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SECTION 16715:

GUIDELINE SPECIFICATION FOR

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

0 31/01/06 I Issued for Use

REV DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED BY RC APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No Title Page No

PART 1 GENERAL............................................................................................................ 1

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK .................................................................................. 1

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES .......................................................................................... 1

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS ......................................................................................... 1

1.04 REFERENCES..................................................................................................... 2

1.05 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................... 3

1.06 SUBMITTALS....................................................................................................... 3

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL ........................................................................................... 4

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................... 4

1.09 SERVICE CONDITIONS...................................................................................... 4

1.10 FACTORY TESTING ........................................................................................... 5

1.11 COORDINATION ................................................................................................. 5

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE ........................................................... 6

PART 2 PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................... 7

2.01 GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 7

2.02 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 7

2.03 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................... 10

PART 3 EXECUTION ...................................................................................................... 12

3.01 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 12

3.02 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 12

3.03 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING .................................................................... 13

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This Section specifies the minimum technical requirements for designing,

manufacturing, supplying, installing, storing, handling, testing and commissioning of
equipment, wires, cables, power supply wiring and connecting devices used in the
establishment of a Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless LAN (WLAN) within the
Royal Commission buildings.

B. Where the works interface with Saudi Telecom (STC) and King Abdulaziz City for
Science and Technology (KACST), the equipment/materials and installation shall
comply with STC and KACST regulation and standards.

1.02 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Supply and installation of all necessary hardware for cable runs such as ladders,
channel, ducts and support units.

B. Wires, cables, connecting devices, installation and testing for wiring systems used as
signal pathways for voice and high-speed data transmission.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01320 Construction Progress Documentation

B. Section 01330 Submittal Procedures

C. Section 01410 Regulatory Requirements

D. Section 01450 Quality Control

E. Section 01650 Product Delivery Requirements

F. Section 01660 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

G. Section 01810 Commissioning

H. Section 11080 Registration Equipment

I. Section 11130 Audio Visual Equipment

J. Section 16055 General Provision of Low-Voltage Electrical Work

K. Section 16060 Grounding and Bonding

L. Section 16130 Raceway and Boxes

M. Section 16710 Communication Circuits

N. Section 16720 Telephone and Intercommunication Equipment

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O. Section 16726 Installation of Telecommunication Facilities

P. Section 16740 Communication and Data Processing Equipment

1.04 REFERENCES

A. The referred codes and standards are intended to provide an acceptable level of
quality for materials and products. In case of conflict between these standards and
the text of this Specification, the Specification text shall govern.

B. The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable. In case of conflict, the Contractor shall propose equipment conforming to
one group of codes and standards.

C. BS British Standards

1. BS 6701 Installation of Apparatus Intended for Connection to

Certain Telecommunication Systems

2. BS 7718 Installation of Fiber Optic Cables

3. BS EN 50173 Information Technology-Generic Cabling Systems

D. EIA/TIA Electronic Industries Alliance/Telecommunication Industries

Association

1. EIA/TIA 568 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling

Standards

2. EIA/TIA 569 Commercial Building Standard for

Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

3. EIA/TIA 606A Administration Standard for the Telecommunications

Infrastructure

E. IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

1. IEC 60847 Characteristics of Local Area Networks (LAN)

2. IEC 60907 LAN CSMA/CD 10 Mbps Base Band Planning and

Installation

3. IEC 60332 Tests on Electrical Cables Under Fire Conditions

4. IEC 60754 Tests on Gases Evolved During Combustion of

Electric Cables

5. IEC 61034 Measurement of Smoke Density of Electric Cables

Burning Under Defined Conditions

F. IEEE Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers

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1. IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and

Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications-IEEE Computer
Society Document

G. ISO International Organization for Standardization

1. ISO 11801 Cabling in Commercial Premises

H. ITU International Telecommunication Union

I. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. access point: The term "access point" includes special-purpose hardware as well as
general-purpose computers that are configured to act as base stations or
transceivers for Wireless LANs. For pure peer-to-peer applications (where it may not
be clear which system is the base station), one unit should be registered, so that the
channel, and other information are in the database.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Royal Commission, under the provisions of
SECTION 01330, the following items for review and approval before commencing
work:

1. Detailed dimensioned Shop Drawings.

2. LAN and WLAN architecture drawings, cable layout and routing details.

3. Port and IP addresses details.

4. Manufacturer’s data sheets indicating the necessary installation dimensions,

weights and materials.

5. Certificate of compliance stating that the materials used conform to all

requirements of this Specification.

6. A list of manufacturers of all items indicated for under this Specification.

7. Copies of catalogs of all equipment to be furnished.

8. Manufacturers suggested list of 2 years spare parts.

9. Quality program as specified in SECTION 01450.

B. After installation and commissioning of the equipment, the Contractor shall submit
the following:

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1. As-built drawings of complete system.

2. All test results and commissioning reports to show that all tests specified was
performed and all requirements have been met.

3. Operation and Maintenance manuals.

4. Field test report.

1.07 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of work and shall develop and
propose programs and methods of construction and testing such as to achieve the
specified quality to the approval of the Royal Commission in accordance with
SECTION 01450.

1.08 HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. All works undertaken in relation to this Specification are to be completed in full

accordance with the respective health and safety requirements established by the
following:

1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

a) Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Codes.

2. Royal Commission Regulations

a) Standards, Contractual Conditions, and Health and Safety Systems.

3. Contractor

a) Health and Safety Standards and Systems as accepted by the Royal

Commission.

B. In the absence of any of the above, best accepted industry practice shall be
employed throughout.

1.09 SERVICE CONDITIONS

A. All the equipment/materials installed indoor shall be suitable for continuous operation
under the following service conditions:

1. Ambient Air Temperature

a) A maximum of 40°C.

b) A minimum of 0°C.

c) Average temperature, measured over a period of 1 month, is a

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maximum of 35°C.

2. Relative Humidity (Average Value)

a) For a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 95%.

b) For a period of 1 month, does not exceed 90%.

B. All the equipment/materials installed outdoor shall be suitable for continuous

operation under the following service conditions:

1. Ambient Air Temperature

a) A maximum of 50°C.

b) A minimum of 0°C.

c) Average temperature, measured over a period of 1 month, is a

maximum of 45°C.

2. Altitude is less than 1000 m, unless a higher altitude is specified in Contract

Drawings.

3. Average Value of the Relative Humidity

a) For a period of 24 hours, does not exceed 95%.

b) For a period of 1 month, does not exceed 90%.

c) Relative humidity may be temporarily 100%.

1.10 FACTORY TESTING

A. All the equipment/material shall be tested at factory. The Contractor shall notify the
Royal Commission in writing not less than 30 days prior to the scheduled starting
date of the factory tests.

B. The Royal Commission reserves the right of deputing their representative for
witnessing the factory test.

C. Upon completion of factory test, and before shipment of the equipment/material, the
Contractor shall submit 5 certified copies of test reports not later than 10 days after
the completion of all factory tests for review/approval of the Royal Commission.

D. On arrival at site, the equipment/material shall be checked for operational and

dimensional requirements.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall be the responsible for the proper coordination of all phases of
the work under this Contract.

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B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the work and equipment
as specified herein with work to be performed and equipment to be furnished under
other Sections of the specifications in order to assure a complete and satisfactory
installation.

1.12 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. The Contractor shall deliver, handle and store equipment and materials in
accordance with SECTIONS 01650 and 01660, as well as the following
requirements:

1. Ensure equipment and materials delivered to site originally packed, securely

wrapped and labeled by the manufacturer in unopened containers. Protect
materials during delivery by complying with manufacturer’s direction.

2. The Contractor shall store materials at building site strictly according to

manufacturer’s instruction.

3. Avoid damage or distortion of the materials during handling and shipment or

transportation.

4. Be responsible for damages of equipment/materials occurring during

transportation or storage of the product.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. All goods and products covered by these Specification shall be procured, when
available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer. Procurement of all goods and products
manufactured out-of-Kingdom shall be approved by the Royal Commission.

B. The Contractor shall implement all engineering improvements as recommended by

original hardware manufacturer and approved by the Royal Commission. This shall
include any manufacturer recommended hardware or firmware upgrades deemed
necessary for normal operability of the product.

2.02 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. General

1. The Contractor shall coordinate the features of materials and equipment so

that they form an integrated system.

2. Components and interconnections shall match for optimum future

performance.

3. Unless otherwise indicated, provide spare fibers and conductor pairs in cables;
positions in patch panels, cross-connects and terminal strips and space in
backbone cable trays and wire-way to accommodate 20% future increase in
active work-stations.

4. The technical characteristics of a LAN such as network topology, access

method and data transmission rate shall comply with IEC 60847.

5. The Contractor shall provide all required softwares that are applicable for LAN
and WLAN and their associated hardwares.

6. System provided shall be compatible with Cisco technology solutions.

7. All network solutions must be fault tolerant, with fallback, diverse routed
solution that will allow continued connectivity if failure occurs.

8. Equipment warranty shall be included for a minimum of 10 years, starting at

full system acceptance for passive elements.

9. The Contractor shall provide and install all necessary cable and related
hardware in Data Center to connect all existing servers within the Royal
Commission gigabit backbone switch that shall ensure dedicated individual
communication speeds up to 10 GB.

10. The Contractor shall include remote management tools that at a minimum,
provide full network management, real time reports of performance, alert
notifications in graphic format, to support groups or helpdesk.

B. LAN and WLAN Hardware

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1. The LAN hardware includes Routers, Switches, Hubs, LAN Cabling, Patch
panels, STC Leased Line, DSL connection connected to the Royal
Commission LAN. The WLAN hardware includes Access points and PC cards
for notebooks or PCI cards for desktops. All devices shall be rack mounted
except for wireless access points.

2. The Routers, Switches and other hardwares shall be compatible with Cisco
technology.

3. LAN servers and Network components shall be from reputable manufacturers.

4. The LAN servers and Network components shall be in an air-conditioned room

unless otherwise specified by the Royal Commission. The air-conditioned
room shall comply with the requirement of Information Technology Equipment
Room (ITER) specified in SECTION 16740.

5. The LAN inside building cables shall be at least Cat6 with RJ-45 connector as
specified in SECTION 16740. The LAN outside building cables shall be fiber
optics unless otherwise indicated.

6. All patch panels and cables shall be labeled following the ANSI/TIA/EIA 606A
standard.

7. The Contractor shall provide UPS power for LAN and WLAN server and
network with battery charger unless otherwise specified by the Royal
Commission.

C. Internet Service

1. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 Mbps internet connectivity from a

local ISP.

2. All needed hardware shall be provided, including ISP subscription, STC

connectivity charges, internet access subscriptions or charges, training,
security and management software.

3. All necessary designs, licenses, software, applications, installation, associated

hardware for full implementation of the internet connection and service for the
Royal Commission shall also be provided.

4. The Internet Service shall include:

a) Primary internet connection that ensures a minimum of E-1 throughput.

b) Throughput of E-1 will be 100% dedicated and available from 0600 to

1800 daily.

c) Throughput will be allowed to throttle down to 516 Kbps from 1800 to

0600 daily.

d) Throughput will be fully dedicated to a major backbone provider.

5. The Contractor shall design the system to ensure automatic fallback in case of
primary failure.

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6. The Contractor shall provide monitoring solutions that will provide a 24 x 7x

365 days monitoring of all internet connection to include at a minimum:

a) Current line of status.

b) Throughput capability.

c) Bandwidth consumption.

7. Also, the Contractor shall provide a 24 x 7 x 365 alert solution of all internet
connections to include a minimum:

a) Line of connection failure.

b) Threshold variance.

c) Throughput.

d) Bandwidth.

e) Alert solution shall be capable of sending warnings or alerts via e-mail,

pager and phone.

D. Internet and Network Security

1. The cache flow shall provide security to internet access.

2. Improved performance and access to internet using larger cache area shall be
guaranteed.

3. Minimum configuration of the Cache Flow shall include but is not limited to:

a) 4 x 36 GB Ultra 160 SCSI.

b) 1.5 GB RAM.

c) NIC 10/100/1000.

4. Firewall and implementation details shall be provided.

E. Dial-Up Service

1. Remote Access Service (RAS) shall be rack mounted Cisco dial up with a
minimum of 60 Ports and 56 K Analog Modems.

2. It shall include all needed configuration and management software, training

and manuals.

F. Wireless Local Area Network Specification

1. The Contactor shall design a WLAN for data communication within the Royal
Commission buildings including examination hall and cafeteria. The design
shall be approved by the Royal Commission.

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2. Required Security

a) Every Wireless LAN implementation within the Royal Commission shall

be done in accordance with a security plan. This plan shall address at
least the following issues:
1) Restricting access to the network so that only authorized people
can use it.
2) Preventing unauthorized users from being able to see confidential
data appearing on the network, particularly the Royal Commission
passwords.

3. All WLAN hardware including Access Points shall at minimum, support the
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g wireless standard.

4. Wireless Access Points shall support 128-bit Wired Equivalency Protocol

(WEP) and shall have this feature enabled.

5. All Wireless Access Points shall be securely mounted so they are inaccessible
to unauthorized personnel.

6. The design shall have the following main criteria:

a) The WLAN shall accommodate the maximum number of users specified

by the Royal Commission.

b) The WLAN design shall have as low as possible interferences.

c) The WLAN design shall guarantee maximum security for data transfer
as specified in par. 2.02 F.2.

2.03 MATERIALS

A. Cable trays shall comply with SECTION 16055.

B. Raceways and Boxes shall comply with SECTION 16130.

C. Distribution Racks shall comply with SECTION 16740.

D. Twisted-Pair (TP) Cables, Connectors, Cross-connect panel, Patch panel, Jacks and
Jack Assemblies for TP, Patch Cords and Terminal Equipment shall comply with
SECTION16740.

E. Racks (Enclosures)

1. The Contractor shall provide universal patching frames (Racks) to support

equipment and patch panels.

2. The cabinet shall be 475 mm (19 in.) cabinet with the following specifications:

a) 900 mm wide x 450 mm deep x 2200 mm height.

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b) The structure shall allow cables to be managed throughout the frame

without encountering sharp edges or corners.

c) Vertical cable management on both sides at the front of the frame shall
be provided to ensure patching is more manageable.

d) The cabinet shall be equipped with fan units to ensure adequate airflow
in closed environment.

e) The cabinet shall also be equipped with lockable front and back doors
with key.

f) The cabinet shall have front glass.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the installation and activation of
the communication and data processing equipment as well as obtaining any required
permits.

B. All equipment used to transport and place the cable shall be subject to the Royal
Commission approval.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing operating and supervisory

personnel with adequate knowledge and experience.

D. All work shall be done in a workmanlike manner by competent personnel under the
supervision of personnel who have prior experience in the placing of wires and
cables including fiber optic cables.

E. A set of working drawings shall also be at the site at all times during the works. All
work shall be subject to acceptance by the Royal Commission.

F. Deviations from the Contract Drawings and specifications shall not be permitted,
except upon prior written permission of the Royal Commission.

G. Installation of Conductor Cables and Fiber Optic Cables shall comply with
SECTIONS 16710 and 16726.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Install wires in raceway and cable trays except within consoles, cabinets,
desks, and counters, and except in accessible ceiling spaces and in gypsum
board partitions where cable wiring method may be used.

2. Install cables using techniques, practices and methods that are consistent with
Category 6 rating of components.

3. Ensure Category 6 performance of completed and linked signal paths, end to

end.

4. Avoid damaging of conductors, shield and jacket while installing cables and
ensure that cables are not bent during handling or installing to smaller radii
than minimum recommended by the manufacturer.

5. Pull cables without exceeding cable manufacturer’s recommended pulling

tensions. If there are more than one cable being installed in the same raceway,
all cables shall be pulled simultaneously.

6. Use pulling compound or lubricant if necessary. Used compounds shall not

damage conductor or insulation.

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7. Install exposed cable parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed

structural members, and follow surface contours where possible.

8. Secure and support cable at intervals not exceeding 762 mm (30 in.) and not
more than 152 mm (6 in.) from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames,
and terminals.

9. Make splices, taps, and terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, and
cross-connect and patch panels. Use splice and tap connectors compatible
with media types.

B. Separation of wires shall comply with EIA/TIA-569 rules or NEC 800.52 for
separating unshielded copper communication and data-processing equipment cables
from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment.

C. Installation and configuration shall guarantee improved performance.

D. All items shall be installed, configured and tuned to work as a fallback site for
disaster recovery to the Royal Commission main data center.

3.03 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. General

1. The Contractor shall carry out all site tests in accordance with approved test
procedures to ensure that the equipment and related accessories comply with
specifications and operational requirements. All tests are subject to witnessing
by the Royal Commission’s representative.

2. At least 4 weeks prior to schedule tests, the Contractor shall submit to the
Royal Commission an outline of the plan and procedures used in performing
the site inspection and site tests. This shall include a brief description of the
test equipment, reference drawings, proposed tests and procedure, test
sheets, calculations, reference drawings and minimum/maximum test and
performance values in conformance with the specification and acceptability of
the equipment and acceptability of the installation.

3. Upon completion of installation and prior to final acceptance, each component

of each system shall be tested to the complete satisfaction of the Royal
Commission. Before commissioning, the Contractor shall provide all test
instrumentation, equipment and accessories necessary for demonstration and
putting the equipment into operation.

4. Upon completion of all testing, the Contractor shall submit 5 copies of certified
reports attesting that each test has been performed in accordance with the
approved test procedures. The report for each test shall include the name of
the person in-charge of the test and the date of performance. All factory and
field test reports shall be included in Operation and Maintenance Manual.

5. Care shall be taken that the test apparatus does not damage the equipment or
other related accessories during the testing.

6. Commissioning shall be in accordance with SECTION 01810.

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B. Testing of the Cabling System Standards

1. Data Cable Tests

a) All data cables shall be tested using a Microtest Omniscanner for Cat5e
or Pentascanner for Cat6 NEXT test (or Royal Commission accepted
equivalent) as appropriate.

b) Measurements shall include:

1) Wire Map.
2) Length.
3) Attenuation.
4) NEXT.
5) PSNEXT.
6) ACR.
7) Return Loss.
8) Propagation Delay.
9) Delay Skew.

2. Fiber Optic Tests

a) All fiber optic cables shall be tested using a Microtest Certifiber, power
meter and light source.

b) Test shall be carried out at the following wavelengths:

1) 850 and 1300 nm for multimode fiber.
2) 1310 and 1550 nm for singlemode fiber.

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