3 Dimensions: of Excellence

3 DIMENSIONS
OF EXCELLENCE
PERFORMANCE SCALABILITY EFFICIENCY
DATA CENTER
LOCAL AREA NETWORK
THE GLOBAL SPECIALIST

IN ELECTRICAL AND DIGITAL BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURES
3 DIMENSIONS
OF EXCELLENCE
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3 DIMENSIONS
OF EXCELLENCE
CONTENTS
4 Legrand - A global player
6 Legrand Group - A leading company for all your IT networks
8 Our digital infrastructure expertise
10 High Performance
20 Scalability & Maintenance
30 Efficiency
32 Easy installation
34 LCS3 Data Center - Enclosure & aisle containment
38 Aisle Containment performance, efficiency & scalability
42 Micro data center
43 Local Area Network
44 PDUs - Solutions for any configuration
46 Cord Locking System - Innovation at the heart of PDUs
48 ZERO-U PDUs - Innovation & performance
50 1U PDUs - Innovation & Convenience
52 Protection accessories
54 Support you can rely on
56 Evolution of standard 11801 Edition 3 – 2017
58 CAT. 8 - Understanding the new performance category
for balanced twisted pair cable
62 Fibre optic system - Transmission speed from 40 Gbps to 100 Gbps
66 Fibre considerations when migrating to 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet
70 CPR – Construction Products Regulation
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Legrand
A global player
Legrand is the global specialist commercial and industrial
in electrical and digital building applications. The scope of
infrastructures. The Group its offering and its
offers a comprehensive range leading positions make
of solutions and services Legrand a worldwide
tailored to residential, benchmark.
4 KEY AREAS
of expertise
From control and connection
interfaces to cable management,
energy distribution and data
distribution systems,
Legrand provides a host
of solutions designed to manage
lighting, energy, networks
and building access.
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AN ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
TURNOVER A WIDE CHOICE
OF SOLUTIONS
ESTABLISHED €5 BILLION
OVER
IN OVER OVER 36,000 230,000
90 COUNTRIES EMPLOYEES CATALOGUE
INNOVATION
ITEMS
SALES IN 4.9% OF SALES
CLOSE TO 180 INVESTED 80 PRODUCT
COUNTRIES IN R&D FAMILIES
Low-loss
Circuit transformers
breakers
Distribution
panels UPS
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTROL AND COMMAND
Enclosures
& cabinets
Audio Video Systems

User interfaces Building
systems
Copper and optical RJ45 and optical Home systems Energy efficiency
fiber patch panels fiber sockets solutions
CABLE MANAGEMENT ENERGY DISTRIBUTION
Ducts
Low-loss
Columns Circuit transformers
breakers
Distribution
Trunking panels UPS
Floor boxes
Enclosures
& cabinets LCS3 3 DIMENSIONS OF EXCELLENCE 5
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Audio Video Systems
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OF EXCELLENCE
Legrand Group
A leading company
for all your IT networks
Legrand cabling systems development and design of
currently provide high-quality structured cabling systems
connectivity to more than and solutions has enabled it to
200 million devices. expand its offer and achieve the
The Legrand Group is a world highest level of perfomance.
leader in communication These solutions are ideal for
networks for data transmission. today’s multimedia networks,
Its investment in the technologies and applications.
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GLOBAL PLAYERS
DATACOM IT
LEGRAND
Products and systems
for digital building
infrastructures.
A PORTFOLIO OF SPECIALIST BRANDS
• C2G • Electrorack • Estap • Middle Atlantic

• Minkels • Quicktron • Raritan • SJ Manufacturing • Valrack

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Our digital
infrastructure expertise
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Legrand’s complete
LOCAL AREA
global solutions for data NETWORKS
communication perfectly
address the key challenges
for digital networks:
performance, scalability
and efficiency.
SOLUTIONS
FOR STRUCTURED CABLING
• Housing solutions
(19” freestanding and wall-mounting
cabinets, open racks, PDUs,
micro data centers, etc.)
• Copper solutions
(New Plug, controlled-access
panel, controlled-access RJ45, etc.)
• Fibre solutions
(Connectors, equipped & modular
panels, bend-insensitive cables, etc.)
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2 DATA CENTER
& SERVER ROOM 3 AUDIO VIDEO
SYSTEM
SOLUTIONS FOR STRUCTURED A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES TO SUIT

CABLING IN SERVER ROOMS THE LOCATION AND THE USER EQUIPMENT
• Housing solutions • Racks and enclosures
(Server cabinets, aisle containment, cooling units • Preterminated audio/video sockets
and cold corridor, open racks, PDUs, etc.) (HDMI, display port, HD15,
• Copper solutions USB, RCA, JACK, etc.)
(Preterminated, etc.) • Cords and adaptors
• Fibre solutions
(Preterminated, intelligent
patching, high-density fibre
optic solutions, etc.)

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OF EXCELLENCE
HIGH
Performance
Legrand’s LCS3 system offers you
25 Gbps and 40 Gbps Ethernet applications
1 COPPER SYSTEM
40 Gbps and 100 Gbps Ethernet applications

2 FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM
MTP/MPO high density and up to Cat. 8 solutions

3 FIBRE OPTIC & COPPER SYSTEMS
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FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM
MTP/MPO solution transmission up to 100 Gbps
High density connection with 12 or 24 fibres compliant New MPO/MTP fibre optic drawers. Up to 96 LC on 1U.
with IEEE 802.3ba. Easy access in order to move, add & change fibres.
Up to 144 LC on 1U. Available in 1U, 2U and 4U.
COPPER SYSTEM
Cat. 8 transmission up to 40 Gbps
Cable & connector compliant

with ISO/IEC 11801 standards
- third edition.
Cat. 8 toolless connector: up to 2500 connection/disconnection cycles

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High Performance
COPPER SYSTEM
Optimum performance
with Cat. 8
PATENTED
DESIGN
THE NEW toolless Cat. 8 STP CONNECTORS

with transmission speed (bit rate)
from 25 Gbps to 40 Gbps, are integral to
the performance of the new LCS3 system.
• In accordance with ISO/IEC 11801

standard - third edition
• Tested up to 2500 connection/disconnection cycles
• A perfect connection in just a few seconds
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To maximise performance, combine the Legrand • Double screening to avoid interference
Cat. 8 connector together with the Legrand Cat. 8 and loss of data
cable supporting up to 40 Gbps over a single cable.
The Cat. 8 cable is terminated with an improved • Dedicated to higher capacity in data centers
dedicated RJ45 connector which can support future and equipment rooms
performance.
The performance is 4 times better than that of • Compliant with ISO/IEC 11801 standard - third edition
a Cat. 6A cable with up to 2000 MHz bandwidth.
Legrand cable solutions

COMPONENT SIZES LINK SIZES (CHANNEL)
Cat. 8 STP Cat. 6A STP Cat. 6 UTP Cat. 6 FTP Class I Class EA Class E
Supported network protocol 2000 MHz 500 MHz 250 MHz 250 MHz 2000 MHz 500 MHz 250 MHz 250 MHz
40 Giga 10 Giga 1 Giga 1 Giga 40 Giga 10 Giga 1 Giga 1 Giga
Attenuation (dB) LCS3 0.13 0.06 0.09 35.4 24.1 25.7

1.5 32.7
Signal loss ISO 11801 Edition 3 0.45 max 0.32 max 0.32 max 42.1 max 29.9 max 30.7 max
Return loss (dB) LCS3 17.05 26.59 29.8 16.4 22.1 38.8
12 8
Resistance to echo ISO 11801 Edition 3 14 min 20 min 16 min 8 min 10 min 10 min
Next (dB) Resistance to LCS3 37.46 56.93 51.3 38.1 54 53.9

12.9 9.8
disturbance between pairs(1) ISO 11801 Edition 3 37 min 46 min 46 min 29.2 min 35.3 min 35.3 min
LCS³ 8 LCS2 6A LCS2 6 LCS2 5e
FREQUENCY 2000 MHz 500 MHz 250 MHz 100 MHz

DELIVERY 40 Gbps 10 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps
WIRING Copper Copper Copper Copper
CONNECTORS RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45
MAX. CABLE LENGTH 30 m 100 m 100 m 100 m

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High Performance
COPPER SYSTEM
All the
LCS connectors 3
are PoE+ certified
and ready for PoE++
Using PoE technology, devices such as Wi-Fi

access points, cameras, etc. can be supplied
with power by the Ethernet data cable. The
cable combines data and power to supply all
the PoE peripherals. Depending on the power
available, there are three levels of PoE:
• PoE compliant with IEEE 802.3af -2003

• PoE+ compliant with IEEE 802.3at -2007
• PoE++ compliant with IEEE 802.3bt -2018
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Due to the high power
in PoE++ the choice of a
high-quality connector
is essential. While
disconnected, Legrand ’s
high-quality connectors
prevent damage to the
contacts due to the arc
generated.
PoE++ 802.3bt
Trade name IEEE standards Voltage Current drawn
PoE 802.3af-2003 44-57 V 350 mA
PoE+ 802.3at-2009 50-57 V 600 mA
PoE++ pr 802.3bt(*) 50-57 V 600 mA
Number of pairs Minimum cable

Trade name Power injector Available power for power supply category
PoE 15.4 W 12.95 W 2 Cat. 3
PoE+ 30 W 25.5 W 2 Cat. 5e
PoE++ 100 W 70 W (min) 4 Cat. 5e

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High Performance
FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM
Legrand high-speed solution

MTP system
High-speed With data centers, increased bandwidth has become
a priority requirement. The IEEE has therefore
solution introduced the 802.3ba standard for internet
connections at 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps and beyond.
To answer this need Legrand has introduced the MTP
(Multiple-Fibre Push-On/Pull-Off compatible MPO)
fibre solution to the catalogue. It guarantees speed,
resistance, high performance and high density.
MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd

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40/100 Gigabit With the need to support multiple transmission paths, the MPO-style
connector is the connector identified by the IEEE 802.3 ba standard
Ethernet for 40G & 100G transmission (when not using WDM). The terms “MPO”
and “MTP” are used interchangeably for this style of connector
connectivity (MPO = generic name). MTP is an MPO-style connector and is considered
to be a better performing connector with lower insertion loss.
and cable Based on the aforementioned standards, all 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet
options over multimode fibre use parallel transmission, requiring more
than two fibres per channel.
MTP connector feature:

• a high-speed connection with 12 fibres (optionally with 24 fibres)
• precise and safe connection
• optimised cable management
• high-density fibres
• scalable system for future upgrades
• simple maintenance operations
• ease of extraction. No complex installation on site - plug and play
• the MTP is a 12-core connector. 1 cable = 1 connector
With standard active equipment,

we need to convert the MTP to LC or SC
Cassette Cassette
High performance
MTP/MPO high performance Multimode high performance Singlemode high performance
Up to 0.1 dB typical (all fibres) Up to 0.1 dB typical (all fibres)
Insertion loss / Master IEC 61300-3-4
Up to 0.35 dB maximum (single fibre) Up to 0.35 dB maximum (single fibre)
Optical return loss Not applicable > 60 dB (8° angle-polished)
The ultra high density connector in our offer is the MTP
LC® connector
Multimode high performance Singlemode high performance
IL Max/Master (Acceptance) Up to 0.15 dB Up to 0.15 dB
IL Max/Random Up to 0.25 dB Up to 0.30 dB
Ave/Master 0.08 dB 0.12 dB

Ave/Random 0.1 dB 0.12 dB
Return loss Up to 35 dB Up to 55 dB

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High Performance
Common Data Center Approaches

Multimode fibre systems have been the most cost
effective fibre solution to use in the data center
because the transceivers are much less expensive
than single-mode transceivers. Multimode
transceivers use a vertical cavity surface emitting
laser (VCSEL) light source, which is easy to
manufacture and package. Multimode fibre systems
have a shorter reach than single-mode systems,
however most distances are less than 150 meters;
surveys have shown that more than 80% of data
centers links are equal to or less than 100 meters.
Although single-mode cable is less expensive,
factoring in the total system cost of multimode versus
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Fibre Type OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4
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High performance on all standard and on-demand preterminated systems
Connectivity TYPES
Tight buffer Loose tube Loose tube Break-out Fan-out Micro-cable Cassette Cassette
corrugated 250 microns Fan-out
steel tape
Trunks
TYPE OF FIBRE NUMBER OF FIBRES CHOICE OF PLEASE CONTACT US

OS1/OS2, OM1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, TERMINATION for any specific
OM2, OM3, OM4, On demand, LC, SC, SC APC, MTP requirements.
OM5, etc. etc. etc.
Cabling High density (HD) Ultra high density (UHD)
MTP to LC or SC. Cassette to cassette without MTP MTP to LC
Panels & cassettes

Splice panel
OM2, OM3, OM4 & OS2

Cables/Patch cords
Microcable loose tube
What’s coming
IEEE has a number of ongoing projects for both copper and fibre optic applications.
The wideband multimode fibre optic (WMMF) TIA & 11801-1 standards were approved for publication in the
middle of 2016. ISO/IEC 11801-1 assigned the OM5 designation for this type of fibre. The standard specifies
high bandwidth 50 microns core diameter/125 microns cladding diameter, laser-optimised optical fibre that
is optimised to enhance performance for single wavelength or multiwavelength transmission systems with
wavelengths in the vicinity of 850 nm to 950 nm.
40 GbE 100 GbE 400 GbE

Transmission
Tx Rx Tx Rx Tx Rx
10G parallel channels Not applicable
25G parallel channels Not applicable
10G or 25G with WDM

and/or parallel channels
Note: Multiple lines represent parallel channels and with multiple colours represents WDM (multiple wavelength within the same channel).
WBMMF (OM5) is coming to be an option for reducing the number of fibres that need to be deployed (100G and 400G)

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SLIDING CASSETTE:
1 EASIER MAINTENANCE
INNOVATIVE MODULAR
2 CASSETTE SYSTEM
FAST PUSH-BUTTON
3 EXTRACTION
Scalability &
Maintenance
COPPER The NEW TOOLLESS CONNECTORS with toolless
fast connection are available in all categories
SYSTEM for installation both on patch panels and in the
workstation. A perfect connection can be obtained
RJ 45 in a few seconds, guaranteeing optimum performance
of the link from the patch panel to the workstation.
Connectors They are colour-coded so their category can be
safely identified:
• Cat. 5e: grey

• Cat. 6: blue
• Cat. 6 A: yellow
• Cat. 8: aqua PATENTED
DESIGN
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New systems to facilitate wiring and installation and increase the data transfer
speed with both the copper solution and the fibre optic solution.
New Toolless connector connection phases
1 2
Take the wire housing Pass the cable through the back of the wire housing
3 4
Separate and insert the pairs Cut the pairs
5 6
Install the wire housing without pushing Push down the lever and lock the connector

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Scalability & Maintenance
PATENTED
DESIGN
Patch Panels
The new patch panels have
been designed and produced
to optimise space, with up to
48 ports per unit and make
maintenance and future
upgrades easier.
They are available in both flat
and angled versions.
They have a quick system
for pulling out the unit and
an innovative cable guiding
system for tidy and easy cable
management. Block of 12 connectors for patch panel
• Sliding cassettes: easier maintenance

• Fast push-button extraction
• Innovative modular cassette system
• Easy maintenance: Remove connectors
without disconnecting the cords
• Easy to mix with Legrand fibre optic
solutions
Flat patch panel solution,

48 unit ports
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New QUICK-FIX system
PATENTED
DESIGN
Innovative new quick-fixing solution:

• Push and connect system
• Automatic earth connection
• In-rack cabling optimised
• New accessory for patch cords with rotating
system for angle adjustment and label holder
Compatible with all panels

(Flat, angled, HD)

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Strong steel structure Cover for airflow management
High density - This supplies up

to 48 ports in a single unit to
take up less space in the rack
Angled patch
panel solution
from 24 to 48
ports per unit
Patch panels with an angled design
which allows the cable to run into
each side of the rack, creating a
correct cable radius of curvature.
This avoids the need to manage the
cables horizontally, and allows the
patch cords to be carried directly
in the vertical cavities.
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Tidy cable management Quick-fix system
Simple and efficient

Identification of the ports
Also available
in the 24-port version

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Scalability &
Maintenance
Fibre optic
panels
Completely renovated and redesigned fibre optic panels
& drawers in high and very high density versions from 96
connectors per unit to 144 connectors per unit. Panels with
sliding drawers and fast push-button system to facilitate
upgrade and maintenance operations.
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MODULAR PANELS
• Possible to change modular

blocks, blank panel,
MTP adaptor
• Splice trays to be added
if necessary - up to 4
containing 96 LC fibres
HD MODULAR PANELS
• Innovative new quick-

fixing solution
• Possible to add splicing
cassette with perfectly
adapted coiling space
• Mixture of fibre/copper
on modular panel in drawer

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Fibre optic panels
SPLICING
CASSETTE
PRETERMINATED CASSETTE
PUSH-BUTTON CASSETTE
Fast push-button system
to facilitate upgrade and
COPPER CASSETTE maintenance operations
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MODULAR PANELS
• Innovative new quick-
fixing solution
• Modular blocks to adapt to
modular panel or drawer:
LC, SC, ST, LC APC, SC APC
• Possible to add modular blocks,
blank panel, MTP adaptor
HD MODULAR PANELS
• Cassettes slide in from front & rear

• Fast push-button on cassette
• Splicing cassette which takes all
modular blocks PATENTED
DESIGN
• Mixture of fibre/copper on cassette
panel
• Trunk & cord management system

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EFFICIENCY
High density
48 ports per Unit for high density
1 COPPER SYSTEM
96 LC per Unit for high density

144 LC per Unit for ultra-high density

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COPPER SYSTEM
Patch panel HD solution New tidy cable management
up to 48 ports per unit
High-density patch panel. It

has changed from 24 to 48
ports, guaranteeing a reduction
in space occupied and making
future upgrades easier.
Designed to house 4 blocks
of 12 connectors each.
Single block with Fast push-button Quick-fix

12 connectors extraction system
FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM

Very High density up to 144 LC/1U
Since different network a mixed-media structured cabling Each module accepts incoming
architectures such as top-of-rack, system to support any configuration. fibres both from MTP® trunk cables
end-of-row and middle-of-row Legrand LCS3 offers an innovative and via predetermined components.
require different cabling densities, UHD patch panel designed to Predetermined cables are available
passive equipment needs to adapt house up to 144 connections in 1 U both as breakout cables and as
perfectly to the active network. The distributed between 6 individual distribution cables.
LCS3 HD cassette panel provides modules of 24 fibres each.
ULTRA HIGH DENSITY UHD HIGH DENSITY HD
• Up to 144 LC/1U • Up to 96 LC/1U

• 1U, 2U, 4U • Mixture of fibre & copper
• Microcable preterms • Microcable preterms
Preterminated: The fibre optic cable termination is the addition of connectors to each optical fibre in a cable.
The connectors are assembled in our factories

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Easy installation
Legrand has launched an innovative connection system
to make simple, affordable fibre connections.
1 PREPARE THE FIBRE
PATENTED
DESIGN
SMART SPLICER
• Easy to handle: one of the smallest tools in the market

• Easy to use: simple program with easy intuitive feedback
• Low cost: quick return on investment
• Best-in-class connection with 25-year warranty
• Legrand-coded pigtail connectors
• Pigtails: OM2, OM3, OM4, OS2, LC, SC, LC APC, SC APC
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2 CLEAVE THE FIBRE 3 SPLICE THE FIBRE 4 PROTECT THE FIBRE (heat)
INSERTION LOSS LED
GREEN: < 0.1 dB
ORANGE: 0.1 dB < x < 0.2 dB
RED: > 0.2 dB

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LCS DATA CENTER
3
Enclosure
& aisle containment
Performance, Legrand LCS3 has an extensive portfolio of enclosures
and aisle containment systems for your data center
scalable & efficient and/or server room. The Legrand LCS3 is ideal for
solutions the installation of (blade) servers, switches, patch
panels, routers and storage equipment. Modularity and
flexibility are always key in the design of our products.
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LCS3 server-and-network rack
The server-and-network racks are The 600 mm wide rack is a compact
versatile and modularly constructed. rack with a high carrying capacity
Which type of rack is most on a small surface.
suitable depends ultimately on its The 800 mm wide rack is ideal for
application. to patching, network and server
The server-and-network racks are equipment with enough space for
available in varying heights, widths power and network cabling.
and depths.
Airflow optimisation implemented, although it is the airtightness. The side sealing plate
Data centers are increasingly next step in energy-efficient data and the side sealing panel are
using energy-efficient cooling centers. Airflow optimisation is covered with foil. Every assembly
techniques such as free cooling also important for the server, opening in the side sealing panel
and fresh air cooling. The first network and storage equipment is still usable, but all unused
step in this process is separating to work properly, for temperature openings are sealed with foil to
the warm and cold air using control and for the general stability prevent air leakage. The base and
aisle containment solutions. The of a data center. roof plates have an identical level
next step is airflow optimisation of airtightness. Special foam pieces
in the rack. This step, however, Using airflow optimisation you are even placed around the rails on
is often not fully or effectively can achieve the highest levels of the base.
Cable brush Cable entry foam Cable entry plate

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Top-of-rack cabling system
From building to cabinet From rack row to rack row From rack to rack
LEGRAND LCS3 cable trays can be Cable bridges can be used for Cable trays can also be used for
used for optimum guidance of cables crossing a cold or warm corridor. cabling from rack to rack. In this
to the cabinet. Cable trays are The cable bridge can be used case cables do not run horizontally
flexible, modular, easily installable for both small and wide cable through the racks but are guided
and can be integrated seamlessly trays. These can also be used in over the top, across the roof
in the cabinet. Because this cable combination with aisle containment. towards the neighbouring racks.
system is fixed directly onto the Because cable bridges are
cabinets, it becomes independent telescopic, no sawing is required
of its surroundings. Thus, if the in the data center. This helps avoid
data center expands, the cable outages of critical equipment.
management can expand with it
without requiring any changes to the
construction of the building, unlike
ceiling anchoring systems.
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Cable
management
Management solutions within center or server room. Flexibility
your rack. Structured cabling is and accessibility in the case of
important for the reliability and troubleshooting or expansion is also
optimum performance of your data essential.
Reliability Optimum performance Flexibility and accessibility

Good cable management ensures Good cable management ensures Cabling should have a neat
the equipment’s air intake points that cables do not become damaged and structured appearance.
are kept as clear as possible. or break and that they have the This makes it easy to move or
This allows sufficient air to pass correct radius of curvature. An add cables.
through to the equipment so that incorrect radius of curvature
it is cooled well. Proper cooling reduces the performance of the
helps avoid equipment failures cable. The radius of curvature must
and results in longer equipment never be less than what has been
lifespans. recommended by the supplier.

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Aisle Containment
Performance,
efficiency & scalability
Energy bill
savings
By cooling your data center in the right manner,
you can significantly reduce your energy spending.
Minkels has developed an extensive range
of energy-efficient cooling solutions.
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AISLE CONTAINMENT with systems – such as storage
Aisle containment is the solution equipment - which do not come in a
to the challenges data centers standard housing and are therefore
have faced since day one: the hard to fit into a traditional aisle
optimisation of cooling and energy containment system. Furthermore,
efficiency through the separation of traditional systems do not offer
hot and cold airflows. enough options for optimum
integration of sensors and so on.
However, this is not the only The challenges outlined call for
challenge which data center aisle containment solutions offering
managers and owners have been greater flexibility and modularity
confronted with. Because IT and better integration options.
equipment has a shorter life cycle,
data center managers and owners With the Next Generation Corridor
encounter a higher rate of change we offer data center managers and
in the data center. Traditional aisle owners ‘future-proof’ solutions
containment does not offer the which offer the flexibility and
flexibility and modularity needed modularity needed in order to
to deal with this dynamic. In anticipate the dynamic of the
addition, data center managers and modern data center.
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(rack-dependent)
Minkels was the first data center
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Corridor solutions commercially.
Since then, these solutions have
been used to separate the airflows
of many a data center in an energy-
efficient manner. Next Generation
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the ever-increasing demand for
flexible and modular solutions.
The Next Generation Corridor takes
modular thinking and energy-
efficient data center design to a
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Important features of the Next EASE OF INSTALLATION to the heat source, but also with more
Generation Corridor are: Modularity in the construction details traditional forms of cooling which
ensures that the solution is easily and require a raised floor. In addition, this
MODULARITY cost-efficiently installed. concept offers plug & play integration
Through the highly modular concept of with e.g. fire detection and suppression
the Next Generation Corridor, Minkels ENERGY EFFICIENCY systems, monitoring sensors and
offers extensive ways to implement a With the Next Generation Corridor, access control.
Corridor solution in a phased and thus Minkels offers a solution which is
cost-efficient manner. more energy-efficient than other aisle
containment models on the market.
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Micro data center
The MiniCube
Professionalising the data center. Whether you want to
IT infrastructure access data more quickly - low
With the adoption of cloud latency - or you want to optimise
computing, many companies are your server room, the MiniCube is
now looking to reduce the size the ideal solution. The MiniCube
of their server rooms and save has everything you need for a full
energy costs. Do you have fewer data center: housing, power supply,
applications running from your monitoring and cooling, all in a
in-house server room than before? compact system. The MiniCube is
Do you only want to house your fully preconfigured and truly plug-
business critical information on and-play.
site? Then the time has come to
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Advantages
• Reliable and efficient solution for server rooms
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One Catalogue number, one solution
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Local Area Network
LCS3 CONNECTIVITY RACK

Mighty Mo 20 4-post racks provide Front and rear waterfalls allow
greater flexibility and optimum for equipment patching and server
efficiency in any data center. The patching. All styles of Mighty Mo 20
fixed racks provide an economical vertical manager can be mounted
mounting platform for switches front or rear, and airflow baffles can
and servers while the adjustable be mounted to manage the airflow
rack allows all 4 mounting rails of side-breathing equipment.
to be adjusted even after the rack
has been fastened to the floor.
LCS3 CABLING RACK

Given how quickly IT technology for housing UTP patch panels,
evolves, a flexible, future-proof glass drawers, telephone panels,
concept is essential. The LCS 3 switches, routers and other IT
cabling rack is specifically designed equipment. Of course it is also
to meet these needs and stands possible to include a small number
out due to its versatility, ease of of servers.
installation and ease of use.
The LCS 3 cabling rack is a

multifunctional system, specifically
designed for ease of installation.
The system is ultimately suitable
LCS3 WALL ENCLOSURE

The basic frame is made up of a
wall-mounting plate with integrated
strain relief bar, four depth rails,
two cable-entry plates (base and
top) and a set of 19-inch rails. The
assembly consists of two equal top
and base panels with ventilation
slots to the rear, two equal side
panels and a safety glass door with
an EK-333 cylinder lock with grip.

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PDUS
Solutions for any configuration
A wide universal This new PDU offer combines Legrand’s quality
and innovation with a wide range of applications.
range A standalone solution, this range integrates

seamlessly into any installation and ensures
compliance with applicable standards.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ZERO-U PDUs

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Expandable outlet and function modules
SAFETY
• High electrical safety rating
• High-quality connection
• Outlets equipped with safety shutter
• Cord Locking System
POWER SUPPLY
• 16 A to 32 A single-phase or three-phase
• PDUs integrate local and international
outlet types FOR DATA CENTERS/SERVER ROOMS
Used in server cabinets where:
- there is a high density of active equipment
- electrical distribution quality is crucial
STANDARDS
IEC 60950 - Information technology equipment – Safety
IEC 60297-3 - Dimensions of mechanical structures
of the 482.6 mm (19 in) series 12 CATALOGUE NUMBERS
IEC 60320-2-2 - Interconnection couplers (C13 and C19)
for household and similar equipment
FOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION
IEC 60884-1 - Plugs and socket outlets for household
and similar purposes (France, Belgium and Germany)
BS 1363-2 - British standard plugs and socket outlets
IEC 60309 - Plugs, socket outlets and couplers for industrial ZERO-U
purposes
Certification: CE, TSE, CCC
Environmentally-friendly products
Eco-friendly design
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19” 1-U PDUs 10” 1-U PDUs
FOR DATA CENTERS/SERVER ROOMS FOR SMALL IT ENVIRONMENTS

AND COMPUTER ROOMS Mainly used in small-scale commercial applications
Used in server and cabling cabinets where: where there is a limited number of IT points
- there is a low density of active equipment and a 10” cabinet is sufficient:
to be powered - Small businesses, freelance professions,
- ease of installation is an advantage administrative services, etc.
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FOR VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL PDU
19” 10”
1U 1U

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Cord Locking System
Innovation at the heart of PDUs
For C13 & C19 A major addition to the range and exclusive to Legrand,
C13 and C19 outlets have a power supply cord locking
sockets system which prevents accidental disconnection

and guarantees absolute safety.
AN INNOVATIVE TECHNICAL SOLUTION
CORD LOCKING SYSTEM

Very easy to identify thanks to the orange buttons next to each outlet
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1 CONNECTION 2 AUTO LOCKING 3 UNLOCKING
CORD CONNECTION CORD HELD IN PLACE EASY REMOVAL

The cord is connected to the outlet Once the power supply cord is Simply pressing the unlock button
naturally in one smooth action connected, it locks automatically releases the cord from the outlet
and cannot be removed
UNIVERSAL SYSTEM
Takes all cords for standard C13

and C19 outlets
EXCLUSIVE TO LEGRAND

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ZERO-U PDUS
Innovation & performance
Exclusive Every detail matters! Legrand’s unique and novel
innovations, which include safety features, simplified setup
innovations and integration, and consumption indicators, help ensure

optimum performance for the Zero-U range of PDUs.
1 CABLE ENTRY
6
330 °
CABLE ORIENTATION
330° rotating cable entry for perfect
cable orientation without needing to
access the cabinet.
5 4
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VERTICAL
INSTALLATION
2 MCB HOLDER 3 IDENTIFICATION 4 AMMETER
ENHANCED PROTECTION COLOUR-CODED CIRCUITS CONSUMPTION INDICATOR

Circuits protected by MCB. Each circuit is colour-coded, with the Consumption is measured to ensure
Holder with projecting edges to avoid colour clearly visible on the front panel better installation management:
unintended operation (a cover can be and along the edges of a module. • Balancing circuits
added on request). The colour corresponds to the specific • Display of available capacity
MCB protecting the circuit. • Power features and overload prevention
5 POWER SUPPLY 6 SCREWLESS MOUNTING

There are multiple solutions depending Zero-U PDUs simply clip
on power supply requirements vertically into slots on
the mounting frame without
the need for any screws.
16/32 A single-phase
16/32 A three-phase

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1U PDUS
Innovation & Convenience
Simple setup The 19” PDUs designed for installation in server
and cabling cabinets also incorporate the latest
and integration innovations for facilitating integration and maintenance,
with clever mounting and operating features.
3
2
10” 1U PDUS
Specially designed
for local area networks,
these PDUs feature
the same innovations
as the 19” range.
HORIZONTAL
INSTALLATION
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HORIZONTAL
OR VERTICAL
INSTALLATION
1 QUICK FIXING 2 CABLE GUIDE 3 AMMETER
90 °
TOOLLESS INSTALLATION OPTIMISED SPACE CHANGE OF POSITION

Quick, toolless fixing Cables are held firmly The ammeter can be rotated 90°
on the 19” uprights. in place by a cable guide. to ensure easy reading regardless
No screws or nuts required. of mounting position (horizontal
or vertical).
4 MOUNTING SUPPORTS
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL
Designed for horizontal toolless
mounting, 1U PDUs can also be
mounted vertically simply by rotating
the mounting brackets.
Vertical mounting requires a bolt
and nut to fix the PDU firmly to the
upright.

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Protection
accessories
Enhanced safety Compatible with all the PDUs in the range,
the complementary accessories allow you
and control to control the power supply at the outlets

and protect against overvoltages.
1
2
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1 OUTLET LOCKING CAP
CONTROLLING ACCESS TO THE POWER SUPPLY

Locking caps are used to lock access Locking caps available for the following
to a socket. A special key is required standard socket outlets:
to unlock it. C13, C19, German, French-Belgian, British
2 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE
UNINTERRUPTIBLE PROTECTION
The surge protection module protects This is an essential accessory
equipment against overvoltages and for business servers which need
incorporates hot swap technology. continuous protection. The module
It can be used to replace a used is equipped with a warning LED
module without interrupting which indicates when it needs
the power supply to the other replacing.
equipment connected to the PDU.

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international projects successfully. solutions are developed and produced in
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of an experienced partner: and support tools which create genuine
from project design and choice of added value by making customers' day-
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logistics, installation and configuration, This support is available at every stage
including any subsequent of the project, whatever the customer
troubleshooting and maintenance. touchpoint.
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Evolution of standard
11801 Edition 3 - 2018
Introduction
Within customer premises, the importance of the cabling Dealing with balanced twisted-pair cabling, new Classes I and II
infrastructure is similar to that of other fundamental building are specified with Category 8.1 (RJ45 connector) and Category
utilities such as heating, lighting and mains power. As with 8.2 (proprietary connector) components respectively.
other utilities, interruptions to service can have a serious
impact. Poor quality of service due to lack of design foresight, Balanced Twisted-Pair Class Specifications of ISO/IEC 11801-1:
use of inappropriate components, incorrect installation,
poor administration or inadequate support can threaten an • Class A is specified up to 100 kHz
organisation’s effectiveness. • Class B is specified up to 1 MHz
• Class C is specified up to 16 MHz
Historically, the cabling within premises comprised both • Class D is specified up to 100 MHz
application-specific and multipurpose networks. The original • Class E is specified up to 250 MHz
edition of this standard enabled a controlled migration to • Class EA is specified up to 500 MHz
generic cabling and the reduction in the use of application- • Class F is specified up to 600 MHz
specific cabling. The subsequent growth of generic cabling • Class FA is specified up to 1000 MHz
designed in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 has: • Class I and Class II are specified up to 2000 MHz
a) contributed to the economy and growth of Information and Significant changes from the previous edition include:
Communications Technology (ICT ) Class I and II channel and link requirements have been added
b) supported the development of high data rate applications
based upon a defined cabling model, and • Category 8.1 and 8.2 connecting hardware and cord
c) initiated development of cabling with a performance requirements have been added
surpassing the performance classes specified in ISO/IEC • Cabled OM1, OM2, and OS1 optical fibre is no longer
11801:1995 and subsequent editions: recommended for new installations
• Cabled wideband OM4 (OM5) and OS1a optical fibre
• ISO/IEC 11801:1995 (Ed. 1) - first edition requirements have been added
• ISO/IEC 11801:2000 (Ed. 1.1) - Edition 1, Amendment 1
• ISO/IEC 11801:2002 (Ed. 2) - second edition This International Standard provides:
• ISO/IEC 11801:2008 (Ed. 2.1) - Edition 2, Amendment 1 a) users with an application-independent generic cabling system
• ISO/IEC 11801:2010 (Ed. 2.2) - Edition 2, Amendment 2 capable of supporting a wide range of applications
b) users with a flexible cabling scheme making modifications
The 3rd Edition of ISO/IEC 11801 is now a multipart standard with both easy and economical
the structure shown below. It is at the Final Draft International c) building professionals (for example, architects) with guidance
Standard (FDIS) stage in 2017 , and is due to be published in allowing the accommodation of cabling before specific
early 2018: requirements are known; that is, in the initial planning for
either new construction or refurbishment
ISO/IEC 11801 3rd Edition d) industry and application standardisation bodies with a cabling
system which supports current products and provides a basis
General requirements (11801-1) for future product development.
Specific requirements for premises:
- Offices & commercial buildings (11801-2) This International Standard specifies a multi-vendor cabling
- Industrial premises (11801-3) system which can be implemented with material from single
- Homes (11801-4) and multiple sources, and is related to:
- Data centers (11801-5)
a) international standards for cabling components developed
- Distributed building services (11801-6)
by committees of the IEC, for example copper cables and
connectors as well as fibre optic cables and connectors (see
The International Standard ISO/IEC 11801-1 will specify Clause 2 and bibliography)
requirements for balanced twisted-pair copper (Classes A, B, b) standards for the installation and operation of information
C, D, E, EA, F, FA, I and II), and fibre optic (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, technology cabling as well as for the testing of installed
OM5, OS1a, and OS2) cabling systems used in offices (ISO/IEC cabling (see Clause 2 and bibliography)
11801-2), industrial buildings (ISO/IEC 11801-3), homes (ISO/IEC c) applications developed by technical committees of the IEC, by
11801-4), data centers (ISO/IEC 11801-5), and for the distribution subcommittees of ISO/IEC JTC 1 and by study groups of IEEE
of services in buildings (ISO/IEC 11801-6). This standard series 802 and ITU-T, for example for LANs and ISDN
will specify the structure and minimum configurations of d) planning and installation guides which take into account the
generic cabling, performance requirements of channels, links, needs of specific applications for the configuration and the
connecting hardware and cords, implementation requirements, use of cabling systems on customer premises (for example
compliance requirements and verification procedures, and ISO/IEC 14709 series, ISO/IEC 14763 series, ISO/IEC 30129,
interfaces. Requirements for cable performance are made via and ISO/IEC 18598).
reference to applicable IEC standards.
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Physical layer requirements for the applications listed in Annex incorporate the supply of power.
E have been analysed to determine their compatibility with the This International Standard specifies directly or via reference
cabling classes specified in this standard. These application to ISO/IEC 11801-1:
requirements, together with statistics concerning the topology
of premises and the model described in ISO/IEC 11801-2 clause a) the structure and minimum configuration for generic cabling
8.2, have been used to develop the requirements for Classes A within office premises
to FA and fibre optic cabling systems. b) the interfaces at the telecommunications outlet (TO)
c) the performance requirements for cabling links and channels
In offices, horizontal balanced cabling should now be d) the implementation requirements and options
designed to provide minimum Class E, and minimum Class e) the performance requirements for cabling components
EA is recommended to support applications with data rates f) the compliance requirements and verification procedures.
exceeding 1 Gigabit/sec.
ISO/IEC 11801-2 has taken account of the requirements specified
Scopes in application standards listed in ISO/IEC 11801-1:201X, Annex E.
Safety (e.g. electrical safety and protection and fire) and

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements are outside
Scope of ISO/IEC 11801-1: Generic cabling for customer the scope of this International Standard, and are covered by
premises – Part.1 General requirements other standards and by regulations. However, information given
by this standard may be of assistance.
This International Standard specifies requirements that are
common to the other parts of the ISO/IEC 11801 series. Cabling Scope of ISO/IEC 11801-6 – Generic cabling for customer
specified by this standard supports a wide range of services premises – Part. 6 Distributed building services.
10 - including voice, data, and video that may also incorporate the – 11 – ISO/IEC DIS 11801-1:2016
supply of power.
ODUCTION This International Standard specifies: PREMISES-SPECIFIC
CABLING TESTING
a) The fundamental structure and configuration
CABLING DESIGN
STANDARDS
STANDARDS
CABLING INSTALLATION,
requirements in support of the other premises-
s developed by of generic cabling requirements within OPERATION
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 including and
11801-4, ISO/IEC the11801-5,
type 400 premises
ISO/IEC 11801-6defined
and by the other ADMINISTRATION
STANDARDS
O/IEC TR 11801-99xxstandards in the ISO/IEC 11801 series
series, ISO/IEC TR 24704, ISO/IEC 11801-1 Examples
b) channel transmission and environmental Information Technology:

ISO/IEC 11801-2
Example
vendor cabling system which may be implemented Generic Cabling: ISO/IEC 11801-3
nd is related to: performance requirements General Requirements ISO/IEC 11801-4

ISO/IEC 14763-3
c) link performance requirements ISO/IEC 11801-5

Examples
d)
onents developed by committees of the IEC, for
component performance
s well as optical fibre cables and connectors (see
requirements, ISO/IEC 11801-6
ISO/IEC 14763-2
referring to available International Standards ISO/IEC 18598

ISO/IEC 30129
g (see Clause 2 andforbibliography);
404 components and test methods where CABLING DESIGN
ommittees of the appropriate
IEC, by subcommittees of TECHNICAL
or example fore) testandprocedures

ISDN, and by to verify
802; compliance with
REPORTS
LANs IEEE
into account thethe
needs cabling transmission performance
of specific applications for
ystems on customerrequirements
premises (e.g. 406
29, and ISO/IEC 18598).
ISO/IECof14709
the 11801 series Examples
documents. ISO/IEC TR 11801-9901
tions listed in Annex E have been analysed to ISO/IEC TR 11801-9902
sses specified in this standard. These application
Note: topologies
ng premises-specific This International Standard does
and cabling models not ISO/IEC TR 11801-9903
ISO/IEC TR 11801-9904
contain
to develop the specific
requirements compliance
for balanced, requirements.
coaxial The ISO/IEC TR 11801-9905
cabling design documents supported by ISO/IEC ISO/IEC TR 24704

nternational Standard:
11801-1 incorporate the requirements of this ISO/IEC TR 24750
ISO/IEC TR 29125
k Classes A, B, standard
C, D, E, Eas part
A , F, F A , of their
I and individual compliance
II meeting 386
387 The information in this Figure is not automatically updated following the
pplications andrequirements.
to support the development and 388 introduction, or removal, of international standards or Technical Reports
389 Figure 1 - Relationships between the generic cabling documents produced
In addition, ISO/IEC 11801-1 provides information 390 regarding by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC25
ink Class BCT-B to support the delivery of BCT
the applications supported by the cabling channels. 391 ISO/IEC Source: ISO/IEC 11801-1 (2017)
nk Class BCT-C 11801-1 has taken
to support into account
the delivery of BCT requirements specified in the
application standards listed in Annex E. The figure shows the schematic and contextual relationships
e requirements of standardised applications and between the standards relating to information technology
Scope
he implementation of ISO/IEC
of applications 11801-2
developed – Generic cabling for customer cabling produced by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25, namely the ISO/IEC
in the
premises – Part.2 Office premises 11801 series of standards for generic cabling design, standards
specifies cabling implementations that ensure
at meet or exceed the requirements for cabling for the installation, operation and administration of generic
This International Standard specifies generic cabling for use cabling and for testing of installed generic cabling.
al relationshipswithin
betweenoffice
the premises, whichtomay comprise single or multiple
standards relating
SO/IEC JTC 1/SC buildings on athe
25, namely campus.
ISO/IEC It
11801covers balanced cabling and fibre The life expectancy of generic cabling systems can vary depending
gn, standards for the installation, operation and
optic cabling.
g of installed generic cabling. on environmental conditions, supporting applications, ageing of
ISO/IEC 11801-2 is optimised for premises where the maximum materials used in cables, and other factors, such as access to
distance over which telecommunications services can be pathways (campus pathways are more difficult to access than
distributed is 2000 m. The principles of this International building pathways). With appropriate choice of components,
Standard may be applied to larger installations. generic cabling systems meeting the requirements of this
Cabling specified by this standard supports a wide range International Standard are expected to have a life expectancy of
of services including voice, data, and video that may also at least ten years.

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CAT. 8 - Understanding the new
performance category for balanced
twisted pair cables
What initiated the development
Introduction of Category 8?
Ethernet is now widely deployed as a preferred networking The IEEE 802.3 NGBASE-T Call-for-Interest (CFI) led to the
solution for many types of application ranging from small formation of a Study Group to investigate and possibly develop
businesses to large enterprises. Increased network traffic, this technology. In March, 2013, IEEE approved the formation of
driven by server virtualization and converged networking, is the task group IEEE 802.3bq to develop the 40GBASE-T Ethernet
driving the need for higher bandwidth server connections. Standard for supporting 40 GbE over cost-effective twisted pair
Ethernet BASE-T interfaces, using balanced twisted pair cabling.
cabling, are prevalent. They are ideal for network environments
with a mixed set of applications, equipment and networking Some of the main objectives of the 802.3bq group are the
port speeds. The ability to auto-negotiate between application following:
speeds allows easy migration to higher operating speeds on an
• Support full duplex operation only
as-needed basis, while maintaining compatibility with existing
• Preserve the 802.3 Ethernet frame format utilizing the 802.3
equipment. This, along with its cost-effectiveness, makes
MAC
balanced twisted pair cabling still a very popular medium for
• Preserve the minimum and maximum frame size of the
supporting Ethernet applications.
current 802.3 standard
Category 6A performance was defined to support 10 Gigabit
• Support a Bit Error Rate (BER) better than or equal to 10-12
Ethernet (GbE) over balanced twisted pair cabling in a channel,
• Support auto-negotiation
up to 100 m. This standard was ratified in February 2008.
• Support energy-efficient Ethernet
In 2010, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Support local area networks using point-to-point links over
(IEEE) ratified the 802.3ab standard defining 40 Gbps and 100
structured cabling topologies, including directly connected
Gbps Ethernet transmission. There are many options for the
link segments
physical medium dependent (PMD) sublayer that defines the
• Do not preclude meeting FCC and CISPR EMC requirements
transmission and reception details of the physical layer. The
• Support a data rate of 40 Gbps
majority of the options are listed below. As you can see, most
• Define a link segment based upon copper media specified
PMDs listed are for 40/100 Gbps transmission over fibre. There
by ISO/IEC JTC1/SC25/WG3 and TIA TR-42.7 meeting the
is a shielded copper cable option for both 40 and 100 GbE for up
following characteristics: – 4-pair, balanced twisted pair
to 7 m, but the supported medium is twinax cable. There is no
copper cabling
option for balanced twisted pair cable.
– Up to two connectors
– Up to at least 30 m
• Work in TIA 42.7 was initiated in 2013 to support this new PMD
for 40GBASE-T.
Summary of Physical Layer Options for Supporting 40 and 100 GbE
PMD/INTERFACE IEEE STANDARD SUPPORTED MEDIA

40GBASE-SR4 802.3ab OM3 multimode fibre (d 850 nm (4-channel) up to 100 m
OM4 multimode fibre (d 850 nm (4-channel) up to 150 m
40GBASE-LR4 802.3ab Singlemode fibre (d1310 nm (CWDM) up to 10 km
40GBASE-CR4 802.3ab Twinax cable (4-channel) up to at least 7 m
40GBASE-KR4 802.3ab Backplane (4-channel) up to 1 m
100GBASE-SR10 802.3ab OM3 multimode fibre (d 850 nm (10-channel) up to 100 m
OM4 multimode fibre (d 850 nm (10-channel) up to 150 m
100GBASE-LR4 802.3ab Singlemode fibre (d 1310 nm (CWDM) up to 10 km
100GBASE-ER4 802.3ab Singlemode fibre (d 1310 nm (CWDM) up to 40 km
100GBASE-CR10 802.3ab Twinax cable (10-channel) up to at least 7 m
IEEE announced a Call-for-Interest (CFI) for a new application, NGBASE-T in July 2012. NGBASE-T stands for Next Generation BASE-T beyond 10 Gbps. “BASE-T”
signifies that the medium will be balanced twisted pair cabling
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Currently, ISO has the following
TIA Category 8 specification category and class specifications:
The TIA 42.7 Working Group completed the Category 8 • Category 5 components provide Class D balanced cabling
performance specification standard in June, 2016. The Category performance (specified to 100 MHz)
8 channel is a 2-connector model using foiled twisted pair (FTP) • Category 6 components provide Class E balanced cabling
cable with a maximum permanent link length of 24 m, as shown performance (specified to 250 MHz)
in Figure 1 below. Category 8 transmission performance is
• Category 6A components provide Class EA balanced cabling
specified from 1 MHz to 2000 MHz.
performance (specified to 500 MHz)
Category 8 Channel • Category 7 (shielded) components provide Class F balanced

cabling performance (specified to 600 MHz)
CATEGORY 8 CATEGORY 8 • Category 7A (shielded) components provide Class FA
CATEGORY 8 RJ-45 OUTLET RJ-45 OUTLET CATEGORY 8
RJ-45 CORD CATEGORY 8 CABLE RJ-45 CORD balanced cabling performance (specified to 1000 MHz)
PERMANENT LINK – 24m MAX
The horizontal backbone cable will consist of four balanced TIA performance specifications do not recognise Category 7 or
twisted pairs with conductors ranging from 22 AWG to 24 7A (shielded solutions). ISO has also been working on Category
AWG. The cord cable consists of four balanced twisted pairs 8.1 and 8.2 component specifications to support a new Class
with conductors ranging from 22 AWG to 26 AWG. Category I and II channel specification respectively. The existence of
8 is a shielded solution with no specifications for bundled or these ISO performance specifications is the reason TIA chose
hybrid cables. Category 8 uses the RJ45, an eight-position Category 8 as the next performance specification.
modular jack common to BASE-T applications, supported over
The Class I specification is similar to the current TIA Category
structured cabling systems, defined within TIA. It will also
8 specification. Originally, the ISO Class I channel and 8.1
support auto-negotiation for backwards compatibility since it
component performance was specified only to 1.6 GHz. ISO
still uses the 4-pair balanced twisted pair cable used by other
has extended the performance specification to 2 GHz, and like
cable categories.
the TIA has not initiated any work similar to ISO’s Class II and
The length of the channel can vary from 28 m to 32 m, depending
Category 8.2 specifications which extend performance and use
on the length of cords (patch/equipment cords) allowed. This is
connectors other than RJ45.
because the patch cord length allowed depends on a derating
factor. The derating factor is based on the wire gauge size
(AWG) of the conductor used in the cordage. See Table 2 for the
length of cordage allowed based on the de-rating factor.
Patch Cord Derating Factor Based on a 24-Metre Permanent Link
EQUIPMENT CORD DERATING FACTOR CORD LENGTH ALLOWED (M)

0% (22/23 AWG) 8
20% (24 AWG) 6
50% (26 AWG) 4
Although this is a great departure from the traditional 100 m,

4-connector channel, Category 8 has to be backwards-
compatible with existing cabling and equipment to allow
auto-negotiation between 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps and
40 Gbps over balanced twisted pair cabling. The Category
8 specification is Addendum 1 of the TIA-568-C.2 standard
(ANSI/TIA-568-C.2-1).

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CAT. 8 - Understanding the new performance category for balanced twisted pair cablec
ISO/IEC Category 8 specification What is the application

ISO is the International Organization for Standardization. It Development of a Category 8 performance standard was driven
creates standards for structured cabling similar to TIA, with by the need to support the next generation of NGBASE-T.
participation from international organisations; the US also The need for the next generation BASE-T standard was
has a participating delegation. The ISO/IEC 11801 standard is substantiated by a need to support Ethernet beyond 10GbE for
similar to the ANSI/TIA-568 standard. server-to-switch connections. The existing 40 GbE over copper
standard (ratified in 2010), 40GBASE-CR4, defines 40 Gbs over
Both organisations are trying to harmonise the standards but
twinax cable for up to 7 m. This is sufficient for use within a
there are some differences. For example, ISO specifies the
rack or a neighbouring rack but not sufficient for supporting
channel performance specification as a “Class” and component
other architectures within a data center. Therefore, the initial
performance specifications as a “Category”. TIA has traditionally
application driving the development of NGBASE-T and Category
used “Category” to refer to the component, link and channel
8 was support for server-to-switch connections within a row,
performance specifications.
such as end-of-row or middle-of-row architectures.
ISO recognises several connector types for Category 8. These
interfaces are shown in Table 3 below. Category 8.1/Class I
Next Gen BASE-T ideal for server-
uses an RJ45 interface. This is the same interface used in all to-switch connections within the
TIA category specifications (TIA-568-C.2 standard), including row
the Category 8 specification. ISO recognizes three interfaces
Distance covered by NGBASE-T
for Category 8.2/Class II; the TERA, GG45, and ARJ45. These ■ Within the rack
are also recognised Category 7A interfaces in ISO. It remains ■ Neighbouring racks, stranded
uncertain whether TIA will adopt any of these connector ports

■ End of row
interfaces if they create a Class II specification similar to ISO
in the future.
Distance covered by CR4
■ Within the rack
■ Neighbouring racks
Connection Interfaces for Category 8 in ISO Standards

PMD/INTERFACE SUPPORTED MEDIA TYPE DWG DESCRIPTION Category 8 will allow support of 40 Gbps over balanced twisted
pair cable for 28 to 32 m depending on the patch cord wire gauge
TIA 568-C.2
Category 8.1/Class I
ISO/IEC 11801
RJ45 (AWG) used. This distance works well for use within racks,
neighbouring racks, and end-of-row racks. Switch fabrics, such
IEC 61076-3-104
as leaf and spine, are growing in popularity in the data center
TERA 1
(C7A Interface) and may also provide an application for Category 8. Category
8 will use an RJ45 interface, which is backwards-compatible
Category 8.2/Class II
IEC 60603-7-71
GG45 2
with previous TIA category standards and will support auto-
(C7A Interface)
negotiation, making transitions to faster data applications easy.
IEC 61076-3-110
(C7A Interface)
ARJ45 3 A document has also been produced in TIA that identifies
opportunities for high-performance structured cabling (i.e.
Notes: 1. TERA ® is a registered trademark of The Siemon Company.
2. GG45 ® is a registered trademark of Nexans (France).
Category 8). The TIA TR-42.7 subcommittee approved a new
3. ARJ45 ® is a registered trademark of Bel Fuse Ltd (Hong Kong). Technical Service Bulletin, TIA TSB-5019, “High Performance
Structured Cabling Use Cases for Data Centers and Other
Premises” published at the April 2015 plenary meeting. This
document is intended to provide details for deploying future
Category 8 structured cabling in data centers and other premises
to support 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T applications. The
document identifies, analyses and recommends architectures
such as switch fabric, end-of-row, middle-of-row and top-
of-rack for high-performance structured cabling using next
generation BASE-T standards with data rates above 10GBASE-T
such as 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T. These examples can be
used in data center or premise designs such as test labs or
equipment rooms requiring high bandwidth solutions.
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What are the challenges? Summary and conclusions
One of the biggest challenges has been defining the Will Category 8 be widely adopted? That is the question being
measurement technology required to assess and verify asked by many. A twisted-pair Ethernet (BASE-T) solution
Category 8 component, link and channel performance. The has advantages such as being one of the most widely adopted
frequency range has drastically increased from 500 MHz for structured cabling technologies, low cost, using a common
Cat. 6A to 2000 MHz for Cat. 8. There are several task groups connector interface and auto-negotiation capabilities. The
working on this. Category 8 standard does specify the RJ45 interface, making
it compatible with all other TIA balanced twisted pair cabling
Addendum 1 to the ANSI/TIA-1183: Measurement Methods
standards.
and Test Fixtures for BalunLess Measurements of Balanced
Components and Systems standard was completed in January The Category 8 channel length has been reduced from the
2016. This standard is intended to be used as an independent historical 100-metre channel length and is a shielded solution,
testing reference and describes methods and fixtures that with the channel being limited to 2 connectors. Both the
support laboratory measurement of all differential mode, mixed 30-metre channel length (can vary from 28-32 m depending
mode, and common mode transmission parameters up to 1 on the cords) and 2-connector channel limitations must
GHz. Category 8 requires the frequency range to be extended be included in designs intended to support future BASE-T
to 2 GHz. applications.
How widely will Category 8 be adopted? Will fibre be less
ANSI/TIA-1152-A, the requirements for field-testing balanced
expensive? Time will tell, however, you should keep an eye on
twisted pair cabling, including Category 8 performance, was
the active equipment manufacturers because they have a huge
approved for publication at the October plenary meeting.
influence on what gets adopted.
This standard provides requirements for field test instruments,
as well as measurement methods for comparing field TIA published the Category 8 standard in July 2016 and ISO
instrument measurements against measurements obtained should be published in the first quarter of 2018.
using laboratory equipment. The challenge was that the
frequency range to be tested had to be increased from 500 MHz
(Cat. 6A) to 2000 MHz for Cat. 8.
The table lists the field tester accuracy levels. TIA published the
Category 8 standard in July 2016 and ISO should be published in
the first quarter of 2017 IEC 61935-1.
Field Tester Accuracy Levels

CABLING STANDARD FREQUENCY RANGE (MHz) ACCURACY LEVEL
CAT 5e 100 Level II
CAT 6 250 Level III
CAT 6A 500 Level IIIe
CAT 8 2000 Level 2G
ISO by IEC (and IEC 61935-1)

CABLING STANDARD FREQUENCY RANGE (MHz) ACCURACY LEVEL
CLASS F 600 Level IV
CLASS FA 1000 Level V (draft)

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Fibre optic system - Transmission
speed from 40 Gbps to 100 Gbps
IEEE and TIA ISO/IEC standards 40/100 Gbps transmission
IEEE 802.3 is a working group within the Institute of Electrical and In 2010, the IEEE 802.3ba standard defining 40 Gbps and 100
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) professional organisation. It is also Gbps Ethernet transmission primarily over optical fibre was
a collection of IEEE standards produced by the working group ratified. This was based on the IEEE 802.3ae standard defining
defining the physical layer and the media access control layer 10 GbE transmission ratified in 2002, which made development
(MAC) of wired Ethernet. (There are other groups responsible of the standard much easier and faster. IEEE did not develop
for wireless, etc.) These standards define technology, generally a completely new transmission definition for 40G bps and 100
specific to local area networks, with some wide area network Gbps transmission over two fibres like 10 GbE. Both 40 GbE
applications. The standards define the physical connections and 100 GbE were based on using parallel transmission paths
between nodes and/or infrastructure devices like hubs, switches, transmitting 10 Gbps; 40 GbE requires four channels and 100
routers, etc. and various types of copper or fibre optic cable. GbE requires ten channels for both transmission and reception.
IEEE AND TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the SC25 40/100 Gbps TRANSMISSION
This was a departure from previous fibre optic systems.
STANDARDS
committee in ISO/IEC defines the performance for structured
cabling at the component level, link level and channel level to
In
a
2015,the
In 2010, IEEE
new version
transmission
IEEEreleased
of over
primarily
a new defining
802.3ba standard
100optical
standard,
GbE fiber,
to reduce
802.3bm,
40 Gbps and 100which
costs.
was ratified. This
This was
provides
Gbps Ethernet
standard
based on the
IEEE 802.3ae standard defining 10 GbE transmission ratified in 2002, which
support an application over the distance
IEEE 802.3specified.
is a workingSometimes
group reduces the number of transmission channels from
made development of the standard much easier and faster. IEEE did not
10 to 4 by
within the Institute of Electrical
a new performance category needs and to be defined
Electronics to support
Engineers (IEEE) a increasing the modulation
develop a completely rate from
new transmission 10 Gbps
definition to 25and
for 40Gbps Gbps
100in each
Gbps
new application. professional organization. It is channel.
transmission This
overwill
twomake it very
fibers like easy
10 GbE. to update
Both 40 GbE andthe100
infrastructure
GbE were
also a collection of IEEE standards based on using parallel transmission paths transmitting 10 Gbps; 40 GbE
from 40four
requires GbE to and
lanes 100100
GbEGbEbecause both
requires ten lanesuse the transmitting
for both same number and
produced by the working group
The purpose of standards is to provide the minimum
defining the physicalrequirements
layer and the of fibres This
receiving. for was
transmission.
a departure from previous fiber systems.
to guarantee applications will function
media properly withlayer
access control equipment
(MAC) In 2015, IEEE released a new standard, 802.3bm, which provides a new
of wired Ethernet. (There are other versionapplication
of 100 GbE to that
reduce cost. This standard
from any manufacturer. Using TIAgroups
or ISO/IEC structured cabling
responsible for wireless, etc.)
Every IEEE802.3 definesreduces the number
has a Physical of
Medium
transmission lanes from 10 to 4 by increasing the modulation rate from
assures interoperability betweenThese components fromtechnology,
standards define different Dependent (PMD)
10 Gbps to 25 Gbps sublayer
in each aswillpart
lane. This makeofit very
the easy
specification.
to update the The
manufacturers. generally specific to local area PMD sublayer
infrastructure fromdefines
40 GbE todetails of transmission
100 GbE because both use the and
samereception
number
networks, with some wide area of fibers for transmission.
network applications. The standards of individual bits on a physical medium. Table 1 lists most of
Every application that IEEE802.3 defines has a Physical Medium Dependent
define the physical connections IEEE’s 40 Gbps Ethernet PMDs, including the PMD name, type
(PMD) sublayer as part of the specification. The PMD sublayer defines details
between nodes and/or infrastructure of medium and
of transmission and distance
reception ofover which
individual bitsapplication is supported.
on a physical medium. Table
devices like hubs, switches, routers,
etc. and various types of copper or PMD names
1 lists most are often
of IEEE’s 40 Gbpsused when
Ethernet naming
PMDs transceivers.
including the PMD name, type
of media and distance application is supported. PMD names are often used
fiber cable.
when naming transceivers.
The Telecommunications Industry Table
Table 1:1: IEEE
IEEE Objectives
Objectives for 40for 40-Gigabit
Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Association (TIA) defines the
performance for structured cabling Objective Resulting PMD Description of PMD
at the component level, link level 100m on OM31 MMF2 40 Gbps PHY using 40GBASE-R encoding over (4)
and channel level to support an (850nm) lanes of multimode fiber with a reach up to at least
application over the distance 40GBASE-SR4
100m (can support at least 150m over OM4 MMF2)
specified. Sometimes a new category 150m on OM43 MMF2
(850nm)
of performance must be defined to
support a new application.
40 Gbps PHY using 40GBASE-R encoding over (4)
The purpose of standards is to 10km on SMF4
40GBASE-LR4 wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) lanes of
(1310nm)
provide the minimum requirements single-mode fiber with a reach up to at least 10km
to guarantee applications will 40 Gbps PHY using 40GBASE-R encoding over (4) wave-
40km on SMF4
function properly with equipment 40GBASE-ER4 length division multiplexing (WDM) lanes of single-mode
(1310nm)
from any manufacturer. Using fiber with a reach up to at least 40km
TIA structured cabling assures 40 Gbps PHY using 40GBASE-R encoding over (4)
interoperability between components 7m over copper 40GBASE-CR4 lanes of shielded balanced copper cabling5 with a
from different manufacturers. reach up to at least 7m
40 Gbps PHY using 40GBASE-R encoding over (4)
1m over backplane 40GBASE-KR4 lanes of an electrical backplane with a reach up to at
least 1m
1. OM3 is a 50 micron, laser-optimized multimode fiber
2. MMF stands for multimode fiber
3. OM4 is a 50 micron, laser-optimized multimode fiber with higher
bandwidth than OM3
4. SMF stands for singlemode fiber
5. Twinax cabling is used
The initial goals were to support 40GbE for at least 100 meters over
multimode fiber, up to at least 10 kilometers over single mode and up to 7
meters over shielded balanced copper (Twinax). With the release of OM4 (a 50
micron, laser-optimized multimode fiber (LOMF) with higher bandwidth than
OM3) the distance can be extended to 150 meters. Another PMD was added in
62 2015 to support 40 GbE over single mode up to at least 40 kilometers. There
is also a PMD defined for supporting 40 GbE at least 1 meter over an
electrical backplane.
3
2. SMF stands for single-mode fiber
The objectives
2. SMF for both 40
stands for single-mode fiberand 100 GbE are the
same; support the application
over multimode
3. Twinax fiber at least 100 meters, over
cabling is used single mode fiber at least
10 kilometers
The objectivesand a longer
for both reach
40 and 10040 kilometers,
GbE and over
are the same; balanced
support copper
the application
cabling
over (Twinax) fiber
multimode up toat
atleast
least100
7 meters.
meters,One
overthing to mode
single keep infiber
mindat is that
least
100GBASE-SR4
10 kilometers andis supported at least
a longer reach 100 meters and
40 kilometers, overover
multimode
balanced fiber when
copper
using
cablingOM4 but only
(Twinax) up 70 meters
to at least 7over OM3. One thing to keep in mind is that
meters.
100GBASE-SR4 is supportedinattable
The PMDs are summarized least3 100 meters
for 40 overtable
GbE and multimode fiber
4 for 100 when
GbE.
using OM4 summarize
The initial goals were to support 40GbE for at least 100 m over Table
The 3:but
tables only 70 meters
Signalling, over OM3.
Medium
the signaling, andandDistance
media distance forfor
both40-Gigabit
40 Gigabit
Ethernet
The PMDsandare100 Gigabit Ethernet.
summarized in table 3 for 40 GbE and table 4 for 100 GbE.
multimode fibre, up to at least 10 km over singlemode and up Ethernet PMDs
The tables summarize theand
signaling, media and distance for both 40 Gigabit
Table 3: Signaling, Media Distance for 40 Gigabit Ethernet PMDs
to 7 m over shielded balanced copper (Twinax). With the release Ethernet and 100 Gigabit Ethernet.
40 Gigabit Ethernet
of OM4 (a 50-micron laser-optimised multimode fibre (LOMF) Table 3: Signaling, Media and Distance for 40 Gigabit Ethernet PMDs
PMD Name 40GBASE-SR4 40GBASE-LR4 40GBASE-ER4 40GBASE-CR4
with higher bandwidth than OM3) the distance can be extended Signaling 4 x 10 Gbps 4 x 10 Gbps 4 x 10 Gbps 4 x 10 Gbps
to 150 m. Another PMD was added in 2015 to support 40 GbE over Media Parallel MMF Duplex SMF Duplex SMF Twinax
singlemode up to at least 40 km. There is also a PMD defined for 0.5 – 100m OM3 / 40km SMF 7m Twinax
Distance 10km SMF
supporting 40 GbE for at least 1 m over an electrical backplane. 150m OM4
Table 4: Signaling, Media and Distance for 100 Gigabit Ethernet PMDs
Table 2 lists the objectives for supporting 100 GbE over specific Table 4: Signalling, Media and Distance for 100-Gigabit
media. Ethernet
Table PMDsMedia and Distance for 100 Gigabit Ethernet PMDs
4: Signaling,
100 Gigabit Ethernet

Table
Table 22: IEEE
lists Objectives
the objectives for 100 Gigabit
for supporting 100 GbE Ethernet
over specific media. PMD 100GBASE-SR4 100GBASE-SR10 100GBASE-LR4 100GBASE-ER4 100GBASE-CR10
Table 2: IEEE Objectives for 100 Gigabit Ethernet Signaling 4 x 25 Gbps 10 x 10 Gbps 4 x 25 Gbps 4 x 25 Gbps 10 x 10 Gbps
Objective Resulting PMD Description of PMD Media Parallel MMF Parallel MMF Duplex SMF Duplex SMF Twinax
100m OM4/ 100m OM3 / 40km SMF 7m Twinax
100m on OM3 MMF1 100 Gbps PHY using 100GBASE-R encoding over (10) Some key takeaways
Distance are that both 40 GbE and
10km SMF100 GbE require more than two
(850nm) lanes of multimode fiber with a reach up to at least 70m OM3 150m OM4
fibers for transmission over multimode fiber. 40 GbE requires four transmit
100m (can support at least 150m over OM4 MMF1)
100GBASE-SR10 and
Some four
keyreceive multimode
takeaways are thatfibers, forGbE
both 40 a total
andof100
eight
GbEfibers permore
require channel.
than two
150m on OM4 MMF1
(850nm) fibers for transmission over multimode fiber. 40 GbE requires four transmit
Some
and fourkey takeaways
receive multimodeare thatforboth
fibers, 40ofGbE
a total eightand
fibers100
per GbE require
channel.
70m on OM3 MMF1 100 Gbps PHY using 25 Gbps data rate over (4) lanes more than two fibres for transmission over multimode fibre. 40
(850nm) of multimode fiber with a reach up to at least 100m
(can support at least 100m over OM4 MMF or 70m
GbE requires four transmit and four receive multimode fibres,
100GBASE-SR4
100m on OM4 MMF1 over OM3 MMF) making a total of eight fibres per channel.
(850nm)
10km on SMF2
100 Gbps PHY using 100GBASE-R encoding over (4) The newer 100 GbE PMD, 100GBASE-SR4, uses the same cable
100GBASE-LR4 wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) lanes on
(1310nm)
single-mode fiber with a reach up to at least 10km plant (eight fibres) as 40 GbE, providing a seamless migration
40km on SMF2
100 Gbps PHY using 100GBASE-R encoding over (4) path. The singlemode options for 40 GbE and 100 GbE also
(1310nm)
100GBASE-ER4 wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) lanes on
single-mode fiber with a reach up to at least 40km require multichannel transmission. 40-Gigabit Ethernet over
100 Gbps PHY using 100GBASE-R encoding over (10) singlemode uses four transmit channels and four receive
7m over copper 100GBASE-CR10 lanes of shielded balanced copper cabling3 with a
reach up to at least 7m
channels, each transmitting at 10 Gbps. 100-Gigabit Ethernet
1. MMF stands for multimode fiber over singlemode uses four transmit and four receive channels,
2. SMF stands for single-mode fiber
each transmitting at 25 Gbps. IEEE 802.3ba, the 40 Gbps and
100 Gbps Ethernet transmission standard, specifies signalling
The objectives for both 40 and 100 GbE are the same; support the application
The
over objectives for at
multimode fiber both 40100
least and 100 GbE
meters, over are the
single same;
mode fibersupporting
at least over singlemode fibre using wavelength division multiplexing
10 kilometers and a longer reach 40 kilometers, and over balanced copper
the application (WDM) transmission. This means that for 40 GbE and 100 GbE
cabling (Twinax) up over multimode
to at least 7 meters. fibre for toatkeep
One thing least 100 ism,
in mind thatover
singlemode
100GBASE-SR4fibre for atatleast
is supported 10meters
least 100 km and a longer fiber
over multimode option
whenof over singlemode fibre, each of the four channels is transmitted
using OM4 but only 70 meters over OM3.
40 km, and over balanced copper cabling (Twinax) for up to at at a different wavelength.
The PMDs are summarized in table 3 for 40 GbE and table 4 for 100 GbE.
least 7 m. One thing to keep in mind is that 100GBASE-SR4 is
The tables summarize the signaling, media and distance for both 40 Gigabit 40GBASE-LR4 transmission is defined by a center wavelength
supported
Ethernet andfor
100 at least
Gigabit 100 m over multimode fibre when using
Ethernet.
OM4 and wavelength range for each channel. The center
Table but only 70Media
3: Signaling, m over andOM3.
Distance for 40 Gigabit Ethernet PMDs
wavelengths used for the four channel are members of the
The PMDs are summarised in table 3 for 40 GbE and table 4 CWDM (Conventional/Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing)
for 100 GbE. The tables summarise the signalling, media and grid defined in the ITU-T G.694.2 standard. This standard
distance for both 40-Gigabit Ethernet and 100-Gigabit Ethernet. defines a channel spacing grid using wavelengths from 1271
to 1611 nm, with channel spacing of 20 nm. Table 5 shows the
center wavelength and wavelength range for each 40GBASE-
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fibers for transmission over multimode fiber. 40 GbE requires four transmit
Fibre optic system - transmission speed from 40 Gbps to 100 Gbps
The newer 100 GbE PMD, 100GBASE-SR4, uses the same cable plant (eight
fibers) that 40 GbE uses providing a seamless migration path. The single- 40/100 GIGABIT
ETHERNET
mode options for 40 GbE and 100 GbE require multiple-lane transmission
40/100-Gigabit Ethernet
as well. 40 Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode uses four transmit lanes and
four receive lanes, each transmitting at 10 Gbps. 100 Gigabit Ethernet over
single-mode uses four transmit and four receive lanes, each transmitting
at 25 Gbps. IEEE 802.3ba, the 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps Ethernet transmission CONNECTIVITY
connectivity and cable
standard, specifies signaling over single-mode fiber using wavelength division
multiplexing (WDM) transmission. This means that for 40 GbE and 100 GbE
over single-mode fiber, each of the four lanes is transmitted at a different
AND CABLE
Based on the standards just
100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4 also define a wavelength
wavelength. Based on the aforementioned standards, all 40/100-Gigabit
reviewed, all 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet
range for each
40GBASE-LR4 channel.is The
transmission wavelength
defined range is the
by a center wavelength and same for Ethernet
options optionsfiber
over multimode over
use multimode fibre use parallel
both 100GBASE
wavelength range forPMDs as The
each lane. shown inwavelengths
center table 5. These
used forranges
the fourare transmission,
parallel transmission,requiring
requiring more than two fibres per channel.
lanes are members of the CWDM (Conventional/Course Wavelength Division more than two fibers per channel.
based on center frequencies that are part of the frequency
Multiplexing) grid defined in the ITU-T G.694.2 standard. This standard
grid Fibre
Fiber connectivity
connectivity must bemust
able to be able to terminate more than
defined
defines in the ITU-T
a channel spacingG.694.1
grid usingstandard.
wavelengthsThis
fromstandard defines
1271 to 1611 nm, a two fibres.
terminate Thistwoisfibers.
more than a departure
This from connectivity used
set of
with frequencies
a channel spacingused to designate
of 20nm. allowed
Table 5 shows central
the center frequencies
wavelength and ina systems
is supporting
departure from up to 10-Gigabit Ethernet, which
connectivity used
wavelength range for each 40GBASE-LR4 transmission lane. in systems supporting up to 10Gigabit
to support dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) only requires
Ethernet, which only a requires
total ofa total
two fibres per channel. The most
applications. This
100GBASE-LR4 standard supports
and 100GBASE-ER4 define aawavelength
variety ofrange
channel spacing
for each lane common
of connector
two fibers per channel. Thefor mosttransmission over two fibres is
also. The wavelength range is the same for both 100GBASE PMDs as shown
ranging from 12.5 GHz to 100 GHz and wider, beginning at 193.1
in table 5. These ranges are based on center frequencies that are part of the the LC. This is the only
common connector for transmission
over two fibers is the LC. This is
connector recommended for new
THz. 100GBASE-LR4
frequency and
grid defined in the 100GBASE-ER4
ITU-T G.694.1 standard.channels usedefines
This standard centera installations requiring
the only connector recommended two fibres for transmission in the
frequencies
set from
of frequencies 229toTHz
used to 231.4
designate THzcentral
allowed and are spaced atto800
frequencies GHz.
support
TIA
for newdata center
installations standard,
requiring two ANSI/TIA-942 and ISO/IEC
dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) applications This standard fibers for transmission in the TIA
supports a variety of channel spacing ranging from 12.5 GHz to 100 GHz and 11801 3rd Edition and especially ISO/IEC 11801-5 for data
data center standard, ANSI/TIA-942.
Table beginning
wider, 5 shows theTHz.
at 193.1 center frequency,
100GBASE-LR4 correlatinglanes
and 100GBASE-ER4 center
use centers.
This This
connector connector
is used for 10 GbEis used for 10 GbE and below over
center frequencies from 229 THz to 231.4 THz and are spaced at 800 GHz.
wavelength and wavelength range for each 100GBASE-LR4 and multimode
and fibre, asfiber,
below over multimode wellas as the 40/100 GbE singlemode
well as the 40/100 GbE single-mode
100GBASE-ER4
Table channel.
5 shows the center frequency, correlating center wavelength and options reviewed
options reviewed previously.previously.
wavelength range for each 100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4 lane.
With the need to support multiple
Table5:5:
Table Wavelength-Division-Multiplexed
Wavelength-Division-Multiplexed Lane Assignments
Lane Assignments With the need
transmission paths,tothesupport
Media multiple transmission channels,
the Media
Dependent Dependent
Interface Interface (MDI) identified by the IEEE
(MDI) identified
40GBASE-LR4 100GBASE-LR4 and 100GBASE-ER4 by the IEEE 802.3ba standard for 40
Center Wavelength Center Center Wavelength 802.3ba
GbE and 100standard for 40
GbE transmission GbE and 100 GbE transmission
(when
(when
using not
WDM)using WDM) style is the MPO-style connector. The
Lane
Wavelength Range Frequency Wavelength Range not is the MPO
connector. The MPO connector is
L0 1271 nm
1264.5 to
1277.5 nm
231.4 THz 1295.56 nm
1294.53 to
1296.59 nm
MPO connector is the connector recommended by the
the connector recommended by the
1284.5 to 1299.02 to ANSI/TIA-942
ANSI/TIA-942 datastandard,
data center center standard ISO/IEC 11801 3rd
Edition andrequiring
especially ISO/IEC 11801-5 for data centers
L1 1291 nm 230.6 THz 1300.05 nm
1297.5 nm 1301.09 nm for applications parallel
fiber transmission. The terms “MPO”
L2 1311 nm
1304.5 to
1317.5 nm
229.8 THz 1304.58 nm 1303.54 to
1305.63 nm
for applications requiring
and “MTP®” are used interchangeably parallel fibre transmission. The
1324.5 to 1308.09 to
terms
for “MPO”
this style and “MTP®”
of connector. MPO is are used interchangeably for
L3 1331 nm 229 THz 1309.14 nm
1337.5 nm 1310.19 nm
this
the stylename
generic of connector.
for this Multi- MPO is the generic name for this
Fiber Push On connector style. MTP
Since the different wavelengths do not interfere with each other when Multi-Fibre
is Push Onand
an MPO-style connector connector
a style. MTP is an MPO-style
Since the different
transmitted on a singlewavelengths dobenot
fiber, all four can interfereover
transmitted with
oneeach
fiber.other
If connector
registered and aofregistered
trademark US Conec, trademark of US Conec, Ltd.
the four lanes of the signal were transmitted at the same wavelength then
when transmitted on a single fibre, all four can be transmitted
four fibers are needed to separate the lanes as in parallel transmission over It is considered in the industry to be a better performing
Ltd. It is considered in the industry
to be a better performing connector
over one The
multimode. fibre.
fourIfreceive
all four
lanessignal
also usechannels are transmitted
WDM transmission so 40 GbE and at connector
with withloss.
lower insertion lower insertion loss.
theGbE
100 same wavelength
channels then four
over single-mode onlyfibres
requireare needed
a total to separate
of two fibers; one
transmit fiber and one receive fiber. These cables typically use LC connectors.
the channels
There as in parallel
is no requirement transmission
to associate over multimode.
a particular electrical lane with a The MPO Connector
four receive
particular opticalchannels
lane since also use WDM
the transceiver transmission
is capable of receivingsolanes
40 GbE
in
andorder.
any 100 GbE channels over singlemode only require a total
of two fibres; one transmit fibre and one receive fibre. These
Both 40 GbE and 100 GbE have a copper option for up to 7 meters using
Fiber cable Keyway
cables typically
Twinaxial use does
cable. 802.3ba LC connectors. There is
not define a twisted-pair no requirement
option. Key
5
to associate a particular electrical channel with a particular
Notes: MTP® is a registered trademark of US Conec, Ltd.
optical channel since the transceiver is capable of receiving

channels in any order. Alignment hole Alignment pin
MPO female plug connector flat interface Male MDI as a PMD receptacle for mating
Both 40 GbE and 100 GbE have a copper option for up to 7 m with a female MPO plug connector.
using Twinaxial cable. 802.3ba does not define a twisted pair
option.
Notes: MTP® is a registered trademark of US Conec, Ltd.
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MPO connectors are typically terminated onto 12 fibres. MPOs 100G-BASE-SR10 Fibre Optic Channel Assignments Option B:
may also be terminated onto 24 fibres. There is a keyway for Side by side (alternative)
maintaining polarity. (Polarity is covered in more depth later
in this paper in the section entitled, “Fibre Considerations
when Migrating to 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet”). The connector
has precision alignment pins or holes to ensure all fibres align
properly with the mating connector. The component type (i.e.
cassette, adaptor panel, trunk cable) usually dictates whether
there are pins or holes; pins are usually on fixed components
like cassettes. If not properly cleaned, alignment pins can
collect debris around the pins, resulting in the two components
not mating correctly.
IEEE 802.3ba identifies specific positions on an MPO connector
to use for transmission and reception. The four transmit and
four receive fibre optic channels of 40GBASE-SR4 (40 GbE over
multimode) must occupy the positions shown in the figure
below. Options C is similar to option B, but uses the stacked layout
Looking at the end of the MPO, with the connector key on top, depicted in the figure below. The ten middle positions of the top
the transmit fibre optic channels occupy the four leftmost connector are used for reception and ten middle positions of
positions and the receive fibre optic channels occupy the four the bottom connector are used for transmission.
rightmost positions. There are eight active channels within
twelve positions in total, with the four middle positions unused.
40G-BASE-SR4 Fibre Optic Channel Assignments 100G-BASE-SR10 Fibre Optic Channel Assignments Option B:
Side by side (alternative)
Tx Tx Tx Tx Rx Rx Rx Rx
The 100GBASE-SR10 (100 GbE over multimode) requires a total

of 20 fibres, 10 transmit and 10 receive. Position assignments
are shown below. There are three options, the first being a
single receptacle shown as Option A in figure below. Option A
is recommended by IEEE. The two-receptacle options: Option B
and Option C are alternatives.
Option A uses a 24-position MPO connector with the top middle
10 positions allocated for reception and the bottom 10 middle
positions allocated for transmission, as shown in the figure
Equipment manufacturers usually play a key role in driving the
below.
adoption of a particular MDI (Media Dependent Interface) option.
For example, Option A, the single 24-position MPO has more
100G-BASE-SR10 Fibre Optic Channel Assignments Option A:
connections in a smaller footprint, making it more complex and
Single connector (recommended)
therefore more costly to manufacture. Option B, two 12-fibre
side-by-side MPO connectors, requires twice the width of the
other two options. Option C, two stacked 12-position MPO
connectors, is single-width, but takes up more vertical space,
where rack units could potentially be added
Option B and C use two 12-position MPO connectors. Option B,

shown in the figure below, uses side-by-side interfaces. The
10 middle positions of the right-hand interface are used for
reception and the 10 middle positions of the left-hand interface
are used for transmission.
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Fibre considerations when
migrating to 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet
Multimode fibre systems have been the most cost-effective but only supports 100GBASE-SR4 up to 70 m so that is another
fibre solution to use in the data center because the transceivers important consideration. OM4 supports 10 GbE up to 550 m,
are much less expensive than singlemode transceivers. but only supports 40 GbE up to 150 meters. OM4 supports
Multimode transceivers use a vertical cavity surface emitting the 100GBASE-SR10 PMD up to 150 m but only supports
laser (VCSEL) light source, which is easy to manufacture and 100GBASE-SR4 up to 100 m.
package. Multimode fibre systems have a shorter reach than
singlemode systems, however most distances are less than If planning to support 40 GbE and/or 100 GbE in the future, the
150 m; surveys have shown that more than 80% of data centers channel cannot be designed for the maximum distances over
extend to 100 m or less. Although singlemode cable is less which 10G can be supported. If the data center has distances
expensive, after factoring in the total system cost of multimode exceeding 70 m it is a good idea to use OM4, since OM4 supports
versus singlemode, multimode is still much less expensive. 10 GbE through 100 GbE for up to at least 100 m. Always design
for the application that has the most stringent requirements
Some common approaches used in data centers are (usually the fastest data rates) even if the application is a future
summarised in Table 6 below. Each approach uses short- installation.
wavelength (850 nm) transmission over multimode fibre.
In addition to selecting the type of fibre, OM3 or OM4, there
The fibre system should be designed around OM3 or OM4 MMF are several other important considerations when selecting
if there are plans to support applications beyond 10 Gbps. OM3 components for a fibre optic cabling system. These include
supports 10 GbE up to 300 m, but only supports 40 GbE up to channel insertion loss, polarity and alignment pins.
100 m. OM3 supports the 100GBASE-SR10 PMD up to 100 m
Table 6: Common Data Center Approaches Using Short Wavelength Transmission

10G 40G 100G (-SR10) 100G (-SR4)
Signalling 10Gb 10Gb x 4 10Gb x 10 25 Gb x 4
Laser Type VCSEL VCSEL Array VCSEL Array VCSEL Array
Fibre Type OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4
2 LCs 12-fibre MPO (2) 12-fibre MPOs or 24-fibre 12-fibre MPO
Connector
MPO
2 fibres 8 fibres 20 fibres 8 fibres
Number of Fibres
Needed
OM3: 300 m OM3: 100 m OM3: 100 m OM3: 70 m

Maximum Distance
OM4: 550 m OM4: 150 m1 OM4: 150 m1 OM4: 100 m
1. 150 m over OM4 requires low-loss connectors. This is discussed in the channel insertion section.
Channel Insertion Loss/Loss Budget
of splices in that channel. As can be seen in the table below, as

The channel insertion loss is made up of the insertion loss (IL)
the data rate increases from 10 Gbps to 40/100 Gbps, the total
of the cable, specified as decibels per kilometer (dB/km), the
channel insertion loss or loss budget decreases noticeably.
insertion loss of all mated connector pairs and the insertion loss
Table 7: Maximum Channel Insertion Loss
Max Link Max Channel
Total Number
PMD Name Fibre Type Length Insertion
of Fibres (m) Loss (dBs)
10 GbE 10GBASE-SR OM3 2 300 2.6
40 GbE 40GBASE-SR4 OM3 8 100 1.9
40 GbE 40GBASE-SR4 OM4 8 150 1.5
100 GbE 100GBASE-SR4 OM3 8 70 1.9
100 GbE 100GBASE-SR4 OM4 8 100 1.9
100 GbE 100GBASE-SR10 OM3 20 100 1.9
100 GbE 100GBASE-SR10 OM4 20 150 1.5
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Understanding the impact of each component in the channel If we look at a 3-connector-pair channel, the loss budget rises
loss budget is extremely important when selecting cables to 1.85 dB ((3.5db/km * 0.1km) + (0.5 * 3)), as shown in the
and connectors. Often, the cable attenuation performance figure below. This is more than 70% of the 10 Gbps budget and
and bandwidth drive the design of the channel. The impact almost the entire 40/100 Gbps budget. This would exceed the
that a connector can have on the total channel budget can be loss budget using OM4 for 150 m, which is 1.5 dB because of
significant. the longer distance, proving the insertion loss of a connector is
very important.
The figure below shows the total loss budgets for a 100 m
channel at different data rates common to current Ethernet Channel Insertion Loss In a 100 M Channel with 3 Mated Connector Pairs
applications. As data rates progress from 100 Mbps Ethernet-
based systems to today’s 10 Gbps Ethernet-based systems, the
11.0 dB
fibre optic loss budgets have shrunk considerably from 11 dB 1.85 dB
insertion loss
to 2.6dB. 40/100 Gbps Ethernet systems have an even smaller
budget of 1.9 dB when using OM3 or 1.5dB when using OM4.
3.0 dB 2.6 dB 1.9 dB
Total Channel Insertion Loss by Application
100 Mbps 1 Gbps 10 Gbps 40/100 Gbps
(OM3)
11.0 dB It is important to consider the trade-off. If the IL of one

component can be reduced, there will be room for extra loss
in another component. For example, if using OM4 at only 100 m
instead of 150 m, the loss of the cable will be less because IL
3.0 dB
is directly related to distance (dB/km). This can make room for
2.6 dB 1.9 dB more mated connector pairs. However, all of the IL gain can
easily be negated with inferior connector components.
100 Mbps 1 Gbps 10 Gbps 40/100 Gbps
(OM3)
Polarity
If we look at two channel insertion loss budget examples for 2 Don’t forget to plan for the correct polarity. Maintaining correct
and 3 mated pairs, including the cable loss for a 100 m link at polarity guarantees an optical path from the transmit port of
850 nm, the importance of connector loss is apparent. one device to the receive port of another device, known as the
Using the standard loss for a multimode fibre cable (OM3/ polarity flip. There are several different methods to maintain
OM4, 850 nm) of 3 dB/km (ISO/IEC 11801 3rd Edition-Q2 2017) polarity, but the different methods may not be interoperable.
and an average of 0.50 dB loss per mated connector pair (TIA There are three methods depicted in the TIA standards ISO/IEC
standards allow up to a maximum 0.75 dB loss and up to 4 14763-2 “planning and installation”; methods A, B and C. There
connections), the calculated loss for a 100 m channel with 2 are other proprietary methods used by various manufacturers.
mated connector pairs is 1.35 dB ((3.5db/km * 0.1km) + (0.5 *
Each method requires a specific combination of components
2)). Applied to the loss budgets, as shown in the figure below,
to maintain polarity. Assuming duplex signalling, using an
this is not significant for 100 Mbps systems. However, the
MPO backbone cable, cassettes and patch cords, the following
insertion loss takes up a little more than half of the 10G budget
list shows the component options that are used in specific
and almost three-quarters of the 40/100 Gbps budget.
combinations for each of the polarity methods.
Channel Insertion Loss In a 100 M Channel with 2 Mated Connector Pairs The options for components are:
• MPO-to-MPO backbone cables: Type A, B or C
• MPO-to-LC cassettes: Method A or Method B
11.0 dB
• Patch cords: Type A-to-A or Type A-to-B
1.35 dB
insertion loss A-to-A and A-to-B Patch Cords
A B
3.0 dB 2.6 dB B A
1.9 dB A-to-A Patch Cord
100 Mbps 1 Gbps 10 Gbps 40/100 Gbps A B

(OM3)
B A
A-to-B Patch Cord

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Fibre considerations when migrating to 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet
For example, with duplex signalling, a Method A polarity scheme The pinned connector is typically located inside the panel to help
uses a Method A cassette, Type A trunk cable and a type A-to-B protect the pins from being damaged (i.e. the fixed connector
patch cord on one end of the channel and a type A-to-A patch is pinned and the connector that is frequently removed and
cord on the other end. The transmit to receive flip occurs in the handled is unpinned). For example, cassettes are typically
patch cord at one end. Method B uses a Method B cassette and pinned and trunk cables are typically unpinned.
trunk cable and an A-to-B patch cord at each end because the
Consult the manufacturer since there may be exceptions
flip occurs in the cassette and trunk cable. Method C uses a
required for your design.
Method A cassette with a Type C trunk cable and A-to-B patch
If not properly cleaned, alignment pins can collect debris
cords at each end. The flip occurs in the trunk cable only.
around the pins, resulting in the two components not mating
correctly.
Polarity becomes more complicated when migrating to
40/100 GbE because parallel transmission replaces duplex
transmission. Parallel fibre optic links integrate multiple
transmitters in one transmitter module, multiple fibres in fibre What’s coming?
array connectors and multiple receivers in one receiver module.
Multiple transmitters and receivers may also be integrated
IEEE has a number of ongoing projects for both copper and
together in a transceiver module.
fibre applications. A key fibre-application project underway is
The three methods, A,B and C, are expanded in the ANSI/TIA-
for 400 GbE. The goal is to provide physical layer specifications,
568 ISO/IEC 14763-2 standard to include links that use parallel
supporting the following link distances:
signalling in one row (24-fibre MPO). Array connectors are
keyed to maintain polarity. A keyed MPO connector is shown in
At least 100 m over MMF
the figure below.
At least 500 m over SMF
At least 2 km over SMF
MPO Plug Fibre Positions Looking at the Ferrule End with Key Up
At least 10 km over SMF
Alignment Pin Holes Key shown up MPO Ferrule
The first phase of 400 GbE over MMF uses 16 channels for
transmission in both directions (total of 32 channels), each
…………
transmitting at 25 Gbps. To support this, TIA published a
standard for 16- and 32-fibre MPO-style array connectors,
Position 1 Position 12 ANSI/TIA-604-18 (FOCUS 18) at the end of 2015.
To provide a cost and performance migration path to 400 GbE,
IEEE added support for two-channel 100 Gbps and four-channel
Alignment Pins 200 Gbps sometimes called NGOATH (Next Generation One and
When mating connector plugs that use alignment pins, like Two Hundred). Both of these are based on 50 Gbps channel
the MPO connector, it is critical that one plug is pinned and the rates. As a result, IEEE is also defining a single-channel 50 Gbps
other plug is unpinned. Because all known transceivers that PHY with supported distances of at least 100 m over multimode
accept MPO plugs are pinned, they accept only unpinned plugs. fibre along with 2 km and 10 km options over singlemode fibre.
This two-channel 100 GbE will be supported over multimode
fibre up to at least 100 m and up to at least 500 m over singlemode
MPO Connector With Pins Installed
fibre. 200 GbE will be supported over multimode fibre at least
100 m, also. There will be several singlemode options including
supporting a distance of at least 500 m using 4-channel parallel
Alignment singlemode fibre (four parallel fibres), supporting a distance of
Pins
at least 2 km over duplex singlemode fibre and supporting a
distance of at least 10 km over duplex singlemode fibre.
The wideband MMF TIA standard was approved for publication
in the middle of 2016. The standard specifies high bandwidth
50 μm core diameter/125 μm cladding diameter, laser-optimised
optical fibre that is optimised to enhance performance for
single wavelength or multi-wavelength transmission systems
with wavelengths in the vicinity of 850 nm to 950 nm. The actual
operating band is from 850 nm to 953 nm. The effective modal
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bandwidth (EMB) for this new fibre is specified at the lower and port will be able to auto-negotiate 128 GFC back to 32 GFC and
upper wavelengths: 4700 MHz•km at 850 nm and 2470 MHz•km 16 GFC without user intervention.
at 953 nm. ISO/IEC has assigned the OM5 designation for this
There are ongoing discussions to combine both 64 GFC and
type of fibre.
256 GFC. Having a SWDM MMF option, based on Wide Band
This is a significant standard for multimode fibre because MMF TIA-492AAAE, is also being considered. Requirements
it makes wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) possible will include backwards compatibility with 32 GFC.
over multimode fibre. Since the fibre is optimised for short
wavelengths, the wavelength division multiplexing used over
multimode fibre is commonly called short wavelength division
multiplexing (SWDM). Up until now, WDM has only been used Conclusions
with singlemode fibre. WDM is important because it is one of
four ways to increase the data rate: WDM, parallel transmission
Before selecting a product for your data center design,
with multiple fibres, increased modulation and using multi-
establish the fastest application your structured cabling will
level coding.
need to support. Multimode fibre systems are more common
To show how this new standard can influence fibre optic plant than singlemode systems for short distances because they
for current and in-progress Ethernet standards refer to Table 8. are more cost-effective. Select at least OM3, however OM4
The current 40 GbE (40GBASE-SR4) standard, using short will provide longer-distance support or more connections over
wavelength over multimode fibre (MMF), uses a channel rate shorter distances. Some newer applications are supported
of 10 Gbps with eight fibres; four fibres for transmission and up to 100 m only by OM4, so be aware of the application and
four fibres for reception. Using WBMMF that supports four distance requirements.
wavelengths (in effect four channels) the four transmit fibres
are reduced to one fibre, as are the receive fibres. The fibre Wideband multimode fibre will have a huge influence on the
optic cable plant is reduced from eight fibres to two. 100GbE is fibre optic cable plant. As long as transceivers are available, two
an even better example because the original standard released fibres can support up to 100 GbE using duplex transmission. If
in 2010 (100GBASE-SR10) required a total of 20 fibres, 10 a transceiver can support 50 Gbps per channel using SWDM
transmit and 10 receive, using a 10Gbps channel rate. A new over wideband fibre, even the new 200 GbE could use duplex
100GbE standard (100GBASE-SR4) was published in 2015 transmission (2 fibres in total). Wideband multimode fibre
specifying a 25Gbps channel rate which allowed the fibre count requires 25% of the total number of OM4 fibres to support
to be reduced to a total of eight fibres; the same fibre count applications traditionally using parallel transmission (multiple
as 40GbE. This is an example of how increased modulation transmit and multiple receive fibres).
reduces the fibre count. Using SWDM with the new WBMMF
will reduce the fibre optic plant to two fibres for 100 GbE using The type of connector is determined by the transmission; LC for
a 25 Gbps channel rate. Both 40 GbE and 100 GbE are reduced duplex transmission and MPO/MTP® for parallel transmission.
to duplex transmission. Channel insertion loss is the foundation for design, so consider
high-performance, low-loss components.
As was mentioned, Phase I of the 400GbE (IEEE 802.3bs)
standard will specify transmission over multimode using
You will also need to consider the polarity method to be
parallel transmission with a channel rate of 25 Gbps. This will
used and then select the correct components to support that
require a total of 32 fibres. Employing SWDM over WBMMF
method. If using array connectors for parallel transmission,
reduces the fibre count to 8 fibres, 25% of the number of fibres
consider which components require pins and which do not. The
required in Phase I.
best option is to work with the manufacturer to make sure the
There are also many developments within Fibre Channel, a correct components are selected.
high-speed network technology primarily used to connect
computer data storage. 32G Fibre Channel (GFC) was published Don’t forget to put as much thought into designing your physical
and transceivers have been trialled since the 3rd quarter of infrastructure as the structured cabling. The connection density
2016. The target link distance is 100 m over OM4 and 70 m in switches, servers and routers is increasing. This means more
over OM3. 32 GFC still uses serial transmission with 2 fibres cable to manage and higher operating temperatures, making
and will use the same external small form factor pluggable properly managed airflow extremely important. The correct
(SFP) transceiver modules with LC fibre optic connectors. infrastructure design is critical to extend the life of the network
This will be backwards-compatible with 8 GFC and 16 GFC. and protect your investment.
There is a new project looking at 128 GFC. Normally, Fibre
Channel doubles in speed, 8 GFC, 16 GFC, 32 GFC, etc., but
128 GFC will be based on 32 GFC. 128 GFC will use 4 x 32 GFC. A

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CPR – Construction Products
Regulation
The aim of the CPR regulation is to guarantee the free circulation The CPR regulation (EU 305/2011) concerns all the products
of products made in the European Union, adopting a harmonised made to be permanently incorporated (installed/used) in
technical language which can define the performance and buildings and other civil engineering works (e.g. homes,
essential features of all construction products. industrial and commercial buildings, offices, hospitals,
schools, undergrounds, etc.). As part of the features considered
Electrical cables are rarely the cause of a fire but when they
important for the safety of constructions included in the CPR,
are involved they may form a seriously hazardous component
the European Commission has decided to consider cables’
because of their large quantities and because they are found
Reaction to Fire and Resistance to Fire, recognising the
in all rooms of the building. With careful prevention and
importance of their behaviour and role in fire. The release of
making state-of-the-art systems with safe and high-quality
harmful substances is one of the performances considered
components in accordance with the CPR regulation, fire
important for cables, although at present no minimum levels
propagation, the lack of visibility in smoke-filled rooms and the
of performance have been established because when used
diffusion of corrosive and toxic gases can be reduced or almost
normally the cables do not release harmful substances.
totally eliminated.
All the cables installed permanently in constructions, to
transport power or for telecommunications, of any voltage level
and with copper or fibre optic conductors, must be classified on
the basis of the classes of premises where they will be installed.
The cables are classified in 7 classes of Reaction to Fire: Aca,

B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca, Eca and Fca identified by the subscript
“ca” (cable) as a function of their decreasing performance. As
well as this main classification, the European authorities have
also regulated the use of the following additional parameters:
• a = acidity which defines the hazard of the fumes for people
and the corrosiveness for things. Varies from a1 to a3
• s = opaqueness of the smoke. Varies from s1 to s3
• d = dropping of incandescent particles which could propagate
fire. Varies from d0 to d2.
A more severe check (System 1+) is required for the classes
from Aca to Cca. It lays down the initial check and continuous
monitoring of the product and checks of the manufacturing
control system, while for the classes from Dca to Eca the check
only lays down the initial product check (System 3). Class F,
however, is based on the manufacturer’s self-declaration
(System 4).
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The table below contains the classification of cables according
to the test requirements of the CPR Regulation and the
correlation between the cable classification and the most
representative installation rooms.
Classification Additional AVCP system

Euroclass (Assessment and Verification
criteria criteria
of Consistency of Performance)
Non combustible EN ISO 1716

(e.g. mineral Aca Gross heat
insulated) of combustion “1+”, including:
• initial type-testing and continuous

surveillance
• Audit & testing of samples

B1ca Smoke production by 3rd-party certification body
(s1a, s1b, s2, s3)
EN50399/EN61034-2 Factory production controls
EN 50399
B2ca Heat release by manufacturer
Low-Fire-Hazard Acidity
Flame spread
cables (a1, a2, a3)
(various levels) EN 50267-2-3
EN 60332-1-2
Cca Flame propagation
Flaming droplets
(d0, d1, d2)
EN 50399 “3”, including:
Dca
• initial type-testing
by 3rd-party laboratory
EN 60332-1-2
Standard cables Eca Flame propagation Factory production controls
by manufacturer
“4”
No performance EN 60332-1-2 initial type-testing
determined Fca Flame propagation and factory production controls
by manufacturer

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Legrand cable solutions

Attenuation (dB) LCS3 0.13 0.06 0.09 35.4 24.1 25.7

Next (dB) Resistance to LCS3 37.46 56.93 51.3 38.1 54 53.9

LCS³ 8 LCS2 6A LCS2 6 LCS2 5e

FREQUENCY 2000 MHz 500 MHz 250 MHz 100 MHz

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Using PoE technology, devices such as Wi-Fi

• PoE compliant with IEEE 802.3af -2003

PoE 802.3af-2003 44-57 V 350 mA

PoE+ 802.3at-2009 50-57 V 600 mA

PoE++ pr 802.3bt(*) 50-57 V 600 mA

Number of pairs Minimum cable

PoE 15.4 W 12.95 W 2 Cat. 3

PoE+ 30 W 25.5 W 2 Cat. 5e

PoE++ 100 W 70 W (min) 4 Cat. 5e

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FIBRE OPTIC SYSTEM

Legrand high-speed solution

MTP is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd

MTP connector feature:

With standard active equipment,

Optical return loss Not applicable > 60 dB (8° angle-polished)

The ultra high density connector in our offer is the MTP

IL Max/Random Up to 0.25 dB Up to 0.30 dB

Ave/Master 0.08 dB 0.12 dB

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Common Data Center Approaches

Laser Type VCSEL VCSEL Array VCSEL Array VCSEL Array

Fibre Type OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4 OM3/OM4

2 LCs 12-fibre MPO/MTP (2) 12-fibre MPO/MTP 12-fibre MPO/MTP

Note: A 24-fiber MPO can be used

TYPE OF FIBRE NUMBER OF FIBRES CHOICE OF PLEASE CONTACT US

Cabling High density (HD) Ultra high density (UHD)

MTP to LC or SC. Cassette to cassette without MTP MTP to LC

Panels & cassettes

OM2, OM3, OM4 & OS2

40 GbE 100 GbE 400 GbE

10G parallel channels Not applicable