SLD45I17-213 — Communication Rooms Installation Standards

SLD45I17-213 governs communications rooms, enclosures, and telecommunications infrastructure for SLD 45 projects.

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  • Publication number: SLD45I17-213
  • Title: COMMUNICATION ROOMS INSTALLATION STANDARDS
  • Date: 2024-09-04

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It addresses security controls, system design, pathways, cabling, user work areas, outside plant, labeling, testing, and documentation. It requires compliance with applicable telecommunications, physical security, and cyber protection standards for new construction and renovation projects.

Applies to: Except where explicitly stated as otherwise and approved by the SLD 45/SC, the standards, instructions, and guidelines summarized herein are applicable to all SLD 45 projects.

Topics covered

  • Physical and personnel security
  • Telecommunications system design
  • Telecommunications pathways
  • Telecommunications cabling
  • User work area outlets
  • Outside plant infrastructure
  • Identification and labeling
  • Environmental risk avoidance

Questions and answers

What physical security controls does SLD45I17-213 require?

Physical measures designed to safeguard personnel, facilities, equipment, and data are required to prevent unauthorized access and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, theft, damage, or destruction. (paragraph 1)

Is compliance with DoD 5200.08 mandatory for telecommunications projects?

Compliance with DoD 5200.08 is mandatory for all projects and organizations. (paragraph 1)

Who must maintain keys for telecommunications rooms containing SLD 45 network equipment?

Telecommunications room door keys for TRs containing SLD 45 network equipment must be issued to and maintained directly by the unit security officer who must log and provide issuance to authorized operations and maintenance personnel. (paragraph 1)

What connectors are allowed in classified fiber optic patch panels?

Only type SC connectors may be installed in classified fiber optic patch panels. (paragraph 4)

How much can CAT 6 cable pairs be untwisted at termination?

The amount of untwisting in a pair, because of termination to connecting hardware, must be no greater than ½-inch for CAT 6 cables. (paragraph 4)

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