CNCI (C) - 05-Installation Hardware

Certified Network Cable Installer (CNCI®) - Copper Cabling M05 - Installation Hardware
M05
Installation Hardware
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Objectives
 At the end of this module you will be able to:

 Understand and apply the U height concept
 Identify component parts of the network cabinet
 Identify the types and uses of containment
 Describe the concepts of separation between different services
 Identify the different types of cable containment
 Understand the installation requirements for containment
 Select the appropriate fixings used to fasten and support different types of
containment
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Module 05
Part 1 - Network Equipment Cabinets

Communications Cabinets
 Group discussion:
 How big is a cabinet?
 What are the dimensions?
 Why is size important?

U-Mount Rails
 Hey U
 U or RU (Rack Unit) is a measurement of height
of electronic equipment designed to fit into a 19” Rack
 1U = 44.45mm or 1.75”
 IEC 60297-3-100 Part 3-100: Basic dimensions of front
panels, sub-racks, chassis, racks and cabinets
 Zero U equipment – describes equipment that is not
19”/U specified – still requires rack space

FRONT REAR
Finance Office Rk1 Finance Office Rk1
 Cabinet U height calculation includes:

42 CMP 42
41 41
40 Draytek Firewall 40
39 39
Cisco 2921
 Active equipment 38
37
36
38
37
36
35 35
 WAN stack 34
33
34
33
32 32
 Servers 31
30
31
30
 Ethernet switches
29 29
Shelf
28 28
ADSL Modem
27 27
 VOIP/POE switches
26 HP Procurve 1810G 24 26
25 HP Procurve 1800 24G 25
24 24
 Cable terminations 23
22
21
HP Procurve 1800 24G
CMP
CMP
23
22
21
20 COPP 1 20
 Air circulation gaps 19
18
COPP 2
COPP 3
19
18
17 17
Avaya HP Office 500
 PDUs 16
15
14
16
15
14
13 13
 UPS devices 12
11
12
11
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 BT Router 5
4 4
3 CISCO Router 3
2 BT Media Converter 2
1 BT FOPP 1

 Fixtures and fittings:  Usage strategy:

 Doors  Passive only
 Fan trays  Server/SAN cabinet
 U mount rails  Application equipment specific
 U height labelling  Sensitive isolation
 PDUs  Multi-occupancy control
 Earth bonding kits
 Plinths
 Airflow management
 Anti-tilt feet
And don’t forget

Installation Quality
Hmmmm…….does it have
to be like this?
NO!
Quality
Counts
Control of cabinet and inter-cabinet patching can be one of the most frustrating aspects of network
management, with a lack of configuration control and the use of over length patchcords being the
chief culprits. What can the CNCI do to affect this?:
 Determine a cabinet distribution strategy comparing the values of:

 Active only/passive only cabinets with carefully constructed and measured patch cable routes
 Combined active and passive cabinets retaining all patching within a cabinet
 Provide accurate patch schedules allowing a one time fix
 Minimise patchcord lengths
 Manufacture patchcords to length
 Lock the cabinet until control is released to the customer

Recap
 Which of the following is not a standard cabinet size?

 600mm x 600mm
 800mm x 800mm
 900mm x 900mm
 True or False – 1U equals 1.75mm
 Name 3 items to be considered when calculating U height:

Module 05
Part 2 - Pathways and Containment

Cable Pathways?
 Pathways are the spaces that are dedicated to the

routing of building services
 Pathways may include ceiling voids, floor voids,
risers or simply a corridor
 Pathways should have sufficient space for all services
and in particular, allow for service separation

Cable Pathways – Suspended Ceilings
 The space above false ceilings appears to be an

obvious choice for a cable pathway but there are
some principles that need to be applied:
 Cables must not lay on ceiling tiles
 Allow appropriate separation from other services
(BSEN 50174)
 Avoid laying cables in close proximity to fluorescent lights
 Ceiling tiles can be easily damaged ensure that you know
how they are removed and replaced
 Working in ceiling voids is “working at height”, appropriate
risk controls shall be observed

Cable Pathways – Raised Access Floors
 Square floor tiles 600 x 600 mm on pedestals

 Mainly in equipment rooms or open offices
 Cables run under floor into outlet
 Power is also provided in floor-trap
 Trip, drop hazard
A raised floor, or access floor typically consists of the following components:

 Steel footings that rest on the concrete floor. These footings provide distributed support for floor
loads
 Pedestals that support and interlock with lateral bracing (stringers) or panels. These are evenly
spaced on the steel footings and are adjustable to compensate for unevenness of the concrete
floor
 Floors may or may not be constructed with stringers (lateral bracing). When used, they are
assembled to form a framework of panel supports. They provide lateral support by interlocking
with the pedestals
 Floor tiles that rest on the stringers or pedestals. Tile sizes typically range from approximately
450mm to 600mm square. Plain or carpeted tile surfaces may be selected to accommodate the
functional and aesthetic needs of the office

Cable Pathways – Cable Risers
 Run vertically up through the building

floors
 Fire stopped at entry and exit points
 Should provide sufficient space for the
siting of cable drums and equipment
during cable installation

Individual Exercise
 Make a list of 5 types of cable containment:

Your List Could Include
 Cable support systems  Enclosed containment systems

 Cable ladder  DADO trunking
 Cable tray  UPVC perimeter trunking
 Cable basket  UPVC conduits
 Spine cable tray  Galvanised metal trunking
 Galvanised steel conduit

Cable Support Systems
Cable Basket
Cable Tray
Centre Spine
Cable Tray
Cable Ladder

Cable Ties
 Avoid over tightening

 Crushing alters the cable characteristic impedance
 Cut off excess correctly (i.e. flush leaving no sharp edges)
 Velcro ties are more popular

UPVC Cable Containment Systems
Multi-Compartment DADO Trunking
Conduit System
Low Profile Trunking Flexible Copex

Metal Cable Containment Systems

Galvanised Steel Conduit
Steel Trunking Systems
Flexible Steel Copex

The Impact of Different Cable Media
 Understanding the bend radius

of cable media is a key factor
when installing containment
infrastructure
 This is especially pertinent as
the protection around given
cables increases and the bend
radius reduces
 Minimum bend radii must be observed throughout the whole cable route in order to ensure that
the design performance of the cable is not impaired
 BSEN 50174-2 states that the minimum bend radius is specified by a manufacturer’s instructions. If
instructions do not exist the following shall apply:
 The minimum bend radius for 4-pair balanced cables shall be eight times the cable diameter
 The minimum bend radius for optical fibre cables and coaxial cables shall be ten times the cable
diameter
 The minimum bend radius for other metallic information technology cables shall be eight times
the cable diameter

Service Separation Requirements
Separate the Cables of different

power and data families should cross
cables each other at right angles
Provide electrical
Connect the cable trays
continuity through
to earth network
metallic cable tray
15-20m (49ft 2in – 65ft 7in)
and low impedance
couplers

Cable Position
 Separation of data and power

cables does make a difference
 Type of metallic tray makes no
difference to adjacent cable
interference
 Cable tray must be earthed

Outlet Types
Floor Boxes
Multi-User Telecommunications Outlet

MUTO
Power Poles
Single-Gang Outlets
 There are a number of options for terminating horizontal cables:
 Floor Boxes and MUTOs :

 Allow for the servicing of multiple work areas in a single outlet box
 The appropriate containment should be provided when routing cables from underfloor trunking
or tray to the floorbox. Loose cables should not be installed
 MUTOs may be located under floor or on walls and desk. Appropriate size and type of
containment shall be used
 Power Posts/Poles
 Power posts are used on raised access floor in office areas
 Power poles are fitted from floor to ceiling and more often used where cable is routed at ceiling
height
 Power posts and poles are usually 2 compartment allowing for electrical and data separation if
required
 Single/Double Gang Outlets

 Single/double gang outlets are mainly installed on wall surfaces
 Boxes and faceplates may be single-gang or double gang allowing for 2-RJ45 port or 4-RJ45 port
faceplates respectively
 Where ceiling outlets are required for WAP connection, quite often metallic boxes will be used
 Metalling boxes will also be used in the same areas as metallic trunking

Cabling Exiting Containment
 Standards mandate minimum

clearances from the bottom of
the access floor tiles to the top
of cable trays
 Always check with the relevant
standard for the installation
environment
 Equal consideration should be
given to overhead cables exiting
into the tops of cabinets or
frames

Summary
 Installation environments:  Selection of containment

 Avoid sources of interference  Protection
 Power cables, lighting,  Physical, electromagnetic
air-conditioning, lift motors  Security
 Avoid hot, humid environments  Many factors
 Degradation of cable performance  Cost
 Do not use lift shafts or lightning  European standards
conductor voids

Recap
1. Which of the following is the correct statement

a. Cables of different families should never cross each other
b. Cables of different families should only cross each other at junctions in the pathway
c. Cables of different families should only cross each other at right angles
2. Name 4 types of UPVC containment systems:

1.
2.
3.
4.
3. Which of the following apply to suspended ceilings?

a. Cables must lay on ceiling tiles
b. Allow appropriate separation from other services (BSEN 50174)
c. Avoid laying cables in close proximity to fluorescent lights

Module 05
Part 3 - Containment Support and Fixings

Group Discussion
 What are fixings?

 What is the importance of fixings to the CNCI?
 What is the cost of fixings to the project?

Design Considerations - Structural Characteristics
 Check the survey report:

 Does the report define the
structure of all building elements?
 Are there any vulnerable areas -
i.e. plasterboard construction,
external Portakabin walls?
 Are the proposed containment
types fit for the structure?

Deflection
 Magnitude of deflection depends on these factors:

 The load
 The type of load (e.g. uniform distribution or point load)
 Distance between support brackets
 Type of fixing or support
 Containment size
 Containment materials
50174-2

Simple Fixings
 Screws
 Rawl plugs
 Cavity wall fixings
 Rawl bolts
50174-2

Wall Fastenings
 Before fixing the containment to the wall, it is a good idea to verify construction and load capacity.
This will help to identify which type of fixing to use. Here are some suggested guidelines for fitting
these types of fastenings
1. Drill a hole of required diameter and depth. Check with the manufacturer for the correct drill bit
size according to the type of building material
2. Remove all debris and thoroughly clean hole with brush and pump
3. Insert anchor through fixture into hole and tap until required installation depth is achieve
4. Tighten to the recommended torque

Support Systems - Girder Clips/Clamps
 Suitable for modern apex roofs constructed with steel girders

 Can allow for unobstructed cable runs at single height
50174-2

Support Systems - Stand-off Brackets (Top Hats)
 Effective for fixing any width of cable tray running along a vertical
support - e.g. walls, columns, riser shafts
 Used mainly on flat walls, where there is likely a need to cross
low-profile conduits and cables

Support Systems - Cantilever Brackets
 Allows containment to be mounted onto vertical surfaces - e.g. walls

 Sizes usually up to 450mm to allow for straight trunking runs past
obstacles

Support Systems - Trapeze Brackets
 Suitable for use with cable tray

or cable ladder
 Supported by threaded rods
hung from ceiling brackets - e.g.
channel supports

Support Systems - Unistrut
 Used for light structural support of wiring, plumbing, air conditioning

ducts, and comprises:
 Steel channel section
 Steel brackets
 Channel nuts
 Set screws

Recap
1. Which are the most expensive?

 Rawl bolts or cavity wall fixings
2. Which of the following would you use to hang cable tray directly from
the ceiling?
 Top hats
 Cantilever brackets
 Trapeze brackets
3. Why is it important for the CNCI to understand the
different types of fixings available and their use?

Questions
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 Cabinet U height calculation includes:

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 Fixtures and fittings:  Usage strategy:

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 Determine a cabinet distribution strategy comparing the values of:

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 Which of the following is not a standard cabinet size?

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 Pathways are the spaces that are dedicated to the

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Cable Pathways – Suspended Ceilings

 The space above false ceilings appears to be an

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Cable Pathways – Raised Access Floors

 Square floor tiles 600 x 600 mm on pedestals

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A raised floor, or access floor typically consists of the following components:

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Cable Pathways – Cable Risers

 Run vertically up through the building

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 Make a list of 5 types of cable containment:

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Your List Could Include

 Cable support systems  Enclosed containment systems

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Cable Support Systems

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 Avoid over tightening

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UPVC Cable Containment Systems

Multi-Compartment DADO Trunking

Low Profile Trunking Flexible Copex