MTP MPO Trunk Cable

You Yuan Optic Communication: a First-Class MTP MPO Trunk Cables Manufacturer

Shenzhen You Yuan Communication is passionate working on Telecommunication industry for 20 years, mainly offering passive fiber optic materials and major focus on Last Mile FTTX and FTTR Networks.

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We can provide customers with indoor/outdoor optical cables, patch cords, FBT couplers, PLC splitters, optical fiber wall sockets, MPO rack-mounted optical fiber distribution frames, optical fiber access terminal boxes, optical fiber adapters, optical fiber attenuators and other optical fiber communications products and accessories.

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Our 10,000 square meter factory is equipped with advanced optical cable manufacturing equipment and inspection and testing equipment. These include optical fiber geometric parameter testers, laser calipers, optical amplifiers, horizontal tensile testing machines, high and low temperature test chambers, long test benches, water penetration testing devices, etc.

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Our fiber optic products and optical accessories are sold all over the world, such as Africa, Southeast Asia, America and other regions. Our mission is to provide customers with high-quality products and services at the right time and at the right price to help them increase their market share.

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Brief Introduction to MTP MPO Trunk Cables

MTP MPO trunk cables are terminated with an MTP/MPO connector (female/male) on both ends, which are available in 8-144 fiber counts for users’ choices. Typically, these multi-fiber MTP/MPO trunk cables are ideal for creating a structured cabling system, including backbone and horizontal interconnections such as 40G-40G and 100G-100G direct connections. MPO/MTP fiber trunk cables are pre-terminated assemblies that use multi-fiber ribbon fiber cable with an MPO/MTP fiber connector. The MPO stands for "Multi-Fiber-Push-On," which is a generic-type fiber connector that commonly accepts 12 or 24 fiber strands.

Common Types of MTP MPO Trunk Cables

Single Mode Fiber Patch Cord

Single mode fiber patch cord only supports one mode of a light signal. It is usually used to transfer high-speed data with low attenuation over a long distance. Single mode fiber can often be divided into two types. OS1 and OS2.

Multimode Fiber Patch Cord

Multimode fiber patch cord allows multiple modes of light to travel through the fiber core and it is more suitable for short-distance transmission within the building or office. Multimode fiber patch cords can be classified into OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, and OM5. You can choose the correct one according to your need.

OM1 Fiber: OM1 fiber uses LED light source, the core diameter is 62.5μm, and the outer sheath is usually orange. OM1 has been widely deployed in building applications for many years and supports Ethernet transmission with a maximum of 1GB. Due to the large diameter of the OM1 core, it has strong light collection and bending resistance. It can support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths of up to 33 meters. It is most commonly used for 100 Megabit Ethernet applications.

OM2 Fiber: Likewise, OM2 fiber also comes with an orange jacket and uses a LED light source but with a smaller core size of 50 µm. It supports up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 82 meters but is more commonly used for 1 Gigabit Ethernet applications. Compared with OM1 fiber, the core diameter of OM2 fiber is reduced, which effectively reduces the modal dispersion of the multimode fiber, which increases the bandwidth and reduces the cost.

OM3 Fiber: OM3 fiber comes with an aqua color jacket. Like the OM2, its core size is 50 µm, but the cable is optimized for laser based equipment. OM3 supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 300 meters. Besides, OM3 is able to support 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet up to 100 meters, however, 10 Gigabit Ethernet is most commonly used. Compared with OM1 and OM2 fibers, OM3 has a higher transmission rate and bandwidth, so it is also called optimized multimode fiber or 10 Gigabit multimode fiber.

OM4 Fiber: OM4 fiber is completely backwards compatible with OM3 fiber and shares the same distinctive aqua jacket. OM4 was developed specifically for VSCEL laser transmission and allows 10 Gig/s link distances of up to 550m compared to 300M with OM3. And it’s able to run 40/100GB up to 150 meters utilizing a MPO connector. In the wiring of 40/100G high-speed data center, OM4 fiber has a longer transmission distance than OM3 fiber, which can reach 400 meters.

OM5 Fiber: OM5 fiber, also known as WBMMF (wideband multimode fiber), is the newest type of multimode fiber, and it is backwards compatible with OM4. It has the same core size as OM2, OM3, and OM4. The color of OM5 fiber jacket was chosen as lime green. It is designed and specified to support at least four WDM channels at a minimum speed of 28Gbps per channel through the 850-953nm window. They are suitable for high-bandwidth applications after aggregation and data centers with larger link distances.

Advantages of MTP MPO Trunk Cables

Expandable

You can expand a lot of LC output through the MPO module. In other words, you may only see a few wires in a network's cabinets, but it's expanded enough to allow multiple areas to be effectively connected to the network system.

Low Loss

The industry standard for insertion loss for MTP/MPO trunk cables is 0.7, and models with even lower losses - 0.35dB are now available. These cables are bend-insensitive. Therefore, they can meet the requirements of high-density fiber optic systems and are ideal for large data centers.

Minimum Skew

MPO/MTP Trunk cables allow skew to be measured, minimized and logged. A crucial factor in achieving a successful parallel optical connection is keeping the signal offset (skew) between the four or ten parallel fibers to an absolute minimum. Only in this way can information be successfully re-synchronized and re-combined at its destination.

Shorter Installation Times

Pre-assembled MPO cable systems offer the advantage of plug-and-play, which significantly reduces installation time. For large network systems, these cables ensure high deployment efficiency and simple operation procedures.

Better Protection

The cable and plug connector are fully assembled in the factory, which completely protects them from environmental influences. Optical fibers that lie open in splice trays are at a minimum exposed to ambient air and may age faster as a result.

Lower Overall Costs

When splice solutions are used, a few factors that are not always foreseeable boost total costs: time-intensive, equipment-intensive splicing, needs for specialty works, bulk cables, pigtails, splice trays, splicing protection, holders. In contrast, pre-assembled MTP MPO trunk cables not only bring technical advantages, but usually result in lower total costs than splicing solutions.

MTP MPO Trunk Cables Technical Parameters

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Polarity, Fiber Count and Jacket Rating of MTP MPO Trunk Cables

Polarity

The polarity of MTP/MPO trunk cable types refers to the difference between the optical transmitters and receivers at both ends of the fiber link. Due to the unique design of MTP/MPO connectors, polarity issues must be addressed in high-density MTP/MPO cabling systems. There are three types of fiber polarity: Type A, Type B, and Type C.

Type A (or Straight-Through Method): The fiber located at position 1 (P1) on one end also arrives at P1 on the other end. A straight-through cable with a key-up MTP connector on one end and a key-down MTP connector on the opposite end. This makes the fibers at each end of the cable have the same fiber position.

Type B (or Reversed Method): The fiber located at P1 on one end arrives at P12 at the other end, as it uses key-up connectors on both ends of the cable. The fiber locations are inverted at both ends as a result of this kind of array mating.

Type C (or Twisted Pair Method): The fiber at P1 on one end arrives at P2 on the opposite end, P2 arrives at P1, and so on for each pair of fibers. Type C cable resembles Type A cable in appearance, with one key-up and one key-down connector on each side. However, in Type C, each adjacent pair of fibers at one end is flipped at the other end.

Fiber Count

MTP/MPO cable types with different cores are classified as 8/12/24 cores and are typically used for 40G/100G transmission. The most recent 16-fiber cables are specifically designed for 400G short-reach cabling in Hyperscale data centers.

8-fiber MTP/MPO Cables – Transmit the same data rates as 12-fiber cables with lower cost and insertion loss, making them more cost-effective.

12-fiber MTP/MPO Cables – The first and most widely used solution in 10G-40G, 40G-100G connections.

24-fiber MTP/MPO Cables – Commonly used to connect CFP-to-CFP transceivers. Recommended to use for migration to 40/100/400GbE.

16-fiber MTP/MPO Cables – Combine multiple 8-fiber parallel transceivers and interface directly to upcoming 16-fiber parallel fiber links like 400G QSFP-DD and OSFP.

Jacket Rating

MTP/MPO cable jackets are classified as LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen), OFNP (Optical Fiber Nonconductive, Plenum), CMP (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum), and so on based on different fire rating requirements.

LSZH MTP/MPO Cables – Free of halogenated materials protects personnel and equipment during fires and makes them suitable for use in enclosed spaces.

OFNP MTP/MPO Cables – Have no electrically conductive elements and are designed with the highest fire rating, allowing them to be installed in ducts and other building airflow spaces.

CMP MTP/MPO Cables – Suitable for plenum spaces where air circulation for heating and air conditioning systems is facilitated.

MTP MPO Trunk Cables Applications

Data Center SAN (Storage Area Network)

MTP/MPO trunk cables have been widely used in data centers, such as backbone products supporting hundreds of optical ports. Therefore, single cabinets must hold quantities of optical interconnections and patch cords. Since SAN needs high-density and modular cabling for easy reconfiguration, MTP/MPO plug and play modules are perfect to meet the requirements of these infrastructures.

Data Center Co-Location

Co-location data centers require flexibility of network expansions for new customers or new services. The pre-terminated UHD (ultra high density) MTP/MPO cable system is ideal for fast and rapid deployment or expansions in these networks.

Enterprise/Campus

UHD system modules can be installed in enterprise or campus networks using “plug and play” MTP/MPO or “just play” pre-terminated modules. Installation is fast and easy, which requires no professional fiber optics knowledge. Traditional splicing installation techniques can also be applied. There is a wide selection of cable types including tight buffer, loose tube, micro cable, etc. for employment.

Telecom Central Office

UHD system is a small footprint and is perfect for reduced space in high-density rack environments. Modules can be pre-terminated or feature MTP/MPO ports for improved reconfiguration. In addition, they can be fitted with splice management for traditional installation techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an MPO connector?

A: MPO is a generic name for a multi-fibre connector. The term MPO stands for “multi-fibre push on”. The majority of MPO connectors have 12 fibres which are aligned along the centre of a rectangular ferrule. They mate together in the same way as traditional LC, SC and ST connectors except that MPO connectors require a male connector to be connected to a female connector.

Q: How do I create different networks with MPO cable?

A: For 10G or 25G duplex networks that require LC port presentation the typically way is to combine MPO-LC cassettes with MPO trunk cables. The cassettes are typically housed in 19” 1U, 2U or 4U housing panels. Trunk cable have MPO12f connectors and multiples of 12 fibre cores (12, 24 all the way up to 144). For example a 12 fibre cable with have one MPO connector on each end connect 6 x LC ports. A 24 fibre cable will have 2 x MPO connectors and connect 12 x LC ports.

Q: What is the most common use of MPO Cables?

A: The demand for MPO cables has been driven by the development of 40G and 100G transceivers (QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceivers respectively) with MPO ports (as opposed to 10G SFP+ transceivers or even 1G SFP transceivers which have LC duplex ports). QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceivers used for transmission over short distances, connecting ports in switches in data centres for example, will typically transmit over multimode and require MPO OM3 or OM4 cables. The simplest connection is a direct connect between two transceivers and this is achieved using one MPO - MPO multimode patch cable. Similarly, as 40G and 100G multimode transceivers have been adopted into existing networks, there is a need to connect these to existing 10G host equipment (routers, switchers, servers, storage). MPO to LC breakout cables enable one 40G (or 100G) port to be connected to up to four 10G ports (or 25G ports).

Q: What type of cable is used with MPO Connectors?

A: MPO trunk cables are most commonly used within data centre applications. These applications typically use high volumes of cables and have limited space. This has led to the adoption of most manufacturers of using a small, light and flexible cable called micro cable or microcore cable. The construction has 250um buffered fibres, an aramid yarn strength member and a single or dual outer sheath. Readily available in core counts from 8 to 144 fibre cores the cable is typically built using 8 fibre or 12 fibre sub-units which are housed in an outer sheath. This cable construction gives about 65% reduction in space when compared to traditional tight buffered or loose tube cables and similar reduction in weight. The cable also has a smaller bend radius and these 3 factors make this cable the best option for high density fibre applications, mainly because more cabling can be installed per cabinet / cable tray.

Q: What are the main benefits of MPO Fibre cable networks?

A: The benefits can be split into 3 different types: installation, financial / ROI, improved networking capability. Well designed MPO product sets offer very straightforward design and installation. A significant cost saving can be made by avoiding consultant and 3rd party installation companies. The modularity of MPO fibre systems enable the user to only add fibre when required and so avoid installing excess. Installation of MPO networks is faster. Installation of MPO networks is less disruptive and cleaner. Change can be carried out at a convenient times. Upgrading to higher data rates is possible as newer transmission is using MPO connectivity more often. MPO Components freed up through changes can be re-used and easily moved.

Q: What is an MPO/MTP cable?

A: MPO/MTP cables consist of connectors and optical fibers ready to connect and are more flexible and smaller than traditional trunk fiber cables which can often make the data center crowded and difficult to manage. A single MPO/MTP cable can bring together 8, 12, 16, 24 or 32 fibers in one connector, allowing up to 144 fibers in a single 1U chassis using LC connectors. MPO/MTP cables come in multimode, designed for high bandwidth/short range situations, and single mode, which is optimized for data transfer at long range.

Q: How to clean MPO/MTP trunk cable?

A: Once installed (as well as during installation and upgrades), maintenance and cleaning is of the utmost importance to ensure that dirt and dust do not contaminate the MPO/MTP connectors as this could affect transmission quality and potentially lead to network failure. Along with dry wipes, pen and cassette tools are available to ensure that dust, oil and other debris is removed from the connector without nicking or scratching the end face.

Q: What are MPO trunk cables?

A: MPO trunk cable is a way to consolidate and provide compact cross-connection across the infrastructure. They are widely used in campus, telecom, data center and corporate networks. Furthermore, MPO Trunk, it cannot be said enough, cables provide exceptionally high density and high quality transmission performance and have a very low signal loss.

Q: What is an MTP trunk cable?

A: An MTP trunk cable provides 12 to 144 fibre connectivity, by using 12-fibre push/pull optical connectors, it minimized errors and reduced spaces. The MTP trunk cable allows for lower bend radii and smaller slack loops. It enables up to 6x the cable tray capacity over traditional bulkier cabling solutions, saving up to 65 percent space. MTP/MPO trunk cable features round furcation legs that provide easy routing and improved storage. With the small profile furcation plug, it allows stress free cable mounting, leaves no legs outside the housing and shipped with strain-relief mounting cradles.

Q: What is MTP Extender/MTP extension trunk?

A: The MTP extension Trunk extend subsets of links from zone distribution into equipment zones, which feature pinned (male) MTP connector on one end and non-pinned (female) MTP connectors on the other. It pinned MTP side mates with trunks via MTP connector panels, while not pinned MTP side plugs into modules or harnesses.

Q: What is MTP harness?

A: An MTP harness breaks out 12 fiber MTP terminations into LC duplex connectors. It connects to trunks through a pinned MTP connector plug into dual fiber electronics ports with LC uniboot duplex connectors. It is occupying less space than 6 duplex jumpers improve airflow for cooling efficiency. By easing handling of cable connections on high-fibre count SAN directors and switch blades, it enables higher density in equipment patch panels. MTP harnesses are available in two lengths: short harness legs for minimal cable slack and long harness legs for mounting flexibility within a cabinet.

Q: Is MTP trunk cable plenum-rated (OFNP)?

A: Yes, some MTP Trunk Cable is Plenum-rated (OFNP), which means it is safe to use in plenum spaces, such as those found in commercial buildings. It meets the fire safety and environmental requirements for such installations.

Q: Is MTP Trunk Cable suitable for high-speed data center connections?

A: Yes, MTP Trunk Cable is designed for high-speed data center connections. It's an OM4 multimode elite trunk cable with 12 fibers, providing excellent performance for demanding data center environments.

Q: I'd love to know what is the difference between MTP and MPO cables?

A: The key difference between MTP and MPO fiber optic cables lies in their fiber optic connectors. As the improved version, MTP cables equipped with MTP connectors have better mechanical designs and optical performances.

Q: For 40G, do I need a 12 fibre cable or 8 fibre cable?

A: 40G transceivers that require fibre cables with MTP connectors only need 8 fibre to operate so it would make sense to assume that MTP cables for 40G transceivers have 8 fibre MTP connectors and use 8 fibre cable. However, MTP connectors are also used in 10G networking where the 12 fibre MTP connector is used along with 12 fibre cable. So a 12 fibre MTP cable with the correct polarity will work in exactly the same way when used in a 40G transceiver as an 8 fibre cable. The only difference is that 4 of the fibre will not be used (they will be dark).

Q: Male or female? What's difference between them?

A: MTP connectors can either be male or female, often referred to as the gender type of a connector. The male connector has pins, whereas the female connector has no pins. No pins need to be combined with pins to connect. So if you use adaptor to connect two cables, they must be one male and one female.

Q: Can I use OM3 or OM4 “in place” of OM1?

A: It depends. OM1 fiber optic cable has a glass core that is 62.5 microns in diameter. OM3 and OM4 utilize a core that is 50 microns in diameter. If you are removing OM1 cable and installing OM3 or OM4, then these can be used. They will work with the technology that is supported by OM1. However, you cannot mix and match OM1 with OM3 and OM4 due to the difference in the core sizes. It would be like mating up a garden hose with a fire hose. It may work in one direction, but it won’t work in the other.

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