IT & MCIS

DEFINITION OF STANDARD:
This infrastructure provides connectivity for networking components, including phone systems, PCs, hubs, switches, routers, etc.

RATIONALE:
The cable plant is wiring system (punch panels, physical cabling, racks and wire management) or the critical infrastructure that connects networking components.

REVIEW CYCLE: Annaually
REVISION DATE: May 28, 2003
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 5, 2000
RESPONSIBLE CONTACT: Daryoush Marefat/ marefat@email.uky.edu

Approved Standard(s):
Category 5, unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cable; or
Enhanced Category 5 (350 MB or higher); or
8.3/125 Single mode fiber cable; or
62.5/125 Multimode fiber optic cable

Justification:
This cable infrastructure will support high-speed connectivity; for example, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet and ATM.

Technical Considerations:
Detailed planning is required to ensure installation of this cabling is in compliance with building and safety codes. Connectivity requirements and system speeds dictate the type of cabling to be used for a particular application.

For more information:
CNS Infrastructure Standards