INES-Ruhengeri · Musanze, Northern Province · Rwanda · 2026–2030 · 6 Faculties · 40+ Programs
| Cable ID | Full Specification | Application in DIEH | Routing | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FO-OS2 | Single-mode 9/125µm, 12-core armored | ISP entry ? MDF/Server Room (outdoor backbone) | 600mm deep trench · 50mm HDPE duct · fire-stop at wall | IEC 60793-2-50 · OS2 |
| FO-OM3 | Multi-mode 50/125µm, 6-core, aqua sheath | MDF ? IDF per floor (riser backbone) | 50mm trunking in riser shaft · J-hooks every 500mm | IEC 60793-2-10 · OM3 |
| CAT6A | UTP 23AWG Cat6A LSZH · 10GBase-T | All data drops (PC/phones/printers per room) | 20mm rigid PVC conduit or 100×50mm trunking | TIA-568-C.2-1 · ISO 11801 Class EA |
| CAT6-POE | UTP Cat6 24AWG LSZH · IEEE 802.3at (30W) | All IP cameras (PoE powered) · max 90m per run | 20mm conduit · separate from AC power cables | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 |
| NYY-J 25mm² | PVC 4-core 25mm² copper armored | REG/RECO main grid feed ? MDB ground floor | 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE duct underground | IEC 60502 · RSB Rwanda |
| NYY-J 10mm² | PVC 4-core 10mm² | Sub-distribution boards per floor | In rigid conduit · power riser shaft | IEC 60502 |
| NYM-J 4mm² | 3-core 4mm² flexible copper | AC units (condensers + indoor), inverter output | 25mm rigid conduit · ceiling/wall | IEC 60227 |
| NYM-J 2.5mm² | 3-core 2.5mm² | All socket outlets (lab benches, offices) | 25mm conduit · skirting trunking | IEC 60227 |
| NYM-J 1.5mm² | 3-core 1.5mm² | All lighting circuits per floor | 20mm ceiling conduit | IEC 60227 |
| H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² | Solar DC single-core UV-resistant 1.5kV DC | Solar panels ? string combiner ? MPPT inverter | UV UPVC conduit on roof · clipped every 300mm · MC4 connectors | EN 50618 / IEC 62930 |
| H1Z2Z2-K 70mm² | Flexible DC high-current solar cable | Battery bank ? inverter DC bus (short run, high current) | Max 2m flexible conduit · 200A fuse | EN 50618 |
| GY 16mm² | Green/yellow 16mm² single-core | Main earthing conductor · building main earth bar | Exposed/labeled · to 2× copper-clad steel earth rods | IEC 60364 · TN-S system |
| BELDEN 9501 | 2-core 22AWG shielded alarm cable | Door sensors, motion detectors, fire alarm loops | 20mm dedicated conduit · separate from data | UL Listed |
| FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² | 2-core screened control cable | AC thermostat control signal (indoor ? wall thermostat) | 20mm separate conduit from AC power cable | IEC 60228 |
| Step | Location / Path | Cable | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISP pole or underground manhole (outside boundary wall) | FO-OS2 12-core | Direct-burial armored — no conduit needed outside |
| 2 | Entry through boundary wall (300mm above ground) | FO-OS2 | 20mm HDPE duct · sealed with fire-stop putty |
| 3 | Compound trench (depth 600mm · sand bedding) | FO-OS2 | 50mm HDPE orange duct · warning tape 150mm above |
| 4 | Building wall penetration (sleeve hole) | FO-OS2 | 100mm PVC sleeve · fire-rated silicone seal |
| 5 | Vertical riser to MDF/Server Room | Splice FO-OS2 ? FO-OM3 | 50mm trunking · J-hooks every 500mm in shaft |
| 6 | ODF panel in MDF room (ground floor) | SC/APC (OS2 side) · LC/PC (OM3 side) | Fiber splice tray · 1.5m slack loop |
| 7 | REG power from street · underground | NYY-J 4×25mm² armored | 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE · yellow warning tape |
| 8 | Generator outside (3m from building) ? ATS panel | NYY-J 4×16mm² | Separate duct from utility feed · labeled GENERATOR |
| Room / Zone | Data Cabling | CCTV / PoE | Power Circuits | Special Cables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance Hall & Reception | 2× CAT6A drops · WiFi-6 AP | 2× CAT6-PoE cameras | NYM-J 2.5mm² sockets · 1.5mm² lighting | BELDEN 9501 (access ctrl) · Intercom 2-core |
| Co-Working (150+ seats) | 40+ CAT6A · floor boxes · 3× WiFi AP | 6× CAT6-PoE cameras | NYM-J 2.5mm² (floor socket boxes) · 1.5mm² lights | Emergency lighting NYM-J 1.5mm² red-sheath |
| Coffee & Networking Lounge | 2× CAT6A · WiFi AP | 1× CAT6-PoE camera | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² | Display screen HDMI over CAT6A |
| Server Room / MDF | ODF (OS2+OM3) · 48-port CAT6A patch panel | 1× CAT6-PoE (with audio) | NYM-J 3×4mm² (UPS input) · 3×2.5mm² (sockets) | GY 16mm² main earth bar · precision AC NYM 4mm² |
| AI, Data Science & Cloud Lab | 25× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP | 2× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² (bench sockets) · 4mm² (AC unit) | FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² (AC thermostat) |
| IoT, Engineering & Maker Lab | 20× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP | 2× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² (bench sockets) · dedicated 4mm² per 3D printer | Power tracks 32A · fused bench outlets |
| Health Tech & Pharmacy Sim | 18× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP | 3× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² · 4mm² (AC) | Nurse call 2-core · medical gas alarm cable |
| Entrepreneurship Studio + Pods | 12× CAT6A (studio+pods) · 1× WiFi AP | 2× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² lighting | HDMI over CAT6A (display screen per pod) |
| Law & Policy Study Zone | 4× CAT6A · WiFi AP | 1× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² | — |
| Smart Demo & Conference | 8× CAT6A · 2× WiFi-6 AP | 4× CAT6-PoE (PTZ + fixed) | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 4mm² (AC) · ceiling socket (projector) | 4× HDMI over CAT6A · audio snake · dimmer 1.5mm² |
| Cybersecurity & Blockchain Lab | 24× CAT6A (isolated VLAN) · 2× WiFi-6 AP | 3× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 4mm² | STP CAT6A for SOC isolation · RS485 (monitoring) |
| Faculty Research Lounge | 6× CAT6A · 1× WiFi AP | 1× CAT6-PoE | NYM-J 2.5mm² · 1.5mm² | — |
| Roof — Solar Array | RS485 (irradiance sensor) | 2× CAT6-PoE (outdoor IP67) | H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² DC · GY 6mm² bonding | MC4 connectors · string fuses · SPD type II |
| Roof — AC Condensers (per unit) | FTP-CTRL 2×0.75mm² (thermostat) | — | NYM-J 3×4mm² per unit · 20A MCB at SDB | RS485 Modbus to BMS controller |
| Roof — Water Tank & Pump | RS485 (level sensor) | — | NYM-J 3×2.5mm² (pump) · 16A MCB | BELDEN 2-core float switch · pressure switch |
| # | Equipment / Materials | Qty | Unit (RWF) | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-performance desktops (Core i7, 16GB RAM, SSD) | 100 | 1,200,000 | 120,000,000 |
| 2 | Network switches (48-port managed) | 2 | 1,200,000 | 2,400,000 |
| 3 | Rack server for AI/virtual lab hosting | 1 | 8,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
| 4 | Network router/firewall appliance | 2 | 1,500,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 5 | Structured cabling, racks & installation | 1 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
| 6 | AI & software development licenses | 50 | 300,000 | 15,000,000 |
| 7 | Cybersecurity training platform licenses | 25 | 200,000 | 5,000,000 |
| 8 | Smart boards / interactive digital screens | 4 | 3,500,000 | 14,000,000 |
| 9 | Instructor workstation (high-end PC) | 4 | 1,500,000 | 6,000,000 |
| 10 | Student desks · Ergonomic chairs · UPS · Inverter | 100+ | — | 32,850,000 |
| LAB TOTAL | 209,250,000 | |||
| # | Equipment | Qty | Unit | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial 3D printers | 3 | 10,000,000 | 30,000,000 |
| 2 | Laser cutting machine | 1 | 22,000,000 | 22,000,000 |
| 3 | CNC milling machine | 1 | 24,000,000 | 24,000,000 |
| 4 | Electronics prototyping kits (Arduino, RPi, sensors) | 20 | 400,000 | 8,000,000 |
| 5 | Robotics development kits | 10 | 650,000 | 6,500,000 |
| 6 | Safety equipment & ventilation system | 1 | 5,599,600 | 5,599,600 |
| 7 | Workbenches and fabrication tables | 10 | 1,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| LAB TOTAL | 106,099,600 | |||
| # | Equipment | Qty | Unit | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total stations and GPS survey equipment | 3 | 15,000,000 | 45,000,000 |
| 2 | Drone for aerial surveying (RTK mapping drone) | 1 | 18,000,000 | 18,000,000 |
| 3 | Soil & construction materials testing equipment | 1 | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 |
| 4 | CAD/engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) — 25 seats | 25 | 600,000 | 15,000,000 |
| 5 | Structural testing instruments | 1 | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| 6 | Engineering computers · Large-format plotter · Furniture | 20+ | — | 34,838,000 |
| LAB TOTAL | 167,838,000 | |||
| # | Equipment | Qty | Unit | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food processing equipment (grinders, mixers, dryers, packaging) | 1 set | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| 2 | Microbiology testing (incubator, autoclave, laminar flow) | 1 set | 18,000,000 | 18,000,000 |
| 3 | Laboratory microscopes | 10 | 1,200,000 | 12,000,000 |
| 4 | Fermentation & preservation systems | 2 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 5 | Refrigeration & cold storage units | 2 | 4,000,000 | 8,000,000 |
| 6 | Lab chemicals, consumables, furniture, PPE, fume hood | 1 set | — | 18,270,800 |
| LAB TOTAL | 91,270,800 | |||
| # | Equipment | Qty | Unit | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical simulation equipment (patient simulators, mannequins) | 3 | 6,000,000 | 18,000,000 |
| 2 | Telemedicine equipment (cart, HD cameras, digital diagnostics) | 2 | 5,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| 3 | Health data analytics systems | 1 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 |
| 4 | Diagnostic devices (ECG, vital signs monitors, pulse oximeters) | 10 | 1,200,000 | 12,000,000 |
| 5 | Computers & medical software | 10 | 800,000 | 8,000,000 |
| 6 | Lab furniture, medical beds, cabinets, PPE, emergency kits | 1 set | 8,110,000 | 8,110,000 |
| LAB TOTAL | 65,610,000 | |||
| # | Equipment | Qty | Unit | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Video production cameras (professional 4K + accessories) | 3 | 5,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
| 2 | Audio recording & podcast studio (mics, mixer, soundproofing) | 1 | 12,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
| 3 | Video editing workstations (high-performance) | 7 | 2,000,000 | 14,000,000 |
| 4 | Graphic design software & licenses | 20 | 400,000 | 8,000,000 |
| 5 | Lighting & studio setup (LED lights, stands, backdrops) | 1 | 9,000,000 | 9,000,000 |
| 6 | Co-working furniture, meeting rooms & collaboration spaces | 1 set | 10,366,000 | 10,366,000 |
| 7 | Digital marketing tools & servers | 1 | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
| LAB TOTAL | 74,366,000 | |||
| Category | Total (RWF) |
|---|---|
| 1. ICT & Innovation Lab | 209,250,000 |
| 2. Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) | 106,099,600 |
| 3. Engineering & Survey Lab | 167,838,000 |
| 4. Food Science & Biotechnology Lab | 91,270,800 |
| 5. Health Technology & Medical Simulation Lab | 65,610,000 |
| 6. Media, Creative Arts & Digital Content Lab | 74,366,000 |
| GRANT SUB-TOTAL | 719,434,400 |
| 7. Construction of the Hub (INES contribution) | 800,000,000 |
| 8. Human Resources / Salaries (3 years) | 216,000,000 |
| 9. Administration & Operations | 34,667,680 |
| GRAND TOTAL — PROJECT | 1,770,102,080 |
| Location | Switch Type | Ports Used | Ports for Data (CAT6A) | Ports for CCTV (PoE) | Uplink | Spare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDF — Server Room (RDC) | 48-port managed ×2 · 10GbE SFP+ | ~72 | Co-Work 40+ · Entrance 2 · Coffee 2 · MDF mgmt 4 | CCTV PoE switch in control room (separate) | 2× SFP+ to ISP router · SFP+ to AI server | ~24 |
| CCTV Control (RDC) | 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE | 34 | Operator PC 1 · NVR 1 | 34 cameras total (all floors via home-runs) | 2× CAT6A uplink to MDF switch | ~8 |
| IDF F1 | 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE | ~20 | AI Lab 25 + IoT Lab 20 (via 48-port patch panel) | 4 cameras (AI + IoT labs) | 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF | ~12 |
| IDF F2 | 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE | ~18 | Health 18 + Startup 12 + Law 4 (via patch panel) | 6 cameras (health + startup + corridor) | 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF | ~14 |
| IDF F3 | 24-port PoE 802.3at · 1GbE · +STP ports | ~22 | Demo 8 + Cyber 24 STP + Faculty 6 (via patch panel) | 8 cameras (demo PTZ + cyber + faculty + corridor) | 2× FO-OM3 LC/PC to MDF ODF | ~10 |
| Source | Path | Cable | Protection | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REG Rwanda 3-phase | Underground ? boundary ? MDB | NYY-J 4×25mm² | 800mm deep · 100mm HDPE · 200A MCCB | Entire building |
| Generator (outdoor) | ATS panel ? auto-switch <10sec | NYY-J 4×16mm² | ATS 200A · 50mm HDPE duct | Full building on outage |
| Solar PV (roof) | Panels ? string combiner ? inverter | H1Z2Z2-K 6mm² DC (Red+/Black-) | MC4 connectors · SPD Class II · string fuses | Battery bank ? critical loads |
| MDB ? Floor SDB | Power riser shaft per floor | NYY-J 4×10mm² | 32A MCB per circuit | Sub-distribution board each floor |
| SDB ? Sockets (labs) | In 25mm rigid conduit / trunking | NYM-J 3×2.5mm² | 16A MCB · max 6 sockets per circuit | All workstations, benches, office sockets |
| SDB ? AC Units | Dedicated circuit per unit | NYM-J 3×4mm² | 20–32A MCB per AC unit | All split AC units (indoor + outdoor) |
| SDB ? Lighting | In 20mm ceiling conduit | NYM-J 3×1.5mm² | 6A MCB per zone · PIR sensors | All LED lighting per zone |
| Emergency lighting | Dedicated circuit · RED conduit | NYM-J 3×1.5mm² (red sheath) | Dedicated MCB · self-test battery luminaires | All corridors, stairwells, exits |
| Main Earth | MDB ? Server Room earth bar ? all racks | GY 16mm² main · GY 6mm² bonding | 2× 1800mm copper-clad rods · <1O target | TN-S system · all metalwork bonded |