)
Coax Ethernet Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing
Environments, 3rd Edition
ANSI/TIA-569-C.1 (2013)
Revised Temperature and Humidity Requirements for Telecommunications Spaces

What’s New – TR42.1 – Commercial Buildings
• ANSI/TIA-5017 Telecommunications Physical Network

Security Standard
−Focus is two fold:
1. Security of the Telecommunications Infrastructure, and
2. How to use the Telecommunications Infrastructure
as part of the security plan
− Includes a section on Risk Assessment and
Security Planning for defense in depth
− Additional design guidelines for pathways &
spaces, installation guidelines, IBS systems,
and administration

• ANSI/TIA-862-B Intelligent Building Systems Cabling

Standard (new title)
−Addition of guidance for cabling for:
Wireless systems
Remote powering over balanced twisted-pair cabling
Smart lighting

• ANSI/TIA-568.0-D Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer

Premises
− Fiber polarity, and testing will be moved to ANSI/TIA-568.3-D (when
published)
− Open office cabling has been moved from Commercial to Generic
− Category 6 (or higher), as well as OM3 (or higher) is recommended
− Minimum fiber count is two strands
− Guidelines on shared pathways and shared sheaths added as Annex E

What’s New – TR42.3 – Pathways & Spaces
• TIA-569-D (Pathways & Spaces) addendum 2 on

pathways and spaces for remote powering.
−The next ballot will be a committee ballot.
−Result of work from joint TR-42.3/42.6 Task Group on
Pathways & Administration for Remote Powering - no longer
a TSB

What’s New – TR42.7 – Copper Cabling Systems
• New Documents
−TSB 184-A Support for 4-pair remote powering to be
published
−ANSI/TIA-1152-A (cat 8 field testing) published
• Updates
−568.2-D (Balanced Twisted Pair) in mock ballot phase
Addition of Modular Plug Terminated Link normative annex
Possible addition of 28AWG patch cords
−568.4-D (Broadband Coaxial Cable) 2nd industry ballot
No significant changes expected

What’s New – NFPA
• NEC 2017
− Limits introduced when powering over data cabling
Over 60W will have to limit bundle size
Exemption given to –LP rated cabling

What’s New – TR42 IEC Liaison Report
• IEC 60793-2-10 to incorporate WBMMF/OM5

• IEC 60793-2-50 to incorporate 200µm SMF cable
• IEC 61753-1 connectors/pigtails loss have changed from
0.20 to 0.15dB
• IEC 60793-2-70 is being revised in PMF fibre sectional
specification
• IEC 60794-3-11, mainline outdoor cable specification, will
be extensively revised

What’s New – TR42 ISO Liaison Report
• ISO 11801 Parts 1-6

− Agreement to go forward a final draft International Standard (FDIS)
− Attenuation for MMF (include OM5 into ISO 11801)
3.0 dB/km for OM5; OM3 /OM4 remain 3.5 dB/km @850nm
Note in TIA-568.3-D, OM3/OM4/OM5 are defined as ≤ 3.0 dB/km
− Attenuation for SMF
OS1a remains 1.0/1.0/1.0 dB/km at 1310nm/1383nm/1550nm
OS2 remains 0.4/0.4/0.4 dB/km at 1310nm/1383nm/1550nm

What’s New – TR42.11 – Optical Systems
• ANSI/TIA-568.3-D Optical Fiber Cabling and Components has been

accepted and approved for publication – Published on 10/2016
− Taking fiber polarity and test measurement requirements content from
568-C.0
− Passive optical network component specifications
− Polarity and connectivity methods for parallel optics with 2 rows of fibers
per plug
− Inclusion of wide band multimode fiber, TIA-492AAAE standard developed
in TR-42.12
• Work is still progressing on TSB for understanding polarity
− TSB-PN-5040 has been withdrawn by Corning
• Work has been cancelled for documents on concatenated connections and
grades of connector

What’s New – TR42.12
• TR42.12 Optical Fibers and Cables

− Wideband MMF TIA-492AAAE standard publication in 06/2016
− ISO/IEC has decided OM5 will include both bend insensitive and
non-bend insensitive fiber types
− TIA-598-D-1 addendum additional fiber strands (13-16) for larger array
connections (i.e. MPO-16, MPO-32)
− TIA-598-D-2 addendum Lime as OM5 jacket color, connector color
undecided
− Documents for publication
FOTP-56, TIA-455-56C fungus resistance
FOTP-234, TIA-455-234A, change of temperature
Harmonization of MMF and SMF in IEC and TIA specs in progress

Standards Update
Definitions
TIA Standards
BICSI Documents
IEEE Standards

BICSI standards
ANSI/BICSI-001 (2009) ANSI/NECA/BICSI-568 (2006)

Information Transport Systems Design Standard for Standard for Installing
K-12 Educational Institutions Commercial Building
Telecommunications Cabling
ANSI/BICSI-002 (2014)
Data Center Design and Implementation Best Practices NECA/BICSI-607 (2011)
Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC) Standard for Telecommunications
Bonding and Grounding
ANSI/BICSI-003 (2014) Planning and Installation Methods
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Practices for for Commercial Buildings
Information Technology Systems
Information Transport Systems Design and
Implementation Best Practices for Healthcare
Institutions and Facilities
Electronic Safety and Security (ESS) System Design and
Implementation Best Practices
Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Design and ANSI: American National Standards Institute
Implementation Best Practices NECA: National Electrical Contractors Association

BICSI manuals
TDMM 13 (2014)
Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual
13th Edition
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
OSPDRM 5 (2011)
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual
5th Edition
Outside Plant (OSP) Designer
ITSIMM 6 (2011)
Information Technology Systems Installation Methods Manual
6th Edition
Installer 1, Installer 2 (Copper), Installer 2 (Optical Fiber), Technician
TPMRM 2 (2015)
Telecommunications Project Management Reference Manual
2nd Edition
Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)

Ethernet
Roadmap

In Development within IEEE 802.3
• IEEE P802.3bt DTE Power via MDI over 4-Pair Task Force.
− Support a minimum of 49 Watts at the PD PI (Type 2), 60W PSE
power (Type 3) and 90W PSE power (Type 4)
• IEEE 802.3bv Gigabit Ethernet Over Plastic Optical Fiber Task Force
− 1000 Mb/s
− Automotive environment 15m with 4 POF connections or 40M with no
POF connections
− Industrial or residential 40m of with 1 POF connection

Belden Participants Standard

Henry Franc TIA TR42
TIA TR42.1 – Chair
TIA TR42.10 – Vice-Chair
Stéphane Bourgeois TIA TR42
IEEE 802.3
Ron Tellas TIA TR42.5 – Vice-Chair
TIA TR42.7
TIA TR42.16
TSB-184-A – Editor
IEEE 802.3
Qing Xu TIA TR42.11/12/13
IEEE 802.3
Brian Shuman TIA TR42.9
Gerald Dorna NFPA

How to Prepare for the Future?
Enterprise Enterprise
LAN Data Center

Technology Lifecycle
Speed 1G 10G 25G 50G 100G 200G 400G 1T
Operating bandwidth
Twisted-Pair Distance limitation
Power consumption
DAC Distance limitation

(Twin-ax)
Distance limitation
Parallel optics Infrastructure cost
MMF
Adv. Modulation & SWDM
SMF
Active equipment cost Silicon Photonics

TIA Cabling Infrastructure Standards
Category 6A is the recommended cabling media for new installations
Commercial Premises* Wireless Access Point

TIA-568.0-D TSB-162-A
Educational Facilities Healthcare Facilities

TIA-4966 TIA-1179
Intelligent Building Data Centers

TIA-862-B TIA-942-A

Why Category 6A?
Category 6A is the best suited cabling media to support emerging applications
IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.3bz IEEE 1191.2

Wave 2 2.5G/5GBASE-T HDBaseT 2.0
IEEE 802.3bt IEEE 802.3an

4PPoE Type 2, 3 & 4 10GBASE-T

What About Category 8?
New TIA standard in development

• Shielded balanced twisted pair
copper
• RJ45 connectivity Strictly for Data Center
Applications
• Maximum reach of 30 meters
Switch to Server links
ToR, MoR
To support 2 new upcoming
25/40
Ethernet protocols
• 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T

Understanding BASE-T (Mbps) Applications.
Desktop Wireless Access Points LAN
100 m
F
Horizontal l
Distribution o
o
r
2.5G
Centralized B
10G
1G
5G
Cross-Connect a
s
30 m e
Row Based
(MoR/ EoR)
25G
40G
7m
Rack Based
(ToR)
Server DATA CENTER

Reach for Cat8 is 30m – Why?
Middle of Row
• Supports common aisle
length
• Redundancy from middle
out to each end
End of Row
• Survey showed 60m is
common aisle length
• Redundancy from each
end

Category Cabling Lifecycle
Max. TIA
Standard Bandwidth
Throughput Recommendation Footage Mix %
100%
1G 80%
Category 5e 100 MHz Legacy
(2.5G*)
60%
1G
Category 6 250 MHz Minimum 40%
(5G*)
20%
Category 6A 500 MHz 10G Recommended 0%

2010 2015 2020
Category 5e Category 6 Category 6A
Category 8* 2 GHz 25/40G Data Center

Multimode vs. Single Mode
OM5 OS2
Longer reach
Reduces fiber footprint for 100G and 400G
Greater future potential
Lower transceiver costs Up to 32 λ per fiber
≥ 50G or 100G per λ
Restricted future potential
≤ 4 λ per fiber Higher transceiver costs (DFB Laser)
≤ 50G per λ?
Lower transceiver costs (Silicon Ph.)

Fiber Cabling Lifecycle
10G 25G/50G
Standard Protocols
per λ per λ
OM3 300 m 70 m 10GBASE-SR (2f)

25GBASE-SR (2f)
Footage Mix %
40GBASE-SR4 (8f) 100%
50GBASE-SR (2f)
80%
100GBASE-SR4 (8f)
OM4
400 m 100 m 100GBASE-SR2 (4f) 60%
200GBASE-SR4 (8f)
40%
400GBASE-SR16 (32f)
20%
40G-SWDM4 (2f) 0%
OM5 400 m 100 m 100G-SWDM4 (2f) 2010 2015 2020
OM3 OM4 OM5 OS2
400G-SWDM4 (8f)
10G to 400G
OS2 0.5/2/10/40 km (Duplex, PSM, CWDM,
LAN-WDM)

Holistic Approach
NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE
Technology
Agnostic
APPLICATIONS
ENVIRONMENT
Product
Innovation
Customized
Solution
CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

Belden Recommendations
Applications
Power-over-Ethernet
Ubiquitous Systems
Wireless
Enterprise Performance Metrics
LAN HDBaseT Deployment Strategies
Security
Efficiencies
Migration Strategies
Enterprise Optimized Integration Access: 1G to 10G
Data Center Aggregation: 10G to 40G
Connectivity
Power Management
Thermal Management

Belden Recommendations
Distribution Category 6A
Enterprise
LAN
Backbone OM4 / OS2
Access Category 6A
Enterprise
Data Center
Aggregation OM4 / OM5/OS2

IEEE new project 802.3bq — 25GBASE-T / 40GBASE-T
• 25G/40GBASE-T Task Force

− http://www.ieee802.org/3/bq/
• Will require Category 8 balanced twisted-pair

− Draft Addendum 1 to ANSI/TIA-568-C.2
−2 GHz bandwidth (vs. 500 MHz for Category 6A)
− Shielded construction likely (F/UTP)
• Maximum 2-connector, 30 m (98 ft) channel proposed

− 20 m (65 ft) cable + 10 m (33 ft) total for modular cords at both ends
− Suitable for end-of-row (EoR) switching topology with 20-cabinet rows

Structured Cabling
Design Topologies

Generic cabling topology for customer premises
• A “generic” telecommunications Cabling Subsystem 3

cabling system uses a hierarchical
star topology consisting of:
− Distributors (DA, DB, DC) Cabling Subsystem 2
− Cabling
Subsystems (1, 2, 3) Cabling
Subsystem
− Equipment Outlets (EOs) 1
− Optional Consolidation Points (CPs)

Cabling Subsystem 1
• The intent is to create an

infrastructure independent of:
− Users
− Devices
− Applications

Single-building cabling topology
Work Area (WA)
Telecommunications
Telecommunications Room (TR) Outlet/Connector
or Telecommunications Enclosure (TE) Horizontal Optional
Cross-Connect OR Multi-User
(HC) Telecommunications
Equipment Outlet
Distributor A (EO) Outlet Assembly
(DA) (MUTOA)
Horizontal
Cross-Connect
(HC)
Distributor A
(DA)
Horizontal
Cross-Connect
(HC)
Distributor A Optional
Consolidation
(DA) Point (CP)
Main Cross-Connect
(MC)
Distributor C
Equipment Room (ER) (DC)
Multi-building campus cabling topology
Intermediate Distributor B
Cross-Connect (DB)
(IC) in Campus Building 1
Main Cross-Connect
(MC) Cross-Connect (DB)
Distributor C
(DC)
in Campus Main Building
Cross-Connect (DB)
No more than 2 Distributors between Distributor C and any EO on campus.

Maximum 4-connection horizontal channel
The CP should be located at least 15 m (49 ft) from the TR
Horizontal Cross-Connect
in the Telecommunications
Telecommunications Outlet/Connector Room (TR) Equipment Cord
or (or Pigtail)
Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet Assembly
(MUTOA)
Work Area Cord

Patch Cord
Consolidation Point (or Jumper Wire)
maximum
90 m (295 ft) Permanent Link
maximum
100 m (328 ft) Channel

Single-floor two-connector topology
Network station in Network switch in

Work Area (WA) Telecommunications Room (TR) or
Telecommunications Enclosure (TE)
Cords
Maximum
10 m (33 ft)
combined
CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2
Interconnect
Cable
Maximum 90 m (295 ft)

Single-floor three-connector topology — Option 1

Cords
Maximum
10 m
(33 ft)
combined
Interconnect
CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2 CONNECTOR 3
Cable
Maximum 90 m (295 ft) combined

Single-floor three-connector topology — Option 2

Cords
Maximum
10 m CONNECTOR 3
(33 ft)
combined
Cross-connect
CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2
Cable
Maximum 90 m (295 ft)

Single-floor four-connector topology

Cords
Maximum
10 m CONNECTOR 4
(33 ft)
combined
Cross-connect
CONNECTOR 1 CONNECTOR 2 CONNECTOR 3
Cable
Maximum 90 m (295 ft) combined

Wireless (Wi-Fi) topology in buildings
• Each floor is subdivided into a series of non-overlapping cells

− Each coverage cell measures 18.3 m x 18.3 m (60 ft x 60 ft)
Wireless
Access Point
(WAP) 13 m
80 m
(42 ft)
(262 ft)
max
max
Patch panel in
Telecommunications Room (TR) or
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
Note: It is also possible to use a (20 ft)
field-mount modular plug in place of max
an outlet and equipment cord.
Network switch
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max

Wireless Access Point (WAP) powering options
• Remote power to access point from switch
• Remote power to access point from patch panel
• Remote power to access point from mid-span power source
• Local power to access point from electrical outlet
• Local power to access point from media converter

Remote power from PoE-enabled switch
13 m
80 m
(42 ft)
(262 ft)
max max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
(20 ft)
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
PoE: Power over Ethernet

Remote power from PoE-enabled patch panel
13 m
80 m
(42 ft)
(262 ft)
max
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
(20 ft)
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max

Remote power from PoE-enabled midspan power source
13 m
80 m
(42 ft)
(262 ft)
max max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
(20 ft)
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max

Local power from electrical outlet
13 m
80 m
(42 ft)
(262 ft)
max
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
(20 ft)
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max

Local power from fiber/copper media converter
Length can be longer than

13 m 80 m (262 ft) max when
(42 ft) using optical fiber
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max
6m
(20 ft)
max
18.3 m
(60 ft)
max

What is a Passive Optical Local Area Network (POLAN)?
• Point-to-multipoint network that can replace a traditional LAN

• Operates over one strand of singlemode fiber
• Passive optical splitters use wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)
to split/combine transmission to/from multiple devices
OLT: Optical Line Terminal

ONT: Optical Network Terminal

Traditional LAN vs. POLAN

POLAN topologies
ER/TR
Work Area
Fiber Panel & Splitter
ONT • ONT located in
Singlemode Fiber Cable
the work area
• Remote or local
Copper Equipment power
OLT
Cords
ER/TR
Zone
Fiber Panel & Splitter
ONT • ONT services
Singlemode Fiber Cable multiple work areas
• Remote or local
Copper
power
OLT Equipment
Cords
ER TR
Work Area
Fiber Panel Fiber Panel & Splitter
Outlet • ONT located in TR
servicing a floor
ONT Copper • Hybrid/brownfield
Equipment solution
OLT Copper Cable
Cord
Copper Patch Panel

Other types of testing for cables
• Rodent resistance
• Gas permeability
• Static / dynamic flexibility (repeated movements)
• Vibration resistance
• Toxicity
• Proximity to high-voltage
• Long-term load (unsupported vertical rise)
Application Maximum Vertical Rise

1 fiber in raceway or tray 27 m (90 ft)
2 fiber in duct or conduit 15 - 27 m (50 - 90 ft)
Multi-fiber (6-12) 15 - 115 m (50 - 375 ft)
Heavy duty cables 305 - 500 m (1000 - 1640 ft)
Source: Fiber Optic Association (FOA), Fiber Optics Technicians Manual, 2nd Edition

Telecommunications grounding guidelines
• ANSI/TIA-607-B (2011)
− “Generic Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer Premises”
− One electrical potential within a building for all bonding and grounding systems
• Grounding and bonding conductors should be as short as possible

− As close to a grounded metallic pathway as possible to minimize impedance
• Improper grounding or bonding results in induced voltages and conducted noise
• 100 milliohms maximum resistance between any point in the telecommunications

grounding system and the building’s electrical grounding system
• For shielded cabling, 1 volt maximum potential between a cable shield (or shielded
telecommunications jack) and the grounding prong of a nearby electrical outlet

Design Topologies Review Quiz
1. “__________" is the updated term for the Horizontal Cross-Connect

within a Telecommunications Room.
2. Identify each of the (maximum) four connections in a horizontal

channel.
3. Each Wi-Fi coverage cell on a floor measures ___________.
4. What is the maximum allowable length of horizontal cable used for

connection to a Wireless Access Point (WAP)?

1. "Distributor A" is the updated term for the Horizontal Cross-Connect

2. Identify each of the (maximum) four connections in a horizontal

channel.



2. Identify each of the (maximum) four connections in a horizontal channel.

Telecommunications Outlet/Connector (or MUTOA)
Consolidation Point




Consolidation Point
3. Each Wi-Fi coverage cell on a floor measures 18.3 m x 18.3 m

(60 ft x 60 ft).




Consolidation Point
3. Each Wi-Fi coverage cell on a floor measures 18.3 m x 18.3 m

(60 ft x 60 ft).

connection to a Wireless Access Point (WAP)? 80 m (262 ft)

Pathway types
• Ceiling-based
− Conduits
− Trays
− Hooks
• Floor-based
− Underfloor
− Undercarpet
− Sleeves and slots
For vertical cabling between floors

• Surface raceways along perimeter walls
• Utility poles
• Furniture system raceways

Pathway functions
• Cable protection
− Physical damage
• Signal protection
− Electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Support and strain relief

− Continuous (e.g., conduit)
− Non-continuous (e.g., J-hook)
• Bend radius control
• Slack management

Outside plant (OSP) pathways
• Aerial
− Poles
− Buildings
• Subsurface
− Conduits / ducts
− Shared utility tunnels
• Direct-buried

OSP pathway considerations
• Diversity
− Entrance point
− Entrance route
• Not more than 183 m (600 ft) between pulling points

− Conduit minimum depth 750 mm (30 in) with maintenance hole access
• All conduit bends shall be sweeps

− Minimum 6X internal diameter for conduits up to trade size 2
− Minimum 10X internal diameter for conduits greater than trade size 2
• A minimum of three trade size 4 conduits per entrance point

− At least one of them should be a spare

HDMI communications
• HDMI is an interface for transferring encrypted, uncompressed digital audio/video

data. It supports two way communication from an HDCP-compliant device to a
compatible digital audio device, such as a computer monitor, video projector,
and/or digital television
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI
DVI Input
Digital
Audio
HDMI
DVD Player
DVI: Digital Video Interface

HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
HDMI is a registered trademark of HDMI, LLC. HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDBaseT = HDMI over a network
5 Play
Full HD Video, Audio, Ethernet, Control, and Power
over standard data network cabling
Image source: HDBaseT Alliance

HDBaseT network design
Image source: HDBaseT Alliance

IEEE HDBaseT
• Enables “universal” transmission through a single 4-pair cable

− Ultra-high definition (4K) video in uncompressed format, audio, Ethernet, power, control
− 100 m (328 ft) channels using Category cables vs. 15 m (49 ft) using HDMI cables
• IEEE P1911.1 (2015) Adoption of HDBaseT Specification Version 1.1.0

− Specifies the HDBaseT link between Source Port device and Sink Port Device
• IEEE P1911.2 (2015) Adoption of HDBaseT Specification Version 2.0

− Specifies the services provided by the HDBaseT network to endpoint clients
• IEEE P1911.3 (2015) Standard for HDBaseT 5Play

− Expanded specifications for cables, wireless compatibility, increased power, security

HDBaseT networking: The cabling issue
• Reports from the field:

− “There
is interference between multiple HDBaseT signals in separate cables within a shared
pathway, resulting in link failure (total loss of signal) or degraded images.”
• The response
−A controlled set of tests were performed at Belden’s System Laboratory to identify the
source of the problem.

HDBaseT — Test configuration
Note: All HDBaseT testing was performed using commercially available AV equipment from multiple manufacturers.

Belden System Laboratory — HDBaseT test setup
HDBaseT Quantum Data HDBaseT

Transmitters HDMI Video Generator Receivers

The results
Cabling System Configuration 10 m 15 m 20 m 35 m 40 m 80 m 85 m 105 m

Category 5e UTP 2C - Field terminated
Category 5e F/UTP 2C - Field terminated
2C - Field terminated
Category 6 UTP 2C - Pre-terminated
Direct attached
2C - Pre-terminated
Category 6A UTP
Direct attached
PASS FAIL
• Shorter cable lengths deliver stronger signals to the inputs of the HDBaseT receivers and can tolerate more Alien
Crosstalk (noise) between cables in a bundle.
• Category 5e UTP cables can only support distances up to 10 meters without link failure.
• Category 6 UTP cables can support distances of 30 to 40 meters without link failure.
• Category 6A UTP cables can support distances up to 105 meters without link failure.
• Category 5e (or higher) shielded F/UTP cables can support distances up to 105 meters without link failure.
• Shielded cables rely on the integrity of the shield and a low impedance path to ground to provide alien crosstalk isolation. If
the shield is broken and not connected to ground at both ends, the Alien Crosstalk (noise) between cables can be worse
than the measured values for UTP cables.

What is HDBaseT?
• HDMI limited to 50 ft max

• HDBaseT Technology extends HDMI signals to 100 meters
• Established by HDBaseT Alliance
Twisted Pair Cabling

100 meters

HDBaseT Features – More than just HDMI or Video
Uncompressed USB 2.0 100BaseT Control Power

Video & Audio Ethernet Signals up to
100W
HDBaseT 5Play™*
*5Play is a trademark of HDBaseT Alliance

What is 4K?
• 4K is shorthand for roughly four

UHD (3840p x 2160p)
times the resolution of a 1080p
display
480p
720p − DCI (Digital Cinema Initiative)
4096 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high
1080p
− UHD (Ultra High Definition)
3840 pixels wide by 2160 pixels high
• Roughly 9 million pixels
• A 5mm pencil lead that represented
Digital Cinema 4K (4096p x 2160p) one pixel requires a 87” screen

4K Market
Visualization markets are early adopters. 4K

Issue: Lack of 4K Content
Medical Imaging Oil & Gas Security Retail
Source: MCOR

Other Professional AV Applications
• Conference Rooms & Classrooms
• Many still 720p or recently HD 1080p
• 4K installations for future proofing
• Most AV equipment 4K capable

Issues in Market
• What cable to use to transmit

4K over HDBaseT?
• What distance can I run?
• What is an acceptable picture quality?
• What impact does noise or bundling have on the cable performance and
distance?

Belden Testing

Belden Testing Goals
• Determine key cable characteristics that drive best HDBaseT performance for 4K
• Provide distance chart for installers

− Based on transparent testing – use same equipment on all cable
• Answer other common questions for installers:

− Impact of bundling on shielded vs. unshielded
− Bit error rates vs. visual impact
− Impact of patch cords
− Issues with PoH applications
Reliable
Testing

Our Testing
• Set up lab at BEC

• Tested over 30 cables
• Various equipment
• Crestron
• Extron
• Other
HDMI Pass/Fail Test Standard: 1 error per 1 billion pixels

Resolution Aspect Color Frame Chroma
Ratio Depth Rate Subsampling
4K UHD 16:9 8 bit 30 Hz 4:4:4

Results

Results - Excerpt
Cable Type Shield AWG

Distance Observations:
(meters)
• TIA and ISO Category
Belden 2183 F/UTP 23 100
7A S/FTP 22 100
requirements not sufficient for
7 S/FTP 22 100
HDBaseT 4K transmission
7 S/FTP 23 90
6A F/UTP 23 90 • Cabling must meet basic Ethernet
6A U/UTP 23 90 performance – up to 425 MHz
6A S/FTP 24 70
6+ F/UTP 23 90
5e SF/UTP 24 90
• Some correlation to AWG size; but
Non-ethernet STP 22 str 10
stronger correlation to Insertion
Loss

Narrowing Results – Best and Worse Cables Excerpt
Best Cable 1 Best Cable 2 Worse Cable 1 Worse Cable 2
Max Distance 100 100 80 70
Insertion Loss (Attenuation) @ 400 MHz -35.4 -37.3 -46.9 -41.6
Worst Cap Unbalance (pf) 74.2 28.5 52.9 182.0
400 MHz Impedance AVG Value Forward 105.0 +/- 5.7 103.7 +/- 10 99.2 +/- 5.9 104.4 +/- 6.4
TCL Worst Mean (dB) 250-500 MHz -38.4 -32.4 -39.3 -38.0
NEXT (dB) Worst 250-400 MHz -61.1 -38.4 -48.4 -60.3
RL (dB) Worst ADSLM 300-400 MHz -22.9 -23.9 -21.474 -23.1

Regression Analysis
• Purpose to determine correlation between cable parameters and information capacity

− If the Significance F is not less than 0.1 (10%) you do not have a meaningful correlation
Cable Characteristics Significance F

Insertion Loss (IL) 0.08
Return Loss (RL) 0.22
Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) 0.18

Minimizing Pixel Errors
Errors per 1000 frames

15000
Cat6A TIA and
• Insertion loss of cabling Cat7 ISO Limit
12000 13,363 Errors
designed for HDBaseT 4K
UHD 9000
Errors
Cat 7A ISO
is better that category Limit
1,252 Errors
cabling 6000
• 10 errors per 1000 frames
Belden 2183 4K
is same as 1 per billion 3000 UHD Media Cable
<10 Errors
1 per Billion
0 Limit Line
Insertion Loss

Conclusions

Important to 4K HDBaseT Performance
Insertion Loss (IL) • Better than Cat 6A or Cat 7A
• Reduces alien crosstalk

Shielding • Reduces heat when bundling
• Use quality connector

Patch Cords • Use patch cords with same/better IL as
horizontal cable
RX/TX rated to • Equipment critical

100 meters for 4K
• Limit size of bundles – may impact cable

distance
Bundling
• Safety – Follow NFPA 725.144 or use LP rated
cables

Misconceptions about HDBaseT Cabling
Category • Higher category rating does not result

Rating in better HDBaseT performance
Electricals • Electricals above 425 MHz are not

> 425 MHz relevant to HDBaseT
Braid or • No improved results with braid or

Individually individually shielded pairs in bundle
Shielded Pairs testing

Solution!

NEW PRODUCT!! 2183P and 2183R
• Bonded Pair
−Reliable performance & resistant to installation stresses
−45 lbs. of pull tension vs. 25 lbs. in unbonded cables
• 23 AWG – Works with REVConnect or standard field mount
plugs
• Flexibility: Tight bend radius
−Corrugated flex shield with helical drain
• Smaller OD
−25% smaller than Cat 7A
• Single overall shield saves significant termination time
−Compared to Cat 7A with individually shield pairs and/or
braided constructions
• Supports 100W PoH/PoE
−UL -LP rated (0.6A) per conductor

Belden 4K UHD Media Cables Messaging
Reliable Small
Testing and
Flexible
Designed Easy to
for Terminate
HDBaseT

Example of task identification for structured cabling
1. Configure the telecommunications spaces in the building

Entrance Room or Space, Distributor Rooms & Enclosures
2. Install / verify telecommunications grounding system
3. Install cable supports
4. Prepare work area outlets
Walls, floors, poles, furniture systems
5. Pull horizontal cables
6. Pull backbone cables
7. Firestop floors and walls
8. Prepare cable terminations
Organize & dress cables, mark slack, confirm all labeling & identification
9. Terminate cables
10. Test cabling runs

Project planning — Quality plan
• Essential for ensuring customer acceptance of project deliverables

− The same level of importance as time and cost
− Basis for receiving payment on current project
− Basis for receiving consideration for future projects
− Basis for internal improvement of skills and processes
• Includes benchmarking, periodic audits / sampling, customer feedback

− Rates work performances of individuals / teams
− Identifies need for minor adjustments / major changes
− Makes organization more competitive

Project planning — Communications plan
• Essential for tracking task progress and informing stakeholders in a timely manner
− Meetings
e.g., site / review meetings, conference calls, shared whiteboards
− Reports
e.g., activity, budget
− Forms
e.g., change orders, requests for information / interpretation (RFIs), check / punch lists
− Submittals
e.g., updated drawings / photos / video of work, product data sheets / samples

Project planning — Safety plan
• Essential for preventing accidents / effectively responding to emergencies

− Protective equipment
e.g., safety boots / glasses, hard hats, work gloves, harnesses
− Presence of trained personnel and resources
e.g., first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), eye wash station
− Worker training
e.g., ladder safety, specialized tools, on-site safety meetings

The Belden
Certification Process

CSV and BCIP
Certified System Vendors

- Partner Alliance Certified System Warranty
- USA based cable
Belden Certified Installation Partner
- Belden Certified Cabling System Warranty
- APAC based cable

Partner Alliance Certified Systems
• What is an Partner Alliance Certified System?

− Industry Leading Certification Program
− 25 Year Warranty
Parts
• Exclusively Partner Alliance components on an
end-to-end basis, including modular cords
Labour
• Designed and installed by factory trained
contractors:
• Partner Alliance - Certified System Vendors
(CSVs)
− Lifetime Application Assurance Partner Alliance End-to-End
Channel
− Site Audits
− Quality
− Installation Practice

Belden Certified Cabling System Warranty
• What is an Certified Installation Partner?

− Industry Leading Certification Program
− 25 Year Warranty
Parts
• Exclusively Belden Copper System components on
an end-to-end basis, including modular cords
− Designed and installed by factory trained contractors:
Certified System Vendors (CSVs)
− Site Audits
− Quality
Installation Practice Certified Installation End-to-End Channel

Belden Warranty Required Documents
• BC 25Y Warranty Approval Application.doc

− request from Belden, fill up by Certified Installer (CSV)
• Feedbacks Form.doc
− request from Belden, fill up by End User
• Process together with the following files and to be submitted to Belden Application Manager
− Invoice (purchase from distributor)
− BOM (Design from SI)
− Installation Drawing / floor plan / schematics
− Test Report (DTX raw file *.FLW)
• Site audits may be trigger before or after installation.
• Verify that all parties have the required Belden Partner Alliance training certification*
• * certification are considered expired after 2 years

Warranty Approval Application Form (Example)

The purpose of a Belden System Audit
• Verify compliance of the installed system to

Belden Certification performance requirements
• Identify and correct any possible deficiency

in performance-related design or installation
• Evaluate the overall quality of the installed system

− Assessment of ease of use, maintenance and future growth
− Belden 2400 / 3600 / 4800 /10GX Systems require audits for certification
− Belden Cat5e, Cat6+, and Cat6A

The need for a Belden System Audit — Examples
• The project manager of a Belden

Certified System Vendor (CSV) performs
an internal audit prior to closing the project
• A consultant offers Belden System auditing

as an independent third-party service
• The facilities manager or network administrator

at an end-user site requires an internal audit of
work performed prior to formal acceptance
• Belden performs a CSV audit as part of its quality program

Preparing for an audit
• Benefits of preparation
− The site will be thoroughly audited in an efficient manner
− The audit report will be comprehensive and useful to project stakeholders
• Preparation work:
1. Establish scope of audit
2. Assemble key documentation
3. Generate audit plan checklist

Step 1: Establish scope of audit
• Communications with project contacts

− CSV project manager
− Project consultant
− End-user project resource
− Belden local representative
− Belden IBDN Technical Support
• Project site characterization

− What is the type of environment?
− Has all of the work been completed?
− Is authorization / documentation / an escort required to audit the site?

Step 2: Assemble key documentation
• Certification Request Form (CRF)

− Obtained from Belden CSV
− Contains contact details:
CSV project personnel
Project owner (end-user)
Subcontractors (if used)
− Contains CSV’s confirmation of work
performance to Belden requirements

Step 2: Assemble key documentation (cont’d)
• Contains cabling run quantities and types submitted for certification

− Will indicate types of test results
required from CSV for audit
• Contains network types / data rates

− Considered to be applications from the
cabling infrastructure point of view

• Contains request for attachments and other useful information

− List of materials used
Belden part numbers and quantities
− Test results
− As-built drawings (site, floor, zone, room, detail, electrical, telecommunications)
− Approved product substitutions
e.g., non-Belden faceplates
− Approved design deviations
e.g., telecommunications spaces smaller than standards-based
recommendations

• Belden training credentials

− CSV designer
− CSV project manager
− CSV (and any subcontractor) installers
Key personnel only
• e.g., project supervisors, field team leaders
• Issuance dates within past 2 years

Performing an audit
• The Audit Report Form (ARF) is an auditor’s main reporting tool

− Photos, videos, notes (audio / text) serve as supplemental documentation

Performing an audit (cont’d)
• General information
• Entrance Facility (EF)
• Equipment Room (ER)
• Backbone cabling & testing
• Telecommunications Room (TR)
• Horizontal cabling & testing
• Work Area (WA)

Performing an audit (cont’d)
• Audit summary
− Overall work performance and quality
− All major or minor compliance issues
− Any recommendations
• ARF recipients include:

− Project owner (end-user)
− Project CSV
− Belden IBDN Technical Support

Step 3: Generate audit plan checklist (cont’d)
• Checklist should include:
− Questions not answered by review of CRF / attachments
− Types and quantities of elements to be audited

If multi-building project, include every building
Include every structured cabling sub-system
• Entrance, backbone (in-building / campus), horizontal, zone, work area
Include every Belden copper and fiber system

Samples of typical, longest, and shortest horizontal cabling runs
• 2 / 3 / 4-connector channels, runs with test results close to limit values
Each type of termination / layout used

All substitutions and design deviations
Any additions / modifications performed after submittal of CRF /
attachments

IBDN:
Auditing Spaces,
Pathways, and
Grounding

Possible audit issues — Telecommunications spaces
• Issues affecting performance include:

− Excessively tight cable and modular cord bend radius
Poor cable management in WAs / ERs / TRs
Abrupt (non-sweeping) right-angle turns
• The minimum allowable balanced twisted-pair cable / cord bend radius is

4 times the outside diameter of the cable / cord
− Use of non-Belden modular cords
Another brand or field-constructed

Possible audit issues — Telecommunications pathways

− Proximity to sources of excessive electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Including pathways in modular furniture
• Barriers between communications and power cabling in pathways and outlet boxes
− Painted cables
Degradation of fire / electrical characteristics

• Other issues include:

− Sufficient space / clearance within pathways for maintenance
To facilitate future moves / adds / changes (MACs)
− Handling / bending cable at a temperature below

manufacturer’s recommended range
− Cables supported by means other than dedicated pathways

e.g., ceiling tiles, electrical conduits, water / gas pipes

Possible audit issues — Telecommunications grounding

− Components grounded improperly / not grounded
Metal racks / enclosures / pathways

Shielded cables
Patch panels for shielded cabling

Possible audit issues — Telecommunications grounding

− Absence of dedicated telecommunications grounding busbars (TGBs)
Required in each TR
Telecommunications Main Grounding Busbar (TMGB)
in ER

Auditing Cables,
Connectors, and Cords

Possible audit issues — Cables, connectors, and cords

− Excessive cable pulling tension / distances between pull points
Damaged cable jackets
High attenuation in test results
• To prevent the stretching of conductors, pull-force should not exceed

110 N (25 lbf) for 4-pair cables
• A section of conduit shall not be longer than 30 m (100 ft) between pull
points

• Issues affecting performance include: • Issues affecting performance

− Excessive cable service loop (slack) lengths include:
Recommendation is 3 m (10 ft) in − Inadequate strain relief due to
TR for copper and fiber cables lack of cable / cord support
In WAs, 0.3 m (1 ft) recommended
for copper, 1 m (3.3 ft) for fiber


− Tightly cinched cable / cord bundles
It should be possible to manually rotate any

cable tie with little effort
− Excessive cable jacket removal at termination point
Jacket provides extra space between

identically twisted pairs in cable bundles
Prevents separation of the twisted-pair
conductors
Image source: Fluke Networks


− Improper wire pair termination
Color code mismatches
Wires not fully seated on connector
Nicked insulation
Pair wires manually separated, creating gap between wires prior to a twist (“eye pattern”)
Pairs manually untwisted, creating parallel conductors at termination point
• For Category 5e, a twist should appear within 13 mm (0.5 in)

of pair termination on the connector
• For Category 6 and Category 6A, the twist should appear
within 6.5 mm (0.25 in)

Unacceptable Examples (cont’d)
• No cable support • No cable support • Overbend Fiber cable

• Fiber slacks not handled • Fiber cables were at
properly risk of potential
damages

• No grounding wire to the • Crossed Fiber Cables

building busbar • Slacks not tidy up and
bundle neatly
• Loose fiber cables
• Bend radius of fiber cables
not handled properly

• Excess slacks not • Self-Crimp patch cords

handled properly
• Modular jacks not
• Crossed copper cables terminated to a patch
panel

• Self-Crimp patch cords • Termination without the T- • Termination without the T-

Bars Bars

Possible audit issues — Telecommunications spaces

For copper cables / cords / termination panels / WA outlets
• There should be a minimum separation of:

− 50 mm (2 in) from power cables
− 125 mm (5 in) from fluorescent light fixtures and bulb.
− Exceptional for LED light with EMC immunity approved. (Example : Philips
Lighting LED solution)

− Use of non-Belden modular cords
Another brand or field-constructed


− Excessive distance between non-continuous cable support fixtures
e.g., successive J-hooks greater than 1.5 m (5 ft) apart from each other
Image source: Pentair (CADDY)


Including pathways in modular furniture
• Barriers between communications and power cabling in pathways and outlet boxes
Image source: Legrand (Cablofil)

Example — Belden 10GX Certified System project
Patch panel options (27 11 19)
Work Area (WA) Telecommunications Room (TR)
Modular Cord
to equipment port
Horizontal Cable
Interconnect
Hardware
Outlet
Modular
Cord OR Pigtail
to equipment port to equipment port
Cross-Connect
Hardware
Cross-Connect
Patch Media
Preloaded Patch Panels
10GX KeyConnect 10GX KeyConnect - 24 or 48 port 1U, 48 port 2U
10GX KeyConnect Angled - 24 or 48 port 1U, 48 port 2U
Empty Patch Panels

KeyConnect - 24 or 48 port 1U, 48 or 72 port 2U
KeyConnect Angled - 24 or 48 port 1U, 48 port 2U
KeyConnect AngleFlex - 24 port 1U, 48 port 2U
KeyConnect Front Access - 24 port 1U, 48 or 72 port 2U
10GX KeyConnect Angled Flex (MDVO-Style) - 24 port 1U, 48 port 2U
KeyConnect


Horizontal cable options (27 15 13)
Modular Cord
to equipment port
Horizontal Cable
Interconnect
Hardware
Outlet
Modular
Cord OR Pigtail
23 AWG Small Diameter
Nonbonded-Pair: Cross-Connect
10GXS12 (CMR) Hardware
10GXS13 (CMP)
23 AWG Nonbonded-Pair:
10GX12 (CMR)
10GX13 (CMP) Cross-Connect
10GX24 (LSZH) Patch Media
23 AWG Bonded-Pair:
10GX32 (CMR)
10GX33 (CMP)
10GXS cable - EquiSpline design
10GX44 (LSZH)
10GX cable - RoundFlex design

Work area outlet options (27 15 43)
Modular Cord
to equipment port
Horizontal Cable
Interconnect
Hardware
Outlet
Modular
Cord OR Pigtail
Cross-Connect
Hardware
Cross-Connect
Patch Media
KeyConnect Faceplates
with KeyConnect -Style10GX Modules
MediaFlex Faceplates
with KeyConnect -Style 10GX Modules
or MDVO-Style 10GX Modules
KeyConnect
Interface Faceplates KeyConnect-Style MDVO-Style
Faceplate with MDVO-Style 10GX Modules 10GX Module 10GX Module


Cord and pigtail options (27 16 19)
Modular Cord
to equipment port
Horizontal Cable
Interconnect
Hardware
Outlet
Modular
Cord OR Pigtail
Cross-Connect
Hardware
Cross-Connect
Patch Media
10GX Modular Cord

Bonded-Pair 10GX Pigtail
24 AWG solid-wire conductors Nonbonded-Pair
CMR, CMP 23 AWG solid-wire conductors
CMR, CMP

Example — Summary test results

Project Design
and Product Selection
Considerations

Typical project design
1. Identify all work to be performed for the project

2. Determine the total time allocated
3. List all tasks to be performed within the total time
Expected duration of each task
Expected quality of delivered result for each task
4. Establish task linkages and dependencies to produce the project schedule
Predecessors, successors, milestones, lead and lag times, buffers, critical path
5. Assign sufficient resources to complete each task within its scheduled duration
Labor, equipment / tools, products / materials / consumables, facilities / transport
Availability and budgeted cost of each
6. Set reference baseline
Planned schedule and budget for the project
7. Update and inform:
Record actual task durations and costs to continuously track schedule & cost variances with baseline
Record all approved changes (actual and baseline)
Communicate project status to all involved

Product selection considerations
• Products to be used for a task can be selected using various criteria:

− Lowest purchase cost
− Shortest installation time
− Least amount of expertise / tools / equipment / maintenance required
− Highest quality (level of performance / reliability / warranty)
• “Good, Fast, Cheap — Pick Any Two” is a reality for any task deliverable
− There are always tradeoffs to be weighed when selecting a product
− If highest level of performance is not required, consider a lower product rating
Category 6 instead of Category 6A, OM3 instead of OM4
− If installation resources are limited, consider factory-assembly over field-assembly
Lower installation time / cost, fewer tools / equipment needed
Higher product costs
− If purchasing budget is limited, field-assembly may be a better option
Lower product costs
Higher installation resources

Belden factory-assembly option examples
• Pre-Terminated Copper Cabling Systems
• Pre-Terminated Fiber Cabling Systems
• Data Center Ready Solutions (DCRS)
• Ideal in cases where:

− Cable / cord lengths are well-defined
− High performance is crucial
− Installation resources are limited

Pre-Terminated Copper Cabling —

KeyConnect RJ45 Coupler
• “Back-to-back” RJ-45 design
• Patent-pending dual-flex printed circuit board (PCB)
• Electrically, a single continuous connection

− Performance significantly exceeds Category 6A limits
• Compatible with all KeyConnect patch panels

Pre-Terminated Copper Cabling — Cable Assemblies
• Factory-assembled, tested, and bar coded 6-cable or 8-cable bundles

− Bonded-pair for superior flexing performance
• Braided sleeve cover and pre-attached pulling eyes at both ends

− Additional protection and ease of installation
• Pre-terminated at one or both ends with modular plugs
• Can be reused (vs. abandoned cable)

Belden Pre-Terminated Fiber Cabling Systems
• MPO Trunk Assemblies
• Multi-Fiber Cable Assemblies
• Hydra Assemblies
• FiberExpress Patch Panels

Pre-Terminated Cabling — Data center deployment example
SW: Switch SVR: Server

Belden Data Center Ready Solutions (DCRS)
Belden’s Value Proposition :

• Use a consultative approach to define and design the optimal
support environment for the customer’s data center network
equipment
• Enclosure +
• Copper / fiber connectivity +
• Cable management +
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs) +
• Airflow management and containment +
• Access control
Benefits:
• Optimized integration of active equipment into the
Computer Room space
• Reduction of deployment time and costs
• Improved environmental stewardship
Capabilities Bulletin CB 0020 • Less handling and packaging needed
available for download at:
www.belden.com • Streamlined logistics
• Ease of standardization

FiberExpress Field-Installable Connectors
• FX Brilliance Universal Connectors

− Fiber termination as quickly as 5 seconds
− No epoxy, polishing, or crimping
− Universal fiber / cable support
OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OS2
250-micron coating, 900-micron buffer, 2 mm & 3 mm jacket
− Integrated Visual Fault Locator (VFL) feedback
UPC: Ultra Physical Contact APC: Angled Physical Contact

FiberExpress Field-Splice Pigtails
• FX Pigtails
− Standard 900-micron Splice-On Pigtails
− 12-fiber 900-micron Pigtail Kits
− 12-fiber 250-micron ribbon Mass-Fusion Pigtail Kits

Project Installation
Considerations
January 2016

The project impact of poor cabling installation practices
• The quality of a cabling project’s deliverables requires:

− Quality design
− Quality products
− Quality installation
• Poor installation practices = Marginal Pass or Fail test results

− One or more troubleshoot / repair / retest cycles required
Extends task time-to-finish
Adds to task costs
Ties up resources, making them unavailable for other tasks / projects (e.g., technicians, test sets)
• Installed performance should always equal expected performance

− Required for customer acceptance of deliverables
− Required for manufacturer certification / warranty of deliverables

How installation affects performance

Copper cable installation guidelines
• Maximum pulling tension

− 110 N (25 lbf) for each 4-pair cable
− Manufacturer’s guidelines for multipair cables
• Minimum bend radius during and after installation

− 4x cable (or cord) outside diameter (O.D.)
• Maximum pair untwisting for termination

− 13mm (0.5 in) for Category 5e, 6, 6A
− Connecting hardware manufacturer’s instructions
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Cable and cord performance — The bonded-pair difference
• When the conductors of a twisted pair cable or cord become separated, there is a
greater likelihood of interference and signal loss
• Bonded-pairs maintain their physical integrity and their electrical performance

even when subjected to excessive handling
− e.g., Maximum bonded-pair pulling tension is 200N (vs. 111N limit in TIA standards)
Excessive bending and pair untwisting limitations are

virtually eliminated

IEEE Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• PoE — IEEE 802.3af (2003) for 10/100 Ethernet

− Category 3 or better cabling, 2 pairs for powering
Alternative A Endspan: Same pairs as data (Pair 2 and Pair 3)
Alternative B Midspan: Non-data pairs (Pair 1 and Pair 4)
− Type 1: Minimum 15.4W output from Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
− Maximum 350 mA current to the Powered Device (PD), maximum 12.95W available at PD
• PoE+ — IEEE 802.3at (2009) for 10/100 & Gigabit Ethernet

− Category 5 or better cabling, 2 or 4 pairs for powering
− Type 2: Minimum 30W output from PSE
− Maximum 600 mA current to the PD, maximum 25.5W available at PD (using 2 pairs)
• Next-generation (4PPoE) — IEEE 802.3bt for 10/100, Gigabit & 10 Gigabit Ethernet
− Proposed Category 5e or better cabling, 4 pairs for powering
− Proposed 60W (Type 3) or 100W (Type 4) output from PSE
− Proposed 1000 mA maximum current to the PD
− Proposed maximum 49W (Type 3) or 70W (Type 4) available at PD

The effect of power on copper cable temperature
• TIA TSB-184 (2009)

− Guidelines for Supporting Power Delivery Over Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling
Example: What is the temperature rise of a 100-cable (400-pair) bundle when

2 or 4 pairs are energized with 600 mA of current (PoE+)?
200 out of 400 pairs energized:

o
Category 5e +5 C
o
Category 6 +4.2 C (-16%)
o
Category 6A +3.6 C (-14%, -28%)
400 out of 400 pairs energized:

o
Category 5e +10 C
o
Category 6 +8.3 C (-17%)
o
Category 6A +7.2 C (-13%, -28%)
Note: Larger-diameter wire gauge cable can be used to reduce temperature rise.

The effect of copper cable temperature on cabling length
• ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 (2009)
− Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard
• Expected temperature = Ambient temperature

+
Calculated PoE-based rise in cable temperature
20o C 0 m de-rating 90 m maximum run length 68o F 0 ft de-rating 295 ft maximum run length
25o C 1m 89 m 77o F 3.3 ft 291.7 ft
o
30 C 3m 87 m o
86 F 10 ft 285 ft
35o C 4.5 m 85.5 m 95o F 15 ft 280 ft
40o C 6m 84 m 104o F 20 ft 275 ft
45o C 8.3 m 81.7 m 113o F 27 ft 268 ft
50o C 10.5 m 79.5 m 122o F 34 ft 261 ft
55o C 12.8 m 77.2 m 131o F 42 ft 253 ft
60o C 15 m 75 m 140o F 49 ft 246 ft
Note: Larger-diameter wire gauge cable can be used to increase length.

Temperature and humidity requirements
• Data center computer rooms, building equipment rooms, spaces for

telecommunications access/service providers
o o o o
− Temperature 18 C - 27 C (64 F - 81 F)
o o
Maximum rate of temperature change per hour 5 C (9 F)
− Maximum Relative Humidity (RH) 60%
o o
Maximum dew point 15 C (59 F)
o o
Minimum dew point 5.5 C (9 F)
• Telecommunications rooms and enclosures, building entrance rooms

o o o o
− Temperature 5 C - 35 C (41 F - 95 F)
− Relative Humidity (RH) 8 – 80%
o o
Maximum dew point 28 C (82 F)

Fire rating codes for indoor cables
• All indoor cables must be fire-rated and installed according to the applicable local electrical code
− CMR – Communications riser (UL 1666, CSA FT4)
− CMP – Communications plenum (UL 910, CSA FT6)
− OFNR – Optical fiber non-conductive riser
− OFNP – Optical fiber non-conductive plenum
− OFCR – Optical fiber conductive riser
− OFCP – Optical fiber conductive plenum
• Any conductive element in an optical fiber cable (e.g., armor)

must be grounded according to the applicable local electrical code
− At both ends, to ensure safety of personnel working at either end

Cable management guidelines
• All guidelines for cable management are intended to maintain the

performance of the initial installation and manufacturer ratings / warrantees
• Vertical cable managers are recommended for the sides of racks

− 250 mm (10 in) wide between adjacent racks
− 150 mm (6 in) wide at each end of a row
• Avoid harnessing copper cables in tight bundles or placing them in parallel

(combed) in cable trays
• Limit suspended cable spans to 1.5 m (5 ft) or less
• Minimize patch cord slack length
• Use factory-assembled components to minimize performance variances

Fiber cable installation guidelines
• Maximum pulling tension for indoor cable

− 220 N (50 lbf) for each 2-fiber or 4-fiber cable
− Manufacturer’s guidelines for cables with more than 4 fibers
• Maximum pulling tension for indoor /outdoor cable containing a maximum of 12

fibers is 1335 N (300 lbf)
− 2670 N (600 lbf) for indoor /outdoor cable with more than 12 fibers and all outdoor cable
• Minimum bend radius during installation

− 50 mm (2 in) for each 2-fiber or 4-fiber cable
− 20 x cable O.D. for each cable with more than 4 fibers
• Minimum bend radius after installation

− 25 mm (1 in) for each 2-fiber or 4-fiber cable
Also applies to all fiber patch cords (7.5 mm proposed for BIMMF)
− 10 x cable O.D. for each cable with more than 4 fibers
BIMMF: Bend-insensitive multimode fiber

Copper Versus Fiber

Overview
• All copper-based channels are a maximum of 100 m (328 ft) except:

− 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T
Maximum channel is 30 m (98 ft) using Category 8 cabling
• In traditional structured cabling, fiber is used as a means to extend

network channels beyond 100 m (328 ft)
− Long runs between devices not an issue in most data centers
Exceptions include hyperscale sites (e.g. Facebook, Google, Amazon,

Microsoft)

Overview (cont’d)
• Advantages to using fiber in the data center include:

− Smaller cable sizes
− Higher connector densities
− No alien crosstalk (AXT) or AXT testing
− Lower power consumption electronics
− Future increases in network data rates
• Disadvantages include:
− The cost of optical interfaces / media converters on network devices
− Selecting the right type of fiber
− Differential product and labor costs vs. copper cabling infrastructure
• In most cases, a mix of copper and fiber is used

− Difficult to justify 100% optical networking if most server-to-switch links are shorter
than 100 m (328 ft)

Multimode fiber grades
• Standard grades and bandwidths are:

−OM1 – 62.5 micron
200 MHz-km at 850 nm
−OM2 – 50 micron
500 MHz-km at 850 and 1300 nm
−OM3 – laser-optimized (LO) 50 micron
−OM4 – LO 50 micron
−OM5 – LO 50 micron optimized for WDM
Operating band: 850 nm – 953 nm

Multimode Mode Fiber Signal Transmission
• What is a fiber mode

− Laser light enters the fiber and splits into separate rays called Modes
− Each mode travels in the fiber along a unique optical path
− Different wavelength transmit with different speed – Chromatic
dispersion
− Different modes with different velocity and paths - Modal distortion
− Single mode fiber allows only one mode or ray

Multimode Fiber Transmission Penalty
• Fiber cable attenuation & connection loss

− MMF cable and connection loss Bit Value
<3.0dB/km in OM3/OM4/OM5
<0.75dB per connection Waveform
• Chromatic dispersion in the fiber

− Laser (VCSEL) spectral width ∆λc
Distortion
− Glass fiber characteristics ∆n (dispersion,
noise, jitter)
• Modal bandwidth of the fiber
− Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB)
• Multipath Interference (MPI)
− Caused by interface reflection
Attenuation
RL > 20dB for MMF(TIA-568.3-D) (fiber,
connection)
RL > 35dB for SMF (TIA-568.3-D)

Key Features of OM5 Multimode Fiber
• Support wavelength multiplexing

−Wide band operation over 840nm to 953nm
• Backwards compatible with OM4
−IEEE Ethernet 100GBASE-SR4 (25.78125Gbps)
−Fibre Channel 32GFC (28.05Gbps)
• Support future Ethernet and FC speeds (up to 400G)
−Better chromatic dispersion performance
−Higher effective modal bandwidth (EMB)
−Longer reach, higher speed

Multimode Fiber Evolution
Mimimum modal bandwitdh (MHz∙km) Maximum glass fiber IEEE 802.3 link distance
Maximum fiber cable
Max attenuation
attnuation (dB/km)
Fiber cable Glass fiber Core refractive Overfilled launch (OFL) Effective modal (dB/km)
TIA 568-3-D
type specification diameters index bandwidth bandwidth TIA-492AAAx 40G-SR4 & 100G-SR4 & 50G-SR &
ISO/IEC 11801 1000-SR 10G-SR
ISO/IEC 11801 TIA-492AAAx (μm) difference IEC 60793-2-10 100G-SR10 400G-SR16 200G-SR4*
Δn 850nm 953nm 1300nm 850nm 953nm 850nm 953nm 1300nm 850nm 953nm 1300nm
OM1 TIA-492AAAA 62.5 0.02 200 500 3.2 0.9 3.5 1.5 275m 33m
OM2 TIA-492AAAB 50 0.01 500 500 3 1 3.5 1.5 550m 82m
OM3 TIA-492AAAC 50 0.01 1500 500 2000 2.5 0.8 3.0 1.5 300m 100m 70m 70m
OM4 TIA-492AAAD 50 0.01 3500 500 4700 2.5 0.8 3.0 1.5 400m 150m 100m 100m
TIA-492AAAE
OM5 50 0.01 3500 1850 500 4700 2470 2.5 1.8 0.8 3.0 2.3 1.5 no spec 400m 150m 100m 100m
(WBMMF)
• OM1 and OM2 are legacy cable and not recommended for green field
installation
• OM3/OM4 laser optimized MMF support 10G/40G/100G applications
• OM5 is a new TIA and ISO/IEC spec to support Shortwave Wavelength
Division Multiplexing

SWDM (Shortwave Wavelength Division Multiplexing) Challenges
1. SWDM ecosystem is not mature yet

− Under development with SWDM Alliance
2. OM5 does not specify higher EMB at 850nm
− Gain over OM4 is still unclear under IEEE standard
3. Steps required for market adoption of OM5 as general cabling
solution
− Compete with BiDi, Universal MSA (also work with OM3/OM4)
4. Transceiver complexity, power consumption, product
availability
5. SWDM is lower in cost but not as flexible as parallel optics
− Breakout configuration is not supported

Ethernet – Multimode fiber length and loss limits
1 Gigabit Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet 25 Gigabit Ethernet 40 Gigabit Ethernet

10GBASE-SR (duplex) 25GBASE-SR (duplex) 40GBASE-SR4 (MPO-12)
1000BASE-SX OM3 - 300 m (984 ft) OM3 - 70 m (230 ft) OM3 - 100 m (328 ft)
(duplex) 2.6 dB 1.8 dB 1.9 dB
OM4 - 400 m (1312 OM4 - 100 m (328 ft) OM4 - 150 m (492 ft)
OM3 or OM4 - ft) 1.9 dB 1.5 dB
550 m (1804 ft) 2.9 dB
3.56 dB
100 Gigabit Ethernet 100 Gigabit Ethernet

100GBASE-SR4 (MPO- 100GBASE-SR10 (MPO-24)
12) OM3 - 100 m (328 ft)
OM3 - 70 m (230 ft) 1.9 dB
1.8 dB OM4 - 150 m (492 ft)
OM4 - 100 m (328 ft) 1.5 dB
1.9 dB

Allowable MMF length – Fiber & application dependent
• e.g. Maximum channel lengths and allowable losses for 10GBASE-SR:

− 26 m (85 ft), 2.6 dB using 62.5 micron 160 MHz-km
− 33 m (108 ft), 2.4 dB using 62.5 micron 200 MHz-km (OM1)
− 66 m (216 ft), 2.2 dB using 50 micron 400 MHz-km
− 82 m (269 ft), 2.3 dB using 50 micron 500 MHz-km (OM2)
− 300 m (984 ft), 2.6 dB using LO 50 micron 2000 MHz-km (OM3)
− 400 m (1312 ft), 2.9 dB using LO 50 micron 4700 MHz-km (OM4)
• By comparison, 100 m (328 ft) channel is specified for 10GBASE-T using

CAT 6A copper cabling

Singlemode fiber and grades
• Historically, standard singlemode fiber (SMF) was specified for most site-
to-site connections
− 8.6 to 9.5 micron core
− Low water peak (LWP) has emerged as an enhanced alternative for WDM
(multi-wavelength) transmission
• Two operating wavelengths are commonly referenced:

− 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• Standard grades are:

− OS1 – SMF
ITU-T Recommendations G.652.A and G.652.B
− OS2 – LWP SMF
ITU-T Recommendations G.652.C and G.652.D

Wavelength Division Multiplexing in MMF
• 10GBASE-SR
− 300m in OM3
− 400m in OM4
• 40G-BiDi
− 100m in OM3
− 150m in OM4
• 40G-Universal
− 150m in OM3/OM4
− 500m in OS2

Project Testing
Considerations

The project impact of testing requirements
• Testing is used to measure the quality of cabling installation deliverables

− Level of installed performance for each tested link or channel
As compared to limits published in applicable standards
− Basis for confirmation of successful task completion to task / project manager
− Basis for customer acceptance of task deliverable
• Amount of testing required directly impacts project schedule

− Number of links to be tested (e.g., 10% vs. 100%)
Quantity and type of submittals
− Requirement for Alien Crosstalk (AXT) testing for copper cabling
− Requirement for Tier 2 testing for fiber cabling
− Requirement for retesting due to mistakes in testing process
e.g., testing using wrong limits, inadequate test reference cords, incorrect fiber referencing

Example — Testing requirements for copper cabling

Alien Crosstalk (AXT)
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices use crosstalk cancellation in their receiver circuitry to

remove nearly all of the internally-generated noise within the cabling
• Remaining noise is from external sources

− Noise from the surrounding environment — Ambient noise
− Noise from surrounding cables and connectors — Alien Crosstalk (AXT)

AXT test parameters for CAT 6A
• CAT 6A Permanent Links and Channels must be tested for:
− Power Sum Alien Near-End Crosstalk (PS ANEXT)

Amount of crosstalk attenuation between all disturbing pairs in the same and adjacent cables combined
and one (victim) pair at the same end of the cable (higher dB value is better)
PS ANEXT for a bundle of cables is computed by testing sequentially within bundle
− Power Sum Attenuation to Alien Crosstalk Ratio — Far-end (PS AACR-F)

at one end and one (victim) pair at the other end of the cable (higher dB value is better)
PS AACR-F for a bundle of cables is computed by testing sequentially within bundle
PS AACR-F is the replacement term for previously-used Power-Sum Alien Equal Level Far-End
Crosstalk (PS AELFEXT)

Field-testing CAT 6A cabling
• A limited number of links should be field tested for 10GBASE-T support

− 100% testing is impractical due to time and cost limitations
− Test 1% of the longest, 1% of the shortest, and 1% of the medium-length cable bundles
1% should be equal or greater than 6 bundles (if less, test 6 bundles)
Each test must include all of the cables in the selected bundle
Also include all cabling links occupying immediately adjacent connections on the patch panel(s)
• Cable bundles should have no more than 12 cables

−1 cable will be the “victim” link
− 11 cables will be “disturber” links
− Tests will determine the combined amount
of disturber crosstalk affecting victim
PS ANEXT testing at the near-end
PS AACR-F testing at the far-end

PS ANEXT testing at the near end for CAT 6A
• Amount of cumulative
interferencefrom disturber
transmit pairs into victim
receive pair on same side
• Worst case is long links

− Longer than 50 m (164 ft)

PS AACR-F testing at the far end for CAT 6A
interference from disturber
receive pair on opposite
side
• Worst case is short

disturber links and long
victim link

Example — Testing requirements for fiber cabling

Classifying fiber testing
• Types of tests:
− Basic: Continuity and polarity using Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
− Tier 1 (required): Attenuation testing using Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS)
For horizontal cabling: For backbone cabling:

• One direction • One direction
• One wavelength • Both wavelengths
− Tier 2 (optional): Trace using Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
For all cabling:

• Both directions
• Both wavelengths

Tier 1 (required) fiber performance testing
Fiber Fiber
patch cable
POWER
panel METER
Switch
OLTS OLTS
TEST CORD TEST CORD
Servers (1 m – 5 m)
max. 0.1 dB
loss MMF,
max. 0.2 dB
loss SMF
OLTS
LIGHT
SOURCE

OTDR LAUNCH/
Tier 2 (optional) fiber performance testing RECEIVE CABLE
(min. 100 m)
Fiber Fiber
patch cable
panel
Switch
Servers
OTDR
LAUNCH/RECEIVE
CABLE
(min. 100 m)
OTDR
Fiber hygiene
• Cleaning
− Connector end faces
− Matingadapters
− Equipment ports
− Test sets, cords,
and inspection equipment
• Inspection
− Visual (bend radius, stress)
− Optical or video microscopes
200X magnification to inspect entire ferrule end face
400X magnification to closely inspect core and cladding

Recommended fiber cleaning protocol
• Sources of contamination:
− Airborne particles
− Oil
residue transferred from skin
− Cable pulling lubricants
• All connectors must be inspected and

cleaned
− After initial removal from shipment bag
− Prior
to each insertion into adapter or
device port
− Should also inspect after cleaning

Project Labeling and

Recordkeeping
Considerations

The project impact of cabling administration requirements
• Typical administration deliverables

include:
− Identification
labels / records and
associated linkages
Test results
As-built drawings
• Amount of labeling required directly

impacts project schedule
− Type / quantity of items to be labeled
e.g., work area outlet faceplates, cords
− Quantity of labels per item
e.g., both ends vs. specific intervals for
pathways, cables

Example — Project administration requirements

Copper Cables

What Does Copper Field-Term Systems Include?
Category
Modular Jack Patch Panel Patch Cords
Cable
Termination Tools
Faceplate Punch Down Tool RTT

Belden copper innovations – Examples
• Category 6A 10GX Traceable

Bonded-Pair Patch Cords
− Replaceable battery with 7-year life expectancy (or 1,000
activations)
− When activated, LED blinks for 20 seconds (stops with a
second press)
− Available in a variety of colors and sizes
Custom lengths available to 90 m

(295 ft)
− Bar code tagging on each end of the cord
Compatible with DCIM systems
DCIM: Data center infrastructure management

• CAT 6A insulation displacement contact (IDC) connecting block

− Nearly transparent to signal transmission
Performance nearly equal to a continuous run of cable
Enables channels as short as 5 m (16 ft)
− X-Pair technology

• Next-generation modular connector

− 10GX Performance well beyond CAT 6A
– to 625 MHz
− A combination of three technologies:
FleXPoint printed circuit board (PCB)
MatriX IDC connector
X-Bar pair guide
− Enables channels as short as 5 m (16 ft)
− Available in a back-to-back (coupler)
configuration
10GX Pre-Terminated Cabling Systems

Copper Field-Term UTP Systems (APAC)

Family Overview
IBDN System CAT6A System CAT6 System CAT5E System
Category 6A Category 6 Category 5e

Performance Standard
Available Bandwidth 500 MHz 250 MHz 100 MHz
Cable Selection 10GX Series DataTwist Series DataTwist Series
10GX IDC Cross-Connect GigaBIX Cross-Connect BIX and 110 Cross-Connect Systems
10GX Patch Panels CAT6 Patch Panels CAT5E Patch Panels

10GX Modular Jacks CAT6 Modular Jacks CAT5E Modular Jacks
Connectivity Selection 10GX Modular Cords CAT6 Modular Cords CAT5E Modular Cords
KeyConnect and Flex Modular Patch Panels

MediaFlex, KeyConnect, Interface and MDVO Outlet Hardware
(Configurable with appropriate modules)

Bandwidth &Capacity
Bandwidth & Information Information Capacity
Loss
(dB)
(A) TIA Standard Reference
(B) IBDN System
Noise
(Crosstalk)
Headroom
A B
Signal
(Attenuation)
Frequency (MHz)

Belden Innovation (Bonded-Pair Technology)
Performance is always the

same with Bonded-Pair
• Gapping between conductors is
prevented
Noise cancellation is enhanced

• Current loops are perfectly
consistent so each pairs’
balance is improved

Bonded-Pair Cable is Peace of Mind
Bonded-pair Cables can be practically tied in knots without affecting cable

performance

Bonded-Pair Cable
• Only Belden Bonded-Pair products maintain TIA Standard’s performance

after normal service loop coiling and movement
• Eliminates mysterious yellow/red

link-light troubleshooting. Return
Loss is bullet-proof so moves, adds
and changes do not affect
performance
• Reduces all types of noise coupling
- Balance is guaranteed better

Avoid Costly Compromises to Category 6A
There are many Category 6A solutions Hyper twisting pairs

out there. Many of them are
compromising on the design,
performance, or both to achieve a 10G
solution.
Make sure to avoid these costly compromises More untwisting makes pair
separation more difficult and
when choosing a Category 6A solution. increases installation time
Thicker Jacket Restricted Channel Length Difficult Splines
100 m
60-70 m
Thicker jacket is less flexible, making Channel distances are limited to being Larger or harder to remove splines
the cable more difficult to install 30%-40% less than what TIA requires increases installation time

Copper Cabling: 10GB24 U/UTP LSZH
Key Technology
• Innovative Cable design
Smaller Diameter
• Barrier Tape achieves uniform heat flow
dissipation while maintaining insertion
loss performance
Saves up to 20% on
Benefits space and weight with small OD
• Guaranteed 500 MHz Bandwidth

• Smaller Diameter, Smaller Bend Radius
and save space of conduit and tray
• Fewer Twists for easy termination
• cost-competitive price
• Diameter of just 7.2 mm
• LSZH jacket

Copper Cabling: 10GXS Category 6A
Key Technology
• Innovative Cable design
− EquiSpline™ ensures structural integrity and
maintains distance between pairs
− EquiBlock™ Barrier Technology achieves
uniform heat flow dissipation while maintaining
insertion loss performance
Benefits
• Guaranteed 625 MHz Bandwidth (all benefits of
10GX cable) plus
• Smaller Diameter, Smaller Bend Radius and save
space of conduit and tray
• Fewer Twists for easy termination
• Highest Power Rating up to 100W of 4pPoE no
length de-rating (100 meter channel)

Belden 10GXS Cables: Simplicity and Elegance in Design
10GXS Cables are Smaller Diameter Fewer Twists

faster and easier
to install.
We design with YOU

in mind.
Saves up to 25% on Easier to separate pairs
space and weight with small OD for faster installation
Round Structure Smaller Bend Radius Easy Tape Removal
EquiSpline™ ensures structural

integrity and maintains distance Accommodates tighter Easy to remove barrier tape for
between pairs spaces and workstations faster termination

Belden 10GXS Cables: Performance Without Compromise
10GXS Cables not Exceeds TIA 100 m Improves heat transfer

only meet industry 100 m
standards, they TIA Standard
exceed them. 10GXS
This not only gives EquiBlock™ Barrier Technology

10GXS Cables do not compromise achieves uniform heat flow dissipation
you the performance on channel length while maintaining insertion loss
performance
you need to run
current-day Less Noise Highest Power Rating
applications, but
provides room for
Industry
future growth and Avg.
expansion. 10GXS
Other Category 6A solutions have

Energy efficient with less risk of
an average of 200% more noise
system slow down through 100W
coupling than 10GXS Cables

SNR - 10GXS Channel vs. Category 6A Standard
400 MHz

4pPoE Power Delivered up to 100W
10GXS cable
performs much
better than the
maximum
temperature
rise specified in
Temperature
Rise
standards.
10GXS Cable 9.3ºC
IEEE 802.3at 10ºC
TIA TSB-184-A 15ºC

PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL. COPYING RESTRICTED. FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
Category Cable Cat6A (500MHz)
Part Number Cable Description

10GX53F CAT6A (625MHz), 4 Unbonded Pairs, F/UTP-Foil Shielded, CMP
10GA24 23 AWG, LSZH, 625Mhz Unshielded, Nonbonded-Pair Cable
1685ANH 23 AWG, LSZH, 625MHz rated F/FTP Cable
1685ENH 23 AWG, LSZH, 625MHz rated F/FTP Cable
10GXS12 10GXS Category 6A, 4-pair, 23 AWG, Riser-CMR
Category Cable Cat6 (250MHz)

Part Number Cable Description
7834ANC 23 AWG, LSZH, IEC60332-3,Unshielded,NonBonded-Pair Cable
7834A 23 AWG, CM, Unshielded Nonbonded-Pair Cable
7834ANH 23 AWG, LSZH, Unshielded, Nonbonded-Pair Cable
7814A 24 AWG, CM, Unshielded, Nonbonded-Pair Cable
7814ANH 24 AWG, LSZH, Unshielded, Nonbonded-Pair Cable

Jacks and Patch Panels

Modular Jacks Provide Access to the Network
• Need Reliability
−Connected at all times
• Need Performance
−Beyond standards
• Need Durability
−Increase cable life cycle
Investing in Premium Connectivity Decreases Total Cost of Ownership

10GX Modular Jacks
• 10GX KeyConnect Jacks

−Benefit from 10GX Enabling Technologies
−Exceed all parameters in TIA standard
−Compact design
−Compatible with all KeyConnect panels and
mounting hardware
−Available in 19 colors
Unmatched Beyond 10G Performance

Benefits of 10GX Enabling Technologies
• MatriX IDC Technology

− Peace of mind for Alien Near End Crosstalk
performance
− Ultra High-Density panels and outlets
• X-Bar Technology
− First-time pass
− Reduced installation cost
• FleXPoint PCB
− Beyond standard performance in extreme
conditions
− Short links, high-temperature areas, etc.

CAT6+ Modular Jacks
• CAT6+ KeyConnect Jacks

−Use robust and reliable Leadframe
Technology
−Exceed all parameters in TIA standard
−Compatible with all KeyConnect
panels and mounting hardware
−Available in 19 colors
Robust Category 6 Performance

Unique Differentiator - Leadframe Technology
• What is Leadframe Technology?

−Copper Alloy leadframe overmolded in
polymer
−Continuous metal contact from pin to IDC
contact
−Highly automated high precision process
• Technology used in CAT5E and CAT6+
Jacks
• Used in KeyConnect Patch Panels
• Provides very stable uniform performance
• Great reliability throughout the perm. link

Benefits of Leadframe Technology
• Leadframe Technology
−Proven reliability
−Extended durability
• T-Bar and Rapid Termination Tool

−First–time pass
−Reduced installation cost

KeyConnect Modular Jacks Overview
10GX CAT6+ CAT5E

Features
Cable Compatibility 10GX-Series 2400, 3600, 4800-Series 1200-Series
Termination Tool 110 tool 110 tool 110 tool

Belden Rapid Term.Tool Belden Rapid Term.Tool
Standard Colors
TIA Colors also available
Technologies Used X-Bar, Matrix IDC, Flex

T-Bar, Lead Frame T-Bar, Lead Frame
PCB
Connector Durability 1,000 cycles 1,000 cycles 1,000 cycles
Contact Plating (pins/IDC)

50 µin gold/nickel 50 µin gold/nickel 50 µin gold/nickel
Qualification Wiggle test Wiggle test Wiggle test
Dimension (HxWxD in.)

0.900 x 0.673 x 1.130 0.88 x 0.64 x 1.29 0.88 x 0.64 x 1.29

Copper Field-Term Modular Jack
Termination Bar = Consistent termination every time
3 mm / 0.11 inch
TIA/EIA requirement: 0.5

inch

Copper Field-Term Patch Panels
Key Concerns
• Flimsy materials (flexing, cheap appearance)
• Inflexible design (pre-populated panels)
• Only available in low density
• Long depth of angled panels – blocking cabinet
doors
Benefits
• Rugged materials 16 gauge of steel material
• KeyConnect Unloaded panels for flexibility (mix
and match modules)
• Modular Angled panels with short depth
• Available in standard density 24-port, 1U & 48-port,
2U
• And high density 48-port, 1U & 72-port, 2U
• Universal Flat panel design intended for both
unshielded and shielded system

Copper Field-Term AngleFlex Patch Panels
Key Features
• Flexible modular design, can flipped to right or left
orientation
Angled Panels for illustration

KeyConnect Patch Panels

Family Overview
APAC: AX106504-AP (flat)
AX106812 (Angled)
(Without rear cable manager and
Labelling Tube)
KeyConnect Panels Port Rack Ports / Modular Panels Punchdown Panels Coupler Panels
Style : Flat Panels Count Units RU Empty CAT5E CAT6+ 10GX CAT5E CAT6+ 10GX
24 1 24 AX103114 AX104013 AX103253 AX103254 - AX104227 AX104141
48 2 24 AX103115 AX104014 AX103255 AX103256 - AX104228 AX104142
Flat/Standard Patch Panel 96 3 32 AX105371 - - - - - -
72 2 36 AX103116 - - - - - -
48 1 48 AX103121 AX103262 AX103263 AX103264 - AX104591 AX104592
KeyConnect Panels Port Rack Ports / Modular Panels Punchdown Panels Coupler Panels
Style : AngleFlex Count Units RU Empty CAT5E CAT6+ 10GX CAT5E CAT6+ 10GX
24 1 24 AX103248 - - - - AX104568 AX104569
48 2 24 AX103249 - - - - AX104570 AX104571

Small OD 28 AWG Patch Cords
• More than 50% reduction in cable cross-section over regular cordage (24 AWG)
• Up to 40 % reduction in weight
• Meets TIA standards requirements in channels up to 96 meters
• Available in many standard lengths: 2,3,4,5,7,10,15,20-ft
• Customizable length to 1-ft increment using smart part number
• Available in standard colors: Blue, White and Black
• Color options offered: Orange, Red, Yellow, Green and Gray
• Comes in CAT6 & CAT6A
• Riser-Rated (CMR)
• Stranded Conductor for flexibility

Fiber Patch Panels
When you use Belden fiber patch panels to patch fiber optic cables to enclosures,
you experience an innovative, highly reliable system offering user-friendly features
that take fiber patching to the next level

Fiber Patch Panel System
AP100041 Patch
ECX Manager FX UHD & FX ULTRA
Panel
Field-Term Field or Pre-Term Field or Pre-Term
• Rackmount Housings • Rackmount Housings • Rackmount Housings
• Adapter Strips • Frames (FF) • Rackmount Shelves
• Cassettes (FC) • Wallmount Housings
• Frames (FF)
• Cassettes (FC)

FiberExpress: FX UHD Overview

FX Panel System
FX UHD Housing FX UHD Shelf

• Feature-Rich • Cost-Effective
• 1U – 4 Module, 72LC • Std. or Recessed
Duplex (144F) • 1U – 4 Module
• 2U – 8 Module, 144LC • 4U – 10 Module (vert.)
Duplex (288F)
• 4U – 16 Module, 288 LC
Duplex (576F)
Ultra Frame UHD Frame Ultra Cassette UHD Cassette

• Up to 12-Port (24f) • 18-Port (36f) • Up to 12-Port (24f) • 18-Port (36f)
• 1” Pull-Out • Fixed • 1” Pull-Out • Fixed
• LC, SC, ST & MPO • LC & MPO • LC, SC, ST & MPO • LC & MPO

FiberExpress: FX UHD Mixed Media
FX Panel System
FX UHD KeyConnect Frame

• 6 or 8 Ports
• Belden KeyConnect Modules
‒ Copper
‒ Fiber
‒ Multimedia

FX UHD Splicing Cassette

FX Panel System
Options Field-Term Splicing

• Up to 12 LC Duplex Ports
• Pigtails
• Up to 6 SC Duplex Ports
• Mechanical Splice
• Splice-on Connectors
Standard Splicing Cassettes

FX UHD Angled Cassette
FX Panel System
Options Benefits
• 12 LC Duplex Ports • Same look and feel as Copper Angle
Flex products
• 6 SC Duplex Ports
• Reduced Bend radius for patch cords
and manageability
Standard Type-A Cassettes

AP Panel System
• Capabilities
− 1U, 2U
− Loaded with 24F Splice trays,
− Fiber Spools and patch cord
management
− Modular Design
• Target Vertical
Rack Mount Swing Out Style Patch Panel
− Structured Cabling
• Strategic Rationale
− Shorter lead time, Cost Effective

FX ECX –
Belden’s
LAN Fiber System
Improving on Best
in Class
What is FX ECX
• FX ECX stands for FiberExpress “Enterprise Closet X”

−This is a Patch Panel system tailored to Enterprise LAN
environments
• Supports all modern fiber field termination methods
• The most flexible LAN installation platform
• A systematic improvement to the industry’s best LAN fiber
installation hardware

Why Did Belden Develop FX ECX?
Align or improve upon Enterprise LAN best in class product

features
Provide a significant reduction in cost
Support all modern field-termination techniques
−Fusion splicing, Splice-on connectors, 250 µm Direct-term
Differentiate from Belden’s Data Center focused FX UHD

system

What Products Are in the Family?
Adapter Strips / Frames

• LC/SC/ST/MPO
Housings • 3P/6P/12P
• 1U • 8P/12P/16P
• 2U
• 4U
Splice Cassettes Splice Trays
• LC/SC/ST/MPO • 12f/24f/36f/48f
• 6Port/12Port • Universal Shrink
• Universal Shrink
*P : Port

Unique Benefits of FX ECX
“Improving on Best in Class”
Noteworthy improvements on Industry Leading Solutions

• Front and Rear Removable Cassettes on all
Housings (IP filed)
• Simple, efficient process to switch between
cassettes and frames (no extra pieces, rails molded
into ECX housing)
• Copper/Fiber mixed media capable (KeyConnect
platform)
• Simpler cassette design, reduced fiber pinch points

Unique Features
• Front and Rear Removable Cassettes
• Simplified Cassette Installation Process
• Symmetrical housing design

−Insertion/Removal from either side of housing
• Provides maximum flexibility for ease of installation
• Cassette rails molded into housing
−Switch from frames to cassettes instantly
−No need for extra plastic components that can be lost!

Unique Features
• Mixed Media Fiber/Copper
• Maximize your deployment flexibility
• KeyConnect Frames available in 4-port
and 6-port versions
• Access full depth and breadth of Belden
Keystone copper portfolio
−Including Award Winning REVConnect!
• Only one type of patch panel needed
when a small number of copper ports
are required!

Unique Features
• Simple Cassette Design
• Slack Management integrated into cassette lid

− Simple 2-piece design
• See-through covers allows visibility for quick

inspection of fiber splicing and routing
• Elegant routing of backbone cable from base of
cassette to splicing trays

More Features
ECX-04U Housing
• 4U – Holds 12 cassettes or frames

• Up to 192 LC Duplex ports (384 fibers)
• One person install – slotted mounting
brackets
• Tool-less removable clear doors and top
covers
• Clear top cover for better light and visibility
• White interior for better visibility (reflects
ambient light)
• Removable front cable management module
and rear housing
• Multiple Label Options (on door or in housing
slots)
• Modular cable management clips

More Features
ECX-01U and ECX-02U Housings

• One person install – slotted mounting brackets
• Intermediate locking positions in addition to
fully removable trays
• Engineered design to prevent fiber pinching
when sliding/removing trays
• Tool-less removable, clear doors and top
covers
• Clear top cover for better light and visibility
• White interior for better visibility (reflects
ambient light)
• Modular cable management clips

I – Introduction to REVConnect
What IS REVConnect
• Reliable
− Connectivity that you can count on to work well the first time
− Compare against other brands which require lengthy rework
• Easy
− As you’ll see, an easy, fast termination that is universal for all connectivity styles
• Versatile
− Featuring the ‘core’ termination, REVConnect allows for any 1 of 8 modules to be terminated using the same core
termination process and tools
− Switching among these 8 modules occurs in a matter of seconds

Why Did Belden Develop REVConnect?
Emerging Application Requirements
Wireless Access Points (Wave 2)

Next generation wireless access points have Ethernet
demands that exceed 1000BASE-T and therefore requiring
a Category 6A System.
Network Security Applications
Next generation security cameras are requiring more power
because of their ability to pan, tilt and zoom. A Category 6A
solution that supplies power without overheating is critical to
maintaining optimal performance.
Industry Standard Recommendations
Education Healthcare Data Center

ANSI/TIA-4966 ANSI/TIA-1179 ANSI/TIA-942-A
These industries now recommend Category 6A and others such
as intelligent building systems will in the near future.

IP Convergence
−Emerging technologies are demanding higher performance
and higher power, driving an increase in demand for diverse
RJ 45 connections.
Wireless Access Points
Higher Performance
Network Security
Higher Power
Video over IP

Power over Ethernet
How Much Power Does My

2003 2009 2016
Equipment Use?
IEEE IEEE
Standard IEEE 802.3bt
802.3af 802.3at
15 15
W W
4pPoE (PoE++)
Type Type Type Type
Acronym PoE PoE+ 1 2 3 4
60 74
2 4 4 4
W W
pairs pairs pairs pairs
Source Current
350 300 600 960
(max. per pair 350 mA 600 mA
mA mA mA mA
set)
Source Voltage
44 V 50 V 44 V 50 V 50 V 52 V
(min.)
Source Power 15.4
15.4 W 30 W 30 W 60 W 100 W
(max.) W

Customer Feedback
− Industry and Belden-specific concerns
Industry 110 tools Bonded pair difficult,

causing failures time consuming
Different process, Belden T & X-bar small

color code for nearly and hides color code
all connectors
Too many tools and

pieces for standard
RJ45s

What Products Are Covered?
• 1 Core, 8 Connectors
− Category 5e UTP & STP jack
− Category 6+ UTP & STP jack
− 10GX UTP & STP jack
10GX UTP
− 10GX UTP & STP plug Jack
• Termination tool
CAT6+ UTP CAT5E UTP
− Includes cable prep insert Jack Jack
• Accessories
− Dust caps 10GX STP CAT6+ STP CAT5E STP
Jack Jack Jack
− Icons
− Extra cores
CAT8 STP CAT6A UTP CAT6A STP CAT8 STP
Jack* Plug Plug Plug*

II – What’s Unique About REVConnect?

Unique Benefits
• One style for all RJ45s

• Color code same for all styles of
connections Termination 2 To 1 Million Is Easier
− Category 5E through Category

6A UTP jack, STP jack
− Category 6A UTP and STP VS
.
field mount plug
• Quick learning curve
− Both experienced and new While the first termination is new & different, it
very quickly becomes an easier option vs. 110
technicians alike will
experience fast REVConnect
efficiency

Unique Benefits
• Separating pairs to individually

slot them is a reality for all
existing RJ45 designs
− This time consuming action also
No Pair Separation Required can impact the performance!
Too much untwisting can lead to
crosstalk challenges
• Separating bonded pairs is an
additional challenge
− REVConnect was made for
The perfect connector for Belden bonded pair Belden’s bonded-pair cable
cable and non-bonded alike
− Save up to 60% labor time
versus use of the current
bonded-pair stripper tool

Unique Benefits
• While REVConnect does require

the use of a special tool, this tool is
universal
− Allows for complete cable prep: Universal Tool for ALL Connectors
jacket removal, crossweb cutting,

and ripcord cutting
− No more crimp tools for plugs
− No more punch down tools for
jacks
• Easy to replace blades are long Easy termination tool with built in jacket
stripper and cross web cutter for all RJ45
lasting connections
− Extra blade set included with

each tool

Unique Benefits
• Core technology proven

to support all RJ45 types
−Take any cable into a
REVConnect Core Technology faceplate, patch panel,
or even directly to a
device with the same
basic core components
−The only thing that
Universal core for all* Belden cables connects changes is the module
with eight housings for maximum Versatility
housing
• Convert from a jack to a
plug in 5 seconds!

Unique Benefits
• Punch down terminations have

many potential opportunities for
failure Insulation Piercing Contacts
− Camel humps, broken conductors,
unseated wires
• Piercing the insulation ensures a
strong contact is made
− First pass yields with REVConnect
to exceed 99% for all styles Leading to a much greater Reliability versus
including 10GX jacks and plugs! punch-down style; no more camel humps

Unique Benefits
• Besides a reliable, fast termination,
REVConnect can change the way
you think about installing RJ45s
altogether
− With the upcoming introduction of
A New Way of Terminating the REVConnect core cap, you
may protect your termination in
order to not have to plan around
other building services
− No more waiting for other
subcontractors to come or worry
about them damaging your
Increased Versatility to your termination logistics
(such as terminating before furniture installations workmanship
are done) with Easy module servicing
− No more terminating cables in a
dark closet

Unique Benefits
• How are patents a benefit for

you?
− Unique Belden technology that Six Patents Pending
has no industry equivalent
• Peace of mind
− REVConnect is an
accumulation of thousands of
R&D and engineering hours
dedicated at making the REVolutionary technology behind every
termination ensures maximum reliability, ease,
termination process more and versatility
reliable, easy, and versatile

BELDEN Approved Network Tester

Sample Test Report

Projects eligible for 25-years system warranty shall be:
• Utilizes approved Belden end-to-end components and cables procured from official local distributors,
except with expressed written approval to use third-party components.
• Installed by Belden Certified Installation Partner (BCIP / CSV) with valid active license
• Installed as per guidelines of TIA-568-C or ISO/IEC 11801 with specific Belden termination step for copper
(Termination Bar properly installed)
Test Report
Provide test report in original soft copy format (for example: FLW format or PRX format)with test equipment
set to correct TIA limit, NVP according to data sheet, and calibrated within set period:
• For critical project (datapoints > 1,000, Data Center, Transportation, Oil&Gas) = 1 year against date of test
• For non-critical project (datapoints < 1,000 points, horizontal office infrastructure) = max. 2 year against
date of test.

Copper Test Report
• Ideally for copper we recommend to perform both PL and Channel Test.

• If only one test performed, the SI must submit Permanent Link test.
• Specific for Category 6A copper installation, the SI must perform Alien crosstalk test on random sampling
plan, the recommended size of sampling are listed below

Fiber Test Report
• For fiber test.

−SI must perform set reference with 1-jumper method/
method A (and recorded in the test report) before
certification test.
• All datapoints submitted shall have margin better than 1 dB
(PASS* don’t mean accepted for warranty)
• * Depends on the length of fiber

Step 1. Fiber loss at the operating wavelength over 200m (0.2 km)
Cable Length (km)

0.2 0.2
Fiber Type Multimode Singlemode
Wavelength (nm) 850 1300 1310 1550

Fiber Atten. dB/km 3 [3.5] 1 [1.5] 0.4 [1/0.5] 0.3 [1/0.5]
Total Fiber Loss,dB 0.60 [0.7] 0.2 [0.3] 0.08 [0.2/0.1] 0.06 [0.2/0.1]
(All specs in brackets are maximum values per EIA/TIA 568 standard. For
singlemode fiber, a higher loss is allowed for premises applications. )

Step 2. Connector Loss
0.3 dB (typical 0.75 dB (TIA-568 max

Connector Loss
adhesive/polish conn) acceptable)
Total # of Connectors 2 2
Total Connector Loss 0.6 dB 1.5 dB
(All connectors are allowed 0.75 max per EIA/TIA 568 standard)
Step 3. Splice Loss
Typical Splice Loss 0.3 dB

Total # splices 1
Total Splice Loss 0.3 dB
All splices are allowed 0.3 max per EIA/TIA 568 standard)

Step 4. Total Passive System Attenuation
Add the fiber loss, connector and splice losses to get the link loss.
Typical TIA 568 Max
850 nm 1300 nm 850 nm 1300 nm
Total Fiber Loss (dB) 0.6 0.2 0.7 0.3
Total Connector Loss
0.6 0.6 1.5 1.5
(dB)
Total Splice Loss (dB) 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Other (dB) 0 0 0 0
1.5 1.1
Total Link Loss (dB) 2.5 2.1

Step 5. Data From Manufacturer's Specification for Active Components

(Typical 100 Mb/s link)
Operating Wavelength (nm) 850

Fiber Type MM
Receiver Sens. (dBm@ required BER) -21
Average Transmitter Output (dBm) -13
Dynamic Range (dB) 8
Recommended Excess Margin (dB) 3
Step 6. Power Margin Calculation
Dynamic Range (dB) (above) 8 8

Cable Plant Link Loss (dB) 1.8 (Typ) 3.25 (TIA)
Link Loss Margin (dB) 6.2 4.75
Link Loss Margin should be greater than approximately 3 dB to allow for link
degradation over time. (Depends on fiber length)

Claim Procedure
• In the event of certified project failure within period of 25 year, the SI shall
contact AE team for initial finding.
• AE team verify the failure caused by condition other than the ones
exempted by term&condition.
• The SI submit claim form to the distributor.
• The distirbutor reimburse the replacement material cost to Belden.
• The SI take-down and re-install the project utilized the replacement
material.
• Test the re-installation for verification. Submit this test report to Belden for
record.

Permanent Link (PL) testing
• Cords connected to test instruments are excluded from the test

− Test covers a maximum of 90 m (295 ft)
• Pass indicates that the “permanent” part of the cabling run is good
− Useful in cases where cords have not been installed at one or both ends

Channel testing
• Cords at both ends are included in the test

− Test covers a maximum of 100 m (328 ft)
• Pass indicates that the entire cabling run is good

− Requires retesting if any cord is replaced

Cord testing
• Plugs at both ends of the cord must be included in the test

− Requires Category-specific specialized test adapters

Non frequency-dependent TIA testing parameters
• Wire Map
− Open / Open shield, Short, Split Pair, Reversed Pair, Crossed Pairs
• Length (of the shortest pair)

− Maximum 90 m (295 ft) PL
− Maximum 100 m (328 ft) Channel
• Propagation Delay
− Maximum 498 nanoseconds (nS) PL
− Maximum 555 nS Channel
• Delay Skew
− Maximum 44 nS PL
− Maximum 50 nS Channel

Frequency-dependent TIA testing parameters
Note: Cat 5e is tested to 100 MHz, Cat 6 is tested to 250 MHz and Cat 6A is tested to 500 MHz
• Insertion Loss (IL)

− Decrease in signal strength over length of cabling link (lower dB value is better)
PL limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 21 dB — Cat 6: 18.6 dB — Cat 6A: 18 dB
Channel limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 24 dB — Cat 6: 21.3 dB — Cat 6A: 20.9 dB
• Return Loss (RL)

− Difference between power of transmitted signal and its reflection (higher dB value is better)
PL limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 12 dB — Cat 6: 14 dB — Cat 6A: 14 dB
Channel limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 10 dB — Cat 6: 12 dB — Cat 6A: 12 dB
• Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT)

− Amount of crosstalk attenuation between any two pairs at the same end of the cable
(higher dB value is better)
PL limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 32.3 dB — Cat 6: 41.8 dB — Cat 6A: 41.8 dB
Channel limits at 100 MHz Cat 5e: 30.1 dB — Cat 6: 39.9 dB — Cat 6A: 39.9 dB

Frequency-dependent TIA testing parameters (cont’d)
• Power Sum Near-End Crosstalk (PS NEXT)

− Amount of crosstalk attenuation between 3 pairs combined and the 4th (victim) pair
at the same end of the cable (higher dB value is better)
• Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio — Far-end (ACR-F)

− Amount of crosstalk attenuation between any two pairs at different ends of the cable
(higher dB value is better)
• Power Sum Attenuation-to-Crosstalk Ratio — Far-end (PS ACR-F)

− Amount of crosstalk attenuation between 3 pairs combined at one end
and the 4th (victim) pair at the other end of the cable (higher dB value is better)

Alien Crosstalk (AXT)
• 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices use crosstalk cancellation in their receiver circuitry to

remove nearly all of the internally-generated noise within the cabling
• Remaining noise is from external sources

− Noise from the surrounding environment — Ambient noise
− Noise from surrounding cables and connectors — Alien Crosstalk (AXT)

AXT test parameters for CAT 6A
• CAT 6A Permanent Links and Channels must be tested for:
− Power Sum Alien Near-End Crosstalk (PS ANEXT)

and one (victim) pair at the same end of the cable (higher dB value is better)
PS ANEXT for a bundle of cables is computed by testing sequentially within bundle
− Power Sum Attenuation to Alien Crosstalk Ratio — Far-end (PS AACR-F)

at one end and one (victim) pair at the other end of the cable (higher dB value is better)
PS AACR-F for a bundle of cables is computed by testing sequentially within bundle
PS AACR-F is the replacement term for previously-used Power-Sum Alien Equal Level Far-End
Crosstalk (PS AELFEXT)

Field-testing CAT 6A cabling
• A limited number of links should be field tested for 10GBASE-T support

− 100% testing is impractical due to time and cost limitations
− Test 1% of the longest, 1% of the shortest, and 1% of the medium-length cable bundles
1% should be equal or greater than 6 bundles (if less, test 6 bundles)
Each test must include all of the cables in the selected bundle
Also include all cabling links occupying immediately adjacent connections on the patch panel(s)
• Cable bundles should have no more than 12 cables

−1 cable will be the “victim” link
− 11 cables will be “disturber” links
− Tests will determine the combined amount
of disturber crosstalk affecting victim
PS ANEXT testing at the near-end
PS AACR-F testing at the far-end

PS ANEXT testing at the near end for CAT 6A
receive pair on same side
• Worst case is long links

− Longer than 50 m (164 ft)

PS AACR-F testing at the far end for CAT 6A
receive pair on opposite
side
• Worst case is short

disturber links and long
victim link

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−The Evolution of Design

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The Evolution of Design

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• Large numbers of non-computing devices within

• Impact on both physical and cyber security

• Structured cabling (and wireless networking)

• Cabling system designers must have a broader view

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Business and Life in Cloud

23 billion smart devices by 2020 HPC maximum flops ×2 annually

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• ANSI/TIA-5017 Telecommunications Physical Network

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What’s New – TR42.1 – Commercial Buildings

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What’s New – TR42.3 – Pathways & Spaces