Tia 606 B 2012 PDF

ANSI/TIA-606-B-2012
APPROVED: JUNE 22, 2012
Administration Standard for

Telecommunications Infrastructure
TIA-606-B June 2012

(Revision of TIA-606-A)

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ANSI/TIA-606-B
ADMINISTRATION STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE
Table of Contents
Foreword .................................................................................................................................vii
Introduction..............................................................................................................................ix
General .................................................................................................................................. ix
Purpose.................................................................................................................................. ix
Specification of criteria.............................................................................................................x
Metric equivalents of US customary units ................................................................................x
Life of this Standard.................................................................................................................x
Use of legacy identifier formats................................................................................................x
Elements of an Administration System ....................................................................................x
1 SCOPE.................................................................................................................................1
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES...............................................................................................1
3 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND UNITS OF
MEASURE..................................................................................................................................2
3.1 General.........................................................................................................................2
3.2 Definition of terms .........................................................................................................2
3.3 Acronyms and abbreviations.........................................................................................8
3.4 Units of measure...........................................................................................................8
4 CLASSES OF ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................9
4.1 General.........................................................................................................................9
4.2 Determination of class ..................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Class 1..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.2 Class 2..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2.3 Class 3................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.4 Class 4................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Classes and associated identifiers ..............................................................................10
4.4 Labeling formats .........................................................................................................10
4.5 ANSI/TIA-606-A and ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible formats................................11
4.6 Alternative label formats..............................................................................................16
5 CLASS 1 ADMINISTRATION.............................................................................................17
5.1 Infrastructure identifiers ..............................................................................................17
5.1.1 Telecommunications space identifier .................................................................................... 17
5.1.2 Cabinet and rack identifiers................................................................................................... 18
5.1.3 Patch panel and termination block identifier ......................................................................... 24
5.1.4 Patch panel port and termination block position identifiers ................................................... 33
5.1.5 Cables between patch panels or termination blocks............................................................. 34
5.1.6 Administration of pairs, strands, and groupings within a cable ............................................. 37
5.1.7 Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier ....................................................................................... 38
5.1.8 Equipment outlet and telecommunications outlet identifiers ................................................. 40
5.1.9 Identifiers for consolidation points on Cabling Subsystem 1 links ........................................ 41
5.1.10 Identifiers for zone distribution area ports ............................................................................. 41
5.1.11 Identifiers for splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links ............................................................. 42
5.1.12 TMGB identifier...................................................................................................................... 43
5.1.13 TGB identifier......................................................................................................................... 43
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5.1.14 RGB identifier ........................................................................................................................ 44

5.1.15 Mesh-BN identifier ................................................................................................................. 44
5.1.16 BCT identifier......................................................................................................................... 45
5.1.17 TBB identifier ......................................................................................................................... 45
5.1.18 GE identifier........................................................................................................................... 46
5.1.19 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to TMGB .............................................................. 46
5.1.20 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to TGB ................................................................. 47
5.1.21 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to mesh-BN.......................................................... 48
5.1.22 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to RGB ................................................................. 48
5.2 Required records ........................................................................................................49
6.1.1 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable identifiers .......................................................... 50
6.1.2 Pairs, strands, and grouping identifiers for Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 ................ 51
6.1.3 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 splice identifier............................................................ 51
6.1.4 Firestopping location identifier............................................................................................... 52
6.2.1 TS records ............................................................................................................................. 53
6.2.2 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable records.............................................................. 53
6.2.3 TMGB records ....................................................................................................................... 54
6.2.4 TGB records .......................................................................................................................... 54
6.2.5 Firestopping records.............................................................................................................. 54
7.1.1 Campus or site identifier........................................................................................................ 55
7.1.2 Building identifier ................................................................................................................... 56
7.1.3 Inter-building cable identifier ................................................................................................. 56
7.1.4 Inter-building cable pair / port identifier ................................................................................. 57
7.1.5 Inter-building cable splice identifier ....................................................................................... 57
7.2.1 Building records..................................................................................................................... 58
7.2.2 Campus cable records .......................................................................................................... 58
9 OPTIONAL IDENTIFIERS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS ....................................59
9.1 General.......................................................................................................................59
9.2 Absolute and partial identifiers ....................................................................................60
9.3 Outdoor telecommunications space identifiers ............................................................60
9.3.1 TIA-606-A compatible format ................................................................................................ 60
9.3.2 ISO/IEC compatible format.................................................................................................... 60
9.3.3 Implementation and labeling ................................................................................................. 60
9.4 Pathway identifiers......................................................................................................61
9.4.1 Intra-space pathway identifiers.............................................................................................. 61
9.4.2 Intra-building pathway identifiers........................................................................................... 61
9.4.3 Building entrance pathway identifiers.................................................................................... 62
9.4.4 Outside plant pathway identifiers .......................................................................................... 62
9.4.5 Campus entrance pathway identifiers ................................................................................... 63
9.5 Examples of elements and identifiers..........................................................................63
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10 COLOR-CODING IDENTIFICATION...............................................................................67
10.1 General.......................................................................................................................67
10.2 Color-coding of termination fields................................................................................67
10.2.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 67
10.2.2 Color-coding of specific termination fields............................................................................. 67
10.3 Color-coding in Cabling Subsystem 1 cabling .............................................................69
10.3.1 Cabling Subsystem 1 cabling components ........................................................................... 69
10.3.2 Fiber cabling components ..................................................................................................... 69
11 PERMANENT LABELS ..................................................................................................69
11.1 Visibility and durability.................................................................................................69
11.2 Machine generation ....................................................................................................69
12 ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS USING RECORDS, LINKAGES & REPORTS ...............69
12.1 General.......................................................................................................................69
12.2 Records ......................................................................................................................70
12.3 Linkages .....................................................................................................................70
12.4 Reports .......................................................................................................................70
12.5 Specialized software ...................................................................................................70
13 AUTOMATED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ...................................70
13.1 General.......................................................................................................................70
13.2 Core functions of automated infrastructure management ............................................70
13.3 Auxiliary functions .......................................................................................................71
13.4 Usage recommendations ............................................................................................71
Annex A (informative) Identification of patch cords, equipment cords, and direct
equipment-to-equipment cables ............................................................................................72
A.1 Patch cord identifiers.......................................................................................................72
A.1.1 TIA-606-A compatible format........................................................................................72
A.1.2 ISO/IEC compatible format...........................................................................................72
A.1.3 Implementation and labeling.........................................................................................72
A.2 Equipment cord identifiers ...............................................................................................72
A.3 Direct equipment to equipment cable identifiers ..............................................................73
A.4 Labeling of patch cords, equipment cords, and direct equipment-to-equipment cables ...73
A.5 Alternative Scheme for labeling of patch cords, equipment cords, and direct equipment-to-
equipment cables ..................................................................................................................74
Annex B (informative) Telecommunications grounding system identification Example...75
Annex C (informative) Graphical, symbology, and drawing elements of administration ..76
C.1 General ...........................................................................................................................76
C.2 T-Series drawings ...........................................................................................................76
C.3 Layers .............................................................................................................................78
C.4 Line styles, pathway conditions, and drawing notes ........................................................80
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C.5 Symbols ..........................................................................................................................82

C.6 Sample drawings ............................................................................................................87
Annex D (informative) Bibliography and References ...........................................................91
List of Tables
Table 1 - Identifiers grouped by class ANSI/TIA-606-A compatible ........................................11

Table 2 - Identifiers grouped by class ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible ..............................13
Table 3 - Optional identifiers associated with pathway, device, and space elements.................66
Table 4 - Example of termination field color-coding...................................................................67
Table 5 - Layers, element descriptions, colors, and line types...................................................78
List of Figures
Figure 1 Illustrative relationship between the ANSI/TIA-568-C Series and other relevant TIA
standards ................................................................................................................................. viii
Figure 2 A representative model of typical telecommunications infrastructure elements for
administration ............................................................................................................................ xi
Figure 3 Elements of generic cabling topology ........................................................................ 3
Figure 4 Example of room grid coordinates ............................................................................19
Figure 5 Example of cabinet identifiers using grid ..................................................................20
Figure 6 Example of non-grid coordinates..............................................................................22
Figure 7 Example of telecommunications room cabinet and wall segment identifiers .............23
Figure 8 Sample rack and cabinet labeling.............................................................................24
Figure 9 Example of vertically aligned patch panel identification ............................................26
Figure 10 Labeling example for UTP patch panel with label fields..........................................28
Figure 11 Labeling example for UTP patch panel without patch panel ID label fields .............28
Figure 12 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel ignoring subpanels...................................29
Figure 13 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel with subpanels .........................................29
Figure 14 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel with optional MDA and HDA identifiers ....30
Figure 15 Example of non-vertically aligned patch panel identification ...................................32
Figure 16 Optional symbol to indicate powered port or outlet .................................................34
Figure 17 Sample MPO/LC layout..........................................................................................36
Figure 18 Sample MPO/LC labeling scheme..........................................................................36
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Figure 19 Sample MPO/LC labeling at LC end.......................................................................37

Figure 20 - Example of color-coding of termination fields ..........................................................68
Figure 21 Equipment cord & patch cord labeling scheme.......................................................74
Figure 22 telecommunications grounding system labeling example .......................................75
Figure 23 T0 and T1 line styles ..............................................................................................80
Figure 24 - Pathway conditions and drawing notes ...................................................................81
Figure 25 T0 symbols.............................................................................................................82
Figure 26 T0 & T1 symbols ....................................................................................................83
Figure 27 Additional T0 & T1 symbols....................................................................................84
Figure 28 - T2 symbols .............................................................................................................85
Figure 29 - T3 symbols .............................................................................................................86
Figure 30 - Example of T0 drawing level ...................................................................................87
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Foreword
(This foreword is not part of this Standard)
Approval of this Standard
This Standard was approved by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Subcommittee TR-42.6, TIA Technical Engineering Committee TR-42, and the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
TIA reviews standards every 5 years. At that time, standards are reaffirmed, rescinded, or
revised according to the submitted updates. Updates to be included in the next revision of this
Standard should be sent to the committee chair or to TIA.
Contributing organizations
More than 30 organizations within the telecommunications industry contributed their expertise to
the development of this Standard, including manufacturers, consultants, end users, distributors,
and other organizations.
Documents superseded
This Standard replaces ANSI/EIA/TIA-606-A dated May 2002 and its addenda.
Significant technical changes from the previous edition
a) Adopts identification scheme specified in TIA-606-A Addendum 1 for racks, cabinets,
frames, wall sections, patch panels, and cabling within computer rooms and equipment
rooms. Extends the use of these identifiers to locations outside computer rooms and
equipment rooms.
b) Creates new identification format for Cabling Subsystem 1 links, Cabling Subsystem 2
cables, Cabling Subsystem 3 cables, and campus cabling, but allows old identifiers for
these elements to continue being used.
c) Creates new identifiers for telecommunications outlets, equipment outlets, splices,
consolidation points, and outdoor telecommunications spaces (maintenance holes,
pedestals, hand holes, etc.).
d) Extends telecommunications administration to all inter-building telecommunications
cabling.
e) Permits administration of Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables by pair groups
corresponding to ports rather than copper pairs or single fibers.
f) Adds administration of telecommunications bonding and grounding systems beyond the
TMGB and TGB.
g) Permits existing identifier formats to continue to be used avoiding the need to create
new identifiers and new labels for existing elements.
h) Provides information on implementing automated infrastructure management systems.
Relationship to other standards and documents
The following are related standards regarding various aspects of structured cabling that were
developed and are maintained by Engineering Committee TIA TR-42.
ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, Generic Telecommunications Cabling For Customer Premises
ANSI/TIA-568-C.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard
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ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components

standard
ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard
ANSI/TIA-569-C, Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces
ANSI/TIA-607-B, Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding (Earthing) for Customer
Premises
ANSI/TIA-758-B, Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure
Standard
Figure 1 is the schematic relationship between the ANSI/TIA-568-C series and other relevant
standards.
Common Premises Component
Standards Standards Standards
ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

(Generic) (Commercial) (Balanced twisted-
pair)
TIA-569 ANSI/TIA-570 ANSI/TIA-568-C.3

(Pathways and (Residential) (Optical fiber)
spaces)
ANSI/TIA-606 ANSI/TIA-942 ANSI/TIA-568-C.4

(Administration) (Data centers) (Coaxial)
ANSI/TIA-607 ANSI/TIA-1005
(Bonding and (Industrial)
grounding
[earthing])
ANSI/TIA-758 ANSI/TIA-1179
(Outside plant) (Healthcare)
ANSI/TIA-862
(Building
automation
systems)
Figure 1 Illustrative relationship between the ANSI/TIA-568-C Series and other relevant
TIA standards
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Useful supplements to this Standard are the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods
Manual, the Outside Plant Design Reference Manual, and the Information Transport Systems
Installation Methods Manual. These manuals provide recommended practices and methods by
which many of the requirements of this Standard may be implemented.
Other references are listed in Annex D.
Stencils used in figures
Some figures in this document were created using stencils developed by NetZoom. This use of
NetZoom shall not be considered as an endorsement by TIA.
Annexes
Annexes A through D are informative and are not considered as requirements of this Standard.
Introduction
General
This Standard provides guidelines and choices of classes for the administration of the
telecommunications infrastructure. The four classes of administration specified are based on the
complexity of the infrastructure being administered. In addition, this Standard is modular and
scalable to allow implementation of various portions of the administration system as desired. For
example, a contractor placing the pathways may be responsible for recording pathway
information. After the pathway has been placed, a different contractor installing the cabling may
be responsible for recording cabling information. A third contractor might install firestopping and
be responsible for recording information and labeling for that portion of the infrastructure. The
system owner should coordinate among the various contractors to maintain a uniform method of
administration as specified in this Standard.
Purpose
This Standard specifies administration for a generic telecommunications cabling system that will
support a multi-product, multi-vendor environment. It also provides information that may be used
for the design of administration products.
This Standard provides a uniform administration approach that is independent of applications,
which may change several times throughout the life of the telecommunications infrastructure. It
establishes guidelines for owners, end users, manufacturers, consultants, contractors,
designers, installers, and facilities administrators involved in the administration of the
telecommunications infrastructure.
Use of this Standard is intended to increase the value of the system owners investment in the
infrastructure by reducing the labor expense of maintaining the system, by extending the useful
economic life of the system, and by providing effective service to users.
The concepts outlined in this standard may be extended to other applications (e.g., building
automation systems, security, and audio/visual) that are in harmony with the
telecommunications topology.
Stewardship
Telecommunications infrastructure affects raw material consumption. The infra-structure design
and installation methods also influence product life and sustainability of electronic equipment life
cycling. These aspects of telecommunications infrastructure impact our environment. Since
building life cycles are typically planned for decades, technological electronic equipment
upgrades are necessary. The telecommunications infrastructure design and installation process
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magnifies the need for sustainable infrastructures with respect to building life, electronic
equipment life cycling and considerations of effects on environmental waste.
Telecommunications designers are encouraged to research local building practices for a
sustainable environment and conservation of fossil fuels as part of the design process.
Specification of criteria
Two categories of criteria are specified; mandatory and advisory. The mandatory requirements
are designated by the word shall; advisory requirements are designated by the words should,
may, or desirable, which are used interchangeably in this Standard.
Mandatory criteria generally apply to protection, performance, administration and compatibility;
they specify the absolute minimum acceptable requirements. Advisory or desirable criteria are
presented when their attainment will enhance the general performance of the cabling system in
all its contemplated applications.
A note in the text, table, or figure is used for emphasis or for offering informative suggestions.
Metric equivalents of US customary units
The dimensions in this Standard are metric or US customary with soft conversion to the other.
Life of this Standard
This Standard is a living document. The criteria contained in this Standard are subject to
revisions and updating as warranted by advances in building construction techniques and
telecommunications technology.
Use of legacy identifier formats
This Standard specifies two identifier formats, one fully backward compatible with legacy TIA-
606-A identifiers and one based on TIA-606-A, but modified to be compatible with the ISO/IEC
TR 14763-2-1 identifiers. New administration systems should use the identifier format
compatible with the ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1.
Elements of an administration system

Figure 2 illustrates a representative model for generic telecommunications infrastructures for
which this Standard specifies an administration system. The elements illustrated include:
a) Cabling Subsystem 1 pathways and cabling;
b) Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 pathways and cabling;
c) telecommunications bonding and grounding;
d) spaces (e.g., entrance facility, telecommunications room, equipment room); and
e) firestopping.
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Figure 2 A representative model of typical telecommunications infrastructure elements

for administration
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1 SCOPE
This Standard specifies administration systems for telecommunications infrastructure within
buildings (including commercial, industrial, residential, and data center premises) and between
buildings. This infrastructure may range in size from a building requiring a single
telecommunications space (TS) and associated elements, to many TSs and associated
elements in multiple campus locations. This Standard applies to administration of
telecommunications infrastructure in existing, renovated, and new buildings.
This Standard addresses the administration of telecommunications infrastructure by:
a) assigning identifiers to components of the infrastructure
b) specifying elements of information that make up records for each identifier
c) specifying relationships between these records to access the information they
contain
d) specifying reports presenting information on groups of records
e) specifying graphical and symbolic requirements
This Standard does not replace any code, either partially or wholly.
2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following standards contain provisions that, through reference in this text, constitute
provisions of this Standard. At the time of publication of this Standard, the editions were valid.
All standards are subject to revision; parties to agreements based on this Standard are
encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of standards
indicated. ANSI and TIA maintain registers of currently valid national standards published by
them.
a) ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, Customer-Owned Telecommunications Networks
b) ANSI/TIA-568-C.3, Optical Fiber Cabling Component Standard
c) EIA/ECA-310-E: 2005, Cabinets, Racks, Panels, and Associated Equipment
d) IEC 60297-3-100 2008: Mechanical Structures for Electronic Equipment
Dimensions of Mechanical Structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) Series Part 3-100:
Basic Dimensions of Front Panels, Subracks, Chassis, Racks and Cabinets.
e) ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1, Generic cabling Implementation and operation of premises
cabling Identifiers within administration systems.
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3 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND

UNITS OF MEASURE
3.1 General
The generic definitions in this clause have been formulated for use by the entire family of
telecommunications infrastructure standards. Specific requirements are found in the normative
clauses of this Standard.
3.2 Definition of terms

For the purposes of this Standard, the following definitions apply.
access provider: The operator of any facility that is used to convey telecommunications signals
to and from a customer premises.
adapter; optical fiber duplex: A mechanical device designed to align and join two optical fiber
connectors (plugs) to form an optical connection.
administration: The method for labeling, identification, documentation and usage needed to
implement moves, additions and changes of the telecommunications infrastructure.
aerial cable: Telecommunications cable installed on aerial supporting structures such as poles,
sides of buildings, and other structures.
backbone: A facility (e.g., pathway, cable or bonding conductor) for Cabling Subsystem 2 and
Cabling Subsystem 3.
backbone cable: See backbone.
bonding conductor for telecommunications (BCT): A conductor that interconnects the
telecommunications bonding infrastructure to the buildings service equipment (power) ground.
bonding conductor: A conductor that joins metallic parts to form an electrically conductive
path.
cabinet: A container that may enclose connection devices, terminations, apparatus, wiring, and
equipment.
cable: An assembly of one or more insulated conductors or optical fibers, within an enveloping
sheath.
cable run: A length of installed media, which may include other components along its path.
cabling: A combination of all cables, jumpers, cords, and connecting hardware.
Cabling Subsystem 1: Cabling from the equipment outlet to Distributor A, Distributor B, or
Distributor C.
Cabling Subsystem 2: Cabling between Distributor A and either Distributor B or Distributor C
(if Distributor B is not implemented).
Cabling Subsystem 3: Cabling between Distributor B and Distributor C.
Note: See figure 3 below for an illustration of the generic cabling topology for Cabling
Subsystem 1, Cabling Subsystem 2, Cabling Subsystem 3, Distributor A,
Distributor B, Distributor C, an optional consolidation point and the equipment
outlet.
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DC
Cabling Cabling
Subsystem 3 Subsystem 3
DB DB
Cabling
Subsystem 2
DA DA Cabling
Subsystem 1
Cabling
Subsystem 1
EO EO EO EO EO EO EO EO
DC
Legend:
EO Equipment outlet Cabling
Subsystem 2
DA Distributor A
DB Distributor B
DC Distributor C Cabling
Optional cabling Subsystem 1
Optional consolidation point

DA
Cabling
Subsystem 1
EO EO EO
Figure 3 Elements of generic cabling topology

campus: Buildings and grounds having legal contiguous interconnection.
channel: The end-to-end transmission path between two points at which application-specific
equipment is connected.
common bonding network (CBN): The set of metallic components that are interconnected to
form the principle means for effectively bonding equipment inside a building to the grounding
electrode system.
common equipment room (telecommunications): An enclosed space used for equipment and
backbone interconnections for more than one tenant in a building.
common telecommunications room: An enclosed space used for backbone interconnections
for more than one tenant in a building, which may also house equipment.
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computer room: An architectural space whose primary function is to accommodate data

processing equipment.
conduit: (1) A raceway of circular cross-section. (2) A structure containing one or more ducts.
Editorial note - For the purposes of these Standards the term conduit includes electrical
metallic tubing (EMT) or electrical non-metallic tubing (ENT).
conduit system: Any combination of ducts, conduits, maintenance holes, handholes and vaults
joined to form an integrated whole.
connecting hardware: A device providing mechanical cable terminations.
connector (plug), duplex; optical fiber: A remateable device that terminates two fibers and
mates with a duplex receptacle.
consolidation point: A connection facility within Cabling Subsystem 1 for interconnection of
cables extending from building pathways to the equipment outlet.
cord (telecommunications): An assembly of cord cable with a plug on one or both ends.
cord cable: A cable used to construct patch, work area, and equipment cords.
cross-connect: A facility enabling the termination of cable elements and their interconnection or
cross-connection.
cross-connection: A connection scheme between cabling runs, subsystems, and equipment
using patch cords or jumpers that attach to connecting hardware on each end.
customer premises: Building(s), grounds and appurtenances (belongings) under the control of
the customer.
data center: A building or portion of a building whose primary function is to house a computer
room and its support areas.
demarcation point: A point where the operational control or ownership changes.
direct-buried cable: A telecommunications cable designed to be installed under the surface of
the earth, in direct contact with the soil.
Distributor A: Optional connection facility in a hierarchical star topology that is cabled between
the equipment outlet and Distributor B or Distributor C.
Distributor B: Optional intermediate connection facility in a hierarchical star topology that is
cabled to Distributor C.
Distributor C: Central connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.
duct: (1) A single enclosed raceway for conductors or cables (See also conduit, raceway). (2)
A single enclosed raceway for wires or cables usually used in soil or concrete. (3) An enclosed
air flow path, generally part of the HVAC system of a building.
enclosure, telecommunications: A case or housing that may contain telecommunications
equipment, cable terminations, or horizontal cross-connect cabling.
end user: The owner or user of the premises cabling system.
entrance facility (telecommunications): An entrance to a building for both public and private
network service cables (including wireless) including the entrance point of the building and
continuing to the entrance room or space.
equipment cord: See cord.
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equipment outlet: Outermost connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.

equipment room (telecommunications): An environmentally controlled centralized space for
telecommunications equipment that usually houses Distributor B or Distributor C.
firestop: A fire-rated material, device, or assembly of parts installed in a penetration of a fire-
rated barrier.
firestopping: The process of installing listed, fire-rated materials into penetrations in fire-rated
barriers to reestablish the fire-resistance rating of the barrier.
grounding electrode: A conductor used to connect the grounding electrode to the building's
main grounding busbar.
grounding electrode conductor: The conductor used to connect the grounding electrode to
the equipment grounding conductor, or to the grounded conductor of the circuit at the service
equipment, or at the source of a separately derived system.
grounding equalizer (GE): The conductor that interconnects elements of the
telecommunications grounding infrastructure (formerly TBBIBC).
handhole: A structure similar to a small maintenance hole in which it is expected that a person
cannot enter to perform work.
horizontal cabling: Cabling Subsystem 1.
horizontal connection point: A location for connections between horizontal cables that extend
from building pathways and horizontal cables that extend to building automation systems
devices and equipment.
horizontal cross-connect: See Distributor A.
horizontal distribution area: A space in a computer room where a horizontal cross-connect is
located.
hybrid cable: An assembly of two or more cables, of the same or different types or categories,
covered by one overall sheath.
identifier: An item of information that links a specific element of the telecommunications
infrastructure with its corresponding record.
infrastructure (telecommunications): A collection of those telecommunications components,
excluding equipment, that together provide the basic support for the distribution of all information
within a building or campus.
interconnection: A connection scheme that employs connecting hardware for the direct
connection of a cable to another cable without a patch cord or jumper.
innerduct: A nonmetallic raceway, usually circular, placed within a larger raceway.
intermediate cross-connect: See Distributor B.
insulation displacement connection: An electrical connection made by inserting an insulated
wire into a metallic slot.
insulation displacement contact: See insulation displacement termination.
jumper: (1) An assembly of twisted-pairs without connectors, used to join telecommunications
circuits/links at the cross-connect. (2) A length of optical fiber cable with a connector plug on
each end.
junction box: A location in the pathway system that allows transition of pathways and access to
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cables.
link: A transmission path between two points, not including equipment and cords.
linkage: A connection between a record and an identifier or between records.
main cross-connect: See Distributor C.
main distribution area: The space in a computer room where the main cross-connect is
located.
maintenance hole (telecommunications): A vault located in the ground or earth as part of an
underground duct system and used to facilitate placing, connectorization, and maintenance of
cables as well as the placing of associated equipment, in which it is expected that a person will
enter to perform work.
media (telecommunications): Wire, cable, or conductors used for telecommunications.
modular jack: A female telecommunications connector that may be keyed or unkeyed and may
have 6 or 8 contact positions, but not all the positions need be equipped with jack contacts.
multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly: A grouping in one location of several
telecommunications outlet/connectors.
optical fiber: Any filament made of dielectric materials that guides light.
optical fiber cable: An assembly consisting of one or more optical fibers.
optical fiber duplex connection: A mated assembly of two duplex connectors and a duplex
adapter.
outlet box (telecommunications): A housing used to hold telecommunications
outlet/connectors.
outside plant: Telecommunications infrastructure designed for installation exterior to buildings.
patch cord: 1) A length of cable with a plug on one or both ends. 2) A length of optical fiber
cable with a connector on each end.
patch panel: A connecting hardware system that facilitates cable termination and cabling
administration using patch cords.
pathway: A facility for the placement of telecommunications cable.
penetration: An opening in a fire-rated barrier.
port: A connection point for one or more conductors or fibers.
private branch exchange: A private telecommunications switching system.
raceway: Any enclosed channel designed for holding wires or cables.
rack grounding bar (RGB): A grounding busbar located in a rack, cabinet, or frame for
grounding of equipment in the cabinet, rack, or frame.
rack unit: 450.85 mm (1.75 inches) of vertical mounting space in an IEC 60297-3-100 or
EIA/ECA-310-E compliant cabinet or rack.
record: A collection of detailed information related to a specific element of the
report: A presentation of a collection of information from the various records.
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room, telecommunications: An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment,

cable terminations, and cross-connect cabling that is the recognized location of the horizontal
cross-connect.
service provider: The operator of any service that furnishes telecommunications content
(transmissions) delivered over access provider facilities.
space (telecommunications): An area used for housing the installation and termination of
telecommunications equipment and cable, e.g., common equipment rooms, equipment rooms,
common telecommunications rooms, telecommunications rooms, work areas, and maintenance
holes/handholes.
splice: A joining of conductors in a splice closure, meant to be permanent.
splice box: A box, located in a pathway run, intended to house a cable splice.
splice closure: A device used to protect a splice.
telecommunications: Any transmission, emission, and reception of signs, signals, writings,
images, and sounds, that is, information of any nature by cable, radio, optical, or other
electromagnetic systems.
telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB): A conductor that interconnects the
telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) to the telecommunications grounding busbar
(TGB).
telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB): The interface to the building
telecommunications grounding system generally located in telecommunications room. A common
point of connection for telecommunications and system equipment bonding to ground, and located
in the telecommunications room, equipment room, computer room, entrance room, and other
telecommunications spaces.
telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB): A busbar placed in a convenient and
accessible location and bonded by means of the bonding conductor for telecommunications to the
building service equipment (power) ground.
telecommunications infrastructure: See infrastructure (telecommunications).
telecommunications media: See media (telecommunications).
telecommunications space: See space (telecommunications).
termination block: A connection hardware system that facilitates cable termination and cabling
administration using jumpers.
termination position: A discrete element of termination hardware where telecommunications
conductors are terminated.
topology: The physical or logical arrangement of a telecommunications system.
work area (work station): A building space where the occupants interact with
telecommunications terminal equipment.
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3.3 Acronyms and abbreviations

The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this Standard:
AHJ authority having jurisdiction

AIM automated infrastructure management
ANSI American National Standards Institute
BCT bonding conductor for telecommunications
CER common equipment room
CP consolidation point
CTR common telecommunications room
EF entrance facility
ER equipment room
GE grounding equalizer
HDA horizontal distribution area
IDC insulation displacement contact
LAN Local Area Network
mesh-BN mesh bonding network
MDA main distribution area
PDU power distribution unit
PBX private branch exchange
RGB rack grounding busbar
TBB telecommunications bonding backbone
TGB telecommunications grounding busbar
TIA Telecommunications Industry Association
TMGB telecommunications main grounding busbar
TR telecommunications room
TS telecommunications space
UTP unshielded twisted pair
3.4 Units of measure

The following units of measure are used in this Standard:
cm centimeter
in inch
m micrometer or micron
mm millimeter
m meter
U rack unit
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4 CLASSES OF ADMINISTRATION
4.1 General
Four classes of administration are specified in this Standard to accommodate diverse degrees
of complexity present in telecommunications infrastructure. The specifications for each class
include requirements for identifiers, records, and labeling. An administration system shall
provide a method to find the record associated with any specific identifier.
An administration system may be managed using a paper-based system, general purpose
spreadsheet software, specialized software, or Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM)
systems. In a general purpose spreadsheet implementation, each required identifier with its
associated record makes up a row and each column contains a particular item of information
from the record. Administration for complex cabling systems may require specialized software or
AIM systems. Specialized software shall provide reports comprising information from groups of
records.
Drawings should be available showing all identified elements of infrastructure. Refer to Annex C
for examples and further information.
The reader shall consult the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) concerning applicable codes
that may impact the use of this Standard.
4.2 Determination of class

The most relevant factors in determining the minimum class of administration are the size and
complexity of the infrastructure. The number of telecommunications spaces (TS), such as
equipment room (ER), telecommunications room (TR), access provider spaces, service provider
spaces, common distributor room, and entrance facility (EF) spaces, is one indicator of
complexity.
Classes are scalable and allow expansion without requiring changes to existing identifiers or
labels. For mission critical systems, buildings over 7000 m2 (75 000 ft2), or multi-tenant
buildings, administration of pathways and spaces and outside plant elements is strongly
recommended. See clause 9.
4.2.1 Class 1
Class 1 addresses the administration needs of a premises that is served by a single ER. This
ER is the only TS administered whereas there are no TRs and no Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3
cabling, or outside plant cabling systems to administer. Simple cable pathways will generally be
intuitively understood and need not be administered. In order to administer cable pathways or
firestopping locations, a class 2 or higher administration system should be used. Class 1 will
typically be managed using a paper-based system or with general purpose spreadsheet
software. Class 1 administration is specified in clause 5.
4.2.2 Class 2
Class 2 administration provides for the telecommunications infrastructure administration needs
of a single building or of a tenant that is served by a single or multiple TSs (e.g., an ER with one
or more TRs) within a single building. Class 2 administration includes all elements of class 1
administration, plus identifiers for Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cabling, multiple-element bonding
and grounding systems, and firestopping. Cable pathways may be intuitively understood so
administration of these elements is optional. Class 2 may be managed with general purpose
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spreadsheet software, specialized software, or AIM systems. Class 2 administration is specified

in clause 6.
4.2.3 Class 3
Class 3 administration addresses the needs of a campus, including its buildings and outside
plant elements. Class 3 administration includes all elements of class 2 administration, plus
identifiers for buildings and campus cabling. Administration of building pathways and spaces,
and outside plant elements is recommended. Class 3 may be managed with general purpose
spreadsheet software, specialized software, or AIM systems. Class 3 administration is specified
in clause 7.
4.2.4 Class 4
Class 4 administration addresses the needs of a multi-campus/multi-site system. Class 4
administration includes all elements of class 3 administration, plus an identifier for each site,
and optional identifiers for inter-campus elements, such as wide area network connections. For
mission critical systems, large buildings, or multi-tenant buildings, administration of pathways
and spaces and outside plant elements is strongly recommended. See clause 9. Class 4 may be
managed with general purpose spreadsheet software, specialized software, or AIM systems.
Class 4 administration is specified in clause 8.
4.3 Classes and associated identifiers

An identifier is associated with each element of a telecommunications infrastructure to be
administered. A unique identifier, or a combination of identifiers constructed so as to uniquely
refer to a particular element, serves as the key to finding the record of information related to that
element.
4.4 Labeling formats

Labels do not need to include full identifiers. Only a portion of the identifiers needed to identify
the component within the space it is located are required.
For example, the full identifier for a cabinet in building SFO2, room 1DC, coordinate location
AD02 is:
SFO2-1DC.AD02
However, since the building and room name should be obvious to someone working in the
room, the cabinet would be labeled:
AD02
Similarly, a cable between two cabinets within the same room would not need to include the
building and room name in the label. So the cable between cabinet AD02 rack unit position 35
ports 1-12 to cabinet AG03 rack unit position 35 ports 1-12 within room 1DC in building SF02
would have the full identifier:
SFO2-1DC.AD02-35:01-12 / SF02-1DC.AG03-35:01-12
However, the label would be:
AD02-35:01-12 / AG03-35:01-12
Additionally, the delimiters used for labels need not be the same ones used for the identifiers,
however the delimiters used for labels shall be consistently used throughout the enterprise.
Thus, for the example above, p or ports may be used instead of the colon : to indicate ports
on labels:
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AD02-35 ports1-12 / AG03-35 ports1-12
4.5 ANSI/TIA-606-A and ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible formats

This standard specifies two formats for identifiers:
1. A format that is backward-compatible with the format specified in ANSI/TIA-606-A. This
format should be used for existing administration systems that use ANSI/TIA-606-A
identifiers.
2. A format that is compatible with the format specified in ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1.
Table 1 illustrates ANSI/TIA-606-A compatible identifiers for elements of telecommunications
infrastructure grouped by class. Table 2 is a similar table, but for ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1
compatible identifiers.
Table 1 - Identifiers grouped by class ANSI/TIA-606-A compatible

Class of
Text administration
Identifier Description of Identifier
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[[c-]b-][f]s 5.1.1 telecommunications space (TS) R R R R
[[[c-]b-][f]s.][x]y 5.1.2 cabinet, rack, enclosure, wall R R R R
segment
[[[c-]b-][f]s.][x]y-r1[_r2] 5.1.3 patch panel or termination block R R R R
[[[c-]b-][f]s.][x]y-r1[_r2]:P 5.1.4 port on patch panel or termination R R R R
on termination block
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1[-P2] / 5.1.5 Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3[-P4] (backbone) cable or cable between
cabinets, racks, enclosures, or wall
segments
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.6 Port within Cabling Subsystem 2 or O R R R
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3 3 cable or cable within distributor,
telecommunications room,
equipment room, or computer room
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.7 Cabling Subsystem 1 (horizontal) R R R R
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3 link
or
[[[c-]b-][f]s-an
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P2 5.1.8 Equipment outlet or O O O O
or telecommunications outlet
[[[c-]b-][f]s-an=XO
[[[c-]b-][f]s-an=XC[:P5] 5.1.8.3 Consolidation point O O O O
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.10 Port in ZDA in a data center O O O O

[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3=XL[:P5]
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.11 Splice in Cabling Subsystem 1 link O O O O
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3=XSz
or
[[[c-]b-][f]s-an=XSz
[[cM-]bM-][fM]sM-TMGB 5.1.12 TMGB - telecommunications main R R R R
grounding busbar
[[cT-]bT-][fT]sT-TGB[i] 5.1.13 TGB - telecommunications R R R R
grounding busbar
[[[c-]b-][f]s.][x]y=RGB[j] 5.1.14 RGB - rack grounding busbar O O O O
[[c-]b-][f]s=MBN 5.1.15 mesh-BN - mesh bonding network O O O O
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Class of
Text administration
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[[cM-]bM-][fM]sM / [[cE-]bE-][fE]sE=BCT 5.1.16 BCT - bonding conductor for R R R R
telecommunications
[[cM-]bM-][fM]sM-TMGB / [[c2-]b2-][f2]s2- 5.1.17 TBB - telecommunications bonding O R R R
TGB[i2] backbone
or
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1-TGB[i1] / [[c2-]b2-][f2]s2-
TGB[i2]
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1-TGB[i1] / [[c2-]b2-][f2]s2- 5.1.18 GE - grounding equalizer O R R R
TGB[i2]
[[cM-]bM-][fM]sM-TMGB / object 5.1.19 Bonding conductor from object to R R R R
TMGB
[[cT-]bT-][fT]sT-TGB[i] / object 5.1.20 Bonding conductor from object to R R R R
TGB
[[c-]b-][f]s=MBN / object 5.1.21 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
mesh-BN
[[[c-]b-][f]s.][x]y=RGB[j] / object 5.1.22 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
RGB
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1[-P2] / 6.1.1 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3[-P4] (backbone) cable
or
f1s1/f2s2-n
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 6.1.2 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3 pair / port
or
f1s1 / f2s2-n.d
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 6.1.3 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O O O O
[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3=XSz[(g)] cable splice
or
f1s1 / f2s2-n.d=XSz[(g)]
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1 / [[c2-]b2-][f2]s2 6.1.4 firestop location O R R R
=U(n[(d)])=F[m]
or
f-FSLn(h)
c 7.1.1 campus or site O O O R
[c-]b 7.1.2 building O O R R
[c1-]b1-[f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1[-P2] / 7.1.3 Inter-building cable O O R R
[c2-]b2-[f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3[-P4]
or
[c1-]b1[-[f1]s1] / [c2-]b2[-[f2]s2]-n
[c1-]b1-[f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 7.1.4 Inter-building cable pair / port O O R R
[c2-]b2-[f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3
or
[c1-]b1[-[f1]s1] / [c2-]b2[-[f2]s2]-n.d
[c1-]b1-[f1]s1.[x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 7.1.5 Inter-building cable splice O O O O
[c2-]b2-[f2]s2.[x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3=XSz[(g)]
or
[c1-]b1[-[f1]s1] / [c2-]b2[-[f2]s2]-n.d=XSz[(g)]
c-T[(g)] 9.3 Outdoor telecommunications space O O O O
or (e.g., maintenance holes,
c-UUU[(g)] handholes, pedestals, outdoor
cabinets).
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Class of
Text administration
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1 / 9.4.1 intra-space pathway O O O O
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x2]y2=U(n[(d)])
or
[[c-]b-][f]s-UUU.n[.d][(q)]
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1 / [[c1-]b1-][f2]s2=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.2 building pathway O O O O
or
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1/[f2]s2-UUU.n[.d][(q)]
[c1-]b1-[f1]s1=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.3 building entrance pathway O O O O
or
[c-]b-[[f]s-]EN.n[.d][(q)]
[c1-]b1[-[f1]s1] / [c2-]b2[-[f2]s2]=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.4 outside plant pathway O O O O
or Outdoor telecommunications space
c-UUU.n[.d][(q)] Identifier [c]-T[(g)] may be used in
place of building identifier [c]-b[-[f]s]
c-T[(g)]=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.5 campus entrance pathway O O O O
or
c-EN.n[.d][(q)]
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 \ A.1 patch cord O O O O
[[[c2-]b1-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-r3[_r4]:P3
or
[[f1]s1.][x1]y1-a1:P1 \ [[f2]s2.][x2]y2-a2:P2
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 \ A.2 equipment cord O O O O
[[[c2-]b1-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
or
[[f1]s1.][x1]y1-a1:P1 \ [[f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1] y1-e1-s1:P1 \ A.3 direct cable between equipment O O O O
[[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
or
[[f1]s1.][x1]y1-e1-s1:P1 \ [[f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
Table 2 - Identifiers grouped by class ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible

Class of
Text administration
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[[+c]+b]+[f]s 5.1.1 telecommunications space (TS) R R R R
[[[+c]+b]+[f]s.][x]y 5.1.2 cabinet, rack, enclosure, wall R R R R
segment
[[[+c]+b]+[f]s.][x]y+r1[_r2] 5.1.3 patch panel or termination block R R R R
[[[+c]+b]+[f]s.][x]y+r1[_r2]:P 5.1.4 port on patch panel or termination R R R R
on termination block
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1[_P2] / 5.1.5 Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3[_P4] (backbone) cable or cable between
cabinets, racks, enclosures, or wall
segments
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.6 Port within Cabling Subsystem 2 or O R R R
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3 3 cable or cable within distributor,
telecommunications room,
equipment room, or computer room
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1=W 5.1.7 Cabling Subsystem 1 (horizontal) R R R R
or link
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 /
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3
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Class of
Text administration
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1=XO 5.1.8 Equipment outlet or O O O O
or telecommunications outlet
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P2
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1=XC[:P5] 5.1.8.3 Consolidation point O O O O
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.10 Port in ZDA in a data center O O O O

[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3=XL[:P5]
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1=XSz 5.1.11 Splice in Cabling Subsystem 1 link O O O O

or
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 /
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3=XSz
[[+cM]+bM]+[fM]sM=TMGB 5.1.12 TMGB - telecommunications main R R R R
grounding busbar
[[+cT]+bT]+[fT]sT=TGB[i] 5.1.13 TGB - telecommunications R R R R
grounding busbar
[[[+c]+b]+[f]s.][x]y=RGB[j] 5.1.14 RGB - rack grounding busbar O O O O
[[+c]+b]+[f]s=MBN 5.1.15 mesh-BN - mesh bonding network O O O O
[[+cM]+bM]+[fM]sM / [[+cE]+bE]+[fE]sE=BCT 5.1.16 BCT - bonding conductor for R R R R
telecommunications
[[+cM]+bM]+[fM]sM=TMGB] / 5.1.17 TBB - telecommunications bonding O R R R
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2=TGB[i2] backbone
or
[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1=TGB[i1] /
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2=TGB[i2]
[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1=TGB[i1] / 5.1.18 GE - grounding equalizer O R R R
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2=TGB[i2]
[[+cM]+bM]+[fM]sM=TMGB / object 5.1.19 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
TMGB
[[+cT]+bT]+[fT]sT=TGB[i] / object 5.1.20 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
TGB
[[+c]+b]+[f]s=MBN / object 5.1.21 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
mesh-BN
[[[+c]+b]+[f]s.][x]y=RGB[j] / object 5.1.22 Bonding conductor from object to O O O O
RGB
[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1[_P2] / 6.1.1 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3[_ P4] (backbone) cable
[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 6.1.2 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O R R R
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3 pair / port
[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 6.1.3 building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 O O O O
[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3=XSz[(g)] cable splice
[[+c1]+b1][+f1]s1 / 6.1.4 firestop location O R R R
[[+c2]+b2][+f2]s2=U(n[(d)])=F[m]
+c 7.1.1 campus or site O O O R
[+c]+b 7.1.2 building O O R R
[+c1]+b1+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1[_P2] / 7.1.3 Inter-building cable O O R R
[+c2]+b2+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3[_P4]
[+c1]+b1+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 7.1.4 Inter-building cable pair / port O O R R
[+c2]+b2+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3
[+c1]+b1+[f1]s1.[x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 7.1.5 Inter-building cable splice O O O O
[+c2]+b2+[f2]s2.[x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3=XSz[(g)]
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Class of
Text administration
Clauses
1 2 3 4
[+c]+T[(g)] 9.3 Outdoor telecommunications space O O O O
(e.g., maintenance holes,
handholes, pedestals, outdoor
cabinets).
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1 / 9.4.1 intra-space pathway O O O O
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x2]y2=U(n[(d)])
[[+c1]+b1][+f1]s1 / [[+c1]+b1][+f2]s2=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.2 building pathway O O O O
[+c1]+b1[+f1]s1=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.3 building entrance pathway O O O O
[+c1]+b1[+[f1]s1] / [+c2]+b2[+[f2]s2]=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.4 outside plant pathway O O O O
Outdoor telecommunications space
Identifier [+c]+T[(g)] may be used in
place of building identifier
[+c]+b[+[f]s]
+c+T[(g)]=U(n[(d)]) 9.4.5 campus entrance pathway O O O O
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 \ A.1 patch cord O O O O
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2+r3[_r4]:P3
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 \ A.2 equipment cord O O O O
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1-e1-s1:P1 \ A.3 direct cable between equipment O O O O
[[[+c2]+b2]+[f2]s2.][x2]y2-e2-s2:P2
The following notes apply for both table 1 and table 2.

NOTES:
1. R = required identifier for class, when corresponding element is present.
O = optional identifier for class.
2. Variables are in italics.
3. Square brackets [ and ] indicate optional fields that may not be present depending on
the class of administration or the location of the component being identified.
4. The equal sign = is used to specify a functional aspect of an object.
5. The period . character separates the portion of the identifier for the space from the
portion of the identifier for the cabinet or frame.
6. The colon : is used as a prefix to port identifiers.
7. The underscore _ character separates the vertical and horizontal coordinates of a
patch panel in a cabinet, frame, or wall section.
8. The forward slash / is used between the identifiers of the two ends of a Cabling
Subsystem 1, 2, or 3 cable, or telecommunications pathway.
9. The back slash \ is used between the identifiers of the two ends of a patch cord or
jumper.
10. The hyphen - is used in the TIA-606-A compatible identifiers as a delimiter between
portions of the identifier and in the ISO/IEC compatible identifiers to prefix portions of
equipment identifiers (e.g., switch name and switch port).
11. Parentheses () are used to provide additional information, such as the coordinates of a
maintenance hole, conduit number within a duct bank, or subduct number within a
conduit.
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12. For ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible identifiers, the plus sign + is part of the identifier
and specifies that the next portion of the identifier is the location aspect of an object.
4.6 Alternative label formats

Labels may optionally be a cross reference that provides a direct link to the identifier within the
record in the administration system. This link may be a non-machine readable label with a
numeric code or a machine readable code such as a RFID or bar code.
Machine readable and non-machine readable labels shall be located so that each label can be
read uniquely.
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5 CLASS 1 ADMINISTRATION
Class 1 addresses the administration needs when only one equipment room (ER) is
administered. This ER is the only telecommunications space (TS) administered. Neither TRs,
Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 (backbone) cabling, or outside plant cabling is administered.
5.1 Infrastructure identifiers
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in class 1 administration, when the
corresponding elements are present:
a) TS identifier
b) cabinet, rack, enclosure, wall segment identifier
c) patch panel or termination block identifier
d) Patch panel port and termination block position identifiers
e) identifiers for cables between cabinets, racks, enclosures, or walls in the same space
f) Cabling Subsystem 1 (horizontal) link identifier
g) Telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) identifier
h) Telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB) identifier
In the case of a tenant with single-ER infrastructure, in a multi-tenant building, the TMGB will
commonly be elsewhere in the building, and the single grounding busbar in the tenants ER will
be a TGB.
Additional information may be enclosed by parentheses after the end of the required format of
an identifier.
5.1.1 Telecommunications space identifier
A telecommunications space (TS) identifier, unique within the building, shall be assigned to the
TS.
5.1.1.1 TIA-606-A compatible format

The TIA-606-A compatible format of the TS identifier is:
fs
where:
f = numeric character(s) identifying the floor of the building occupied by the TS. This
portion of the identifier is optional for buildings with only a single floor.
s = alpha character(s) uniquely identifying the TS or computer room on floor f.
For buildings with non-numeric floors, alphanumeric characters may be used in the f format
and shall be consistent with the floor naming convention used within the building.
All TS identifiers in a single infrastructure should have the same format where possible.
5.1.1.2 ISO/IEC compatible format

The TS identifier format compatible with ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 is:
+fs
This is the same as the TIA-606-A compatible format, but with the leading + to indicate that it is
a location aspect.
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5.1.1.3 Implementation and labeling

Examples of TS identifiers using the TIA-606-A compatible format are:
3TR for Telecom Room on the 3rd floor
405 for room 405
Examples of TS identifiers using the ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible format are:
+3TR for Telecom Room on the 3rd floor
+405 for room 405
The TS shall be labeled with the TS identifier inside the room so as to be visible to someone
working in that room. The labels do not need to include the + sign.
5.1.2 Cabinet and rack identifiers
5.1.2.1 Grid coordinates

In telecommunications spaces with multiple rows of cabinets or racks, such as computer rooms
and equipment rooms, a grid coordinate system should be used in identifying the equipment
cabinets and racks located within the room. See 5.1.2.4 for alternative guidelines to a grid
system.
In rooms that have access floor systems, identification for the space shall use the access floor
grid identification scheme described in this clause. In rooms without access floor, the ceiling tile
grid, if present, should be used as the basis for location identification. If the room has neither a
floor tile grid nor ceiling tile grid, a grid should be applied to the floor plan. The grid should be
dense enough to ensure that two cabinets do not occupy the same grid coordinates consider
grid spacing between 500 mm and 600 mm (20 in to 24 in).
The quantity of characters used along the X and Y axes shall be adequate to cover the entire
space to be covered by the grid.
The X and Y axes may be reversed to minimize the quantity of characters required
consider selecting the long axis of the room as the X axis and the short axis of the room as the
Y axis.
The starting point for the grid may be any one of the four corners of the space to be covered.
When selecting the starting point, consider the direction in which the room might be expanded.
The starting point of the grid should be in a corner of the room away from any likely direction of
room expansion.
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X COORDINATE
AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ AK AL AM AN AO AP AQ AR AS AT AU AV AW AX AY AZ BA BB
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
Y COORDINATE
Figure 4 Example of room grid coordinates

It is recommended that grid coordinate markings be placed on walls. Text on labels should be a
font without serifs, upper case and large enough to easily be read at a distance. Floor tiles or
ceiling tiles (if they are used as the basis of the grid) may also be marked.
5.1.2.2 Specification of location identifier where grid coordinates are available

5.1.2.2.1 TIA-606-A compatible format
The grid coordinate location TIA-606-A compatible identifier shall have a format of
fs.xy
where:
fs telecommunications space or computer room identifier as defined in 5.1.1. This
portion of the identifier is optional for a class 1 administration system limited to a
single equipment room or an administration system limited to a single computer
room.
x one or more alphabetic characters designating the "X" coordinate of the rack or
cabinet. The quantity of characters used for the X coordinate shall be the same
throughout the entire space covered by the grid. Thus, as shown in figure 4, a space
that requires between 27 and 676 coordinates along the X axis shall start the X-
axis sequence at AA rather than A. The number 676 represents the quantity of
coordinates between AA and ZZ.
y one or more numeric characters designating the "Y" coordinate of the rack or
cabinet. The quantity of digits used for the Y coordinate shall be the same
throughout the entire space covered by the grid. Thus, as shown in figure 4, a space
that requires more than 9 but fewer than 100 coordinates along the Y axis shall
start at 00 or 01 rather than 0 or 1.
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5.1.2.2.2 ISO/IEC compatible format

The grid coordinate location format compatible with ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 is:
+fs.xy
5.1.2.3 Implementation where grid coordinates are available

For rooms using the grid system, it is possible that cabinets and racks will occupy more than
one grid location. In this case, the same location shall be used on every cabinet or rack to
determine the grid location. This location may be the corner closest to the starting point of the
grid, the left front corner, right front corner, or front centre as long as the same location is used
throughout the room. Following this convention allows for cabinets and frames to be substituted
or replaced with different sized items without the need to modify the identification of existing
cabinets or frames.
In figure 5, the location on the floor space grid where the right front corner of the cabinet is
located determines its identifier. Thus, the cabinet whose right front corner is on tile AD02 has
the identifier AD02.
"X" COORDINATE
AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AI AJ
01
02 AD02 AG03
COLD AISLE (CABINET FRONTS)
03
HOT AISLE (CABINET REAR)
HOT AISLE (CABINET REAR)

AD03 AG04
04
AD04 AG05
05
06 AD05 AG06
07 AD07 AG08
08
AD08 AG09
09
AD09 AG10
10
11 AD10 AG11
12 AD12 AG13
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= cabinet corner used for grid location ID
(right front facing the cabinet)
"Y" COORDINATE
Figure 5 Example of cabinet identifiers using grid
Wall-mounted systems in rooms using grids shall use the grid coordinates of the wall space.
The wall space should be divided into sections the width of each grid coordinate. Thus, a wall-
mounted rack above tile AJ01 would have the identifier AJ01.
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The grid coordinate system may be used to identify enclosures under access floors or in
overhead spaces in rooms that have grid coordinates.
5.1.2.4 Specification of location identifier where grid coordinates are not used
In rooms without grid coordinates, cabinets and racks may be identified by their row number and
location within the row. This method is only recommended in spaces that meet the following
criteria:
small number of cabinets or frames in a few rows
or
uniformly spaced or static equipment rows rows that will not be reoriented or replaced
with more or fewer rows of equipment
and
uniform width cabinets, racks, and frames that will not be replaced with those of different
width.
The quantity of characters used shall be the same throughout the space.

Where grid coordinates are not available, a TIA-606-A compatible location identifier shall have a
format of:
fs.xy
where:
fs telecommunications space or computer room identifier as defined in 5.1.1. This
room.
x one or more characters designating the cabinets or frames row identifier. The
quantity of characters used for the row identifier should be the same throughout the
entire space. This character is optional if there is only one row in the
telecommunication space. If there are more than nine rows, It is recommended these
characters be alphabetic instead of numeric.
y one or more characters designating the cabinets or frames location within the row.
The quantity of characters used should be the same throughout the entire space.
The location identifiers within a row should be consistent between rows, with
numbers starting from the same end and increasing in the same direction.

The non-grid location identifier format compatible with ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 is:
+fs.xy
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5.1.2.5 Implementation of location identifier where grid coordinates are not used
Figure 6 provides an example of cabinet and rack location identifiers using the non-grid scheme
(row/position method) described in this clause.
Figure 6 Example of non-grid coordinates

Each row should be labeled with its row identifier at both ends of the row. Row position
identifiers should be sequential, shall be unique, and shall use the same format for all rows
within a room.
Wall spaces in rooms that do not use grids should have identifiers for each wall on which
telecommunications equipment is mounted. The wall space should be divided into sections
(corresponding to frame or cabinet numbers); the sections may either be the width of a typical
cabinet or frame, or be the distance from the left edge of the wall in meters (rounded up to the
nearest integer). See figure 7.
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Figure 7 Example of telecommunications room cabinet and wall segment identifiers

For example, Telecom Room A on the 3rd floor (3TRA) shown in figure 7 above has two
cabinets and two wall segments, and thus does not require a grid identification scheme. The two
cabinets could be named:
3TRA.1 and 3TRA.2
The wall space used for wall-mounted patch panels is the width of two cabinets. The wall
segments could be named:
3TRA.3 and 3TRA.4
5.1.2.6 Cabinet and rack labeling

Each cabinet and rack shall be labeled on the front and rear in plain view with its coordinates
from its location identifier. Preferred locations for labels are the top and bottom on a permanent
part of the cabinet or rack as shown in figure 8. Text on labels should be a font without serifs,
upper case, and large enough to be easily read while standing near the cabinet or rack. Text on
labels shall be machine printed, and the label color shall contrast with the background upon
which they are affixed (e.g., white on a dark surface, black on a light background).
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Figure 8 Sample rack and cabinet labeling
5.1.3 Patch panel and termination block identifier
5.1.3.1 Rack- or cabinet-mounted patch panel identifiers

In TIA-606-A compatible systems, patch panels mounted in cabinets and racks in a single
vertical column shall have identifiers with the following format:
fs.x1y1-r1
where:
fs.x1y1 is the cabinet, rack, frame, or wall segment identifier as defined in 5.1.2.
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The permitted formats for r1 are:

r1 two numerical digits designating the location of the top of the patch panel in
EIA/ECA-310-E / IEC 60297-3-100 rack units (U) from the bottom of the usable
space in the cabinet or frame. This is the recommended format. See figure 9 for an
example of sequential patch panel designation.
r1 one letter indicating the side of the cabinet or frame followed by two numerical digits
designating the location of the top of the patch panel in rack units from the bottom of
the usable space in the cabinet or frame. The letter indicating the side may be any
set of unique letters consistently used within the infrastructure for example:
A, B, C, D for the four sides of a cabinet starting from the front and
proceeding clockwise (when viewed from the top)
N, S, E, W for the four sides of the cabinet (if the sides are aligned with the
four compass directions)
F, R if only the front and rear of cabinets and frames are used.
r1 one to two characters designating the patch panel location within the cabinet or rack
beginning at the top. Horizontal cable managers are not included when sequencing
patch panels. The quantity of characters used shall be the same for all patch panels
in the cabinet or rack. If r1 uses a mixture of alphabetical and numeric characters, the
letters I, O, and Q shall be excluded.

The patch panel identifier format compatible with ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 is:
+fs.x1y1+r1
5.1.3.1.3 Implementation and labeling
5.1.3.1.3.1 General
Patch panels shall be labeled with their identifiers (e.g., fs.x1y1-r1 ).
For brevity, the building and room name is typically not included on the labels for cabinets,
racks, and equipment mounted in them.
Using cabinet and racks with rails marked with rack unit positions aids in the identification and
placement of patch panels.
The patch panels should also be labeled with the identifier of the patch panels at the far-end of
the cables, if practicable. Each port, the first port, or the last of each subpanel shall be labeled.
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In the example below in figure 9 the third patch panel in cabinet AD02 in room 1DC that is 35U
from the bottom of the usable space in the cabinet would be named:
1DC.AD02-35
Although the patch panels occupy multiple rack unit positions, each patch panel is identified by
the rack unit position of the top of the patch panel.
OPE N S YSTE N ARCHITE CTURE

ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
OPEN SYSTEN ARCHITECTURE
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
ORTRONICS
Figure 9 Example of vertically aligned patch panel identification
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Where space permits, patch panel should also have labels to specify the identifiers of the far-
end ports using the format:
[f1s1.][x1y1-r1] Ports PN1 to [f2s2.]x2y2-r2 Ports PN2
Where f1s1.x1y1-r1 and f2s2.x2y2-r2 are the patch panel identifiers as defined in 5.1.3.1.
Ports either p or the entire word ports as space permits;
PN1 port number range at the near-end patch panel;
PN2 port number range at the far-end patch panel.
The same label in an ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible format is:

[+f1s1.][x1y1+r1] Ports PN1 to [+f2s2.]x2y2+r2 Ports PN2
The near end room name f1s1 and near-end patch panel identifier x1y1-r1 can be omitted since
this information is implicit and inferred from the required cabinet/rack and patch panel labels.
The far end room name may also be omitted if the far-end patch panel is within the same room.
If space is available, the ports on the patch panel should also be labeled. See figure 10, figure
12, and figure 13 for examples.
Patch panels that support Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cabling should indicate the name of the
space (e.g., MDA, IDA, HDA, TR) to which the cables run.
The patch panel label text shall be machine printed, be conspicuous, and large enough to be
legible. Text may be a mix of upper and lower case, and should use a font without serifs.
Where cables are diversely routed between patch panels, label colors or other form of
identification shall be used to reflect cable route diversity.
Different colors may also be used for labels, twisted pair cables, modular jacks, and twisted pair
patch cables to indicate different applications (e.g., production, test, development, Internet),
function (e.g., backbone or horizontal), or destination (e.g., different TRs, MDAs, IDAs or
HDAs).
Use manufacturer provided labels and mounting surfaces wherever possible.
5.1.3.1.3.2 Balanced twisted-pair patch panels
Figure 10 shows a 48-port balanced twisted-pair patch panel at 35U from the bottom of cabinet
AD02, with identifier AD02-35 with:
12 UTP cables to the patch panel 35U from the bottom of cabinet AG03, ports 01-12,
12 UTP cables to the patch panel 42U from the bottom of cabinet AG06, ports 01-12.
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In figure 10, the labels below each group of six ports includes the local and far-end patch panel
and port identifiers.
Figure 10 Labeling example for UTP patch panel with label fields
Figure 11 provides an example of labeling for a UTP patch panel that does not have a
manufacturer-provided label field for the patch panel identifier.
Figure 11 Labeling example for UTP patch panel without patch panel ID label fields
5.1.3.1.3.3 Optical fiber patch panels

Figure 12 and figure 13 show two ways of labeling a patch panel using or ignoring subpanels. In
figure 12, the patch panel has subpanels, but they are ignored for purposes of numbering ports.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 12 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel ignoring subpanels

In figure 13 port identifiers include the subpanel name. The patch panel illustrated in both figure
12 and figure 13 is the patch panel 35U from the bottom of cabinet AD03 (patch panel AD03-
35). It has 24 multimode fibers (12 pairs of multimode fibers) each to:
patch panel AG10-41 ports 01-12,
patch panel AG11-41 ports 01-12,
patch panel AG13-41 ports 01-12.
PATCH PANEL NAME SUBPANEL ID

FIBER PATCH PANEL LABELING
PANEL AD03-35
1 2 3 4 5 6 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 B 1 2 3 4 5 6 C
1 2 3 4 5 6 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 E 1 2 3 4 5 6 F
NEAR-END LOCATION, CABLE TYPE,

NEAR-END PORTS & FAR-END PORTS
HDA03 Multimode Fiber Patch Panel AD03-35
Ports A1-A6 & B1-B6 to AG10-41 Ports 01-12

Ports C1-C6 & D1-D6 to AG11-41 Ports 01-12
Ports E1-E6 & F1-F6 to AG13-41 Ports 01-12
FIBER PATCH PANEL COVER LABELING
Figure 13 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel with subpanels
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Patch panel labels may include additional information such as cable type, near-end
telecommunications space name, and far-end telecommunications space name (e.g., TR, MDA
or HDA name). See figure 14 for a patch panel label including this additional information. The
first line on the cover label identifies that the patch panel is located in the MDA, that it
terminates single-mode fiber, and that the patch panel ID is CZ54-45. The second through
fourth lines of the cover label specify the patch panel IDs to which the cables on each port
terminate. The second through fourth lines also specify the HDAs in which each of the far-end
patch panels are located.
Patch Panel Name

FIBER PATCH PANEL LABELING
PANEL FZ54-45
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
06 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
LAST PORT NUMBER ON

EVERY ADAPTER PANEL
NEAR-END LOCATION, CABLE TYPE, NEAR-END

PORTS, FAR-END LOCATION, FAR-END PORTS
MDA Single-Mode Fiber Patch Panel CZ54-45
Ports 01-24 to HDA01 AJ17-45 Ports 01-24

Ports 25-48 to HDA02 CJ17-45 Ports 01-24
Ports 49-72 to HDA03 EJ17-45 Ports 01-24
FIBER PATCH PANEL COVER LABELING
Figure 14 Labeling example of a fiber patch panel with optional MDA and HDA
identifiers
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5.1.3.2 Frame- or wall-mounted termination block or patch panel identifiers

Termination blocks or patch panels mounted where they are not in a single vertical column,
such as on frames or walls, shall be identified using the following format in TIA-606-A
compatible systems:
fs.x1y1-r1_r2
where:
r1 one to three characters designating the vertical termination block or patch panel
location, within frame or wall section. The characters may be sequence numbers or
numeric digits indicating vertical distance of the top left of the patch panel from the
bottom left of the cabinet, frame, or wall section in cm.
r2 one to two characters designating the horizontal termination block or patch panel
location, within frame or wall section. The characters may be sequence numbers or
numeric digits indicating horizontal distance of the top left of the patch panel from the
bottom left of the cabinet, frame, or wall section in cm.
Note that the underscore _ character separates the vertical and horizontal coordinates. See
figure 15 for an example of identifiers termination blocks that are mounted on a wall section.

The patch panel or terminal block identifier format compatible with ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 is:
+fs.x1y1+r1_r2
5.1.3.2.3 Implementation
See figure 15 for an example using wall mounted termination blocks. The wall segment is
named TRA.3 and is from the example above in figure 7 (a wall section in telecom room 3TRA).
Each termination block is identified by the location of its top left corner from the bottom left of
the wall section in cm.
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76 cm
41 cm
5
WALL SECTION 3TRA.3
237_05 237_41 237_76
208_05 208_41 208_76
156_05 156_41 156_76
121_05 121_41 121_76
075_05 075_41 075_76
WALL SECTION 3TRA.3
Bottom left of wall section
Figure 15 Example of non-vertically aligned patch panel identification
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5.1.4 Patch panel port and termination block position identifiers

The following format shall be used to identify patch panel ports and termination block
IDC connectors in TIA-606-A compatible systems. The colon : is used between the
characters designating the patch panel/termination block and the characters designating
the port:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1
where:
f1s1.x1y1-r1 is the patch panel or termination block identifier as specified in 5.1.3.
P1 One to three characters designating the port on the patch panel or termination
position on the termination block.
For patch panels that do not include subpanels or for patch panels whose ports will be
labeled in sequence, ignoring the presence of subpanels this field is a single number:
P1 one to three numeric characters corresponding to the port/termination position.
The quantity of digits used for port/termination position identifiers shall be the same for
all ports or terminations on the patch panels. Thus, the first port on a 24-port patch panel
should be 01 and the first port on a 144-port patch panel should be 001.
For patch panels that include subpanels:
P1 pn,
where:
p 1 to 2 alphabetic characters that identifies the subpanel located within the
patch panel starting sequentially from A and excluding I, O, and Q.
n one or two numeric characters corresponding to the port number within the
subpanel. The quantity of digits used for port identifiers shall be the same for
all ports on the patch panel. Thus, the first port on a subpanel with 12-ports
should be 01 instead of 1.
This identifier format shall also be used for telecommunications outlets terminated in cabinets,
frames, and wall segments within a distributor, telecommunications room, or data center.

The ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for patch panel ports and termination
block IDC connectors is:
+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P 1
5.1.4.3 Implementation
In most cases, the port identifier is the sequential port number on the patch panel. So the 3rd
port on patch panel AD02-35 would have the identifier:
AD02-35:03
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In fiber patch panels that use subpanels, the port name would include the subpanel name and
port number. Thus, the 1st port on subpanel D (4th subpanel) in fiber patch panel AD02-41 would
be:
AD02-41:D01
5.1.4.4 Labeling
All ports on patch panels and all positions on termination blocks shall be labeled with the
corresponding port number or position number and optionally with additional identifier fields as
practicable.
All subpanels shall be labeled with their subpanel identifier.
See the examples above in clauses 5.1.3.1.3.2 and 5.1.3.1.3.3.
Certain applications may provide electrical power in addition to data transmission over balanced
twisted-pair cables. Visual segregation and identification of ports with power may be
accomplished through the use of the symbol in figure 16.
Figure 16 Optional symbol to indicate powered port or outlet

In a single-dwelling residence, it is recommended to include the room and wall location of each
outlet on the patch panel if the outlets are not labeled. For example, B1-N could denote an
outlet on the north wall of bed room one. If single-dwelling residential outlets are not labeled
then consideration should be given to inclusion of simple floor plans at the distribution device
that provide a graphic correlation between physical outlet locations and outlet designations.
5.1.5 Cables between patch panels or termination blocks

Cables terminated on patch panels or termination blocks shall be identified by the identifiers of
the ports/terminations on both ends of the cable separated by a forward slash. If the cable
supports multiple ports/termination positions, then the first and last port/termination on each end
of the cable should be provided in the identifier.

The TIA-606-A compatible format of these identifiers shall be:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1[-P2] / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3[-P4]
where:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 and f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3 are the port identifiers for the first port of the patch panels or
termination blocks on the two ends of the cable as defined in 5.1.4. If the cable terminates on
multiple ports, the last ports at the two ends of the cable are identified using the P2 and P4
identifiers.
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The termination closest to the main cross-connect in the telecommunications cabling system
hierarchy shall be listed first (before the forward slash). If the terminations are equal within the
cabling system hierarchy, then the termination with the lesser alphanumeric identifier shall be
listed first.

The ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for cables terminated on both ends on
patch panels or termination blocks is:
+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P 1[_P 2] /+f 2s 2. x 2y 2+r 2:P 3[_P 4]

Cable labeling shall be accomplished via machine printed labels. Text on labels should be a font
without serifs, upper case and large enough to be easily read. Labels shall be durably affixed to
both ends of each cable conspicuously displayed just prior to each cable being routed into the
termination device.
Where cables are diversely routed label colors or other form of identification shall be used to
reflect cable route diversity.
The space identifiers f1s1 and f2s2 may be excluded in an administration system where the
telecommunications cabling system only includes a single telecommunications space.
The second space identifier f2s2 may be excluded from the identifier if the cable does not
extend beyond the telecommunications space (i.e., f2s2 is the same as f1s1). Additionally, in this
circumstance, the f1s1 is not required on the cable labels as the space identifier should be
obvious to someone working in the room.
EXAMPLE 1 SINGLE 4-PAIR CABLE

For example, the cable connected to first position of the patch panel shown in figure 10 would
contain the following label for the cable from patch panel AD02-35 port 01 to patch panel AG03-
35 port 01:
+AD02+35:01 / +AG03+35:01
The same cable in cabinet AGO3 would have the following label, which contains the same
information, but with the sequence reversed:
+AG03+35:01 / +AD02+35:01
Alternatively, the two halves of the identifier may appear on two lines of text. For example, the
label
+AD02+35:01 / +AG03+35:01
may appear instead as:
+AD02+35:01
+AG03+35:01
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EXAMPLE 2 MULTIFIBER TRUNK WITH MPO & LC CONNECTORS

A 12-strand multifiber trunk cable equipped with MPO connectors on one end, and LC
connectors on the other end as shown in figure 17, resulting in a labeling scheme described in
figure 18, and labeling application at the LC end per figure 19.
Figure 17 Sample MPO/LC layout
SEQUENTIAL 2-DIGIT
SUBPANEL PORTS 01-06 = ONE MPO/LC CABLES
NUMERIC DESIGNATION
PANEL POSITION MPO CONNECTOR ARE 12 STRAND
FOR EACH 12-STRAND
RACK GRID
MPO/LC CABLE
COORDINATES
S
FD12-42-B ports 01-06 / FG08-01 ports 01-06

FD12-42-B ports 07-12 / FG08-02 ports 01-06
FD12-42-C ports 01-06 / FG08-03 ports 01-06
FD12-42-C ports 07-12 / FG08-04 ports 01-06
RACK FREE STANDING
Figure 18 Sample MPO/LC labeling scheme
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Figure 19 Sample MPO/LC labeling at LC end
5.1.6 Administration of pairs, strands, and groupings within a cable

The administration system can administer individual balanced twisted-pairs and one or more
fiber strands. Alternatively, the administration system can administer groupings of pairs or fibers
that correspond to a port (for example, a pair of fibers for cables terminating on duplex-LC
connectors, 12 fibers for cables terminating on MPO connectors, and 4-pairs for balanced
twisted-pair cables terminating on modular jacks).

The TIA-606-A compatible format for pair/ports on cables is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2
where:
fs.x1y1-r1:p1 and f2s2.x2y2-r2:p2 are the port identifiers for the ports/termination points on patch
panels or termination blocks on the two ends of the cable as defined in 5.1.4.
hierarchy shall be listed first (before the forward slash). If the terminations are equal within the
listed first.

The ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for pair/ports on cables is:
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+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P 1 / +f 2s 2.x 2y 2+r 2:P2

Individual optical fibers and balanced pairs are typically color-coded rather than individually
labeled except in the case of break-out cables with one connector on one end and multiple
connectors on the other (for example, MPO to LC). In this case, every end of the cable shall be
labeled as specified in 5.1.5.3.
5.1.7 Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier

A Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier, unique within the administration system, shall be assigned
to each Cabling Subsystem 1 link and to its elements.

For TIA-606-A compatible administration systems, the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier shall
have a format of either:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2 (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels on both ends)
or
fs-an (Cabling Subsystem 1 terminated on a work area outlet)
The f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2 format shall be used for Cabling Subsystem 1 links that are
terminated on both ends on patch panels or termination blocks, for example Cabling Subsystem
1 links in computer rooms and equipment rooms. The format is specified in 5.1.6. where
f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2 is the port ID of the EO or TO.
The fs-an format for Cabling Subsystem 1 links shall be used for Cabling Subsystem 1 links
terminated on a work area outlet.
fs-an is defined as follows:
fs = the TS identifier for the location of the patch panel or termination block on which
the cable terminates. This portion of the identifier is optional for a class 1
administration system limited to a single equipment room or an administration
system limited to a single computer room.
a= one or two alpha characters uniquely identifying a single patch panel, a group of
patch panels with sequentially numbered ports, a termination block, or a group of
termination blocks, serving as part of the horizontal cross-connect.
n= two to four numeric characters designating the port on a patch panel, or the
section of a termination block on which a Cabling Subsystem 1 link is terminated
in the TS. Enough numeric characters must be used for this portion of the
identifier to accommodate all Cabling Subsystem 1 links in a distributor.

The ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for Cabling Subsystem 1 links on cables
is either:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1=W (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on a work area outlet)
or
+ f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1 / + f2s2.x2y2+r2:P2 (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels on both
ends)
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The +f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1=W format is for Cabling Subsystem 1 links that are not terminated on patch
panels or termination blocks in the same space. With this format, a Cabling Subsystem 1 link is
identified by the port on which the link terminates followed by an equal sign = and capital letter
W (W is the letter code specified in IEC 81346-2 for cables).

For a balanced twisted-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 link, the elements include:
a) the connecting hardware, e.g., patch panel port or the position of a termination block
terminating a four-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable
b) a four-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable
c) an equipment outlet terminating a four-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable in the work
area
d) if a consolidation point (CP) is present:
i. the segment of four-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable extending from the TS to
the CP connecting hardware
ii. the CP connecting hardware or section of an IDC connector terminating a four-
pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable
iii. the segment of four-pair Cabling Subsystem 1 cable extending from the CP
connecting hardware to the outlet/connector, if present
e) if a MUTOA is present, a telecommunications outlet/connector in the MUTOA
For a fiber Cabling Subsystem 1 link, the elements include:
a) a pair of fiber terminations on a patch panel in the TS
b) a pair of fibers in a cable
c) a pair of fiber terminations in the work area
d) a telecommunications outlet/connector terminating a pair of fibers in the work area
e) splices
f) if a consolidation point (CP) is present:
i. the segment of fiber cable extending from the TS to the CP connecting hardware
ii. the CP connecting hardware or section terminating a pair of fibers
iii. the segment of fiber cable extending from the CP connecting hardware to the
outlet/connector, if present
g) if a MUTOA is present, a telecommunications outlet/connector in the MUTOA
The pair of fiber terminations may be two simplex connectors or one duplex connector, and
includes adapters, if present.
When consolidation points are used, some elements of the Cabling Subsystem 1 link may not
be installed initially.
All elements of a Cabling Subsystem 1 link shall be labeled at the time they are installed with
the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier.
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The consolidation point identifier should be used on consolidation point labels if optional
consolidation point identifiers are used.
The splice identifier should be used on splice labels if optional splice identifiers are used.
Patch panels and termination blocks shall be labeled as specified in 5.1.3.1.3.
Additionally, if the fs-an format is used for Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifiers, in the TS,
each patch panel port or position of a termination block shall be labeled with the an
portion of the identifier. This requirement may be met by labeling a patch panel with the
a portion of the identifier, and each port with the n portion. The port numbers marked on
a patch panel by its manufacturer may be used as the n portion. Similarly, an IDC
connector or group of termination blocks may be labeled with the a portion of the
identifier, and the section of an IDC connector terminating a four-pair Cabling Subsystem
1 cable labeled with the n portion.
Each end of a Cabling Subsystem 1 cable shall be labeled within 300 mm (12 in) of the
end of the cable jacket with the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier, which shall be visible
on the exposed part of the cable jacket. This shall include each cable end in the TS, at
the work area, and at a CP, if present.
In commercial buildings, industrial premises, data centers, and multi-tenant buildings
each individual telecommunications outlet or equipment outlet shall be labeled with the
Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier. The labeling shall appear on the connector,
faceplate, or MUTOA, in a way that clearly identifies the individual connector associated
with the particular identifier. In single-dwelling residences, labeling of
telecommunications outlets is recommended, but not required.
Certain applications may provide electrical power in addition to data transmission over
balanced twisted-pair cables. Visual segregation and identification of ports and outlets
with power may be accomplished through the use of the symbol in figure 16.
5.1.8 Equipment outlet and telecommunications outlet identifiers

Identifiers for equipment outlets (EOs) or telecommunications outlets (TOs) are optional,
however labels may be required for EOs and TOs as specified in 5.1.7.3. Typically these labels
only have the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier rather than the EO or TO identifier.
If identifiers are assigned to EOs and TOs, they shall be unique within the telecommunications
administration system.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for EOs and TOs is:
fs-an=XO (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated in work area outlet)
or
fs.x2y2-r2:P2 (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels on both
ends)
The fs-an=XO format for Cabling Subsystem 1 links has been retained for compatibility with
administration systems that use previous revisions of this Standard. The fs-an format is defined
in 5.1.7. (X is the letter code specified in IEC 81346-2 for connections, O specifies that the
connection is an outlet).
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The fs.x2y2-r2:P2 format shall be used for Cabling Subsystem 1 links that are terminated on both
ends on patch panels or termination blocks, for example Cabling Subsystem 1 links in computer
rooms and equipment rooms. The format is specified in 5.1.6 where fs.x2y2-r2:P2 is the port ID of
the EO or TO.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for EOs and TOs is:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1=XO (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated in work area outlet)
or
+fs.x2y2+r2:P2 (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels on both
ends)

See 5.1.7.3 regarding labeling of EOs and TOs.
5.1.9 Identifiers for consolidation points on Cabling Subsystem 1 links

Identifiers for consolidation points on Cabling Subsystem 1 links are optional; however labels
are required for CPs as specified in 5.1.7.3. The labels may consist of the Cabling Subsystem 1
link identifier or the consolidation point identifier.
If identifiers are assigned to consolidation points on Cabling Subsystem 1 links, they shall be
unique within the telecommunications administration system.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for CPs on Cabling Subsystem 1 links is:
fs-an=XC[:P5]
fs-an is the port identifier or the termination position identifier in the telecommunications room
for the Cabling Subsystem 1 link and is defined in 5.1.7.
=XC specifies that the component is a consolidation point.
The port on the consolidation point may optionally be identified by a colon : and the port
number (field P5 above) after =XC.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for CPs on Cabling Subsystem 1 links is:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1=XC[:P5]

See 5.1.7.3 regarding labeling of CPs on Cabling Subsystem 1 links.
5.1.10 Identifiers for zone distribution area ports

Identifiers for zone distribution area (ZDA) ports on Cabling Subsystem 1 links are optional;
however labels are required for ports in ZDAs. The labels may consist of the Cabling Subsystem
1 link identifier or the ZDA port identifier.
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If identifiers are assigned to ZDA ports, they shall be unique within the telecommunications

The TIA-606-A compatible format for ZDA ports is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2=XL[:P5]
The format consists of the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier as defined in 5.1.7 followed by
=XL[:P5],
where:
=XL designates the object as being a ZDA port (X is the letter code specified in IEC
81346-2 for connections. L specifies that the connection is a ZDA port, L comes
from LDP, the ISO/IEC equivalent of the ZDA).
The port on the consolidation point may optionally be identified by a colon : and the port
number (field P5 above) after =XL.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for ZDA ports is:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1 / +f2s2.x2y2+r2:P2=XL[:P5]

See 5.1.7.3 regarding labeling of ZDA ports on Cabling Subsystem 1 links.
5.1.11 Identifiers for splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links

Identifiers for splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links are optional. If identifiers are assigned to
splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links, they shall be unique within the telecommunications

The TIA-606-A compatible format for splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2=XSz (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels
on both ends)
or
fs-an=XSz (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated in work area
outlet).
The format consists of the Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier as defined in 5.1.7 followed by
=XSz,
where:
=XS designates the object as being a splice
z is the approximate distance in meters from the termination point in the
telecommunications room or HDA. No two splices on the same cable shall use
the same value z.
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The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links is:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1=XSz (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated in work area
outlet)
or
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1 / +f2s2.x2y2+r2:P2=XSz (Cabling Subsystem 1 link terminated on patch panels
on both ends).

Splices on Cabling Subsystem 1 links shall be labeled. The label shall be either the identifier of
the splice or the (if the splice has an identifier), or of the Cabling Subsystem 1 pairs/ports
contained within the splice.
5.1.12 TMGB identifier

The telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) identifier is used to identify the single
TMGB present in a building.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for the TMGB identifier is:
fs-TMGB
where fs is the identifier for the space containing the TMGB, see 5.1.1.
-TMGB designates the element as being a telecommunications main grounding
busbar.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for the TMGB identifier is:
+fs=TMGB

The TMGB shall be labeled on the front with the TMGB identifier. If it is not practical to label the
surface of the TMGB then apply the label on wall near the TMGB. Care should be exercised
when applying labels to the surface of the TMGB to ensure that hazardous current is not
present in the device.
See Annex B for an overview and examples of telecommunications grounding system
identifiers.
5.1.13 TGB identifier

The telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB) identifier is used to identify TGBs in the
bonding and grounding system. A unique TGB identifier shall be assigned to each TGB.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for TGB identifiers is:
fs-TGB[i]
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where fs is the identifier for the space containing the TGB, see 5.1.1.
-TGB designates the element as being a telecommunications grounding busbar.
i optional sequence number starting at 1 to be used if there is more than one
TGB in the space.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for TGB identifiers is:
+fs=TGB[i]

Each TGB shall be labeled on the front with the TGB identifier. If it is not practical to label the
surface of the TGB then apply the label on wall near the TGB. Care should be exercised when
applying labels to the surface of the TGB to ensure that hazardous current is not present in the
device.
See Annex B for an overview and examples of telecommunications grounding system
identifiers.
5.1.14 RGB identifier

The rack grounding busbar (RGB) identifier is used to identify RGBs in racks, cabinets, and
frames. This identifier is optional and should be unique.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for RGB identifiers is:
fs.xy=RGB[j]
where fs.xy is the identifier of the cabinet, rack, frame, or wall segment identifier as defined in
5.1.2.
=RGB designates the element as being a rack grounding busbar.
j optional sequence number starting at 1 to be used if there is more than one
RGB in the cabinet, rack, frame, or wall segment.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for RGB identifiers is:
+fs.xy=RGB[j]

Each RGB should be labeled with its identifier at a location that is in clear view of someone
making a termination on the RGB.
5.1.15 Mesh-BN identifier

The mesh bonding network (mesh-BN) identifier is used to identify common bonding networks in
a computer room, equipment room, or other space. This identifier is optional and should be
unique.
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The TIA-606-A compatible format for mesh-BN identifiers is:
fs=MBN
where +fs or fs is the identifier for the space containing the mesh-BN, see 5.1.1.
=MBN designates the element as being a mesh-BN.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for mesh-BN identifiers is:
+fs=MBN

There is no need to label the mesh-BN, but connections made to the mesh-BN should be
labeled.
5.1.16 BCT identifier

The bonding conductor for telecommunications (BCT) identifier is used to identify the BCT in the
telecommunications bonding and grounding system. This identifier shall be unique.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for BCT identifiers is:
fMsM /fEsE=BCT
where
fMsM TS identifier for the space containing the TMGB, see 5.1.1.
f E sE TS identifier for the space, typically the electrical entrance facility, that
contains the service equipment (power) ground to which the bonding
conductor for telecommunications is attached, see 5.1.1.
=BCT designates the element as being the bonding conductor for
telecommunications.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for BCT identifiers is:
+fMsM /+fEsE=BCT

Each BCT shall be labeled with its identifier on both ends. The labels shall be durably affixed to
both ends conspicuously displayed just prior to the conductor being routed into its termination.
5.1.17 TBB identifier

The telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB) identifier is used to identify a TBB in the
bonding and grounding system. The TBB is identified by the names of the telecommunications
grounding busbars on either end of the TBB. This identifier shall be unique.
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The TIA-606-A compatible format for TBB identifiers is:
fMsM-TMGB /f2s2-TGB[i2]
or
f1s1-TGB[i1] /f2s2-TGB[i2]
where
fMsM-TMGB is the identifier for TMGB, see 5.1.12.
f1s1-TGB[i1] and f2s2-TGB[i2] are identifiers for TGBs, see 5.1.13.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for TBB identifiers is:
fMsM=TMGB /f2s2=TGB[i2]
or
f1s1=TGB[i1] /f2s2=TGB[i2]

Each TBB shall be labeled with its identifier on both ends. The labels shall be durably affixed to
5.1.18 GE identifier
The grounding equalizer (GE) identifier is used to identify a GE in the bonding and grounding
system. This identifier should be unique and have the format based on the identifiers of the
TGBs on either end of the GE (see 5.1.13) separated by a forward slash /.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for GE identifiers is:
f1s1-TGB[i1] / f2s2-TGB[i2]

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for GE identifiers is:
+f1s1=TGB[i1] / +f2s2=TGB[i2]

Each GE shall be labeled with its identifier on both ends. The labels shall be durably affixed to
5.1.19 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to TMGB

All bonding conductors attached to a TMGB shall have a unique identifier.

The TIA-606-A compatible format is:
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fs-TMGB / object
where:
fs-TMGB is the identifier of the TMGB, see 5.1.12.
object is the identifier of an object to which the bonding conductor is attached. It
can be the identifier of a cabinet/rack (see 5.1.2), a mesh-BN (see
5.1.15), an RGB (see 5.1.14), an electrical panel, a pathway (see 9.4),
building steel (e.g., bldgsteel), a cable tray system (e.g., cabletrays), or
the identifier of equipment such as a LAN switch.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format is:
+fs=TMGB / object

All bonding conductors attached to a TMGB shall be labeled with their identifiers on both ends.
The labels shall be durably affixed to both ends conspicuously displayed just prior to the
conductor being routed into its termination.
Note that BCTs, TBBs, and GEs attached to TMGBs are special bonding conductors that have
their own format see 5.1.16, 5.1.17, and 5.1.18 respectively.
5.1.20 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to TGB

All bonding conductors attached to a TGB shall have a unique identifier.

fs-TGB / object
where:
fs-TGB is the identifier of the TGB, see 5.1.13.
object is the identifier of a object to which the bonding conductor is attached. It
can be the identifier of a cabinet/rack (see 5.1.2), a TBB (see 5.1.17), a
mesh-BN (see 5.1.15), an RGB (see 5.1.14), an electrical panel, a
pathway (see 9.4), building steel (e.g., bldgsteel), a cable tray system
(e.g., cabletrays), or the identifier of equipment such as a LAN switch.

+fs=TGB / object

All bonding conductors attached to a TGB shall be labeled with their identifiers on both ends.
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TBBs, and GEs attached to TGBs are bonding conductors that have their own format see
5.1.17 and 5.1.18 respectively. Note, however, that taps off a TBB are separate conductors and
should have their own identifiers see Annex B for examples.
5.1.21 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to mesh-BN

All bonding conductors attached to a mesh-BN should have a unique identifier.

fs=MBN / object
where:
fs=MBN is the identifier of the mesh-BN, see 5.1.15.
can be the identifier of a cabinet/rack (see 5.1.2), an RGB (see 5.1.14),
an electrical panel, a pathway (see 9.4), building steel (e.g., bldgsteel), a
cable tray system (e.g., cabletrays), or the identifier of equipment such
as a LAN switch or PDU.

+fs=MBN / object

Bonding conductors attached to a mesh-BN should be labeled on both ends with their
identifiers. The labels shall be durably affixed to both ends conspicuously displayed just prior to
the conductor being routed into its termination.
5.1.22 Identifier for bonding conductor attached to RGB

Bonding conductors attached to a rack grounding bar (RGB) may have identifiers. The identifier
should be unique.

fs.xy=RGB[j] / object
where:
fs.xy=RGB[j] is the identifier of the RGB, see 5.1.14.
is typically the identifier of the equipment or patch panel in the rack,
frame, or cabinet bonded to the RGB.

+fs.xy=RGB[j] / object
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Bonding conductors attached to a RGB should be labeled on both ends with their identifiers.
5.2 Required records
In class 1 administration, one Cabling Subsystem 1 link record is required for each Cabling
Subsystem 1 link.
Cabling Subsystem 1 link records shall contain the following information:
a) Cabling Subsystem 1 link identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g., 1NC2B4-
3TRA.1-35:1=W)
b) cable type (e.g., 4-pair, UTP, category 6, plenum)
c) location of telecommunications outlet/connector (room, office, or grid location)
d) outlet connector type (e.g., 8-position modular, T568A, category 6)
e) cable length (e.g., 51m/166ft)
f) cross-connect hardware type (e.g., 48-port modular patch panel, T568A, category 6)
g) service record of link (e.g., passed category 6 at installation 1/12/11, re-terminated
and re-tested at cross-connect 4/22/11 due to broken wire).
Additional items of information desired by the system owner or operator may be added at the
end of the record, such as, the location of test results, the location of the outlet within the room
or office, or other telecommunications outlet/connectors at same location (generally, the other
outlet connectors in the same faceplate).
Class 2 administration addresses infrastructure with one or more telecommunications spaces
(TSs) in a single building.
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in class 2 administration, when the
corresponding elements are present:
a) identifiers required in class 1 administration (see 5.1 for requirements for TS, Cabling
Subsystem 1 link, TMGB, and TGB identifiers)
b) building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 (backbone) cable identifiers
c) building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 port identifiers
d) firestopping location identifiers.
Class 2 administration may additionally include pathway identifiers. See clause 9 for examples
of additional optional identifiers.
Additional information may be enclosed by parentheses after the end of the required format of
an identifier.
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6.1.1 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable identifiers

A unique building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable identifier shall be assigned to each Cabling
Subsystem 2 and 3 cable.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable identifiers is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1[-P2] / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3[-P4]
or
f1s1/f2s2-n
The format f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1-[P2]/f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3[-P4] is defined in 5.1.5.
The f1s1/f2s2-n format has been retained for compatibility with administration systems that use
previous revisions of this Standard. This format should only be used in buildings with existing
Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cables that use the f1s1/f2s2-n identifier format.
f1s1/f2s2-n is defined as follows:
f1s1 TS identifier for the space containing the termination of one end of the
Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable.
f2s2 TS identifier for the space containing the termination of the other end of
the Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable.
n one or two alphanumeric characters identifying a single cable with one
end terminated in the TS designated f1s1 and the other end terminated in
the TS designated f2s2.
hierarchy shall be listed first. If the terminations are equal within the cabling system hierarchy,
the TS with the lesser alphanumeric identifier shall be listed first.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable
identifiers is:
+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P 1[_P 2] /+f 2s 2. x 2y 2+r 2:P 3[_P 4]

Cables shall be labeled on both ends.
both ends of each cable conspicuously displayed prior to each cable being routed into the
termination device and within 300 mm (12 in) of the end of the cable jacket. Where cables are
diversely routed between patch panels, label colors or other form of identification shall be used
to reflect cable route diversity.
For example, the building Cabling Subystem 2 cable identifier between the following two
locations:
1TER (1st floor Telecom Entrance Room which corresponds to the f1s1 field)
AD04 (cabinet at grid coordinates AD04 which corresponds to the x1y1 field)
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RU 40 (patch panel at rack unit 40 which corresponds to the r1 field)

Ports 1-24 (corresponds to P1-P2 field)
3TRC (3rd floor Telecom Room C which corresponds to the f2s2 field)
Rack 2 (which corresponds to the x2y2 field)
RU 45 (patch panel at rack unit 45 which corresponds to the r2 field)
Ports 1-24 (corresponds to P3-P4 field).
Would have the identifier in the f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1[-P2] / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3[-P4] format:
1TER.AD04:1-24/3TRC.2-45:1-24
6.1.2 Pairs, strands, and grouping identifiers for Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3
Each pair or fiber strand grouping corresponding to a port on a building Cabling Subsystem 2 or
3 cable shall have a unique identifier.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for pairs or ports on building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3
cables identifiers is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2
or
f1s1/f2s2-n.d
The format f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1/f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2 is defined in 5.1.6.
The f1s1/f2s2-n.d format shall be used for Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables that use the
f1s1/f2s2-n format. f1s1/f2s2-n.d is defined as follows:
f1s1/f2s2-n the Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable identifier as specified above in 6.1.1.
d two to four numeric characters identifying a balanced twisted-pair group,
fiber, or grouping corresponding to a port.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for pairs or ports on building Cabling Subsystem 2
and 3 cables is:
+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P 1 / +f 2s 2.x 2y 2+r 2:P2

6.1.3 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 splice identifier
Identifiers for splices on building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables are optional. If identifiers
are assigned to splices on building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables, they shall be unique
within the telecommunications administration system.
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The TIA-606-A compatible format for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable splice identifiers
is:
f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2=XSz
or
fs1/fs2-n.d=XSz
The first format f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1/f2s2.x2y2-r2:P2=XSz is defined in 5.1.7.
The fs1/fs2-n.d=XSz format shall only be used for Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables that use
the fs1/fs2-n format. This format is defined as follows:
fs1/fs2-n.d the building Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 pair/port identifier as specified in
6.1.2.
=XS the letters XS designate the element as being a splice.
z the approximate distance along the cable of the splice from the patch
panel in fs1 in meters. Each splice on the same Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3
cable pair/port shall use a different value z.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable splice
identifiers is:
+f1s1.x1y1+r1:P1 / +f2s2.x2y2+r2:P2=XSz

Splices on Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables shall be labeled. The label shall be either the
identifier of the splice or the (if the splice has an identifier), or of the Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3
pairs/ports contained within the splice.
6.1.4 Firestopping location identifier
A firestopping location identifier shall identify each installation of firestopping material.
All firestopping location identifiers in a single infrastructure should have the same format where
possible.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for firestopping location identifiers is:
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1 / [[c2-]b2-][f2]s2=U(n[(d)])=F[m]
or
f-FSLn(h)
The first format identifies the pathway in which the firestop is located. The pathway identifier
[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1/[[c2-]b2-][f2]s2=U(n[(d)]) is defined in 9.4.
=F specifies that the element is a firestopping location.
m optional approximate distance of the firestopping location in meters along the
pathway from the f1 s1 end of the pathway.
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The legacy format for the firestopping location identifier specified in TIA-606-A is f-FSLn(h),
where:
f numeric character(s) identifying the floor of the building occupied by the TS or
computer room.
FSL the letters FSL that designate the element as being a firestopping location.
n two to four numeric characters identifying one firestopping location.
h one numeric character specifying the hour rating of the firestopping system.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for firestopping location identifiers is:
[[+c1]+b1][+f1]s1 / [[+c2]+b2][+f2]s2=U(n[(d)])=F[m]

Each firestopping location shall be labeled at each location where firestopping is installed, on
each side of the penetrated fire barrier, within 300 mm (12 in) of the firestopping material.
The following records shall be required in class 2 administration:
a) Cabling Subsystem 1 link records as specified in 5.2.1
b) one TS record for each TS
c) one Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable record for each Cabling Subsystem 2 or 3 cable
d) one TMGB record for each TMGB
e) one TGB record for each TGB
f) one firestopping location record for each firestopping location.
6.2.1 TS records
The TS records shall contain the following information:
a) TS identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g., SFO2-2A)
b) type of TS (e.g., TR, CTR, ER, CER, or EF)
c) building room number
d) key or access card identification
e) contact person
f) hours of access.
Additional items of information desired by the system owner or operator may be added to each
record, such as, environmental information (e.g., electrical service, HVAC present) or non-
telecommunications systems present. See clause 9 for implementation of additional identifiers.
6.2.2 Building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable records
The building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable records shall contain the following information:
a) building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g.,
SFO2-1CR.D5-42:1-24/SFO2-3TRA.1-42:1-24)
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b) type of cable (e.g., 48 fiber OM3)

c) type of connecting hardware, first TS (e.g., 72 duplex LC patch panel)
d) type of connecting hardware, second TS (e.g., 24 duplex LC patch panel)
e) cross-connect table relating each Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable pair or fiber to
other Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable pairs or fibers or to a Cabling Subsystem 1
link.
record.
6.2.3 TMGB records
The telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) records shall contain the following
information:
a) TMGB identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g., 1A=TMGB)
b) location of the TMGB (building room number)
c) location of attachment of TMGB to electrical system ground or building structural
steel
d) location of test results for any tests performed on the TMGB, such as resistance to
ground.
Additional items of information desired by the system owner or operator, such as the
dimensions of the TMGB or the number of grounding positions available, may be added to each
record.
6.2.4 TGB records
The telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB) records shall contain the following
information:
a) TGB identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g., 3A=TGB)
b) location of TGB (building room number)
c) location of test results for any tests performed on the TGB, such as resistance to
ground.
Additional items of information desired by the system owner or operator, such as the
dimensions of the TGB or the number of grounding positions available, may be added to each
record.
6.2.5 Firestopping records
The firestopping records shall contain the following information:
a) firestopping location identifier (primary indexing identifier, e.g., SFO2-2A/3A=CD1=F)
b) location of the firestopping installation (e.g., room number and location within room)
c) type and manufacturer of firestopping installed
d) date of firestopping installation
e) name of installer of firestopping material
f) service record of firestopping location (e.g., 4/22/2011 firestopping removed and
replaced with same type by ABC Cabling to add cabling runs).
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record.
Class 3 administration addresses infrastructure with multiple buildings at a single site.
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in class 3 administration:
a) identifiers required in class 2 administration (see 6.1)
b) building identifier
c) campus cable identifier
d) campus cable pair or fiber identifier
The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in class 3 administration:
a) identifiers optional in class 2 administration (see 6.1)
b) outside plant pathway element identifier
c) campus pathway or element identifier
Additional identifiers may be added if desired. See clause 9 for examples of additional optional
identifiers.
Additional information may be enclosed in parentheses after the end of the required format of an
identifier.
7.1.1 Campus or site identifier
A unique campus or site identifier shall be assigned to each campus or site.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for building identifiers is:
c
where c is one or more alphanumeric characters identifying a campus or site.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for building identifiers is:
+c
7.1.1.3 Implementation
If a site or campus must be identified, and no other scheme is otherwise employed by the
organization, the designation should be based on a recognized code system, for example the
IATA airport codes:
SFO2 (for site 2 within the region served by SFO airport)
There are no labeling requirements for the campus or site identifier.
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7.1.2 Building identifier

A unique building identifier shall be assigned to each building.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for building identifiers is:
c-b (with campus identifier)
or
b (without campus identifier)
where:
c one or more alphanumeric characters identifying a campus or site (see 7.1.1).
This field (and the hyphen the follows it) is not required if the building is not on a
campus or site or if the building identifier alone is adequate to uniquely identify
the building within the telecommunications administration system.
b one or more alphanumeric characters identifying the building.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for building identifiers is:
+c+b (with campus identifier)
or
+b (without campus identifier).

Consider using a building identifier system utilizing a code system such the building codes used
by the facilities department or the IATA airport codes.
There are no labeling requirements for the building identifier.
7.1.3 Inter-building cable identifier
A unique identifier shall be assigned to each inter-building cable.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for inter-building cable identifiers is:
c1-b1-f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1[-P2] / c2-b2-f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3[-P4]
or
c1-b1-f1s1/c2-b2-f2s2-n
The formats are similar to those used for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cabling in 6.1.1
with the addition of the campus and building identifiers from 7.1.2.
With the first format, the patch panel closest to the main cross-connect in the campus or inter-
building telecommunications cabling system hierarchy shall be listed first (patch panel #1) if
such a hierarchy exists. If the patch panels are equal within the cabling system hierarchy, then
the patch panel with the lesser alphanumeric identifier shall be listed first.
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The c1-b1-f1s1/c2-b2-f2s2-n format has been retained for compatibility with administration systems
that use previous revisions of this Standard. With this format, the building with the lesser c-b
alphanumeric identifier shall be listed first.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for inter-building cable identifiers is:
+c 1+b 1+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P1[_P 2] /+c 2+b 2+f 2s 2.x 2y 2+r 2:P 3[_P 4]

both ends of each cable conspicuously displayed prior to each cable being routed into the
termination device and within 300 mm (12 in) of the end of the cable jacket. Where cables are
diversely routed between patch panels, label colors or other form of identification shall be used
to reflect cable route diversity.
7.1.4 Inter-building cable pair / port identifier
A unique identifier shall be assigned to each port/pair on inter-building cable.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for inter-building cable pair/port identifiers is:
c1-b1-f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / c2-b2-f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3
or
c1-b1-f1s1/c2-b2-f2s2-n.d
The formats are similar to those used for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable pairs/ports
in 6.1.2 with the addition of the campus and building identifiers from 7.1.2.


The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for inter-building cable pair/port identifiers is:
+c 1+b 1+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P1 /+c 2+b 2+f 2s 2.x 2y 2+r 2:P3
7.1.5 Inter-building cable splice identifier

Splices on inter-building cables shall be labeled. The label shall be either the identifier of the
splice or the (if the splice has an identifier), or of the inter-building pairs/ports contained within
the splice.

The TIA-606-A compatible format for inter-building cable splice identifiers is:
c1-b1-f1s1.x1y1-r1:P1 / c2-b2-f2s2.x2y2-r2:P3=XSz
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or
c1-b1-f1s1/c2-b2-f2s2-n.d=XSz
The formats are similar to those used for building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cable splices in
6.1.3 with the addition of the campus and building identifiers from 7.1.2.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible format for inter-building cable splice identifiers is:
+c 1+b 1+f 1s 1.x 1y 1+r 1:P1 /+c 2+b 2+f 2s 2.x 2y 2+r 2:P3 =XSz

Identifiers for splices on building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables are optional. If identifiers
are assigned to splices on building Cabling Subsystem 2 and 3 cables, they shall be unique
within the telecommunications administration system.
In class 3 administration the following records shall be required:
a) records required in class 2 administration (see 6.2)
b) one building record for each building
c) one campus (inter-building) cable record for each campus cable.
7.2.1 Building records
The building records shall contain the following information:
a) building name
b) building location (e.g., street address)
c) a list of all TSs
d) contact information for access
e) access hours.
record.
7.2.2 Campus cable records
The campus cable records shall contain the following information:
a) campus cable identifier (the primary indexing identifier, e.g., DFW1-ADM-
1A.B10.42:1-18/DFW1-ENG-1A.E20.42:1-18)
b) type of cable (e.g., 36 optical fiber, 50/125m, gel filled, copper armor)
c) type of connecting hardware, first TS (e.g., 36 LC duplex adapter panel)
d) type of connecting hardware, second TS (e.g., 36 LC duplex adapter panel)
e) table relating terminations to other Cabling Subsystem 1, 2, and 3 links, to which
they are cross-connected.
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Class 4 administration addresses infrastructure with multiple sites or campuses.
The following infrastructure identifiers shall be required in class 4 administration:
a) identifiers required in class 3 administration (see 7.1)
b) campus or site identifier.
The following infrastructure identifiers are optional in class 4 administration:
a) identifiers optional in class 3 administration (see 7.1)
b) inter-campus element identifier.
Additional identifiers may be added if desired. See clause 9 for examples of additional optional
identifiers.
Additional information may be enclosed in parentheses after the end of the required format of an
identifier.
The following records shall be required in class 4 administration:
a) records required in class 3 administration (see 7.2)
b) one campus or site record for each campus or site.
The campus or site records shall contain the following information:
a) campus or site name
b) campus or site location (e.g., street address)
c) contact information for local administrator of infrastructure
d) list of all buildings at the site or campus
e) location of main cross-connect, if applicable
f) access hours.
record.
9 OPTIONAL IDENTIFIERS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS

9.1 General
This clause includes formats of optional identifiers for copper, fiber, coax, wireless and device
elements as well as for areas, spaces, pathways, and locations. Many of the elements listed in
this clause are found in larger installation environments and often require labels and identifiers
to allow the elements to be effectively managed. Objects such as cables or conduits, which
span multiple telecommunications spaces, should be labeled with the same identifier in each
space where they are accessible.
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9.2 Absolute and partial identifiers

The intent of this clause is to establish guidelines and serve as a foundation for consistent
identification of these elements. The identifiers constructed in this clause are absolute or
complete identifiers. Since much of the information expressed in this absolute format may be
inferred from the element itself and its location, a shortened form of the identifier may be used in
certain situations. A shortened (partial or local) identifier will normally be preferred on labels.
9.3 Outdoor telecommunications space identifiers
9.3.1 TIA-606-A compatible format
The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for outdoor telecommunications spaces (e.g.,
maintenance holes, handholes, pedestals, outdoor cabinets) is:
c-T[(g)]
or
c-UUU[(g)]
where
c optional campus identifier.
T identifier of outside space (e.g., MH101 for maintenance hole #101).
g optional field with the Global Positioning System (GPS), Universal Transverse
Mercator (UTM), or map coordinates of the outdoor telecommunications space.
The coordinate system used for this field shall be consistently applied
throughout the administration system.
UUU element see 9.5.
TIA-606-A compatible format outdoor space identifiers may be enclosed in square brackets as
specified in TIA-606-A.
9.3.2 ISO/IEC compatible format
The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for outdoor telecommunications spaces is:
+c+T[(g)]
9.3.3 Implementation and labeling
For example, Maintenance Hole 12 on campus LAX1 could have the identifier:
LAX1-MH12
The label could simply be MH12, since the site location would be obvious to someone on the
site.
The campus identifier does not apply for outdoor telecommunications spaces that are not on a
campus. For such locations, the GPS coordinates of the maintenance hole could be used to
uniquely identify a maintenance hole. For example, the maintenance hole at GPS coordinates
37.797413,-122.414925 could have the identifier:
MH(37.797413,-122.414925)
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9.4 Pathway identifiers

9.4.1 Intra-space pathway identifiers

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for pathways within a space is:
c-b-fs.x1y1 / x2y2=U(n[(d)])
or
c-b-fs-UUU.n.d(q)
where
c Optional campus identifier (see 7.1.1)
b Optional building identifier (see 7.1.2)
fs The identifier of the space in which the pathway is located (see 5.1.1)
x1y1 The room grid coordinates for the one end of the pathway (see 5.1.2.1) grid
coordinates with the lowest x coordinate should be x1y1. If the x coordinates
are the same, the one with the lowest y coordinate should be x1y1.
x2y2 The room grid coordinates for the other end of the pathway (see 5.1.2.1)
=U U following the equal sign specifies that the element is a pathway
n Numeric characters identifying the pathway system sequence number for
example, conduit number in a multiple conduit duct bank. If there is only one
element, n shall be 1.
d Innerduct, sub-duct, or tray section this sequence number is the minor
element identifier is optional if the pathway system is not subdivided.
UUU Element see 9.5
q Optional user defined additional qualifying information such as pathway type -
see table 3 for suggestions.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for pathways within a space is:
+c+b+fs.x1y1 / x2y2=U(n[(d)])

Intra-space pathways should be permanently labeled on both ends with their pathway
identifiers. The labels should be on the exterior of the pathway so as not to be obscured when a
cable is placed in the pathway. The label shall be permanent and legible to someone installing a
cable in the pathway. The space portion of the field may be omitted for brevity.
9.4.2 Building pathway identifiers

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for pathways between spaces within a building is:
c-b- f1s1.x1y1 /f2s2.x2y2=U(n[(d)])
or
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c-b- f1s1/f2s2-UUU.n.d(q)
where the fields are defined in 9.4.1.1. The spaces at the ends of the pathway are f1s1 and f2s2
where f1s1 is the end of the pathway closest in the telecommunications cabling topology
hierarchy closest to the main distributor. If the two spaces are equally distant from the main
distributor within the cabling topology, then the space with the lowest sort order alphanumeric
identifier shall be f1s1.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for pathways between spaces within a
building is:
+c+b+f1s1.x1y1 / +f2s2.x2y2=U(n[(d)])

Building pathways should be permanently labeled on both ends with their pathway identifiers.
The labels should be on the exterior of the pathway so as not to be obscured when a cable is
placed in the pathway. The label shall be permanent and legible to someone installing a cable in
the pathway. The campus and building portion of the field may be omitted for brevity.
9.4.3 Building entrance pathway identifiers

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for building entrance pathways is:
c-b- f1s1.x1y1=U(n[(d)])
or
c-b- f1s1-EN.n.d(q)
where the fields are defined above in 9.4.1.1. For the last format, the letters EN specify that the
pathway is an entrance pathway.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for building entrance pathways is:
+c+b+f1s1.x1y1 =U(n[(d)])

Building entrance pathways should be permanently labeled on both ends with their pathway
cable in the pathway. The campus and building portion of the field may be omitted for brevity.
9.4.4 Outside plant pathway identifiers

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for outside plant pathways is:
c1-b1-f1s1.x1y1 / c2-b2-f2s2.x2y2=U(n[(d)])
or
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c1-b1-f1s1/ c2-b2-f2s2-UUU.n.d(q)
where the fields are defined above in 9.4.1.1.
Outdoor telecommunications space identifiers (e.g., [+c]+T[(g)] from 9.3.1 may be used in place
of the building space identifier (e.g.,[+c]+b[+[f]s]) within the outside plant pathway identifier.
The space closest to the main distributor of the campus or administration system cabling system
hierarchy (if one exists) shall be listed first. If no such hierarchy exists or if the spaces are
equivalent in the hierarchy, then the lowest sort order alphanumeric identifier shall be listed first.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for outside plant pathways is:
+c1+b1+f1s1.x1y1 / +c2+b2+f2s2.x2y2=U(n[(d)])

Outside plant pathways should be permanently labeled on both ends with their pathway
cable in the pathway.
9.4.5 Campus entrance pathway identifiers

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for campus entrance pathways that terminate in an
outdoor space such as a maintenance hole is:
c-T[(g)]=U(n[(d)])
or
c-EN.n.d(q)
where the fields are defined above in 9.3.1 and 9.4.1.1.

The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for campus entrance pathways is:
+c+T[(g)] =U(n[(d)])

Campus entrance pathways should be permanently labeled on both ends with their pathway
cable in the pathway.
9.5 Examples of elements and identifiers
The following is a list of elements and associated identifiers that can be used in the UUU
position of the above identifier: Combine the type letter (i.e.,C - for Copper and F -for Fiber) with
the 2 or 3 character element identifier (PL - Panel) to derive the UUU code. A copper patch
panel would be CPL, a fiber panel would be FPL and a conduit would be PCN.
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The examples provided in table 3 are not intended to be an exhaustive list of identifiers. When
additional identifiers are used, they should be carefully chosen so as not to conflict with
standard industry usage.
Following are three examples of identifying elements of telecommunications infrastructure using
the formats described in clauses 9.3 and 9.4.
Example 1:
A sub-duct within a maintenance hole that is in a pathway between the Entrance Facilities of
two buildings on the same campus would be identified using this format:
[b1-fs1]/[b2-fs2]-UUU.n.d(q)
If the first building is the Steele Building, identified as STE, and the pathway ends in the
Entrance Facility on the first floor, identified as 1A, the first segment of the identifier would be
[STE-1A].
If the second building is the Teach Building, identified as TEA, and the pathway ends in the
Entrance Facility, identified as 2B, the second segment of the identifier is [TEA-2B].
The maintenance hole descriptor from table 3 is PMH, and if the maintenance hole is identified
as number 01 in that pathway, the next segment of the identifier would be PMH.01.
If the detail information on the subduct is its identification as A3, and if the qualifying information
is the size of the subduct, for example 2, then the last segment of the identifier would be A3(2).
The complete identifier would then be:
[STE-1A]/[TEA-2B]-PMH.01.A3(2)
Example 2:
An equipment rack in a telecommunications room in a class 2 system that has a single building
would be identified using this format:
fs-UUU.n
If the telecommunications room is identified as 1A, and the descriptor for a rack from table 3 is
PRK, and the rack is identified as number 23, then the full identifier would be:
1A-PRK.23
Note that since there was no further detail or qualifying information about the rack, the d(q)
portion of the identifier format was not used.
Example 3:
A 24-optical fiber cable owned by Hillsborough County School Board that connects John Harold
High School to the school boards Wean Administration Complex would be identified using this
format:
[c1-b1-fs1]/[c2-b2-fs2]-UUU.n.d(q)
If the John Harold High School campus is identified as JHS and the entrance facility in Building
101 where the cable is terminated is identified as 101-1A, then the first segment of the identifier
would be [JHS-101-1A].
Likewise, if the Wean Administration Complex is identified as WAC, and the entrance facility in
Building 102 is identified as 102-2B, then the second segment of the identifier would be [WAC-
102-2B].
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The descriptor for an optical fiber cable from table 3 is FCA. If this cable is identified as cable
02, the detail information refers to the 24th optical fiber, and the qualifying information is that the
fiber is single-mode, then the complete identifier for the cable would be:
[JHS-101-1A]/[WAC-102-2B]-FCA.02.24(sm)
Alternatively, if the School Board network manager needed only to identify the cable, the
information in the last two fields (the reference to the 24th optical fiber and that it is single-mode)
could be contained in the corresponding record.
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Table 3 - Optional identifiers associated with pathway, device, and space elements
Copper Fiber Wireless Coax
C Copper F Fiber W - Wireless X Coax
BF Block Field CA Cable BW Bandwidth TP Tap (coax)

CA Cable CS Case CH Channel SN Section
CS Case MM Multi-Mode WT Wireless Tap TM Termination
CC Cross Connect FS Fusion Splice LG Leg
FP Feed Pair PL Panel
HP House Pair PT Port
MS Mechanical Splice SH Sheath
PL Panel SM Single-Mode
PT Port SN Section
SP STP TM Termination
SH Sheath
SN Section
TM Termination
UP UTP
Pathway Devices Spaces
P Pathway A - Active Device S - Space
BR Branch Splice CMR Camera AP Access Point

BS Bridge Splice CS Chassis APS Access Provider Space
CB Cabinet CI Carrier ID CER Common Equipment Room
CN Conduit AMP Amplifier CTR Common Telecommunications Room
CT Cable Tray ANL Analog CO Central Office
FR Frame DIG Digital DM Demarcation (NI)
GB Ground Bar DLR Dialer ER Equipment Room
NT Node FAX Fax NOC Network Operations Center
PB Pull Box GBR Glass Break SPS Service Provider Space
PN Penetration HNS Handset SR Switch Room
RK Rack MDM Modem STAR Logical Center of the data network
RR Ring Rung MIC Microphone TER Telecommunications Entrance Room
SL Sleeve MNT Monitor TR Telecommunications Room
SS Straight Splice PAY Payphone WTRS Wireless Transmission and Reception Space
ST Slot PC1 PC WS Workstation Location
TY Tray RDR Reader SZ Serving Zone
RS Remote Shelf RO Repeater Office
The following pathway SF Shelf
elements can also be defined SNS Sensor
as spaces if the identifier is SPK Speaker
expressed in brackets along STK Strike
with a site/campus and/or STR Strobe
building identifier. TEL Telephone
TTY Tele Type
MH Maintenance Hole TV1 Television
HH Handhole WLP Wall Phone
BR Bridge
TN Tunnel
TP Telephone Pole
DB Direct Buried locale
SM Submerged locale
EN Entrance
VL Vault
PE Pedestal
RT Roof Top
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10 COLOR-CODING IDENTIFICATION
10.1 General
Color-coding of cables, connectors, cords, jumpers, termination fields, labels, pathways, and
other components may be used to identify the type, application, function, or position of a
component within the infrastructure.
10.2 Color-coding of termination fields
10.2.1 General
Color-coding of termination fields can simplify infrastructure administration and maintenance by
making the structure of the cabling more intuitive.
Color codes may be used to identify a port or group of ports that are allocated to be used to
deliver a specific service.
The color-coding of termination fields specified in this Standard is based on the topology of
Cabling Subsystem 1, 2, and 3 cabling specified in ANSI/TIA-568-C.0.
10.2.2 Color-coding of specific termination fields
If termination fields are color-coded, the coding shown in table 4 should be used. If a different
color-coding scheme is used, it shall be consistent throughout the enterprise.
Cross-connections generally connect termination fields of different colors.
A summary and illustration of these recommendations are shown below in table 4 and figure 20.
Table 4 - Example of termination field color-coding
Termination Type Color Pantone # Typical Application
demarcation point orange 150C central office connection
network connection green 353C user side of central office connection
common equipment purple 264C connection to PBX, mainframe computer,
LAN, multiplexer
Cabling Subsystem 3 white terminations of building Cabling
Subsystem 3 cable connecting MC to ICs
Cabling Subsystem 2 gray 422C termination of building Cabling
Subsystem 2 cable connecting IC to HCs
campus cabling brown 465C termination of campus cable between
buildings
Cabling Subsystem 1 blue 291C terminations of Cabling Subsystem 1
cable in TSs
miscellaneous yellow 101C alarms, security, or energy management
Notes:
a) Industry practice in Canada is to use white/silver (Pantone 877C) for common equipment
terminations and purple for cabling subsystem 2 terminations.
b) Industry practice in some areas reserves red for life safety alarm systems.
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Figure 20 - Example of color-coding of termination fields
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10.3 Color-coding in Cabling Subsystem 1 cabling

10.3.1 Cabling Subsystem 1 cabling components
Color-coding may be used to differentiate Cabling Subsystem 1 cable runs, to identify services
connected by patch cords, or to identify various services available in a work area outlet. To be
of most value, such color-coding should be consistent throughout the system.
10.3.2 Fiber cabling components
10.3.2.1 Fiber patch cords

Most telecommunications circuits using fiber as a transmission medium require two fibers. Patch
cords, equipment cords, and work area cords with simplex connectors should use different color
connectors or strain relief boots to assist in maintaining proper polarity. Refer to ANSI/TIA-
568-C.0 for recommendations on maintaining polarity.
10.3.2.2 Fiber types and connector types

Cabling systems may contain fiber with different core sizes, or different bandwidth specifications
within the same core size. System operators should identify terminations by color to assist in
maintaining compatibility when making connections.
Angled PC, or APC, fiber connectors are not compatible with other types, and system operators
should identify these terminations by color to assist in maintaining compatible connections.
Refer to ANSI/TIA-568-C.3 for recommendations on color-coding multimode and single-mode
connectors and adapters.
11 PERMANENT LABELS
11.1 Visibility and durability
The size, color, and contrast of all labels should be selected to ensure that the identifiers are
easily read. Labels should be visible during normal maintenance of the infrastructure.
Labels should be resistant to the environmental conditions at the point of installation (such as
moisture, heat, or ultraviolet light), and should have a design life equal to or greater than that of
the labeled component.
11.2 Machine generation
The text on labels shall be machine generated.
12 ADMINISTRATION SYSTEMS USING RECORDS, LINKAGES &

REPORTS
12.1 General
Administration may be accomplished using traditional paper based methods, spreadsheets,
databases, or specialized software. In addition to these systems, the functions of automated
infrastructure management systems may be suitable for more complex installations, where
staffing attributes make the use of automated systems more effective and efficient, and to meet
regulatory compliance requirements (see clause 13).
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Generally, these systems maintain a database of all infrastructure records described in this
document. Records may also include linkages to related records that can be used to generate
reports, provide tracing functions, and reduce duplication of information.
12.2 Records
The administration system should include all records described in this standard, including the
minimum elements for each record type as described in clauses 5 through 8. The administration
system should also provide the capability to add user-defined information into each record. The
record should include a time stamp indicating when it was last updated.
12.3 Linkages
Linkages support the retrieval of information about the telecommunications infrastructure. Each
required record type should define a primary indexing identifier to facilitate linkage between
infrastructure identifiers and records. The primary indexing identifier for a cabling infrastructure
element is typically the identifier of that element. Optional or user-defined record types should
also define a unique primary indexing identifier.
12.4 Reports
Reports are the means by which information about a telecommunications infrastructure is
communicated. A report may consist of an individual record, a group of records, or selected
portions of one or more records.
Administration systems shall provide reports listing all records containing a selected identifier
and all information in those records, any desired subset of those records and the recorded
information, or any desired union of such information. Paper-based or spreadsheet-based
administration systems may require additional record-keeping beyond that described in clauses
5 through 8 to provide adequate reporting capabilities. For example, a drawing or graphical
representation of the infrastructure would allow the operator to easily locate all
telecommunications outlets in a given work area, even if they are connected to links originating
from multiple telecommunications spaces.
12.5 Specialized software
Specialized software may include standard databases and a variety of detection mechanisms to
improve the accuracy and efficiency of telecommunications infrastructure administration. It may
include technology to detect infrastructure changes and update the records. It should be
capable of generating labels, or exporting the data to a device or program that will print them.
13 AUTOMATED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

13.1 General
Automated infrastructure management systems should be implemented and maintained with an
appropriate level of operational discipline, including an auditing regimen to ensure ongoing
accuracy.
13.2 Core functions of automated infrastructure management
The automated infrastructure management systems should be capable of:
automatically documenting the infrastructure elements as described in this standard,
providing a comprehensive record of all the connected equipment,
facilitating easy trouble shooting,
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providing an automated method of discovering and documenting configuration of LAN

and SAN switches,
automatically discovering and documenting end devices that connect to the network.
The system should be fault tolerant (e.g., retention of information after a power outage).
The system should include the capability of automatically monitoring patch connections between
connections with automated management, and of generating alerts and updating documentation
when any of these patch connections are changed.
The system should be capable of automatically generating reports about the
13.3 Auxiliary functions
In addition to the core functions, other features of automated infrastructure management
systems should be considered. Examples of these include:
1. Automatically discovering and tracking the physical location of the end devices that are
connected to the infrastructure.
2. Integration with CAD-generated drawings or other types of building floor plans to allow
for easier interactions with the infrastructure layouts and documentation.
3. Generating electronic work orders to support move add change (MAC) activities, or
integrating with work order management systems in order to reduce the time required to
implement network connectivity changes, and to deliver improved accuracy by
minimizing possibilities of human errors.
4. Creation of text and labels as described in clause 10.
5. Managing and monitoring power and the operating environment.
13.4 Usage recommendations
It is recommended that automated systems be used for:
large or complex installations (administration classes 2, 3, and 4),
where there is a shortage of staff,
where the staff does not have the expertise to administer telecommunications cabling,
and
administration of remote sites.
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Annex A (informative) Identification of patch cords, equipment cords,

and direct equipment-to-equipment cables
This annex is informative only and is not part of this Standard.
A.1 Patch cord identifiers

Patch cords may be included in the administration system. The identifier of the patch cords in an
administration system should have the same format as cables between ports, but use the back
slash \ instead of the forward slash.
A.1.1 TIA-606-A compatible format

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for patch cords is:
fs.x1y1-r1:P1 \ x2y2-r2:P2
where:
fs = telecommunications space or computer room identifier as defined in 5.1.1. This
room.
x1y1-r1 = identifier for patch panel #1 on which the cable terminates, with format defined in
5.1.3
P1 = port at the patch panel #1 on which the pairs terminate
x2y2-r2 = identifier for patch panel #2 on which the cable terminates, with format defined in
5.1.3
P2 = port at the patch panel #2 on which the pairs terminate.
hierarchy shall be listed first (before the backward slash). If the terminations are equal within the
listed first.
A.1.2 ISO/IEC compatible format
The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for patch cords is:
+fs.x1y1+r1:P1 \ +x2y2+r2:P2
A.1.3 Implementation and labeling
See A.4 and A.5.
A.2 Equipment cord identifiers

Equipment cords may be included in the administration system. The identifier of the equipment
cords in an administration system should also use the back slash \, with the connection to the
structured cabling system first.

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for equipment cords is:
fs.x1y1-r1:P1 \ x2y2-e2-s2:P2
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where:
e2 = the identifier of the equipment to which the equipment cord terminates
s2 = the identifier of the slot, card, or module in equipment e2 to which the equipment
cord terminates, this slot identifier is optional if the equipment does not require slot,
card, or module identifiers to uniquely identify the port p2
P2 = port in equipment e2 slot s2 to which the equipment cord terminates.
The other fields are defined above in A.1.
The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for equipment cords is:
+fs.x1y1+r1:P1 \ +x2y2-e2-s2:P2
See A.4 and A.5.
A.3 Direct equipment to equipment cable identifiers

Direct cables between equipment may be included in the administration system.

The TIA-606-A compatible identifier format for cables between equipment is:
fs.x1y1-e1-s1:P1 \ x2y2-e2-s2:P2
Where the fields are defined above in A.2.
If the network has a hierarchy, then the equipment closest to the network core shall be listed
first; otherwise, the equipment with the lesser alphanumeric identifier e shall be listed first.
The ISO/IEC 14763-2-1 compatible identifier format for cables between equipment is:
+fs.x1y1-e1-s1:P1 \ +x2y2-e2-s2:P2
See A.4 and A.5.
A.4 Labeling of patch cords, equipment cords, and direct equipment-to-equipment

cables
Patch cord, equipment cord, and direct equipment-to-equipment cable labeling should be
accomplished via machine printed labels. Text on labels should be a font without serifs, upper
case, and large enough to be easily read. Labels should be durably affixed to both ends of the
cord or cable, conspicuously displayed just prior to the termination, and placed where they can
be read without disconnecting the cord or cable.
Patch cords, equipment cords, and direct equipment-to-equipment cables shall be labeled with
their identifiers if these cords and cables are administered by the cabling administration system.
Those patch cords, equipment cords, and direct equipment-to-equipment cables not
administered by the cabling administration system should be labeled using the scheme
described in A.5.
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A.5 Alternative scheme for labeling of patch cords, equipment cords, and direct
equipment-to-equipment cables
Patch cords and equipment cords may be equipped with two labels on each end to identify the
equipment or patch panels at both ends of the cord. The label closest to each connector
identifies the equipment or patch panel to which that cord is attached. The next label toward the
far-end of the cord identifies the equipment or patch panel at the other end of the cord. These
labels should contain the following information:
cabinet or rack identifier (the word cabinet or rack prior to cabinet or rack identifier
is suggested),
equipment or patch panel identifier (the word panel prior to panel identifier is
suggested),
port number or slot/port number (the word port prior to the port number is
suggested).
Figure 21 Equipment cord & patch cord labeling scheme

If these labeling scheme is used, the four labels that should be installed on all patch cords and
equipment cords are Labels A and B in figure 21 above. They are identical on both ends of the
cord, but the order of the labels is reversed on each end because label A captures near-end
connection information on the left of the figure, and far-end connection information on the right.
An optional third label Label C in figure 21 - may be installed on each end of a patch cord or
equipment cord to provide additional information regarding function of the connection. This
additional information may be useful when tracing a connection that is routed through multiple
patch panels. This optional label may include server name, business partner name, remote
office name, circuit number, or name of equipment at each end of the channel. This third label is
the same on both ends of the cord.
The labels should be placed in the order indicated in figure 21.
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Annex B (informative) Telecommunications grounding system

identification example
In figure 22, the identifiers are blue and the telecommunications grounding system components
are red.
3TRC 3TRD
AC 3TRD=TGB-1/acpnl5 AC
Pnl 4
Pnl 5
Grounding Equalizer
3TRC=TGB/acpnl4 (GE)
3TRD=TGB1/3TRD=TGB2
3TRC=TGB/3TRD=TGB1
3TRC=TGB/bldgsteel
3TRC=TGB 3TRD=TGB1 3TRD=TGB2
Building 1TER=TMGB/ 1TER=TMGB/

Steel 3TRC=TGB 3TRD=TGB
Frame
2TRA 2TRB
AC AC
Pnl 2 Pnl 3
2TRA=TGB/acpnl2 2TRA=TGB/
1TER=TMGB/ 2TRB=TGB/acpnl3
3TRC=TGB
2TRA=TGB/bldgsteel
2TRA=TGB 2TRB=TGB
Building Telecommunications 2TRB=TGB/

Electrical Steel Bonding 1TER=TMGB/
Frame Telecommunications 3TRD=TGB
Entrance Facility Backbone
Entrance Room Computer Room
(TBB)
1ELEC 1TER 1CR
PDU
AC 1TER=TMGB/ 1
Pnl 1 3TRD=TGB
Service 1CR=TGB/PDU1
N 1TER=TMGB/acpnl1
Equipment 1CR=TGB/ Mesh-BN
1TER=TMGB/ 1CR=MBN
G 3TRD=TGB 1CR=MBN/
1TER=TMGB 1CR=TGB AB41=RGB
RGB
Bonding conductor for 1CR.AB41=RGB
telecommunications 1CR=TGB/1CR=MBN Rack
Grounding electrode AB41 1CR.AB41=RGB/
system
1TER/1ELEC=BCT
ny2mdfcat65k1
ny2mdfcat65k1
Figure 22 Telecommunications grounding system labeling example
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Annex C (informative) Graphical, symbology, and drawing elements of

administration
C.1 General
This standard recommends the use of either the drawing standard specified in the U.S. National
CAD standard (NCS) or the one described in this annex.
C.2 T-Series drawings

T-series drawings are a set of drawings used in the construction industry to depict technology
and telecommunications components and requirements. As telecommunications infrastructure
becomes more integrated with other components of modern building design, the use of
standardized T-series drawings becomes more important to the processes of designing,
constructing, and renovating the buildings. The following symbols, line styles, layers and
drawing organization are provided to assist the design professional with the presentation of the
telecommunications requirements on scaled CAD drawings.
As this trend continues, more information will be shown on drawings for the purpose of
constructing the telecommunications infrastructure and in turn these drawings will be used as
key components in the administration of that telecommunications infrastructure. Therefore, the
intent of this annex is to establish guidelines and recommendations that can serve as a
foundation for consistent identification of telecommunications elements in a graphical or drawing
format.
Building areas are shown from a plan view perspective (top down view) typically on a T1
drawing. The area in which the ER or building demarcation is located should be designated as
building area A. Starting with "A" proceed around the building and assign the building area the
next available designator, until all building areas are identified.
There are six types of drawings in the TIA-606-A backward-compatible drawing scheme. They
are:
T0 Campus or site plans - exterior pathways and campus cabling.
T0 drawings show physical and logical connections from the perspective of an
entire campus, such as actual building locations, exterior pathways and campus
cabling on plan view drawings, major system nodes, and related connections on
the logical system drawings. An example of a T0 drawing level is shown in figure
30 below. Examples of T0 line styles are shown in figure 23. Examples of T0
symbols are shown in figure 25, figure 26, and figure 27.
T1 Layout of complete building per floor - building area/serving zone boundaries,
Cabling Subsystem 1, 2, and 3 pathways.
T1 drawings show the layout of complete building per floor. The drawing
indicates location of building areas, serving zones, telecommunications rooms,
access points, pathways and other systems that need to be viewed from the
complete building perspective. An example of a T1 drawing level is shown in
figure 31. Examples of T1 line styles are shown in figure 23. T1 pathway drawing
notes are shown in figure 24. Examples of T1 symbols are shown in figure 26
and figure 27.
T2 Serving zones/building area drawings - drop locations and cable IDs.
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T2 drawings show a building area or serving zone. These drawings show drop
locations, telecommunications rooms, access points and detail call outs for
common equipment rooms and other congested areas. An example of a T2
drawing level is shown in figure 32. Examples of T2 symbols are shown in figure
28. T2 general pathway conditions are listed in figure 24.
T3 Telecommunications rooms - plan views - tech and AMEP /elevations - racks and
wall elevations.
T3 drawings provide telecommunications room details. These drawings indicate
technology layout (racks, ladder-racks, etc.), mechanical/electrical layout, rack
elevations, and backboard elevations. They may also be an enlargement of a
congested area of T1 or T2. An example of a T3 drawing level is shown in figure
33. Examples of T3 symbols are shown in figure 29.
T4 Typical detail drawings - faceplate labeling, firestopping, ADA, Safety, DOT, etc.
T4 drawings provide details of symbols and typical components such as
faceplate labeling, faceplate types, installation procedures, racking, and
raceways.
T5 Schedules.
Schedules (spreadsheets) to show information for cut-overs and cable plant
management.
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C.3 Layers
Table 5 provides recommendations for the TIA-606-A backward-compatible scheme for layer
guidelines, line types, and colors.
Table 5 - Layers, element descriptions, colors, and line types
LAYER DESCRIPTION COLOR LINETYPE

0 7 Continuous
*A-asbt-info asbestos info 7 Continuous
*A-grid planning grid 5 Center
A-anno-ttlb border and title block 7 Continuous
A-clng ceiling info 7 (hatch) Continuous
A-door doors 165 Continuous
A-eqpm-fixt lab mill work 3 Continuous
A-flor-evtr elevators 54 Continuous
A-flor-fixt plumbing fixtures 230 continuous
A-flor-iden room numbers 1 continuous
A-flor-strs stairs 54 continuous
A-furn furniture 200 continuous
A-glaz windows 1 continuous
A-roof roof info 120 continuous
A-wall walls 7 continuous
E-lite lighting 114 continuous
E-powr power 114 continuous
E-powr-eqpm power equipment 114 continuous
M-hvac HVAC system 1 continuous
T-aerl-copp aerial copper 30 hidden
T-aerl-fibr aerial fiber 6 hidden
T-anno-keyn details, reference, key notes 1 continuous
T-anno-note general/drawing notes 7 continuous
T-anno-text plan info 7 continuous
T-anno-ttlb T series border 1 continuous
T-bkbd-comp backboard and components 92 continuous
T-bkbn-coax-text backbone coax 7 coax backbone
T-bkbn-cond-text backbone conduit 6 continuous
T-bkbn-cppr-text backbone copper 4 copper backbone
T-bkbn-fibr-cond backbone fiber conduit 5 continuous
T-bkbn-fibr-text backbone fiber 94 fiber backbone
T-bkbn-thck backbone thicknet 4 thicknet
T-cabl cabletray 30 cable tray
T-cabl-supp cable support 30 continuous
T-card card access 7 continuous
T-clip clip boundary 7 continuous
T-clok clock system 94 continuous
T-comp workstations 150 continuous
T-drop-blnk drop-blank 14 continuous
T-drop-exst drop-existing 30 continuous
T-drop-mac drop-mac 241 continuous
T-drop-prjA drop-project A 241 continuous
T-drop-prjB drop-project B 34 continuous
T-drop-prjC drop-project C 220 continuous
T-drop-prjD drop-project D 162 continuous
T-drop-reno drop-renovation 45 continuous
T-intr-cond-fibr interior conduits fiber 94 fiber backbone
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T-lgcy-bond legacy boundary lines 1 legacy boundary

T-lgcy-thck legacy thicknet 4 legacy thicknet
T-modm modem 24 continuous
T-path-extr exterior pathways 7 continuous
T-pbx1 PBX 165 continuous
T-prnt printer 24 continuous
T-race-surf surface raceways 20 continuous
T-rack-comp racks and components 30 continuous
T-rack-lddr ladder rack 30 ladderrack
T-reno renovation hatching 7 (hatch-ansi 31-1/8" plot) continuous
T-serv-bond serving zone boundary lines 5 servzone boundary
T-slev-int interior sleeve 210 continuous
T-soun sound/PA system 7 continuous
T-util utility pole 1 continuous
T-vdeo video 170 continuous
T-view viewport 7 continuous
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C.4 Line styles, pathway conditions, and drawing notes

See figure 23 for the recommended TIA-606-A backward-compatible T0 and T1 drawing line
styles and figure 24 for the recommended format for pathways conditions and drawing notes.
Existing cable
Proposed cable
Future cable
X X X X X X X X To be removed
BKMA-300 PR Gauge, type and size
Boundary lines
Legacy boundary lines
BCC BCC BCC Backbone copper conduit
BFC BFC BFC Backbone fiber conduit
BC BC BC Backbone conduit
OF OF OF Optical fiber backbone
COP COP Copper backbone
COAX COAX COAX backbone
R R R Interior pathways ring run
ST ST ST Interior pathways strand
J J J J Hooks
Cable tray
CT CT CT Cable tray (size as indicated)
Ladder rack
Figure 23 T0 and T1 line styles
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Figure 24 - Pathway conditions and drawing notes
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C.5 Symbols
See figure 25 through figure 29 for recommended symbols for T-0, T-1, T-2 and T-3 drawings.
B
BJ
CEG
MH 1 MH 2
SUBM
CMDW-6 PR
B 5 B 5 PR
Pole number
P 1375
25 ' 7 Length and Class
( P 1375 )
( 25' 41 ) Year originally set
Steel
PB
P1388
Type
(3659 mm x 1524 mm x 1921mm)

12' x 5 ' x 6'6"
175 m (574 ') W-W

12 PVC-40
102mm (4 in)
Figure 25 T0 symbols
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Change in cable size, gauge, count or type

BKMA-300PR BKMA-200PR
310 m 103 m
BKMA-300PR Change in cable size, gauge, count or type
Existing straight splice
Proposed straight splice

Enc
Encapsulated splice
Cable loop no splice involved
Pairs cut and ends cleared in splice enclosure
Cable cut, ends cleared and capped
Insulating joint
Address
Type
53A4-50P P1345 Fixed-count terminal

1-50
Count
NC 25 A1 P1346 Fixed-count terminal with cable protection

51-75
PM PM Interface with moisture plug
Case with factory equipped stub
Load coils and case

LC
Repeater station two-way
Optical fiber cable
Multiplexer
A
PL 70m (230 ') BKMA 400 PR
Placing stamp
Figure 26 T0 & T1 symbols
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Fixed count terminal block spliced to cable
Ready access type connecting block; pairs

terminated on afixed count basis
Protected fixed count type terminal block spliced
Protected block spliced to cables with pairs

terminated on a ready access type connecting block
Optical fiber cable termination
Non-protected wire terminal
Protected wire terminal
Ground
MGNV
Ground to multiground neutral vertical
TGR
Telecommunications ground rod
PNB
Power neutral bond
Cable Bond Bond between separate cable strands

Cable
Splice and splice number
1
125
Transferred pairs in splice
Figure 27 Additional T0 & T1 symbols
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Drop location
Existing location to be rewired
XTW
Public phone
P
Wall phone
W
Secure wall phone

SP
Security panel
S
E
Emergency phone
B
Drop location with blank plate
FP
Future phone location
C
Ceiling mounted location
Access Point
AP
F
Fire alarm panel
D
Security or fire alarm dialer
Floor mounted
Ceiling access panel
Ceiling access panel
Lightning protection
A Electronic door operator
Electronic motorized door

activation motion detector
MD
Pushbutton, 46" AFF (or as specified)

TV
Television location
TC
Television location wired to call system
C
Copier network box 18" AFF
DL
Electro-magnetic door lock
DS Electro-magnetic door strike
With monitoring contact
DM
Magnetic door switch
CR Security system card reader
MD Motion detector
Security system magnetic lock key
KB
bypass switch (46" AFF or as specified)
Closed circuit surveillance
camera (90" AFF or as specified)
CC
Security system keypad entry

K
station (46" AFF or as specified)
CM Closed circuit surveillance TV
Monitor (46" AFF or as specified)
Figure 28 - T2 symbols
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Twist lock receptacle
T Thermostat
120 volt receptacle
GB Ground bar
Panel Electrical panel
Strip light
Vertical sleeve (size as indicated)
Horizontal sleeve (size as indicated)
Conduit (size as indicated)
Ladder rack
2m (7 foot) equipment rack (front view)

with cable managers
2m (7 foot) equipment rack (top view)

with cable managers
Cable manager
1
2
5
2
2
6
3
2
7
4
2
8
5
2
9
6
3
0
7
3
1
8
3
2
9
3
3
1
0
3
4
1
1
3
5
1
2
3
6
1
3
3
7
1
4
3
8
1
5
3
9
1
6
4
0
1
7
4
1
1
8
4
2
1
9
4
3
2
0
4
4
2
1
4
5
2
2
4
6
2
3
4
7
2
4
4
8
Patch panel
Fiber distribution cabinet
(size as indicated)
A
B
C
D Fiber splice cabinet
Power strip
IDC distribution block
Figure 29 - T3 symbols
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C.6 Sample drawings
Figure 30 - Example of T0 drawing level
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Annex D (informative) Bibliography and References

This annex is informative only and is not part of this Standard.
This annex contains information on the documents that are related to or have been referenced
in this document. Many of the documents are in print and are distributed and maintained by
national or international standards organizations. These documents can be obtained through
contact with the associated standards body or designated representatives. The applicable
electrical code in the United States is the National Electrical Code.
ANSI/IEEE C2-207, National Electrical Safety Code

ANSI/NFPA 70-2011, National Electrical Code (NEC)
ANSI/TIA-598-C-2005, Optical Fiber Cable Color-coding
BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 12th Edition, 2009
BICSI Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM), 6 th Edition,
2010
BICSI Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM), 5th Edition, 2010
The organizations listed below can be contacted to obtain reference information.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10036
USA
(212) 642-4900
www.ansi.org
BICSI
BICSI
8610 Hidden River Parkway
Tampa, FL 33637-1000
USA
(800) 242-7405
www.bicsi.org
CSA
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L4W 5N6
(416) 747-4000
www.csa.ca
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
PO Box 131
3 rue de Varembe
91
ANSI/TIA-606-B
CH - 1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
+41 22 919 02 11
www.iec.ch
IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc (IEEE)
10662 Los Vaqueros Cir
P.O. Box 3014
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-1264
USA
(714)-821 8380
www.ieee.org
ISO
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse
Case Postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
+41 22 749 01 11
www.iso.org
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
USA
(617) 770-3000
www.nfpa.org
TIA
Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
2500 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3836
USA
(703) 907-7700
www.tiaonline.org
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APPROVED: JUNE 22, 2012

Administration Standard for

TIA-606-B June 2012

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ADMINISTRATION STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1.14 RGB identifier ........................................................................................................................ 44

C.5 Symbols ..........................................................................................................................82

Table 1 - Identifiers grouped by class ANSI/TIA-606-A compatible ........................................11

Figure 19 Sample MPO/LC labeling at LC end.......................................................................37

ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components

ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

TIA-569 ANSI/TIA-570 ANSI/TIA-568-C.3

ANSI/TIA-606 ANSI/TIA-942 ANSI/TIA-568-C.4

Elements of an administration system

Figure 2 A representative model of typical telecommunications infrastructure elements

3 DEFINITION OF TERMS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS, AND

3.2 Definition of terms

Optional consolidation point

Figure 3 Elements of generic cabling topology

computer room: An architectural space whose primary function is to accommodate data

equipment outlet: Outermost connection facility in a hierarchical star topology.

room, telecommunications: An enclosed space for housing telecommunications equipment,

3.3 Acronyms and abbreviations

AHJ authority having jurisdiction

3.4 Units of measure

4.2 Determination of class

spreadsheet software, specialized software, or AIM systems. Class 2 administration is specified

4.3 Classes and associated identifiers

4.4 Labeling formats

AD02-35 ports1-12 / AG03-35 ports1-12

4.5 ANSI/TIA-606-A and ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible formats

Table 1 - Identifiers grouped by class ANSI/TIA-606-A compatible

[[[c1-]b1-][f1]s1.][x1]y1-r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.10 Port in ZDA in a data center O O O O

Table 2 - Identifiers grouped by class ISO/IEC TR 14763-2-1 compatible

[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1 / 5.1.10 Port in ZDA in a data center O O O O

[[[+c1]+b1]+[f1]s1.][x1]y1+r1[_r2]:P1=XSz 5.1.11 Splice in Cabling Subsystem 1 link O O O O

The following notes apply for both table 1 and table 2.

4.6 Alternative label formats

5.1.1.1 TIA-606-A compatible format

5.1.1.2 ISO/IEC compatible format

5.1.1.3 Implementation and labeling

5.1.2.1 Grid coordinates

Figure 4 Example of room grid coordinates

5.1.2.2 Specification of location identifier where grid coordinates are available

5.1.2.2.2 ISO/IEC compatible format

5.1.2.3 Implementation where grid coordinates are available

HOT AISLE (CABINET REAR)

5.1.2.4.1 TIA-606-A compatible format

5.1.2.4.2 ISO/IEC compatible format

Figure 6 Example of non-grid coordinates

Figure 7 Example of telecommunications room cabinet and wall segment identifiers

5.1.2.6 Cabinet and rack labeling