NetClear®

SolutioNS for HealtHCare

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HealtHCare NetWorKS are CritiCal

the it network has become a vital part of healthcare. the network is tasked with managing many disparate applications that are all converging on iP. in addition, government initiatives and industry standards are working towards a common goal to make all healthcare records digital.

With the advent of constantly changing technology that is driving everything iP, the network infrastructure becomes the essential vehicle to transport all data, video, and voice functions within the confines of one building out to a multitude of facilities worldwide. from universal electronic medical records to real-time telemedicine, the network must deliver this information faster and more reliably than ever.

to address the unique requirements of the healthcare environment, an industry standard was recently ratified to address the special cabling design and installation needs. aNSi/tia-1179 Healthcare facility telecommunications Cabling Systems standard recommends cabling types, densities, topologies, distances, pathways, and terminations to support clinical systems and nonclinical systems such as rfiD, building automation, nurse call, physio monitoring, security, pharmaceutical inventory, and other applications that will become attached to the iP-based infrastructure.

Berk-tek, a Nexans Company, and legrand|ortronics build on their leadership in premises networks with NetClear® cabling solutions to specifically address the needs of healthcare facilities. these copper and fiber structured cabling systems are uniquely capable of providing the reliable, high bandwidth, high density deployment options so critical in today’s healthcare environments.

Bandwidth and Cable Densities Drive Healthcare Networks

Healthcare networks require higher bandwidth and higher cabling densities to support evolving needs for data creation, storage, and access. This thirst for bandwidth and the need for generous deployment of network outlets are driven, to a large degree, by the following trends in healthcare.

Medical equipment, from MRIs to patient monitoring systems, is now being connected to the healthcare network. To support this proliferation of connected systems, the network infrastructure must provide increased port availability and improved bandwidth.

The upcoming standardization of electronic medical records will increase the compatibility of the various file types and facilitate access to patient information across multiple medical disciplines and geographies. Fast, efficient viewing, movement, and storage of this information will require increased network bandwidth and access speeds.

Long-distance telemedical collaboration, with real-time high-resolution video, requires higher bandwidth and low network latency.

IP everywhere means that nearly all communication needs can be handled by a single IP network – all of which rerquire higher bandwidth to manage the traffic and high cabling densities to accommodate increasing connectivity needs.

NetClear Solutions Deliver Bandwidth and High-Density Connectivity

Count on NetClear solutions to provide the bandwidth and cabling densities you need for an efficient, effective healthcare network.

NetClear structured cabling solutions from Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, and Legrand|Ortronics offer unique solutions to address increased bandwidth and cabling densities. With an eye towards high-speed networks and digital connectivity requirements, the NetClear team partners with hospital IT departments and structured cabling design personnel to provide the most reliable network infrastructure that healthcare networks require.

NetClear Simply Works Better to address Healthcare Needs

NetClear brings together the cabling expertise of Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, with the connectivity and cable management leadership of Legrand|Ortronics to offer high-end systems with above-the-standards channel performance.

NetClear solutions include a variety of systems to create a cabling infrastructure that suits every capacity required for the hospital environment. NetClear solutions offer the most comprehensive copper and fiber systems for an infrastructure that is easy to manage, provides a path to the future, and offers reliability day in and day out.

Guaranteed reliability

Because hospitals are built for longevity and 24/7 availability, it becomes vital that the network is guaranteed to expand with the increasing medical technological advances. NetClear, the longest industry partnership, provides systems that have been tested through third-party independent labs to provide channel integrity second to none.

With an extensive 25-year warranty, the NetClear system installed today will ensure support for future equipment and applications to extend the useful life of the network, which achieves a lower cost of ownership and provides worry- free reliability.

Spec it, install it, forget it

NetClear structured cabling solutions offer peace of mind that the cabling system installed today will work flawlessly to assure business continuity and minimize the risk of downtime. With performance guarantees and a comprehensive product portfolio designed specifically for expanding healthcare connectivity – NetClear systems address the unique challenges facing healthcare IT to provide an adaptable infrastructure capable of supporting future generations of IP applications.

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aDVaNCeD PatieNt Care requireS More BaNDWiDtH

Healthcare facilities are generating and sharing more data than ever. from transmitting Mri images to high-definition video consultations, healthcare networks must work at higher speeds to deliver critical services. this is especially important in areas dealing directly with patient care, from diagnostics to surgery. these areas are the ones where sufficient bandwidth must be available for today’s and tomorrow’s needs.

Best practices in the aNSi/tia-1179 standard recommend that healthcare networks support a minimum of 10 Gb/s access speeds in most areas, with 40G or 100G in the healthcare network data center core to ensure critical data availability. a prudent eye toward the future means installing the best cabling system available. the NetClear® GtX Category 6a and NetClear MM10 cabling systems provide the reliable 10G and 40/100G transmission capabilities needed in these environments.

recommended NetClear Solutions for advanced Networks

There is a NetClear system to meet any bandwidth requirement including 10 Gb/s throughout the main network and 40/100 Gb/s in critical areas such as the data center. Using Berk-Tek high-performance cable and Legrand|Ortonics advanced connectivity, NetClear solutions make it easy to satisfy the needs of this challenging environment.

• The NetClear GTX solution uses LANmark™-10G2 UTP cable and Clarity® 10G patch panels, patch cords, and jacks to offer a Cat 6A system with exceptional 10G performance. It is the most advanced Cat 6A solution available.

• The NetClear GTS solution gives you 10G speeds in a shielded cable for improved noise immunity. LANmark-6 FTP foil-shielded cables and shielded Clarity 6 FTP panels and jacks combine Cat 6 performance and excellent shielding effectiveness to provide 10G performance while protecting medical data from EMI.

• The NetClear GT3 solution, using LANmark-2000 UTP cable and Clarity 6 connectivity products, is a premium Cat 6 solution offering a guaranteed performance margin over standard Cat 6 specifications of 8 dB for crosstalk and 6 dB for return loss.

• The NetClear MM10 solution uses laser-optimized GIGAlite™-10 (OM3) fibers and GIGAlite-10XB (OM4+) fiber to provide 10/40/100G support, extended reaches, reduced cable diameters, and noise-free performance. Cables are available in a wide range of duplex and multifiber configurations to support any need, and can be ordered as preterminated cable assemblies or with field-installable connectors.

• The NetClear SM solution gives you single-mode fiber for longer distance building and campus connectivity.

Source: Edward M. Smith, “Storage Management: What Radiologists Need to Know,” Applied Radiology, 38(5) 13-15.

ModalityUncompressed Lossless Compressed 2.5 to 1 Ratio

MB per Study (Avg.) GB per Year MB per Study (Avg.) GB per Year

Angiography 15 45 6 18

Digital Radiology 42 2688 17 1075

Computerized Tomography 52 1040 21 426

Magnetic Resonance 39 195 16 78

Nuclear Medicine 1.3 3.9 0.5 1.6

Ultrasound 18 90 7 36

Total TB per 100,000 Studies 4.1 TB 1.6 TB

table 1: typical storage requirements for radiological studies

Today’s hospitals, clinics, and labs are collaborating and sharing patient information to enable government agencies, healthcare professionals, and administrators to track regional and national trends, build diagnostic

databases, and share best practices. Aggregating and accessing this data requires high bandwidth, high speed network connections. For example, the typical file size and storage requirements for certain radiological studies are listed in Table 1.

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aDVaNCeD DiaGNoStiC aND treatMeNt MeaNS HiGHer outlet DeNSitieS

to meet patient care requirements, you cannot have too many communication outlets. aNSi/tia-1179 recognizes that a unique need of medical facilities is the need for different levels of outlet densities in different areas.

operating rooms, intensive care rooms, and similar areas can require upwards of 50 workstation outlets to satisfy evolving connectivity needs. other areas, such as offices, waiting rooms, and so forth, require only a few outlets. the tia-1179 standard defines 11 main categories of work areas and 75 subcategories and the recommended cabling densities required in each.

the high outlet and cable densities bring challenges to cable routing and management. With high outlet densities it also becomes important to clearly identify outlets by function through color coding, labeling, or other means.

NetClear® recommended Cable/outlet Color Coding

Data Blue

Telecom White

TV and video Green

Nurse call orange

Physio monitoring Yellow

Meeting the Challenges of High Cabling Densities

NetClear systems help you manage high-density needs from the equipment room to the work area outlet. From high-capacity Mighty Mo® racks and cabinets to reduced-diameter Berk-Tek cable, you will find more ways to save space, achieve better cable management, and route cables through crowded spaces.

In the work area, color-coded outlets enhance quick identification of ports by function making it easier for medical staff to make the right connections.

High-density patch panels simplify the deployment of high volumes of cables in the communications room. Cable management products ensure that cables are routed, supported, and connected efficiently to make administration of the cabling system easier, including ongoing moves, adds, and changes.

Multiuser telecommunication outlet assemblies (MUTOAs) are particularly useful for increasing outlet densities in upgrades and retrofits. Providing flexible layouts for spaces that are frequently rearranged, MUTOAs are easily located in open areas when “behind-the-wall” upgrades are impractical. MTUOAs are available with up to 24 outlets.

Main Work areaCable Density/Subarea

Low (2 - 6) Medium (6 – 12) High (>14)

Patient ServicesConsultation, Family Lounge, Waiting Room

Administration, Registration, Library Nurse’s Station, Patient Room

Surgery, Procedures, Operating Rooms

Sterile Zone, Sub-Sterile Zone Anesthesia Offices, Patient Prep, Hold, Recovery

Intensive Care Room, Operating Room

Emergency Ambulance Bay Evaluation, Exam Room Observation, Procedure Rooms

Ambulatory Care Biopsy, Patient Holding, X-Ray Exam Room, Mammography, Procedure Room Out-Patient Surgery Room

Women’s Health Lactation, Ultrasound Nursery Labor/Delivery Room, Infant Bay

Diagnostic/TreatmentFluoroscopy, Radiation Processing, Radiography, X-Ray Lab

CT Scanner, Linear Accelerator, MRI, Operating Rooms, Procedure Rooms, Simulators

Caregiver Exam Room, Galley, Soiled Utility Charting, Clean Utility, Nourish-ment, Reading Room, Workroom Nurse’s Station

Service/Support Blood Bank, Pharmacy Anesthesia

FacilitiesUtility, Electrical, Mechanical, Elevator Rooms, Communications/Technology Room

Fire Command Security Office Command

OperationsCafeteria, General Storage and Office, Laundry, Locker Rooms, Lounge, On-Call Suite, Retail Areas

Administration, Central Sterile, Conference Room

Critical Care ICU, Neonatal ICU, Recovery

recommended cabling densities for different work areas as defined in the aNSi/tia-1179

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NetClear cabling solutions provide the density and deployment options you need

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SolutioNS to Meet Your HealtHCare NeeDS

Waiting RoomLow Port Density

Diagnostic ImagingHigh Port Density

Conference RoomMedium Port Density

Operating RoomHigh Port Density

AdministrationMedium Port Density

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1. Cable trays: with cable separation for easier routing, identification, and management

2. Clarity® and tracJack®: high- performance connectivity for every category of cabling from patch panels to work outlets and patch cords

3. Color-coded cable, jacks, and patch cords: help identify each unique application

4. laNmark™-6 ftP cable: 10G performance with effective foil shielding for radiation- sensitive areas

5. MDP optical backbone cable: the smallest, highest-density multifiber solution available supporting 40G and 100G applications

6. Mighty Mo® advanced cable management systems: offer superior features for higher cabling densities, better cable management, and better airflow

7. Momentum® high-density cassettes: pre-terminated for plug-and-go transition from MTP* to LC/SC connectivity

8. Multimedia outlets: color-coded with a wide range of options to meet any connectivity need

9. Mutoa: multiuser telecommunication outlet assemblies for easy retrofit

10. Vista™ architectural columns: keep the décor while adding cross connects and outlets

11. onereach Poe extender system: a complete Power over Ethernet solution for operating remote IP devices at distances over 100 m. For operating security cameras and other equipment, the complete solution includes composite copper/fiber cable, power injectors, and remote ports

12. floor outlets: with shuttered covers, allow outlets to be conveniently placed away from walls, close to conference tables, desks, and other furniture, while protecting outlets when not in use

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Medium Density

High Density

NetClear Products for Healthcare

This diagram represents a typical hospital facility with color codes indicating the recommended outlet density for each area (as shown in the table on the previous page). The callout list provides specific examples of products available from Berk-Tek and Legrand|Ortronics that satisfy the needs of this unique environment.

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a CoMPlete Portfolio of NetClear® SolutioNS

NetClear GTXCategory 6a utP Solution

The highest performing Category 6A UTP cabling system available today, NetClear GTX systems are optimized to ensure a signal-to-noise ratio margin that exceeds the IEEE 10GBASE-T requirements, NetClear GTX delivers true end-to-end 10G performance over a component- and channel-compliant Category 6A UTP system. It provides guaranteed end-to-end 10G support for channels from 7-100 meters. The compact, round design of LANmark™-10G2 allows for accurate tray fill calculations and effortless cable management.

NetClear GtX Components

Berk-Tek Horizontal Cable

• LANmark-10G2 UTP Cable

Ortronics Connectivity• Clarity 10G Patch Panels

• Clarity 10G UTP Patch Cords

• Clarity® 10G UTP TracJack® Modular Jacks and Outlets

NetClear GTS10G ftP Solution

The NetClear GTS system was the first system to offer full IEEE standards compliance and guaranteed 10 Gb/s support. The system fully complies with the IEEE 802.3an standard’s signal-to-noise ratio and alien crosstalk specifications for 10GBASE-T.

The Cat 6 LANmark-6 FTP cables use an overall foil shield to virtually eliminate noise from external sources, including alien crosstalk. Clarity 6 shielded jacks are ETL verified TIA Category 6 components, and are center tuned to Clarity 6 shielded patch cords for optimum performance.

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NetClear GtS Components

Berk-Tek Horizontal Cable• LANmark-6 FTP Cable

Ortronics Connectivity• Clarity 6 FTP Patch Panels with Clarity 6

TracJacks

• Clarity 6 FTP Patch Cords

• Clarity 6 FTP TracJack Modular Jacks and Outlets

NetClear GT3Premium Category 6

The NetClear GT3 structured cabling system gives you a cabling solution that provides an unsurpassed margin of additional performance over Category 6 requirements with guaranteed and verified channel performance 8 dB above all Category 6 crosstalk requirements and 6 dB above all Category 6 return loss requirements for standards-compliant designs and installations.

NetClear Gt3 Components

Berk-Tek Horizontal Cable• LANmark-2000 UTP, Plenum/

Non-Plenum

Ortronics Connectivity• Clarity 6 Modular 110 Patch Panels

• Clarity 6 Patch Cords with Paralign™ 2 Plug Design

• Clarity 6 TracJack and Series II® Modular Jacks and Outlets

NetClear MM10Multimode fiber Solution

NetClear MM10 uses the most advanced OM3 and OM4 optical fiber and low-loss connectivity to ensure guaranteed 10G performance today and 40G/100G performance when needed. It offers users flexibility to build networks that guarantee availability of applications for the long-term.

• Ensures link loss budgets and bandwidth to support today’s 10G and tomorrow’s 40/100G networking speeds

• Multifiber MTP* to MTP backbone cables and Momentum® cassettes to support 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet speeds

• GIGAlite™ optical fiber provides a clear migration path forward as throughput needs increase

• OM3 systems will support 10G to 300 meters and 40/100G to 100 meters

• OM4 systems support 10G to 500 meters and 40/100G to 150 meters

• Berk-Tek Micro Data Center Plenum (MDP) cabling provides the highest concentration of optical connections in the smallest package available, with no preferential cable bend issues

NetClear MM10 Components

Berk-Tek Cable with GIGAlite-10, -10XB Fiber• PD Series–Premises Distribution Cable

• Adventum™ Series Indoor/Outdoor (Riser/ Plenum) and OP Series (Outside Plant)

• Micro Data Center Plenum (MDP) Backbone Cable

• All cables available as a pre-terminated cable assembly

Ortronics Connectivity• OptiMo® Pre-Polished and Anaerobic

Field-Installable Connectors

• 615 Series Surface Mount and FC Series Rack Mount Fiber Cabinets

• TracJack or Series II Fiber Modules/Outlets

• OptiMo Fiber Optic Patch and Interconnect Cords

• Momentum Pre-terminated MTP/MPO Cassettes

NetClear SMSingle-Mode fiber Solution

The NetClear SM fiber solution offers backbone and campus fiber solutions that guarantee performance and network longevity. The NetClear SM solution is supported by Berk-Tek single-mode fiber, which exceeds the requirements of EIA/TIA and ITU-T G.652D for low-water-peak single-mode fiber. Low attenuation and superior fiber geometry also allow for low-loss fusion splicing and improved results during field termination.

NetClear SM Components

Berk-Tek Cable• Pre-terminated Cable Assembly

• PD Series–Premise Distribution Cable

• Adventum™ Series Indoor/Outdoor (Riser/Plenum) and OP Series (Outside Plant)

• Micro Data Center Plenum (MDP) Backbone Cable

Ortronics Connectivity• OptiMo Pre-Polished and Anaerobic

Field-Installable Connectors

• 615 Series Surface Mount and FC Series Rack Mount Fiber Cabinets

• OptiMo Fiber Optic Patch and Interconnect Cords

• Momentum Pre-terminated MTP/MPO Cassettes

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Berk-tek, a Nexans Company132 White Oak Road New Holland, PA 17557 Tel: 800-BERK-TEK; 717-354-6200 Fax: 717-354-7944 www.berktek.com

legrand|ortronics 125 Eugene O’Neill Drive New London, CT 06320 Tel: 800-934-5432; 860-445-3900 Fax: 860-405-2992 www.legrand.us/ortronics

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