This singlemode fiber optic MPO/MTP trunk cable is made with Corning glass fiber and features an MPO/MTP female connector on both ends. It is designed for high-bandwidth data center applications, including connections between switches and MPO/MTP cassettes.
MPO/MTP cables can be configured in several different polarities, including Method A, Method B, and Method C.
Method A is considered straight-through, with positions 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, and so on.
Method B is considered crossover, with positions 1-12, 2-11, 3-10, and so on.
Method C is the least common and is considered paired crossover, with positions 1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3, and so on.
Infinite Cables stocks Method A and Method B cables. Method C cables are available by special order. The diagrams below further illustrate Method A and Method B polarities.
| Physical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow |
| Cable Diameter | 3 mm |
| Fiber Count | 12 Fibers |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode 9/125 Micron |
| Glass Manufacturer | Corning Glass SMF-28 Ultra |
| Jacket Rating | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Temperature Range | 0°C to 60°C |
| Connector(s) | |
| Connector A | 1 x 12-Position MPO/MTP Female Elite Connector (No Guide Pins) |
| Connector B | 1 x 12-Position MPO/MTP Female Elite Connector (No Guide Pins) |
| Performance | |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.35 dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60 dB |
| Testing | 100% IL, RL, and Interferometer Tested |
| Environmental | |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| c(UL)us | c(UL)us Listed Cable |
| Packaging Information | |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| 3ft - 1m | 6ft - 2m | 10ft - 3m | 15ft - 5m | 23ft - 7m | 33ft - 10m | 50ft - 15m | 65ft - 20m | 80ft - 25m | 100ft - 30m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.14 lbs | 0.16 lbs | 0.18 lbs | 0.22 lbs | 0.30 lbs | 0.35 lbs | 0.43 lbs | 0.53 lbs | 0.66 lbs | 0.74 lbs |
