I.S. EN 50173-1:2011

Introduction
1 Scope and conformance
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Structure of generic cabling
5 Channel performance
6 Reference implementations for backbone cabling
7 Cable requirements
8 Connecting hardware requirements
9 Requirements for cords and jumpers
Annex A (normative) - Link performance limits
Annex B (informative) - Permanent link performance limits
        for maximum implementations (balanced and coaxial
        cabling)
Annex D (normative) - Electrical, mechanical and
        environmental requirements of balanced connecting
        hardware
Annex E (informative) - Electromagnetic characteristics of
        balanced cabling
Annex F (informative) - Supported applications
Annex G (informative) - Introduction to environmental
        classification
Annex H (informative) - Acronyms for balanced cables
Annex I (normative) - Testing procedures to assess
        conformance with EN 50173 standards
Bibliography

Describes: a) the structure and configuration of the backbone cabling subsystems of generic cabling systems within the types of premises defined by the other standards in the EN 50173 series; b) channel performance requirements in support of the standards in the EN 50173 series; c) link performance requirements in support of the standards in the EN 50173 series; d) backbone cabling reference implementations in support of the standards in the EN 50173 series; e) component performance requirements in support of the standards in the EN 50173 series.