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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
COPPER | Jacks ………………………. 4
COPPER | Faceplates …………………. 5
COPPER | Surface Mount Boxes ……. 7
COPPER | Patch Panels ……………… 7
COPPER | Cross Connect ……………. 8
COPPER | Patch Cables ……………. 11
COPPER | Connectors and Inserts… 12
COPPER | Bulk Cable ……………….. 13
FIBER | Enclosures ………………….. 14
FIBER | Connectors ………………….. 15
FIBER | Jumpers …………………….. 16
FIBER | Consumables ……………….. 16
FIBER | Bulk Cable …………………… 17
CABLE MANAGEMENT …………… 18
RACKING | Racks ……………………. 20
RACKING | Racking Accessories….. 21
RACKING | Shelves …………………. 22
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES …….. 23
ABBREVIATIONS ……………………. 24
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13 Bulk
Copper
Cable
Racking
Patch
Panels 18 Cable
Management
8 Cross
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Keystone
Inserts
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14
5
4 Fiber
Fiber
Workstations
& Outlets
Racking
Patch
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JACKS
Keystone Cat 5e, 6 ULTIMATE Jacks
• 22–26 AWG solid wire, 22–24 AWG stranded wire
• Spring wire phosphor bronze alloy plated with 50 micro-inch
of gold over 70–100 micro inch of nickel
• Rear termination type IDC, Wiring code T568A/B
• Works with the comCables rapid punch tool
• Meets ANSI/TIA-568 C.2 Category 6; ISO/IEC 11801 Class E Category 6
• Meets FCC part 68; UL listed
Cat 6 550MHz ULTIMATE High Density Jack
Cat 5E 350MHz ULTIMATE High Density Jack
Mfr. Model # Connector Type Color BSE Part #
CN-C3-IV RJ11 Ivory 2991664
CN-C3-WHT RJ11 White 2991665
• High impact thermoplastic housing
• 22–24 AWG wire
• Termination life 522 cycles
• Durability: 750 cycles min.
Cat 3 Voice Jack
CCCA
In 2011, comCables was invited to join the
CCCA, Communications Cable Connectivity
Association, a group of the industry’s leading
manufacturers and distributors who are
committed to maintaining and policing product
integrity in the structured cabling industry.
Bicsi
comCables is a Bicsi Corporate member. Bicsi
is a professional association supporting the
information technology systems (ITS) industry.
Mfr. Model # Connector Type Color BSE Part #
CN-C5ECHD-BK RJ45 Black 2991669
CN-C5ECHD-BL RJ45 Blue 2991670
CN-C5ECHD-GN RJ45 Green 2991671
CN-C5ECHD-IV RJ45 Ivory 2991672
CN-C5ECHD-OR RJ45 Orange 2991673
CN-C5ECHD-RD RJ45 Red 2991674
CN-C5ECHD-WHT RJ45 White 2991675
CN-C5ECHD-YL RJ45 Yellow 2991676
CN-C5ECHD-LA RJ45 Light almond 3015687
Mfr. Model # Connector Type Color BSE Part #
CN-C6CHD-BK RJ45 Black 2991687
CN-C6CHD-BL RJ45 Blue 2991688
CN-C6CHD-GN RJ45 Green 2991689
CN-C6CHD-IV RJ45 Ivory 2991690
CN-C6CHD-OR RJ45 Orange 2991691
CN-C6CHD-RD RJ45 Red 2991692
CN-C6CHD-WHT RJ45 White 2991693
CN-C6CHD-YL RJ45 Yellow 2991694
CN-C6CHD-LA RJ45 Light almond 3015689
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INTRODUCTION | COPPER
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together to bring a complete structured cabling
solution. comCables structured cabling solution
includes copper and fiber, from the wiring
closet to the workstation. Cable, patch panels,
jacks, patch cables, face plates, racks and wire
management it is all here.
We continue to collaborate for the customer.
The comCables solution combines specification
compliance, customer service and integrity, this
combination makes them a perfect partner for
Border States.
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FACEPLATES
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-1IV-ID 1 Ivory 2991794
FP-2IV-ID 2 Ivory 2991820
FP-3IV-ID 3 Ivory 2991833
FP-4IV-ID 4 Ivory 2991846
FP-6IV-ID 6 Ivory 2991859
FP-1WHT-ID 1 White 2991802
FP-2WHT-ID 2 White 2991825
FP-3WHT-ID 3 White 2991838
FP-4WHT-ID 4 White 2991852
FP-6WHT-ID 6 White 2991865
FP-1LA-ID 1 Light Almond 3015691
FP-2LA-ID 2 Light Almond 3015692
FP-3LA-ID 3 Light Almond 3015693
FP-4LA-ID 4 Light Almond 3015694
FP-6LA-ID 6 Light Almond 3015695
• Height 114 mm (4.488″)
• Width 70 mm (2.756″)
• Flush mount
• Accepts keystone-style snap-in jacks
and audio/video adapters
• ISO 9001:2008
• UL listed
• Also available in almond, black, brown
and gray
Faceplates with ID Windows
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-4IV-ANG 4 Ivory 2991845
FP-4WHT-ANG 4 White 2991851
• Height 114.5 mm (4.5″)
• Width 70 mm (2.75″)
• 2X label
• 2X screw #6-32
• Flush mount
• Accepts keystone-style snap-in jacks
and audio/video adapters
• SO 9001:2008
• UL listed
Angled Faceplate with ID Windows
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-1ALM 1 Almond 2991789
FP-2ALM 2 Almond 2991815
FP-3ALM 3 Almond 2991827
FP-4ALM 4 Almond 2991840
FP-6ALM 6 Almond 2991854
FP-1BK 1 Black 2991790
FP-2BK 2 Black 2991816
FP-3BK 3 Black 2991828
FP-4BK 4 Black 2991841
FP-6BK 6 Black 2991855
FP-1BR 1 Brown 2991791
FP-2BR 2 Brown 2991817
FP-3BR 3 Brown 2991829
FP-4BR 4 Brown 2991842
FP-6BR 6 Brown 2991856
FP-1GY 1 Gray 2991792
FP-2GY 2 Gray 2991818
FP-3GY 3 Gray 2991831
FP-4GY 4 Gray 2991843
FP-6GY 6 Gray 2991857
FP-1IV 1 Ivory 2991793
FP-2IV 2 Ivory 2991819
FP-3IV 3 Ivory 2991832
FP-4IV 4 Ivory 2991844
FP-6IV 6 Ivory 2991858
FP-1LA 1 Light almond 2991796
FP-2LA 2 Light almond 2991822
FP-3LA 3 Light almond 2991835
FP-4LA 4 Light almond 2991848
FP-6LA 6 Light almond 2991861
FP-1WHT 1 White 2991801
FP-2WHT 2 White 2991824
FP-3WHT 3 White 2991837
FP-4WHT 4 White 2991850
FP-6WHT 6 White 2991863
• Height 114.3 mm (4.5″)
• Width 69.9 mm (2.75″)
• Flush mount
• Accepts keystone-style snap-in jacks and
audio/video adapters
• ISO 9001:2008
• UL listed
Basic Faceplates
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Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-1IV-OS 1 Ivory 2991795
FP-2IV-OS 2 Ivory 2991821
FP-3IV-OS 3 Ivory 2991834
FP-4IV-OS 4 Ivory 2991847
FP-6IV-OS 6 Ivory 2991860
FP-1WHT-OS 1 White 2991803
FP-2WHT-OS 2 White 2991826
FP-3WHT-OS 3 White 2991839
FP-4WHT-OS 4 White 2991853
FP-6WHT-OS 6 White 2991866
• Height 124 mm (4.88″)
• Width 79 mm (3.11″)
• High-impact material
• Hardware 2X screw #6–32
• Flush mount modular faceplate
• Accepts keystone-style snap-in jacks and
audio/video adapters
• ISO 9001:2008
• Environmental space non-plenum
• Flame retardant
• UL-rated 94 V-0
• UL listed
• Also available in light almond
Oversized Faceplates
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-6WHT2 6 White 2991864
FP-12WHT2 12 White 2991788
• Height 114.5 mm (4.5″)
• Width 116.5 mm (4.58″)
• Smooth finish high-impact ABS
construction
• Includes color-matched screws
Dual Gang Faceplates
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-1SS-FM 1 Stainless Steel 2991799
FP-2SS-FM 2 Stainless Steel 2991823
FP-3SS-FM 3 Stainless Steel 2991836
FP-4SS-FM 4 Stainless Steel 2991849
FP-6SS-FM 6 Stainless Steel 2991862
Stainless Steel Faceplates
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
FP-1SS-TELWM 1 Stainless Steel 2991800
• Height 114.3 mm (4.5″)
• Width 69.85 mm (2.75″)
• 1-Port RJ11 stainless steel faceplate
Stainless Steel Wall Phone Faceplates
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
FP-1WPFM-SS Stainless Steel 2991808
FP-1WPFM-IV Ivory 2991807
FP-1WPFM-WHT White 2991809
Bulk Wire Faceplates
• Height 114.3 mm (4.5″)
• Width 115.82 mm (4.56″)
• Single gang and dual gang
Mfr. Model # Connector Type Color BSE Part #
FP-1RJ11/4-IV RJ11 Ivory 2991797
FP-1RJ11/4-WHT RJ11 White 2991798
RJ12 Wall Phone Faceplates
• Height 115.0 mm (4.53″)
• Width 78.0 mm (3.07″)
• Wall-mounted-telephone modular jack plate
• High-impact ABS plastic
• Gold-plated contacts
• Matching color mounting screws
• UL listed
Notes
• Height 114.3 mm (4.5″)
• Width 69.9 mm (2.75″)
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Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
FP-1WPR2-ALM Almond 2991810
FP-1WPR2-BK Black 2991811
FP-1WPR2-BR Brown 2991812
FP-1WPR2-IV Ivory 2991813
FP-1WPR2-WHT White 2991814
Bulk Wire Recessed Faceplates
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports BSE Part #
FP-3FFP-BK 3 2991830
• Smooth finish high-impact ABS construction
• UL listed
Furniture Faceplates
PATCH PANELS
SURFACE
MOUNT BOXES
Unloaded F/UTP Modular Flush Mount Patch Panels
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Connector Type BSE Part #
PP-K24-FM 24 Cat 5/Cat 6 2992043
PP-K48-FM 48 Cat 5/Cat 6 2992044
• Available in 12-port, 24-port, and 48-port
• Accepts crescendo 90 degree and high density
keystone-style snap-in jacks
• Color black
• UL listed
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
SMB-1IV-C 1 Ivory 2992054
SMB-2IV-C 2 Ivory 2992058
SMB-4IV-C 4 Ivory 2992062
SMB-1WHT-C 1 White 2992056
SMB-2WHT-C 2 White 2992060
SMB-4WHT-C 4 White 2992063
• Product type surface mount box
• Includes mounting screws and
double sided tape
• Screw: #4 x 14 mm
• Accepts comCables crescendo
keystone style jacks
• ISO 9001:2008
• UL listed
ULTIMATE Surface Mount Box with ID label
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Color BSE Part #
SMB-1IV-S 1 Ivory 2992055
SMB-2IV-S 2 Ivory 2992059
SMB-1WHT-S 1 White 2992057
SMB-2WHT-S 2 White 2992061
• Unique shuttered design to protect
keystone jacks when not in use
• Tool-less cover removal to aid in
installation and service
• Includes computer and telephone
icons, screws and double sided tape
• ISO 9001:2008
• UL listed
Surface Mount Box with Shutters,
Tool-less Cover Removal
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
SMB-BB1G-IV Ivory 2992065
SMB-BB2G-IV Ivory 2992066
SMB-BB1G White 2992064
SMB-BB2G-WHT White 2992067
• Class 2 low voltage wiring
• Non-conductive, smooth plastic
construction
• For category, fiber optic, and
communications cables
Back Box
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ULTIMATE 48-Port Patch Panel with Wire Management Bar
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Connector Type Rack Units BSE Part #
PP-C5E-48C 48 Cat 5E 2 2992038
PP-C6-48C 48 Cat 6 2 2992041
Mfr. Model # Depth Rack Units BSE Part #
HB-1U-4 4″ 1 2991874
HB-2U-4 4″ 2 2991876
HB-3U-4 4″ 3 2991878
HB-1U-6 6″ 1 2991875
HB-2U-6 6″ 2 2991877
HB-4U-6 6″ 4 2991879
• Truss head phillips screws
• Hinged mounting for service or installation
• Panels can be terminated or serviced with the swing-out hinged feature
• Sturdy hinged mounting surface on one side allowing swing-out during
installation
• Hardware included
• 19″ rack mount products;
can be attached to walls
directly or wiring closet
backboards
• #10-32 screws included
Hinged Wall Bracket 19″ Wide
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-66-150 2992162
• 50 pair
• Clear snap-on cover included
• Housing high impact flame retardant plastic
• 24–26 AWG wire
• UL 94 V-0 rated
• UL listed
Cat 5E 66 Connecting Block
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Connector Type BSE Part #
PP-C5E-12 12 Cat 5E 2992035
• 22–26 AWG stranded and solid wire
• T568 A/B compatible
• 110 and krone tool compatible
• TIA/EIA568B
• ISO/IEC11801
• UL listed
Loaded 12-Port Patch Panels Cat 5E 1RU
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Connector Type BSE Part #
PP-C5E-12M 12 Cat 5E 2992036
PP-C6-12M 12 Cat 6 2992618
• 22–26 AWG stranded and solid wire
• T568 A/B compatible
• 110 and krone tool compatible
• Available in Cat 6 and Cat 5E
• TIA/EIA568B
• ISO/IEC11801
• UL listed
12-Port Mini Patch Panels with 89D Bracket
ULTIMATE Patch Panels
Mfr. Model # Number of Ports Connector Type Rack Units BSE Part #
PP-C5E-24C 24 Cat 5E 1 2992037
PP-C6-24C 24 Cat 6 1 2992040
• Durability: 750 cycles min.
• 22–26 AWG solid wire
• 22–24 AWG stranded wire
• Spring wire phosphor bronze alloy plated with 50 micro-inch
of gold over 70–100 micro inch of nickel
• IDC: phosphor bronze alloy plated with 100 micro-inch of tin
• Cat 5: meets ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 ISO/iEC 11801 Class D Catalog 5 channel
and permanent link requirements
• Cat 6: meets ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 ISO/iEC 11801 Class E Catalog 6 channel
and permanent link requirements
ULTIMATE 24-Port Patch Panel with Wire Management Bar
CROSS CONNECT
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Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-S89D 2992172
• Mount any 66 block
• Type 89D
• For use with voice/data
66 block
• UL listed
D-Style 66 Bracket
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
TM-66-C-BL Black 2992164
TM-66-C-OR Orange 2992165
TM-66-C-WHT White 2992166
TM-66-C-YL Yellow 2992167
• Patching exceeds EIA/TIA A/B requirements
• UL listed
66 Block Covers
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-66BC 2992163
• Patching exceeds EIA/TIA A/B requirements
• UL listed
66 Block Bridging Clips
Mushroom Wire Management Spool without Screw
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-S20A 2992170
Cat 6 Wall Mounts with Legs
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-S20B 2992171
Mushroom Wire Management Spool with Wood Screw
• Designed for Cat 6 data communications
• Meets TIA/EIA 568 A/B ISO/IEC 11801 standards
• Wall mountable
• C4 clips included
• Includes plastic covers and paper labels
• Cat 5E also available
110 Field Termination Kit 48-Pair
Mfr. Model # Pair BSE Part #
TM-110L48C6 48 2992151
110 Field Termination Kit 96-Pair
Mfr. Model # Pair BSE Part #
TM-110L96C6 96 2992152
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Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-110PS-WHT 2992154
110 Wiring Block Label Strips 6 Pack
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-110PH 2992153
110-Style Label Holders
Mfr. Model # Length BSE Part #
TM-110RB1 19″ 2992155
• Wiring block design for Cat 5E voice and data communications
• Meets TIA/EIA 568 A/B ISO/IEC 11801 standards
• Rack/wall mountable
• UL listed
Rack Mount 110 Wire Manager
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TM-110A2 2992148
• Wiring block design for Cat 5E voice and data communications
• Meets TIA/EIA 568 A/B ISO/IEC 11801 standards
• Wall mountable
• UL listed
110-Style Cable Wire Manager with Legs
Cat 5E Rack Mounts
Mfr. Model # Clip Part Rack Units BSE Part #
TM-110RM-100-4 4 1 2992156
TM-110RM-100-5 5 1 2992157
• Designed for Cat 5E voice and data communications
• Meets TIA/EIA 568 A/B ISO/IEC 11801 standards
• Rack/wall mountable
• Includes plastic covers and paper labels
110 Field Termination Kit 100-Pair
Mfr. Model # Clip Part Rack Units BSE Part #
TM-110RM-200-4 4 2 2992158
TM-110RM-200-5 5 2 2992159
110 Field Termination Kit 200-Pair
110 Field Termination Kit 300-Pair
Mfr. Model # Pairs BSE Part #
TM-C4 4 2992168
TM-C5 5 2992169
Cat 5E 110 Connectivity Clip
Mfr. Model # Clip Part Rack Units BSE Part #
TM-110RM-300-4 4 3 2992160
TM-110RM-300-5 5 3 2992161
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All lengths also available in: Green, gray, orange, red, white and yellow
Mfr. Model # Length Color BSE Part #
N-10111-1-BK-C 1′ Black 2991919
N-10111-3-BK-C 3′ Black 2991937
N-10111-3-WHT-C 5′ Black 2991944
N-10111-7-BK-C 7′ Black 2991957
N-10111-10-BK-C 10′ Black 2991899
N-10111-14-BK-C 14′ Black 2991909
N-10111-25-BK-C 25′ Black 2991927
N-10111-1-BL-C 1′ Blue 2991920
N-10111-3-BL-C 3′ Blue 2991938
N-10111-5-GY-C 5′ Blue 2991945
N-10111-7-BL-C 7′ Blue 2991958
N-10111-10-BL-C 10′ Blue 2991900
N-10111-14-BL-C 14′ Blue 2991910
N-10111-25-BL-C 25′ Blue 2991928
• Cat 5e cables are channel-rated for optimum channel performance
• 24 AWG stranded cable for maximum flexibility
• 50 microns of gold, over 100 microns of nickel
Cat 5E UTP Patch Cable
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Mfr. Model # Length Color BSE Part #
N-11111-3M-BL-CH 3′ Blue 2992007
N-11111-5M-BL-CH 5′ Blue 2992017
N-11111-7M-BL-CH 7′ Blue 2992027
N-11111-10M-BL-CH 10′ Blue 2991969
N-11111-14M-BL-CH 14′ Blue 2991979
N-11111-25M-BL-CH 25′ Blue 2991997
N-11111-3M-WHT-CH 3′ White 2992013
N-11111-5M-WHT-CH 5′ White 2992023
N-11111-7M-WHT-CH 7′ White 2992033
N-11111-10M-WHT-CH 10′ White 2991975
N-11111-14M-WHT-CH 14′ White 2991985
N-11111-25M-WHT-CH 25′ White 2992003
• 100% made in the USA
• All components ETL verified and UL listed
• 100% of patch cords performance tested
• End-to-end channel performance guarantee
• High-density, snag free boot
• ETL verified to ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2-1 Category 6 standard
• Characterized to 500 Mhz, 250 Mhz greater than the standard
• 50 microns of gold, over 100 microns of nickel
ULTIMATE Patch Cables Cat 6
• Channel-rated for optimum channel performance
• 24 AWG stranded cable for maximum flexibility
• Molded snagless boot to protect plug
• Patch cords have a strain relief boot ensures long-term network performance
• 50 microns of gold, over 100 microns of nickel
Cat 6 UTP Patch Cable
Mfr. Model # Length Color BSE Part #
N-10111-3-BL-CH 3′ Blue 2991939
N-10111-3-YL-C 5′ Blue 2991946
N-10111-5-WHT-CH 5′ White 2991955
N-10111-7-BL-CH 7′ Blue 2991959
N-10111-7-WHT-CH 7′ White 2991965
N-10111-10-BL-CH 10′ Blue 2991901
N-10111-10-WHT-CH 10′ White 2991907
N-10111-14-BL-CH 14′ Blue 2991911
N-10111-14-WHT-CH 14′ White 2991917
N-10111-25-BL-CH 25′ Blue 2991929
N-10111-25-WHT-CH 25′ White 2991935
• 100% made in the USA
• All components ETL verified and UL listed
• 100% of patch cords performance tested
• End-to-end channel performance guarantee
• High-density, snag free boot
• Supports most data and voice applications
• Universally accepted design for global commercial network installations
• Simplified solution preserving long-term network investment
• 50 microns of gold, over 100 microns of nickel
ULTIMATE Patch Cable Cat 5E
Mfr. Model # Length Color BSE Part #
N-11111-1M-BK-C 1′ Black 2991987
N-11111-3M-BK-C 3′ Black 2992005
N-11111-5M-BK-C 5′ Black 2992015
N-11111-7M-BK-C 7′ Black 2992025
N-11111-10M-BK-C 10′ Black 2991967
N-11111-14M-BK-C 14′ Black 2991977
N-11111-25M-BK-C 25′ Black 2991995
N-11111-1M-BL-C 1′ Blue 2991988
N-11111-3M-BL-C 3′ Blue 2992006
N-11111-5M-BL-C 5′ Blue 2992016
N-11111-7M-BL-C 7′ Blue 2992026
N-11111-10M-BL-C 10′ Blue 2991968
N-11111-14M-BL-C 14′ Blue 2991978
N-11111-25M-BL-C 25′ Blue 2991996
All lengths also available in: Green, gray, orange, red, white and yellow
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Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CN-RJ45-FFK-BK 2991733
Modular Coupler Cat 5E Feedthru
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CN-C5E-FFSH 2991683
Cat 5E Coupler Shielded F/F
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CN-C5E-FF 2991682
Cat 5E Coupler F/F
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
FP-BLANK-AL Almond 2991867
FP-BLANK-BK Black 2991868
FP-BLANK-BR Brown 2991869
FP-BLANK-GY Gray 2991870
FP-BLANK-IV Ivory 2991871
FP-BLANK-LA Light almond 2991872
FP-BLANK-WHT White 2991873
• Connector-module inserts
• Used with keystone wall plates
• Snap-in tabs
• Easy to insert and remove for
adjustments and wiring changes
• Pack of 25
Blank Insert
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CN-C6-FKY-FF 2991700
Cat 6 Coupler F/F
CONNECTORS AND INSERTS
AUDIO VIDEO
F-Connector Feedthru
Mfr. Model # Type Color BSE Part #
CN-F-FKY-ALM F-Conn Almond 2991708
CN-F-FKY-BK F-Conn Black 2991709
CN-F-FKY-BR F-Conn Brown 2991710
CN-F-FKY-GY F-Conn Gray 2991711
CN-F-FKY-IV F-Conn Ivory 2991712
CN-F-FKY-LA F-Conn Light almond 2991713
CN-F-FKY-WHT F-Conn White 2991714
Mfr. Model # Type Color BSE Part #
CN-BNC-FKY-IV BNC Ivory 2991656
CN-BNC-FKY-WHT BNC White 2991657
• Colors available: Ivory, almond, white or black
BNC Female-Female 50 OHM
BNC Male to RCA Male
CN-BNCM/RCAM BNC 2991658
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Mfr. Model # Rating Color BSE Part #
BC-C6EEPL-BL-01 Plenum Blue 2991621
BC-C6EEPL-WHT-01 Plenum White 2991622
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 6
• 23 AWG 4 pair solid copper 250 MHz
• ETL Listed CMP
• Flat tape separator
• No-Rip cord provided
• 1000′ box
Cat 6 250 MHz UTP Plenum Cable
BULK CABLE
Mfr. Model # Rating Color BSE Part #
BC-C6EPL-BL Plenum Blue 2991623
BC-C6EPL-WHT Plenum White 2991624
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 6
• 23 AWG 4 pair solid copper 550 MHz
• UL Listed CMP / UL Holographic Pgm
• ETL Verified to CAT6 568 C.2
• Aggressive cross separator
• Rip cord under jacket
• 1000′ box
Cat 6 550MHz UTP Plenum Cable
Mfr. Model # Rating Color BSE Part #
BC-C6EPVC-BL Riser Blue 2991625
BC-C6EPVC-WHT Riser White 2991626
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 6
• 23 AWG 4 pair solid copper 550 MHz
• UL Listed CMR / UL Holographic Pgm
• Aggressive cross separator
• Rip cord under jacket
• 1000′ box
Cat 6 550 MHz UTP Riser Cable
Mfr. Model # Rating Color BSE Part #
BC-C5EPL-BL Plenum Blue 2991617
BC-C5EPL-WHT Plenum White 2991618
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 5E
• 24 AWG 4 pair solid copper 350 MHz
• UL Listed CMP / UL Holographic Pgm
• ETL Verified CAT5 568 C.2
• Rip cord under jacket
• 1000′ box
Cat 5E 350 MHz UTP Plenum Cable
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 5e
• 24 AWG 4 pair solid copper 100 MHz
• ETL Listed CMP
• ETL Verified CAT5 568 C.2
• No-Rip cord provided
• 1000′ box
Cat 5E 100 MHz UTP Plenum Cable
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
BC-C5E2PL-BL Blue 2991615
BC-C5E2PL-WHT White 2991616
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
BC-C5EPVC-BL Blue 2991619
BC-C5EPVC-WHT White 2991620
• TIA 568 C.2 Category 5E
• 24 AWG 4 pair solid copper 350 MHz
• UL Listed CMR / UL Holographic Pgm
• Rip cord under jacket
• 1000′ box
Cat 5E 350 MHz UTP Riser Cable
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Wall Mount Fiber Enclosures
Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure 1-Panel
Mfr. Model # Ports Dimensions BSE Part #
FE-12W 12 6.5″ W x 1.5″ D x 7″ H 2991775
Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure 2-Panel
Mfr. Model # Ports Dimensions BSE Part #
FE-24W 24 14″ W x 3.5″ D x 13.5″ H 2991779
Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure 4-Panel
• 16-gauge steel with corrosion-resistant black powder finish coat
• Grommets at the top and bottom
• Strain-relief hardware and routing guides help maintain minimum bend radius
• Zip ties and installation screws included
Mfr. Model # Ports Dimensions BSE Part #
FE-6W 6 6.5″ W x 1.5″ D x 7″ H 2991786
Mfr. Model # Ports Dimensions BSE Part #
FE-48W 48 17″ W x 5.8″ D x 12.2″ H 2991781
Wall Mount Fiber Enclosure 8-Panel
Rack Mount Fiber Enclosure
Mfr. Model # Maximum Ports Width Depth Height BSE Part #
FE-18R-1U 72 17″ 12″ 1.75″ 2991776
Fiber Enclosure 3-Panel
• Fits 19″ racks
• Removable backboard for easy access to terminated cables
• Removable top lid for easy access
• Rear steel doors with 1/4 turn latches to allow easy access from both sides
• Strain-relief hardware and routing guides help maintain minimum bend radius
• “D” shaped cutouts at front and rear for easy access of cable
• Labeling kit
• Zip ties and installation screws included
Mfr. Model # Maximum Ports Width Depth Height BSE Part #
FE-36R 144 17″ 12″ 3.5″ 2991780
Fiber Enclosure 6-Panel
Mfr. Model # Connector Type Color BSE Part #
BC-RG6PVC-60%-BK RG 6 Black 2991636
BC-RG6PVC-60%-WHT RG 6 White 2991637
• 18 AWG
• Tested to 3.0 GHz
RG 6 60% Shield CATV Coax PVC Cable
• 18 AWG
• 80% AL
• Tested to 3.0 GHz
RG 6 60% Shield CATV Coax Plenum Cable
Mfr. Model # Rating Connector Type Color BSE Part #
BC-RG6PL-60%-WHT Plenum RG 6 White 2991635
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Mfr. Model # Maximum Ports Width Depth Height BSE Part #
FE-72R/144R 288 17″ 12″ 7″ 2991787
Fiber Enclosure 12-Panel
Fiber Panels
Connectors
• Fiber adapter panels fit all comCables rack and wall mount
• Panels are available in simplex adapter format
• Dimensions: 5.12″ L x 1.2″ H
• Available in 6 or 12 ports
• Material: (Adapter) steel with phosphor bronze sleeve or ceramic zirconia
• Coating: electrostatic polyester powder coat paint
• Available in black
ST Panel
Mfr. Model # Ports BSE Part #
FE-6SC 6 2991782
FE-12SC 12 2991771
SC Panel
LC Panel
Mfr. Model # Ports BSE Part #
FE-6ST 6 2991784
FE-12ST 12 2991773
Mfr. Model # Ports BSE Part #
FE-12LC 12 2991769
FE-24LC 24 2991777
FIBER
CONNECTORS
• Anaerobic adhesive style field installable connectors
• Hand polishing required
• Available in multimode and singlemode versions
• Metal body constructions
• 3 mm and 900 mm boot options included
Mfr. Model # Mode BSE Part #
CNF-ST-MM Multimode 2992206
CNF-ST-SM Singlemode 2992207
ST Connector
Mfr. Model # Mode BSE Part #
CNF-SC-MM Multimode 2992202
CNF-SC-SM Singlemode 2992203
SC Connector
Mfr. Model # Mode BSE Part #
CNF-LC-MM-900 Multimode 2992196
CNF-LC-SM-900 Singlemode 2992198
LC Connector
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CNF-LC-CLIP 2992194
• Makes simplex connectors duplex
Fiber Connector Housing SC Duplex
FIBER
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CONSUMABLES
Epoxy Syringe
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-002 2992213
Epoxy Needle
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-001 2992212
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-010 2992221
Canned Air
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-006 2992217
Epoxy Loctite
Epoxy Primer
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-007 2992218
Mfr. Model # Length Type Rating BSE Part #
F-0505-1M 1 m ST/ST Riser 2991737
F-0505-2M 2 m ST/ST Riser 2991738
F-0505-3M 3.m ST/ST Riser 2991739
F-0505-5M 5 m ST/ST Riser 2991744
F-0506-1M 1 m ST/SC Riser 2991745
F-0506-2M 2 m ST/SC Riser 2991746
F-0506-3M 3 m ST/SC Riser 2991747
f-0506-5m 5 m ST/SC Riser 2991752
F-0606-1M 1 m SC/SC Riser 2991753
F-0606-2M 2 m SC/SC Riser 2991754
F-0606-3M 3 m SC/SC Riser 2991755
F-0606-5M 5 m SC/SC Riser 2991760
F-0808-1M 1 m LC/LC Riser 2991761
F-0808-2M 2 m LC/LC Riser 2991762
F-0808-3M 3 m LC/LC Riser 2991763
F-0808-5M 5 m LC/LC Riser 2991768
• Riser-rated
• OFNR
• OM1 fiber
• Orange
• Glass 62.5/125
• Available In plenum-rated
• UL listed
Fiber Patch Cord Multimode
FIBER
JUMPERS
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Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-008 2992219
Universal Stainless Steel Polishing Puck
Kimwipes
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
FOC-009 2992220
Mfr. Model # Micron Color BSE Part #
FOC-003 0.3 White 2992214
Lapping Film 0.3 Micron
Mfr. Model # Micron Color BSE Part #
FOC-005 3 Magenta 2992216
Lapping Film 3 Micron
Mfr. Model # Micron Color BSE Part #
FOC-004 12 Green 2992215
Lapping Film 12 Micron
Fiber Cables
Tight Buffered Multimode 50/125um
Mfr. Model # Use Rating BSE Part #
BF-0602IO-50-PL I/O Plenum 2991640
BF-1202IO-50-PL I/O Plenum 2991643
• Multimode indoor/outdoor tight buffered fiber cable
• Plenum UL listed
BULK FIBER CABLE
Tight Buffered Singlemode 8.3/125um
Tight Buffered Multimode 62.5/125um
Mfr. Model # Use Rating BSE Part #
BF-0601IO-PL I/O Plenum 2991639
BF-1201IO-PL I/O Plenum 2991642
Mfr. Model # Use Rating BSE Part #
BF-0602IO-PL I/O Plenum 2991641
BF-1202IO-PL I/O Plenum 2991644
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Mfr. Model # Length Type Rating BSE Part #
F-0505-50-1M 1 m ST/ST Riser 2991740
F-0505-50-2M 2 m ST/ST Riser 2991741
F-0505-50-3M 3 m ST/ST Riser 2991742
F-0505-50-5M 5 m ST/ST Riser 2991743
F-0506-50-1M 1 m ST/SC Riser 2991748
F-0506-50-2M 2 m ST/SC Riser 2991749
F-0506-50-3M 3 m ST/SC Riser 2991750
F-0506-50-5M 5 m ST/SC Riser 2991751
F-0606-50-1M 1 m SC/SC Riser 2991756
F-0606-50-2M 2 m SC/SC Riser 2991757
F-0606-50-3M 3 m SC/SC Riser 2991758
F-0606-50-5M 5 m SC/SC Riser 2991759
F-0808-50-1M 1 m LC/LC Riser 2991764
F-0808-50-2M 2 m LC/LC Riser 2991765
F-0808-50-3M 3 m LC/LC Riser 2991766
F-0808-50-5M 5 m LC/LC Riser 2991767
• Riser-rated
• UL listed
• OFNR
• Aqua
• OM3 Fiber
• Glass 50/125
• Available In plenum-rated
Fiber Patch Cord Multimode 50 Micron
• Convenient pass-through holes
• Snap-on cover
• Screws included
Finger Ducts
Mfr. Model # Dimensions BSE Part #
WM-1U-FDS 19″ W x 2″ H x 1.5″ D 2992261
Single Sided 1RU
CABLE
MANAGEMENT
CSR Steel Finger Ducts
• Satin black
Mfr. Model # Dimensions BSE Part #
WM-2U-FDS 19″ W x 3″ H x 3″ D 2992263
Single Sided 2RU
Mfr. Model # Dimensions Front Dimensions Back BSE Part #
WM-1U-FDD 19″ W x 2″ H x 1.5″ D 19″ W x 2″ H x 4″ D 2992260
Double Sided 1RU
Mfr. Model # Dimensions BSE Part #
WM-2U-FDD-L 19″ W x 2″ H x 3″ D 2992262
Finger Duct Double Sided 2RU
D-Ring Wire Manager 1RU
Mfr. Model # Dimensions BSE Part #
WM-1U-D 19″ x 4″ x 1.75″ 2992175
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Molded Finger Ducts
• Burr 0.05 mm max.
• Color black
• Horizontal cable management
• Side mountable onto a standard 19/23″ relay rack
• Material type high-impact
• Flame retardant
• UL-rated 94 V-0
• Thermoplastic
• UL listed
Mfr. Model # Dimensions Rack Units BSE Part #
WM-1U-FDD-M 19″ W x 1.7″ H x 3.4″ D 1 2992176
WM-2U-FDS-M 19″ W x 3.4″ H x 6.8″ D 2 2992179
Double Sided Wire Manager
D-Ring Wire Manager 2RU
Mfr. Model # Dimensions BSE Part #
WM-2U-D 19″ x 4″ x 3.5″ 2992178
Single Sided Wire Manager
Mfr. Model # Dimensions Rack Units BSE Part #
WM-1U-FDS-M 19″ W x 1.7″ H x 3.4″ D 1 2992177
WM-2U-FDS-M 19″ W x 3.4″ H x 3.5″ D 2 2992180
Mfr. Model # Dimensions Type BSE Part #
WM-VSS-76 7′ x 6″ x 6.3″ Single sided 2992185
WM-VDS-76 7′ x 6″ x 13″ Double sided 2992181
Vertical Finger Ducts
• Includes 12/24 screws to rack
• Fits 19″ rack
• Lockable latches
Finger Duct Vertical Wire Manager
Mfr. Model # Dimensions Type Mount Type BSE Part #
WM-VFS-744C 7′ x 4″ x 4″ Single sided Center 2992184
WM-VFD-744C 7′ x 4″ x 4″ Double sided Center 2992182
WM-VFD-744S 7′ x 4″ x 4″ Double sided Side 2992183
Vertical Wire Manager
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Relay Racks
Mfr. Model # Width Height BSE Part #
RR-7-BK 19″ 7′ 2992045
• Double sided universal spacing (5/8 – 5/8 – 1/2)
• 12-24 threaded mounting holes
• Twin top angles for added rigidity
• 600 lb weight capacity
• Included 32 pieces #12-24 dog point mounting screws
2 Post Relay Rack
Mfr. Model # Width Height BSE Part #
RR-7-BK-4P 21″ 7′ 2992046
• Adjustable depth rack spaces 45RU
• Cold rolled steel 14AWG
• Adjustable at 24″, 26.5″, 29.125″, 31.5″, 34″
and 36″ depth
• Load capacity 1,700 lbs
4 Post Relay Rack
Mfr. Model # Rack Units (RU) Width Depth Height BSE Part #
RWM-SG-241918 12 19″ 18″ 24″ 2992047
RWM-SG-361918 20 19″ 18″ 36″ 2992048
RWM-SG-481918 24 19″ 18″ 48″ 2992049
• 12 GA steel
• Black epoxy powder coat
• Standard EIA hole spacing
• Wall mount 100 lb weight capacity
Wall Mount Swing Gate Rack
RACKS Ladder Racks
Mfr. Model # Length Width BSE Part #
LD-LR 10′ 12″ 2991891
• 18 AWG cold rolled steel
• Tubular construction for weight savings
• High strength welded construction
• 3/8″ x 1-1/2″ x .065″ wall rectangular
steel tubing
Cable Raceway
Mfr. Model # Width BSE Part #
LD-RRBI 12″ 2991893
• Designed for Category 5
bend radius compliance
• Usable on any 1-1/2″ x 3/8″
tubular or solid type cable
runway
Cable Raceway Radius, Inside Bend
Mfr. Model # Width BSE Part #
LD-RRBO 12″ 2991894
• Designed for Category 5
bend radius compliance
• Usable on any 1-1/2″ x 3/8″
tubular or solid type cable
runway
Cable Raceway Radius, Outside Bend
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RACKING
Mfr. Model # Color BSE Part #
HW-SCREW-1032-BK Black 2991881
HW-SCREW-1032-SLV Silver 2991882
• Black or silver
Rack Mount Screw 10/32
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
HW-SCREW-1224-BK 2991883
• Black
Rack Mount Pilot Point Screw 12/24
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-JBK 2991890
• WAB hardware included (J-Bolts)
• Powder coated
J Bolt Kit
• Installing G-1600 on a stainless steel faceplate
Hex Screw and Nut
RACKING
ACCESSORIES
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
CN-DBJACK316 2991706
CN-DBHEX316 2991705
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-LRF 2991892
Foot Kit Vertical Ladder to Floor
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
HW-CAGENUT-1224 2991880
Cage Nut Screw
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-BSK 2991887
• Kit contains material to butt-splice 1-1/2″ cable runway
• Fits both solid and tubular steel 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ and 2″ x 3/8″ cable runway
• (4) each splice plates
• (2) each 3/8-16″ trimmed head bolts
• (2) each 3/8-16″ hex nuts
• (2) Each 3/8″ split lock washers
Butt Splice Kit
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-EC-PR 2991889
Ladder Rack End Cap (Pair)
Mfr. Model # Width BSE Part #
LD-WAB 12″ 2991897
• Hardware included (J-Bolts)
• Powder coated
Wall Angle Bracket
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Rack Mount Shelves
• Both 10-32 and 12-24 mounting screw kits are included allowing mount
on either thread pattern
• (Black)16AWG steel finished in a satin black industrial coating
• For use in standard 19″ EIA upright relay racks and cabinets
• 2RU
Mfr. Model # Width Depth Height BSE Part #
SH-1914 19″ 14″ 3.5″ 2992050
• 50 lb load rating
Cantilever Shelf
Mfr. Model # Width Depth Height BSE Part #
SH-1919 19″ 19″ 3.5″ 2992052
• 75 lb load rating
Center Mount Shelf
Mfr. Model # Width Depth Height BSE Part #
SH-1920 19″ 20″ 4″ 2992053
• 200 lb load rating
Network Products Shelf
Mfr. Model # Width Depth Height BSE Part #
SH-1914KB 19″ 14″ 3.5″ 2992051
• 50 lb load rating
Sliding Keyboard/Mouse Shelf
Adjustable Ladder End Splice SHELVES
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-AHSK 2991885
Adjustable Horizontal Splice Kit
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-CSK 2991888
• Used to create a 90 degree junction splice with all types of 1-1/2″ x 3/8″
or 2″ x 3/8″ cable runway
• (4) each corner clamp plates
• (2) each 3/8-16″ x 1-3/8″ trimmed
head bolts
• (2) each 3/8-16″ hex nuts
• (2) each 3/8″ split lock washers
Corner Splice Kit
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
LD-ADJT 2991884
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Mfr. Model # Size BSE Part #
DR-2 2″ 2992209
DR-4 4″ 2992210
DR-6 6″ 2992211
• Keeps all low voltage cables and wires neat and organized
• Rounded edges that will prevent damage to the wire and cable
• Allowing for an easier pull
• Material: die cast aluminum
Metal D-Ring
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TO-CRIMP-RPT 2992174
High Density Rapid Punch Tool
Mfr. Model # BSE Part #
TO-CRIMP-90-RPT 2992173
90º Rapid Punch Down Tool
TOOLS
AND ACCESSORIES
• Frame material steel
• Handle material PVC black color
• Handle orange color
• Blade set nylon plus fiber/steel/SK5
• Jack holder nylon plus fiber
• “One punch and Done” termination tool
• Fits comCables 90º Cat5e and Cat6 jacks
• “One punch and Done” termination tool
• Metal frame with a lock for the handle
• Fits comCables high density Cat5e and Cat6 Jacks
• The blade cuts excess wire from the jack
• Easy to use for beginners
• Reduces learning curves for those new to the industry that install IP
cameras and access control systems
• Testing results will improve since the terminations
will be more consistent throughout an installation
Mfr. Model # Size BSE Part #
BR-1.25S 1.25″ 2992186
BR-1.5S 1.5″ 2992187
BR-2S 2″ 2992188
• To support low-speed cable
Bridle Ring
Mfr. Model # Size BSE Part #
LD-BC-1/4 1/4″ 2991886
• For threaded rods, chains or wires from steel beams
Beam Clamp 1/4″
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ABBREVIATIONS
NOW YOU KNOW
ABBREVIATIONS
2G 2nd Generation
(Cellular)
3DES Triple Data
Encryption Standard
3G 3rd Generation
(Cellular)
4G 4th Generation
(Cellular)
A/D Or Adc Analog To
Digital Conversion
AAS Adaptive
Antenna System
ABRSV Abrasive
AC Alternating-Current
ACC Accessory
ACK Acknowledgement
ACL Access Control List
ADH Adhesive
ADJ Adjustable
ADPTR Adapter
ADSL Asymmetric Digital
Subscriber Line
AES Advanced
Encryption Standard
AI Air Interface
AL Aluminum
AL-CU Aluminum-Copper
ALM Almond
AMB Amber
AMBNT Ambient
AMP Ampere
AMPH Amphenol
ANCH Anchor
ANDZ Anodized
ANGL Angle
ANLG Analog
ANSI American National
Standards Institute
AP Access Point
API Applications
Programming Interface
ARC Aluminum-
Rigid-Conduit
ARM-CBL Armored-Cable
ARMD Armored
ARMR Armature
ARP Address
Resolution Protocol
ARQ Automatic
Repeat Request
ASN Access Service
Network
ASP Application
Service Provider
ASRT Assorted
ASSMT Assortment
ASSY Assembly
ASYM Asymmetric
ATM Asynchronous
Transfer Mode
ATM Asynchronous
Transfer Mode
ATTCH Attachment
AUTO Automatic
AUX Auxiliary
AWG American-
Wire-Guage
BAT Battery
BCK Back
BD Board
BDY Body
BE Best Effort
BEC Backward Error
Correction
BER Bit Error Rate
BFL Baffle
BGE Beige
BGP Border Gateway
Protocol (Routing
Protocol)
BH Bulkhead
BK-BK Back-To-Back
BLDG Building
BLK Black
BLSTR-PAK Blister-Pack
BLT Bolt
BLU Blue
BLWR Blower
BNDR Bender
BPI Bits-Per-Inch
BPL Broadband Powerline
BPS Bits-Per-Second
BPSK Binary Phase
Shift Keying
BRD Braided
BREW Binary Runtime
Environment For Wireless
BRI (Isdn) Basic
Rate Interface
BRKT Bracket
BRL Barrel
BRN Brown
BRS Brass
BRU Brush
BRZ Bronze
BS Base Station
BSBR Busbar
BSHG Bushing
BSS Basic Service
Set (Wi-Fi)
BSWY Busway
BTC Block Turbo Codes
BTL Bottle
BTN Button
BTU British-Thermal-Unit
BVLD Beveled
BW Bandwidth
BWA Broadband
Wireless Access
BX Box
BYT Byte
BYT/SECT Bytes-
Per-Sector
C/I Carrier To
Interference Ratio
CAB Cabinet
CAT Category (E.G.
Cat-5 Cable)
CAT-3 Category 3 (Voice/
Low Performance
Data Grade) Cable
CAT-5[e] Category 5
(Data Grade) Cable
CAT-6 Category 6
(Enhanced Data
Grade) Cable
CB Citizens’ Band Radio
C-B Circuit-Board
CDG Cdma Development
Group
CDMA Code Division
Multiple Access
CDPD Cellular Digital
Packet Data
CEIL Ceiling
CFH Cubic-Feet-Per-Hour
CFM Cubic-Feet/Minute
CGI Common
Gateway Interface
CHAP Challenge-
Handshake Authentication
Protocol (Ppp)
CHNL Channel
CHRG Charge
CID Connection Identifier
CIDR Classless Inter-
Domain Routing
CIR Committed Information
Rate (Frame Relay)
CIRC Circular
CLI Command Line
Interpreter
CLNR Cleaner
CLP Cell Loss Priority
CLP Clamp
CLR Clear
CLS Close
CLSD Closed
CLSR Closure
CM Centimeter
CMAC Cipher-
Based Message
Authentication Code
CMIP Client-Based
Mobile Ip
CMPD Compound
CMPL Complete
CNDTNR Conditioner
CNDTR Conductor
CNR Carrier-To-
Noise Ratio
CNT Contact
CNTCR Contactor
CNTRL Control
CNTRSNK Countersink
CO Central Office
COAX Coaxial-Cable
COMB Combination
COMM Communication
COMMTR Commutator
COMP Compression
CONC Concentric
COND Conduit
CONN Connector
CONTR Contractor
CONV Convertible
CONVRN Conversion
CPE Customer Premises
Equipment
CPLG Coupling
CPLR Coupler
CRBD Carbide
CRC Cyclical
Redundancy Check
CRC-16-CCITT Cyclical
Redundancy Check
(X.25, Hdlc)
CRD Cord
CRDST Cord-Set
CRMP Crimp
CRNR Corner
CRSE Coarse
CRSN-R Corrosion-
Resistant
CRSV Corrosive
CS Convergence Sublayer
CSMA/CA Carrier Sense
Multiple Access /
Collision Avoidance
CSMA/CD Carrier Sense
Multiple Access /
Collision Detection
CSN Connectivity
Service Network
CSU/DSU Channel Service
Unit / Data Service Unit
CT Coated
CT-G Coated-Galvanized
CTR Counter
CTR Center
CTRLR Controller
CU Copper
CU-CM Cubic-Centimeter
CU-IN Cubic-Inch
CVR Cover
CVRG Coverage
CY Cycle
CYL Cylinder
D Depth
D/C Diecast
DAC Digital To Analog
Conversion
DAVIC Digital Audio
Video Council
dB Decibel
dB/FT Decibel-Per-Feet
DBL Double
dBm Decibel Compared
To A Milliwatt
dBU Decibel-Unloaded
dBW Decibel Compared
To A Watt
DC Direct Current
DCE Data Communications
Equipment
DEG Degree
DES Data Encryption
Standard (Obs. See Aes)
DET Detector
DEV Device
DFLCTR Deflector
DGTL Digital
DHCP Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol
DIAG Diagonal
DIM Dimension
DISCON Disconnect
DISP Disposable
DISTRN Distribution
DL Downlink
DLCI Data Link
Connection Identifier
DMZ Demilitarized Zone
DNS Domain Name
System
DOCSIS Data Over
Cable Service Interface
Specifications
DPI Dots-Per-Inch
DPM Data-Processor
Module
DRAM Dynamic Random-
Access Memory
DRL Drill
DRV Drive
DRVR Driver
DS Digital Signal
DS–0 Digital Signal,
Level 0
DS–1 Digital Signal,
Level 1
DSCNTD Discontinued
DSL Digital Subscriber Line
DSLAM Digital Subscriber
Line Access Muliplexor
DSPLY Display
DSSS Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum
DTE Data Terminal
Equipment
DZ Dozen
EA Each
EAP Extensible
Authentication Protocol
EBCDIC Extended
Binary Coded Decimal
Interchange Code
ECB Electronic Code Block
ECNY Economy
EDGE Enhanced
Data Rates For
Global Evolution
EHA Ethernet Hardware
Address (Mac Address)
EHF Extremely High
Frequency
EIA Electronics
Industry Alliance
EIGRP Enhanced Interior
Gateway Routing Protocol
E-L Epoxy-Lined
ELB Elbow
ELF Extremely Low
Frequency
EMI Electromagnetic
Interference
EMT Electrical-
Metallic-Tubing
ENCL Enclosure
ENET Ethernet
ENT Electrical-Non-
Metallic-Tubing
ENTR Entrance
ENTR-CAP Entrance-Cap
EOF End Of Frame
(Hdlc, Etc.)
EQ Equal
eqpt Equipment
ESS Extended Service
Set (Wi-Fi Group)
ETC Enhanced
Throughput Cellular
EV-DO Evolution,
Data Optimized
EV-DV Evolution,
Data And Voice
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ABBREVIATIONS
EXP Expansion
EXP-JT Expansion-Joint
EXT Exterior
EXTD Extended
EXTN Extension
EXTRN External
FBR Fiber
FBRGLS Fiberglass
FCC Federal
Communications
Commission (Us)
FCPLT Faceplate
FCS Frame Check
Sequence (Ethernet)
FDD Frequency
Division Duplex
FDDI Fiber Distributed
Data Interface
FDM Frequency
Division Multiplex
FDMA Frequency-Division
Multiple Access
FDTHRU Feed-Through
FEC Forward Error
Correction
FECN Forward Explicit
Congestion Notification
FEM Female
FH(SS) Frequency Hopped
(Spread Spectrum)
FHDC Frequency Hopping
Diversity Coding
FLEX Flexible
FLGD Flanged
FLNG Flang
FLR-BX Floor-Box
FM Frequency Modulation
FPRF Fireproof
FR Frame Relay
FRM Frame
FSBL Fusible
FSK Frequency
Shift Keying
FSTNR Fastener
FT1 Fractional T-1
FTG Fitting
FTP File Transfer Protocol
FTP File Transfer Protocol
FTTA Fiber To The Antenna
FTTC Fiber To The Curb
FTTH Fiber To The Home
FTTN Fiber To The
Neighborhood
FUSC Full Usage
Of Subcarriers
FWA Fixed Wireless
Access
GA Gauge
GALV Galvanized
GB Gigabyte
GBIC Gigabit Interface
Converter
GBPH Gigabyte-Per-Hour
Gbps Gigabit Per Second
GHz Gigahertz
GND Ground
GNDG Grounding
GNRL General
GPRS General Packet
Radio Service
GRC Galvanized-
Rigid-Conduit
GRD Guard
GRN Green
GRY Grey
GSKT Gasket
GSM Global System For
Mobile Communication
GW Gateway
H-ARQ Hybrid Automatic
Repeat Request
HD Heavy-Duty
HDLC High-Level
Data Link Control
HDML Handheld Device
Markup Language
HDPE High-Density-
Polyethylene
HDSL High Bit Rate
Digital Subscriber Line
HF High Frequency
HFC Hybrid Fiber Coax
H-FDD Half Duplex Fdd
HGR Hanger
HID High-Indensity-
Discharge
HiperLAN High
Performance Local
Area Network
HiperMAN High
Performance Metropolitan
Area Network
HITEMP High-Temperature
HK Hook
HLDG Holding
HLDR Holder
HMAC Hashed Message
Authentication Code
HNDL Handle
HNG Hinge
HNGD-CVR Hinged-Cover
HORIZ Horizontal
HSDPA High Speed
Downlink Packet Access
HSG Housing
HSPA High Speed
Packet Access
HSP-GRD Hospital-Grade
HSUPA High Speed
Uplink Packet Access
HT Height
HTML Hypertext
Markup Language
HT-RST Heat-Resistant
HTSHK Heatshrink
http Hypertext
Transfer Protocol
https Hypertext Transfer
Protocol Secure
Hz Hertz (Cycles
Per Second)
IANA Internet Assigned
Number Authority
ICMP Internet Control
Message Protocol
ID Identifier
IDF Intermediate
Distribution Frame
IDS Intrusion
Detection System
IDSL Isdn-Like Digital
Subscriber Line
IEC Commission
Electrotechnique
Internationale (French)
IEEE Institute For Electrical
And Electronic Engineers
IETF Internet Engineering
Task Force
IF Intermediate Frequency
INDL Industrial
INSLG Insulating
INSLTR Insulator
INSUL Insulated
IP Internet Protocol
IPS Intrusion
Prevention System
IPv6 Ip Version 6
ISDN Integrated Services
Digital Network
IS-IS Intermediate System
To Intermediate System
(Routing Protocol)
ISM Industrial,
Scientific, Medical
ISO International
Standards Organization
ISP Internet Service
Provider
ISP Internet Service
Provider
IT Information Technology
ITU International
Telecommunications
Union
ITU-T International
Telecommunications
Union For
Telecommunications
IVY Ivory
J2ME Java 2 Platform,
Micro Edition
JCT Junction
JCT-BOX Junction-Box
JCT-BX-ADPT Junction-
Box-Adapter
JKTD Jacketed
JPEG Joint Picture
Expert Group
KAMP Kilo-Ampere
KB Kilobyte
kbps Kilobit Per Second
KEK Key Encryption Key
KHZ Kilohertz
KO Knock-Out
LAN Local Area Network
LAPB Link Access
Procedure,
Balanced (X.25)
LAPF Link-Access
Procedure For
Frame Relay
LBL Label
LCD Liquid-Crystal-Display
LCKNT Locknut
LCKWSHR Lockwasher
LED Light Emitting Diode
LEN Length
LF Low Frequency
LFNC Liquidtight-Flexible-
Nonmetallic-Conduit
LH Left-Hand
Li Lithium
LKG Locking
LLC Logical Link Control
LMDS Local Multipoint
Distribution System
LMT Limit
LMTG Limiting
LMT-SW Limit-Switch
LOS Line Of Sight
LT Light
L-T Liquid-Tight
LTE Long Term Evolution
LTG Lighting
LUBE Lubricant
LV Low-Voltage
m Meter
M Thousand
MA Male
MAC Media Access Control
MAG Magnetic
MAN Metropolitan
Area Network
MAX Maximum
MB Megabyte
Mbps Megabits
Per Second
MBPS Megabits-
Per-Second
MBS Multicast Broadcast
Security|Service
MDF Main Distribution
Frame
MER Message Error Rate
MF Medium Frequency
MHz Megahertz
MIB Management
Information Base (Snmp)
MILAMP Milliampere
MILAMP-DC Milliampere-
Direct-Current
MILAMP-HR Milliampere-
Hour
MILW Milliwatt
MIMO Multi-Input Multi-
Output (Antenna)
MMDS Microwave
(Or Multichannel)
Distribution Service
MOD Module
MOHM Mega-Ohm
MoU Memorandum
Of Understanding
MPDU Mac Protocol
Data Unit
MPEG Motion Picture
Expert Group
MPLS Multiprotocol
Label Switching
MPPS Million-Packets-
Per-Second
MR Meter
MRKR Marker
MRN Maroon
MS Mobile Station
MS Millisecond
MTBF Mean Time
Between Failures
MTD Mounted
MTG Mounting
MTL Metal
MTU Maximum
Transmission Unit
MULMD Multimode
MULTI Multiple
mux Multiplexor
mW Milliwatt
MW Megawatt
NAC Network
Access Control
NAMP Nanoampere
NAP Network Access
Provider
NAT Network Address
Translation
NBMA Non-Broadcast
Multiple Access (E.G.
Frame Relay Atm)
NEG Negative
NFPA National-Fire-
Protection-Association
NIC Network Interface Card
NM-B Non-Metallic-
Building-Indoor
NMC Non-Metallic-Cable
NMD Non-Metallic-
Building-Dry
NMS Network
Management System
NMT Non-Metallic
NMWU Non-Metallic-
Wet-Underground
NNE Network Node
Equipment
NOC Network
Operations Center
NON-FUS Nonfusible
nrtPS Non-Real-Time
Polling Service
NRZ Non-Return-To-Zero
NRZI Non-Return To
Zero Inverted
ns Nano-Second
NS/M Nanosecond-
Per-Meter
NSP Network Service
Provider
NTWRK Network
NVRAM Non-Volatile Ram
NYL Nylon
OC Optical Carrier
ODU Outdoor Data Unit
OFDM Orthogonal
Frequency Division
Multiplex
OFDMA Orthogonal
Frequency Division
Multiple Access
OHM-M Ohm-Meter
OPNG Opening
ORG Orange
OSI Open System
Interconnect (Joint Iso
And Itu Standard)
OSPF Open Shortest Path
First (Routing Protocol)
OT Oiltight
OUI Organization
Unique Identifier
P/T Pigtail
PAN Personal Area
Network
PAP Password
Authentication Protocol
PAR Parabolic-
Aluminized-Reflector
PAT Port Address
Translation
PCB Printed-Circuit-Board
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ABBREVIATIONS
PCM Pulse-Code
Modulation
PCS Personal
Communication
Services (Or System)
PDU Protocol Data Unit
(Such As Segment,
Packet, Frame, Etc.)
PED Pedestal
PER Packet Error Rate
PERF Perforated
PERM Permanent
PHY Physical Layer
PIM Personal
Information Manager
PK Pack
PKG Package
PKI Public Key
Infrastructure
PKM Public Key
Management
PLC Powerline Carrier
PLG Plug
PMIP Proxy-Based
Mobile Ip
PMP Point To Multipoint
PMP Point To Multipoint
PNK Pink
PNTD Painted
POLY Polyethylene
POLY-L Polyethylene-Lined
POP Point Of Presence
POP3 Post Office
Protocol, Version 3
PORT Portable
POSN Position
POST Power-On Self Test
POTS Plain Old
Telephone Service
PPM Parts-Per-Million
PPP Point-To-
Point Protocol
PPTP Point-To-Point
Tunneling Protocol
PR Pair
PRI (ISDN) Primary
Rate Interface
PRL Parallel
PROT Protector
PS Picosecond
PSK Phase Shift Keying
PSTN Public Switched
Telephone Network
PtP Point To Point
PTT Public Telephone
And Telegraph
PUR Purple
PUSC Partial Usage
Of Subcarriers
PVC Permanent
Virtual Circuit
PVC Poly-Vinyl-Chloride
PVST Per-Vlan
Spanning Tree
PWR Power
PWR-SPLY Power-Supply
QAM Quadrature
Amplitude Modulation
QoS Quality Of Service
QPSK Quadrature
Phase Shift Keying
QTY Quantity
RAD Radius
RADIUS Remote
Authentication Dial-In
User Service
RAM Random
Access Memory
RARP Reverse Arp
RCSD Recessed
RCT Radio
Conformance Test
RCWY Raceway
RDC Reducing
RDCR Reducer
REPL Replacement
RF Radio Frequency
RFC Request For
Comments
RFI Radio Frequency
Interference
RFID Rf Identification
RFLTR Reflector
RFLTV Reflective
RGD Rigid
RH Right-Hand
RIP Routing Information
Protocol
RL Reel
RLL Run-Length Limited
RLY Relay
RNC Rigid-Nonmetallic-
Conduit
RND Round
ROM Read-Only Memory
RPM Revolutions-
Per-Minute
RSSI Received Signal
Strength Indicator
RSTP Rapid Spanning
Tree Protocol
RT Right
R-T Rain-Tight
RTP Real-Time
Transport Protocol
rtPS Real-Time
Polling Service
RTT Round Trip Time
RTT Radio Transmission
Technology
RVSBL Reversible
RVSG Reversing
rx Receive
S Second
S/W Software
SAN Storage Area Network
SAP Service Access Point
SC Single Carrier
SCH-40 Schedule-40
SCH-80 Schedule-80
SCR Screw
SCR-CVR Screw-Cover
SCSI Small Computer
System Interface
SDH Synchronous
Digital Hierarchy
SDLC Synchronous
Data Link Control
SDSL Symmetric Digital
Subscriber Line
SDU Service Data Unit
SEC Service-
Entrance-Cable
SFD Start-Of-Frame
Delimiter (Ethernet,
Hdlc, Etc.)
SFID Service Flow
Identifier
SFP Small Form-
Factor Pluggable
SGML Standard
Generalized Markup
Language
SHF Super High Frequency
SHLD Shielded
S-HTTP Secure Http
(Rarely Used)
SIM Subscriber
Identity Module
SIP Session Initiation
Protocol
SLA Service Level
Agreement
SLARP Serial Line Arp
(Address Resolution
Protocol)
SLIP Serial Line Internet
Protocol (obs.)
SLR Silver
SL-ST Solid-State
SLTD Slotted
SLV Sleeve
SMDS Switched
Multimegabit
Data Service
SMS Short Message
Service
SMTP Simple Mail
Transfer Protocol
SNA Systems Network
Architecture (Ibm)
SNAP Subnet Access
Protocol
SNMP Simple Network
Management Protocol
SNR S/N Signal To
Noise Ratio
SOF Start of Frame
SOHO Small Office
Home Office
SONET Synchronous
Optical Network
SPCR Spacer
SPD Speed
SPRT Support
SQ Square
SRAM Static Random
Access Memory
SS Subscriber Station
SSH Secure Shell
SSID Service Set
Identifier (Wi-Fi)
STBC Space Time
Block Coding
STC Space Time Coding
STD Standard
STM Synchronous
Transport Module
STP Spanning
Tree Protocol
STR Straight
STRD Stranded
STS Synchronous
Transport Signal
STTD Space Time
Transmit Diversity
SVC Switched
Virtual Circuit
SVC-ENT Service-Entrance
SW Switch
SWAP Shared Wireless
Access Protocol
SYN
(TCP) Synchronization
SYS System
TB Terabyte
Tbps Terabits (1012
Bits) Per Second
TCP Transmission
Control Protocol
TCP/IP Transmission
Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol
TD Time-Delay
TDD Time Division Duplex
TDM Time-Division
Multiplexing
TDMA Time Division
Multiple Access
TEK Traffic Encryption Key
telco Telephone Company
TFTP Trivial File
Transfer Protocol
TIA Telecommunications
Industry Alliance
TLS Transport
Layer Security
UDP User Datagram
Protocol
UHF Ultra High Frequency
UL Uplink
UL Underwriters-
Laboratories
UMTS Universal Mobile
Telecommunications
System
U-NII Unlicensed National
Information Infrastructure
UNIV Universal
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTL Utility
UTP Unshielded
Twisted Pair
UTRA Umts Terrestrial
Radio Access
UWB Ultra Wideband
UWCC Universal Wireless
Communications
Consortium
VC Virtual Circuit
VDSL Very High Speed
Digital Subscriber Line
VHE Virtual Home
Environment
VHF Very-High Frequency
VLAN Virtual Local
Area Network
VLF Very Low Frequency
VLSM Variable-Length
Subnet Masking
VLT Violet
VOIP Voice Over
Internet Protocol
VPN Virtual Private
Network
VPRPRF Vapour-Proof
VPRTHT Vapour-Tight
W Watt
W/O Without
W3C World Wide
Web Consortium
WAN Wide-Area Network
WAP Wireless
Application Protocol
WAV Wave Audio File
Type/Extension
WCDMA Wideband Cdma
WDM Wavelength
Division Multiplex
WEP Wired Equivalent
Privacy
Wh Watt-Hour
WHT White
WiBRO Wireless
Broadband
Wi-Fi Wireless
Fidelity, Ieee 802.11
(Wi-Fi Alliance)
WiMAX Worldwide
Interoperability For
Microwave Access
WLAN Wireless Local
Area Network
WLPLT Wallplate
WML Wireless
Markup Language
WP Weatherproof
WPA Wi-Fi Protected
Access
WPF Waterproof
WTP Wireless
Transaction Protocol
WTRTHT Watertight
WTT Watt
WUSB Wireless
Universal Serial Bus
www World Wide Web
XML Extensible
Markup Language
X-PRF Explosion-Proof
YEL Yellow
ZN Zone