Telcordia has announced the release the following updated generic requirements (GR):
- GR-3160, Issue 2, Generic Requirements for Telecommunications Data Center Equipment and Spaces. GR-3160 presents minimum spatial and environmental requirements for data center equipment and spaces. Of particular interest are the data center spaces operated by Telecommunications Carriers. These criteria were developed jointly by Telcordia and industry representatives. They may be applied to data center spaces housing data processing or Information Technology (IT) equipment.
- GR-126, Issue 2, Generic Requirements for Network Outdoor, Customer Premises, and Universal Cross-Conneting Wires. GR-126 presents the Telcordia view of proposed generic requirements applicable to Network Outdoor, Customer Premises, and Universal Cross-Connecting Wire products used in Outside Plant (OSP) huts, cabinets, closures, and Building Entrance Terminals (BETs), and inside customer premises locations.
- GR-492, Issue 2, Generic Requirements for Metallic Telecommunications Rural, Block, and Single-Pair Aerial Service Wires.GR-492 presents the Telcordia view of proposed generic requirements for telecommunications rural, block, and single-pair aerial service wires for use in Outside Plant (OSP) applications. This GR covers functional criteria, generic mechanical and electrical requirements, and test methods to help compare the products against the stated requirements. The generic requirements in this GR are necessary to meet the minimum operational compatibility or service consistency needs for users of these products.