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6. Fysical requirements :

a. Data cabling indoor

i. All fixed (data) cabling must have a CE label and must at least comply with the CPR standard in European Regulation 305/2011.
ii. The data cabling is installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and at least according to the latest versions of the standards:
  • EIA/TIA 568 B.2-1
  • EN 55022, Class B
  • EN 50081
  • EN 50282
  • EN 50288 10-1
  • EN 50173-x
  • EN 50174-x
  • EN 50310
  • EN 50110
iii. Topology: star cabling between each connection point to a data cabinet
iv. Maximum length of U/UTP cables is 90 m.
v. If data and power cables are placed in the same room, channel or pipe, physical separation of both types of cable must take place in accordance with the latest version of EN 50174-2 and the manufacturer’s guidelines.
vi. In the data rack, there are 1U patch panels with 24 positions with a cable management 1U below each panel.
vii. POE (power over ethernet) in accordance with IEEE802.3bt.
viii. Data cable marking according to EIA/TIA 606. All cables are labelled
ix. Cable type U/UTP CAT6A/Class Ea, interrupted shielding, LSZH, complies with F2 of article 104 of the AREI i.e. min. according to EN 60332-3-24.
x. Cable, outlet and 19” patch panel must be of the same brand and type.
xi. Documents to be supplied
  1. In case of installation:
    • a. Proof that the contractor is a certified installer.
    • b. Complete rack layout of the tender proposal
    • c. Principle diagrams and installation plans.
    • d. Cabling diagrams including drawings of the cable routing and identification system.
    • e . Datasheets of all materials offered (copper, fibre optic)
  2. At the end of the installation:
    • a. 100% of the links must be tested. These test results are 100% verified by the manufacturer of the cabling system.
    • b. Test reports of all installed cabling.
    • c. Manufacturer’s guarantee certificate 25 years: guarantee description from cabling manufacturer including Category 6a/Ea statement, a list of certified protocols and an EMC statement.
xii. Outlet: RJ45, CAT6A, high density module, self-stripping terminals and shutter.
xiii. The data cables should be mounted in the data racks in such a way that the rack space can be fully used for equipment that requires the full depth of the rack.
xiv. Cables are placed in a metal earthed cable duct or tube;
xv. At least 8 data cables, which can be longer than 90 m, must be provided between the data rooms in order to be able to establish ADSL and POTS connections between the data rooms, both sides finished on a patch panel with RJ45 connectors.
xvi. The data connections should be drawn on the electricity plans on a separate layer.

b. Dataracks

i. rack-type
  1. for cabling and network equipment 19” minus height = 42U, 800x800mm, load capacity min.600 kg
  2. for servers 19”, min height = 42U, 800x1200mm, load capacity min.1000 kg
  3. Front and back with double-ventilated door (not a glass door), lock (front and back) can be replaced by an electric lock to allow access control in the future
  4. 4 pieces of 19” profiles (smoothly sliding, preferably toolless) with U marking.
  5. Both sides are equipped with a vertical cable ladder (wire tray 100 mm) on the inside for vertical cable management
  6. Roof of the rack is equipped with cable ducts with brushes
  7. Above each patch panel, a cable guide is provided that is at least one unit high (1U)
  8. The dataracks are labelled according to the instructions of the client
  9. Base approx. 100 mm high, on adjustable feet at the back and sides
  10. light colour
  11. The datarack is easily accessible from the front and back, and doors can be fully opened (EN 50174).
  12. Capacity of one data pack is up to 192 data connections.
  13. At the bottom and top 3U are kept free
  14. Racks are suitable for application “Cold Corridor” system of the same manufacturer.
  15. The data rack is equipped with integrated cable ducts on the roof with the necessary separations for fibre optics, data- and power cabling.
  16. The data pack will be provided with 2 blue CEE sockets on separate circuits, preferably both on separate UPSs, with a fuse of 16A preferably and minimum 10A to connect the 2 PDUs. Selectivity must be guaranteed in UPS operation.
  17. A partition wall between two linked data racks which is easily removable.

c. Power distribution Units

i. Per datarack, 2 intelligent PDUs will be provided at the back (left/right): for example
  1. A104706 Input metered PDU 1600MM 25xC13 5x C19 IEC lock 1x UTE 16A 3G2,5 3M Top QI-038322
    ii. Per Datarack One PDU is equipped with a temperature/humidity sensor
    iii. SNMP readable over Ethernet
    iv. The necessary mounting brackets and assembly are included.
    v. Not switchable

d. Fiber Optic network

i. Outdoor, the fibre-optic cable is placed in a specially designed HDPE blowpipe with an outer diameter of 50 mm and a green colour.

Preferably uninterrupted between 2 locations (buildings, blowholes, …)

ii. Between different locations it is a star topology, unless described otherwise.
iii. Indoor between premises/racks it is a star topology with both Single mode (OS2) and Multimode (OM4 or OM5) cables each min.24 fibers of which 12 finished on connectors per cable.
iv. Outdoor cable is suitable for laying/blowing into the provided fibre-optic blowing tube and open ground.
v. Outdoor cable has min. 24 fibres and fibre type Single Mode (OS2) G.652.D of which all finished on connectors per cable in dataracks or outdoor 19” cabinets.
vi. At each end, 20 m of spare fibreglass cable is provided on a roll.
vii. The cable must be clearly marked.
viii. The fibre-optic cable is to be placed in a separate cable duct or an existing duct with partitions and minus EN 50173 and EN 50174.
ix. Fiber Optic Patchpanels
  1. The fibre-optic cables are terminated in a data rack on a patch panel, with slider (no front patching), provided via Pigtails with SC connectors with flat tip (SC/UPC).
  2. The spare fibres are stored in the patch panel (not cut off).
  3. The patch cords between the fibre optic patch panels and the active network equipment are supplied by the management.
  4. The patch panels are clearly marked (to be agreed with the management).
  5. 100% of the links must be tested. These test results are 100% verified by the manufacturer of the cabling system. On this basis, the manufacturer issues the 25-year guarantee certificate.
  6. Test reports of all installed cabling (1310 nm and 1550 nm).
  7. Manufacturer’s guarantee certificate 25 years: guarantee description from the manufacturer of the indoor cabling.
  8. There must always be 1U cable management between different panels in the rack.
  9. Location (including cables, pipes), principle and detail plans must be delivered with the as built file (according to technical note TN001).

e. Data access rooms for horizontal en vertical cabling

i. Dimensions of the rooms as per EN 50174-2, however with max.192 data outlets per rack 42U (Rooms containing cabinets, frames or racks housing active equipment in addition to cabling components)
ii. The bidder shall submit a capacity calculation of the number of racks required to the Board for approval.
iii. Entrance rooms and access provider spaces shall be in a separate rack and cabling via a Building Entrance Facility room.
iv. Premises are equipped with CCTV surveillance and access control
v. While access is required to cabinets, frames, and racks, lighting shall provide a minimum of 500 lux measured 1 m above the finished floor in front (and at the rear, if applicable) of the cabinets, frames, and racks (EN 50174).
vi. Spaces in which cables are routed to cabinets, frames, or racks using under-floor pathways shall be provided with raised floor with an under-floor depth of no less than 200 mm NBN EN 50174-2:2018
vii. Where cables are routed using overhead pathway systems, the height of cabinets, frames and racks shall not exceed 75 % of the unobstructed height between the finished floor and any overhead objects such as sprinklers, lighting fixtures, or cameras. Unless the range of cabinets, frames and racks to be used is to be restricted, spaces shall provide a minimum of 2,6 m unobstructed height.
viii. The premises are specific to this application and will not contain any other techniques.
ix. The (vertical) backbone cabling (EN50173-2) is star topology and at least following:
  1. 8 data cables U/UTP, which can be longer than 90 m, must be provided between the data rooms in order to be able to establish ADSL and POTS connections between the data rooms, both sides finished on a patch panel with RJ45 connectors
  2. Indoor between premises/racks it is a star topology with both Single mode (OS2) and Multimode (OM4 or OM5) cables each min.24 fibers of which 12 finished on connectors per cable.

f. Building Entrance Facility room.

i. According to EN50173 and EN50174.
ii. A separate room with facility ’s for lightning protection and waterproof cable entries. Redundancy can be necessary.
iii. Must be easy to install additional cables
iv. equipped with access control

g. Datacenter

i. The priciple applied is Cold Corridor
ii. The standard is EN 50600
iii. Due to the complexity, a separate study is needed for each datacenter.