TrueNet™ SYSTEMS SYSTEMS H A N D B OOK Structured Cabling Systems De l i ve r i ng Z E R O B I T E R R O R S The TrueNet Dynamic ™ TrueNet is the brain-child of two wiring system technology leaders, Krone, Inc., and Prestolite Wire Corporation These distinguished companies have combined resources to offer a structured cabling system that delivers zero bit errors And this revolutionary new system is fully-backed by a single-source, end-user warranty No other structured cabling system supplier in the marketplace even KRONE, Inc Krone is an international leader in data and voice connecting hardware technology — delivering its high quality, high performance products to over 140 countries around the globe Krone subscribes to a strict policy of continuous product development and system improvement And TrueNet is a clear example of this aspect of the company’s conduct To achieve optimal data transmission throughput, all Krone jacks have been engineered around what has been found to be the critical electrical parameter — impedance Also, Krone is the originator of silver-plated 45° IDC contact technology Silver provides a clear advantage over traditional tin-plated contacts, offering corrosion-free connection over time Even under hostile environmental conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, moisture or exposure to salt, Krone contacts maintain accurate, reliable voice and data throughput comes close to this level of performance and throughput realization assurance This technology provides a far more secure and corrosion-resistant K rone unique ° I DC c ont a c t s connection than all other IDC e nsure solid, ga s-t ight c onne c t ions terminations The innovative contact design also enables Krone connectors to far exceed Category requirements and consistently out-perform the competition in both quality and reliability An additional Krone feature is the insulation clamping ribs that firmly hold the wire in place (and help maintain the critical pair twists) K rone H ighBa nd t e c hnology Typic a l Ca t e gory True N e t Cha nne l ™ Com pa re t he origina l signa ls t nsm it t e d by t he N I C c a rds (a bove , le ft ) w it h t he signa ls a s t he y a ppe a r a t t he fa r e nd (a bove , right ) ove r a t ypic a l Ca t e gory c nne l a nd a True N e t ™ c nne l Only True N e t prot e c t s t he int e grit y of your da t a Equally impressive is Krone’s HighBand™Termination Block — a product that far surpasses the competition and far exceeds Category requirements This Gigabit Ethernet product is also extremely versatile — it can be custom configured to meet a specific application, plus complete patching and cross-connect options allow for easy changes or testing TrueNet cable is based upon a patent-pending technology called TrueMatch™ This product design and manufacturing innovation fine-tunes each cable pair to achieve an operating impedance of 100±3 ohms The cable is also tuned to the various system components, such as connectors, to achieve a 100±3 ohms impedance throughout the cabling system — from NIC to server Prestolite Wire Since its founding in 1907, Prestolite has been a provider of high quality wire and cable products for a diverse marketplace The company differentiates itself from its competition by offering comprehensive transmission solutions TrueNet™attests to the company’s interest in providing far-reaching cabling solutions In concert with Krone, Prestolite looked at the entire structured cabling system — while in operation — and then designed and developed cabling products that ensured not just Category 5, 5e or compliance, but uninterrupted data throughput (see above) No other cabling system supplier has addressed the network in this very real, very exhaustive way In addition to the TrueNet products, Prestolite provides a full range of high quality unshielded and shielded twisted pair products for both voice and data communications An extensive line of singlemode and multimode fiber optic cables round out Prestolite’s offering For purposes of illustration, the differences between the twisted pairs are exaggerated Pa t e nt -pe nding True M a t c h t e c hnology individua lly t une s e a c h t w ist e d pa ir for m a x im um pe rform a nc e Your Network May Not Be OPERATI NG AS FAST AS YOU THI NK Today’s high speed networks can bring tremendous productivity advantages to your organization But getting the full rated performance out of even 100BASE-T can be a real challenge That’s because your structured cabling system — the patch cables, the horizontal cable and the connectors — can seriously degrade your network’s performance 10 11 Just because link lights are ‘on’ — verifying that nodes are operating — doesn’t mean that the network is operating efficiently More than likely, you are not getting what you paid for — a network that truly approaches 100Mb/ s 12 New Tests Reveal Key Determinants Of Network Performance Ethernet is based on standards developed by IEEE and TIA/ EIA to ensure a nominal level of network compatibility and performance But new testing technology — which measures a network while it’s in operation — shows that simply adhering to these standards is not enough to ensure network efficiency Our research with active network test equipment confirms that mixing and matching components that individually meet the TIA/ EIA standards does not ensure efficient network performance Optimal network throughput can only be achieved with components that are 100±3 ohms impedance-matched And we have the test data to prove it! The graphics (below) demonstrate the impedance match/ mismatch phenomenon The mismatched channel illustration depicts what can happen when a 107 ohm patch cord is connected to a 97 ohm horizontal cable Typically, energy is reflected at the connection point causing signal Acceptable Impedance Range Impedance Mismatched Channel 115Ω Impedance mismatch (107Ω to 97Ω) at connection point 110Ω 105Ω NIC Damaged frames must be re-transmitted, slowing network performance Patch Cord 100Ω Energy is reflected at the mismatch, causing some frame data to be reflected and lost 95Ω 90Ω Horizontal Cable Key Ethernet Frame Mismatched Channel Connection Point 85Ω TrueNet™ Impedance Range TrueNet™Impedance Matched Channel 110Ω 105Ω 100Ω 95Ω 90Ω 85Ω Matched components allow signal to travel with minimum reflection and loss, minimizing re-transmission and enhancing efficiency 115Ω NIC Patch Cord Horizontal Cable Key Connection Point Ethernet Frame TrueNet™Channel I m pe da nc e m a t c he d c om pone nt s a llow your da t a t o t ve l t hroughout t he ne t w ork w it h m inim a l re fle c t ion a nd loss Impedance vs Frequency Impedance vs Frequency 140 119 131 121 111 112 Ohms Ohms 103 95 102 93 83 Pair Pair Pair Pair 74 87 64 55 79 30 60 Frequency ( MHz) 90 I m pe da nc e m ism a t c h a t a horizont a l a nd pa t c h c a ble c onne c t ion c re a t e s w ide fre que nc y va ria t ions degradation This, of course, leads to data errors and data re-transmissions — which can have a serious impact on your network’s performance The TrueNet cabling system, depicted by the matched channel illustration, shows how matched (100±3 ohm) components allow the signal to travel without reflection and loss Data re-transmissions dramatically reduce the throughput of the network (see table, right) As you can see, even a 1% rate of re-transmission can slow a 100Mb/ s Ethernet network to just 20Mb/ s 1.0 25 50 75 100 125 Frequency ( MHz) Only True N e t ™ prot e c t s t he int e grit y of your da t a Maximum Percent of Re-transmissions 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% Data Rate 100Mb/ s 20Mb/ s 4Mb/ s 0.8Mb/ s 0.16Mb/ s 0.032Mb/ s Effe c t of da t a re -t nsm ission on ne t w ork t hroughput — % de gra da t ion from only % re -t nsm ission Putting It All Together We can also “see” the effects of using mismatched vs matched channel componentry using an active 100BASE-T network testing device (see above) The Category compliant channel on the left shows the effects of an impedance mismatch at the connection point of the horizontal and patch cable This mismatch results in wild oscillations, or inconsistencies, in frequency The graph on the right shows the stable frequency trace of TrueNet impedance-matched componentry — for consistent signal transmission TrueNet ™ For t he Ul t i mat e GI GABI T ETH ERN ET N ETWORK You’re running 100BASE-T now, but Gigabit will be needed soon… This cabling system has to last for at least 10 years; you need peace of mind… You want to make sure you have the most sophisticated system available… Look No Further Than the TrueNet C6T System: The No-compromise Solution TrueNet C6T delivers exceptional system performance by including features that are designed specifically to protect signal integrity and strength The IEEE specifications for signal amplitude will be especially important for Gigabit Ethernet which uses multilevel encoding In addition, these features may also enable lower voltage NIC cards to transmit a clean signal Gigabit Ethernet will use a much more complicated signal transmission technique to accomplish the 10-fold increase in speed over 100BASE-T This signaling method will energize all four pairs at once, creating unprecedented system noise and complexity TrueNet was designed to ensure efficient performance with the first generation of Gigabit Ethernet cards, which will use complicated digital signal processing (DSP) chips for signal decoding TrueNet C6T takes Gigabit Ethernet one step further: signal transmission over TrueNet C6T is so good that the need for DSPs is reduced, allowing active equipment manufacturers to build next-generation, low cost Gigabit equipment without extra chips An investment in a TrueNet C6T system today could translate to a cost savings on active Gigabit Ethernet equipment tomorrow Technology Enhancements TrueNet C6T takes TrueMatch™technology even further It provides the tightest levels of impedance-matching available, and adds Prestolite’s patent-pending star separator This helically-twisted separator improves pair-to-pair isolation and reduces pair-to-pair, powersum and alien (cable-to-cable) crosstalk for best performance in noisy networks like Gigabit Ethernet In addition, heavier 23-gauge copper is used for better signal strength The TruePatch™cord matched to the C6T system also includes transmission-enhancing features A Choice of TrueNet C6T Components TrueNet C6T structured cabling is the no-compromise solution for any network technology It is available in RJ45 form factor with an option of either patch panels or IDC blocks in the telecommunications closet The part numbers listed here are representative of a basic network proposal For a complete list of options, see your Krone/ Prestolite reseller 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 Good Warning Error 2.0 1.0 Good Warning Error 0.0 0.0 Time TrueNet Signal Amplitude Volts Volts Mismatched Signal Amplitude T he m ism a t c he d c nne l a llow s signa l a m plit ude t o fa ll out side I EEE spe c ific a t ions Time T he True N e t c nne l pre se rve s signa l a m plit ude w it hin I EEE spe c ific a t ions TrueNet ™ C6T RJ45 Modular Solution TrueNet™C6T Cable Hub/ Switch Plug-n-Play Patch Panel with HighBand® Jacks TruePatch™C6T HighBand® Jacks TruePatch™C6T TrueNet C6T IDC Block Solution HighBand® Ultim8™ Blocks TrueNet™C6T Cable Hub/ Switch HighBand® Jacks TruePatch™C6T TruePatch™C6T TrueNet C6T System Components Product HighBand RJ45 Keystone Jacks Angled Faceplate Angled Faceplate Flush Mount Faceplate Flush Mount Faceplate Plug ‘n’ Play Patch Panel Plug ‘n’ Play Patch Panel HighBand Ultim8 Kit TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TruePatch C6T Patch Cords TrueNet C6T Horizontal Cable TrueNet C6T Horizontal Cable Description T568 A/ B port port port port 24 port (add 24 HighBand jacks) 48 port (add 48 HighBand jacks) 24-port/ 8-pair blocks feet, RJ45-RJ45 feet, RJ45-RJ45 10 feet, RJ45-RJ45 15 feet, RJ45-RJ45 feet, RJ45-HighBand Block Plug feet, RJ45-HighBand Block Plug 10 feet, RJ45-HighBand Block Plug 15 feet, RJ45-HighBand Block Plug Plenum, Reel in a Box Riser, Reel in a Box Part Number 6645 800-●● 6644 174-▲▲ 6644 178-▲▲ 6644 154-▲▲ 6644 156-▲▲ 6653 003-24 6653 003-48 6636 596-00 TP6TA-◆◆ 04 TP6TA-◆◆ 07 TP6TA-◆◆ 10 TP6TA-◆◆ 15 TP6TB-◆◆ 04 TP6TB-◆◆ 07 TP6TB-◆◆ 10 TP6TB-◆◆ 15 TN6TP-◆◆ RB TN6TR-◆◆ RB Color Key For ●●, substitute: 01=white 02=ivory 03=gray 04=black 05=red 06=blue 07=green 08=yellow 09=purple 10=orange For ▲▲, substitute: 01=white 02=ivory 03=gray 04=black For ◆◆ substitute: BL=blue GY=gray WT=white GN=green YL=yellow RD=red TrueNet ™ I nst al l i ng an ETH ERN ET OPTI MI Z ED N ETWORK The TrueNet C5eT System Improves Network Performance Your network is running 10BASE-T today, you’re about to migrate to 100BASE-T… The proof of TrueNet C5eT performance is in the test results The graphs (bottom) depict the rise time of both a mismatched and matched (TrueNet) system As you can see, the mismatched channel falls out of spec This can happen when frequency Time oscillations occur, like are shown on page Unstable frequencies corrupt the shape of the signal, causing the wave to rise shallowly (see above) When this happens “1” or “0” could be misinterpreted or lost, leading to re-transmissions and reduced network efficiency You need to add on to your existing network You can’t make sense out of all these “enhanced” claims The standards are all you need, right? The TrueNet C5eT System is the Answer TrueNet C5eT is our entry-level throughput enhanced solution It fully meets the latest Category 5e revisions, and adds throughput optimizing features for 100BASE-T The standards suggest that even Gigabit Ethernet will run over Category 5, but they never said how well The throughput enhancements in TrueNet C5eT mean that Gigabit Ethernet will run better than the standards alone, but for the most robust Gigabit Ethernet system, we suggest TrueNet C6T Amplitude You need to install a new network, what system you choose? TrueNet goes beyond the TIA/ EIA 568-A requirements and ensures that TrueNet networks meet IEEE standards This is a critical distinction: the choice between a network that merely “works,” and one that works efficiently A Choice of TrueNet C5eT Components TrueNet C5eT structured cabling is the solution for popular Category 5, 5e network technologies The part numbers listed here are representative of a basic network proposal For a complete list of options, see your Krone/ Prestolite reseller 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 Good Warning Error 1.0 Good Warning Error 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 Time T he m ism a t c he d c nne l’s c orrupt e d signa l c a use s rise t im e t o fa ll out of I EEE spe c ific a t ions TrueNet Signal Rise Time Nanoseconds Nanoseconds Mismatched Signal Rise Time Time T he True N e t c nne l k e e ps rise t im e w it hin spe c ific a t ions, pre se rving signa l int e grit y Rise Time TrueNet ™ C5eT RJ45 Modular Solution TrueNet™C5eT Cable Hub/ Switch Plug-n-Play Patch Panel with K600 Jacks TruePatch™C5eT K600 Jacks TruePatch™C5eT TrueNet C5eT IDC FT Block Solution TrueNet™C5eT Cable Feed Thru (FT) Block Hub/ Switch TruePatch™C5eT K600 Jacks TruePatch™C5eT TrueNet C5eT System Components Product K600 RJ45 Keystone Jacks Angled Faceplate Angled Faceplate Flush Mount Faceplate Flush Mount Faceplate Patch Plus Patch Panel Patch Plus Patch Panel Plug ‘n’ Play Patch Panel Plug ‘n’ Play Patch Panel FT Block Kit, 4-pair color code TruePatch C5eT Cords TruePatch C5eT Cords, RJ45-FT TrueNet C5eT Horizontal Cable TrueNet C5eT Horizontal Cable TrueNet C5eT Horizontal Cable TrueNet C5eT Horizontal Cable Description T568 A/ B port port port port 24 port T568B 48 port T568B 24 port (add 24 K600 jacks) 48 port (add 48 K600 jacks) 25-pair blocks Various lengths and colors Various lengths and colors Plenum, Reelex II Box Riser, Reelex II Box Plenum, Reel in a Box Riser, Reel in a Box Part Number 6467 081-●● 6644 174-▲▲ 6644 178-▲▲ 6644 154-▲▲ 6644 156-▲▲ 6653 742-24 6653 742-48 6653 003-24 6653 003-48 6642 115-04 See Page 11 TP5ETB-◆◆00 TN5ETP-◆◆II TN5ETR-◆◆II TN5ETP-◆◆RB TN6P-◆◆RB Color Key For ●●, substitute: 00=gray 10=ivory 20=white 30=black 40=blue 50=red 60=orange 70=purple 80=green 90=yellow For ▲▲, substitute: 01=white 02=ivory 03=gray 04=black For ◆◆ substitute: BL=blue GY=gray WT=white GN=green YL=yellow RD=red TruePatch ™ For a V I TA L SY ST EM U P GR A D E TruePatch solves a common problem found in many networks: a random selection of patch cords In many cases, cable was installed as a link and users were expected to supply their own patch cords Or, as your network grew, more and more cords were added, purchased from random sources The fact of the matter is, these cords probably don’t match the cable in your walls and many cords not perform reliably over time, especially after being moved or flexed Our research has found that even one marginal cord could slow down the entire network TruePatch cords are designed for life Your network is already installed and it seems to be running OK, but You seem to have unexplainable slowness problems You’re tired of dealing with unreliable patch cords Is there a simple yet effective way of boosting performance and reliability? TruePatch cords contain numerous patent-pending innovations: The Answer is “Yes” With TruePatch Patch Cords ● a high pressure, molded boot locks each pair in place inside the plug This design also back-fills the air space inside of the cable jacket The result is an extra-strong termination, withstanding the pulling force of more than 30 pounds ● the extra-long strain relief is designed to prevent kinking at the plug head — a common cause of cord failure This patent-pending design also maintains the required 1” bending radius ● a special strand-locking insulation prevents the conductor’s copper strands from separating when flexed For increased flexibility, each twisted pair uses stranded copper, but repeated flexing typically degrades signal performance Our patent-pending process coats the strands before the insulation is applied to ensure that the strands not separate Patch cords are the most overlooked component in the system Yet, our tests show that the overall performance of the network can be improved simply by replacing your existing patch cords with high-performance, impedancematched TruePatch patch cords These tests show that impedance mismatches which occur at the transition between patch cords and jacks have a dramatic impact on network performance The first figure (below, left) shows a randomly chosen horizontal cable with a randomly chosen patch cord The frequency curve shows wild oscillations But by just placing a TruePatch cord with the same horizontal, the impedance curve is much smoother (below right) 140 140 131 131 121 121 112 112 102 93 83 64 102 93 83 Pair Pair Pair Pair 74 Pair Pair Pair Pair 74 64 55 55 1.0 29 56 84 112 139 167 Frequency ( MHz) Be fore True Pa t c h 10 Impedance vs Frequency Ohms Ohms Impedance vs Frequency 195 222 250 1.0 29 56 84 112 139 167 195 222 250 Frequency ( MHz) Same channel view ed after the installation of TruePatch Finally, TruePatch™incorporates all the impedance match innovations of TrueMatch™technology from TrueNet™horizontal cable In addition, all TruePatch cords are manufactured at our ISO 9001 manufacturing facility and pass the stringent new Category 5e or Category requirements There’s a TruePatch Cord for Your Application TruePatch can’t get you all the benefits of a completely matched TrueNet network, because the horizontal cabling isn’t matched — but it’s a reliable starting point, and an upgrade that you can perform yourself, with a minimal amount of time, effort and expense To achieve maximum performance, all TruePatch cords are offered only in lengths which are proven to minimize signal reflections TruePatch Patch Cords Product TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords TruePatch C5eT Patch Cords Description feet, RJ45-RJ45 feet, RJ45-RJ45 10 feet, RJ45-RJ45 15 feet, RJ45-RJ45 25 feet, RJ45-RJ45 50 feet, RJ45-RJ45 Part Number TP5ETA-◆◆04 TP5ETA-◆◆07 TP5ETA-◆◆10 TP5ETA-◆◆15 TP5ETA-◆◆25 TP5ETA-◆◆50 Color Key For ◆◆ substitute: BL=blue GN=green RD=red WT=white YL=yellow An extra-long strain relief and high-pressure molded boot makes TruePatch cords stronger, more flexible and more reliable 11 Your N ETWORK CABL E EXPERTS The TrueNet™ Warranty: “20/ 5” Coverage • Zero Bit Errors KRONE, INC PRESTOLITE WIRE CORPORATION 6950 South Tucson Way Englewood, CO 80112 Phone: 303-790-2619 Fax: 303-790-2117 200 Galleria Officentre, Suite 200 CS#5022 Southfield, MI 48086 Phone: 248-355-4422 Fax: 248-386-4462 Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-775-KRONE (1-800-775-5766) Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-272-9999 REGARDLESS OF APPLI CATI ON TrueNet covers all aspects of the structured cabling system for horizontal and backbone networks that support data and voice, both copper and fiber, including patch cords, horizontal cabling, jacks and patch panels Krone and Prestolite offer a “20/ 5” TrueNet Warranty — direct to you, the end-user A 20-year all inclusive industry standards compliance warranty, including all parts, labor and technical support Plus, a 5-year throughput warranty guaranteeing zero bit error rate performance from your structured cabling channel Ask for your TrueNet Sales Representative Fax: E-mail: URL: 1-303-790-1534 info.usa@ kroneamericas.com www.kroneamericas.com Ask for your TrueNet Sales Representative Phone: Fax: E-mail: URL: 1-308-254-5310 1-308-254-0950 sales@ prestolitewire.com www.prestolitewire.com www.truenet.prestolitewire.com TrueNet installation is available from a highly trained, reliable, nationwide network of Krone/ Prestolite Cabling System Certifiers ( CSCs) Contact 1-800-775-KRONE for more details © Copyright July 1999, Prestolite Wire Corporation Form No TN SYS 0899 ... 24 8-3 5 5-4 422 Fax: 24 8-3 8 6-4 462 Customer Service Hotline: 1-8 0 0-7 75 -KRONE ( 1-8 0 0-7 7 5-5 766) Customer Service Hotline: 1-8 0 0-2 7 2-9 999 REGARDLESS OF APPLI CATI ON TrueNet covers all aspects of the structured. .. 6644 17 4-? 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