How to Choose MTP/MPO Cable for 10G/40G/100G Connections?

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As
the data center expands, the traditional fiber optic cables can hardly meet the
high requirements for networking, as they not only occupy a large room, but
also make it more difficult to manage cables. In contrast, MTP
cable and MPO cable provide a multi-fiber connectivity in one
connector to support higher bandwidth and higher density applications, thus
becoming popular. Generally, MTP/MPO cables are classified into three types:
trunk cable, harness cable and conversion cable. See what they are and their
applications.

 

Common
MTP/MPO Cable Types

 

MTP/MPO
Trunk Cable

 

MTP/MPO
trunk cable is a cable with two MPO or MTP connectors at both ends, with
nothing different from ordinary patch cables seen from outside. However, the
truth is that the cable usually accommodates 12, 24, 48 and even 72 fibers, and
the ends are terminated with 12-fiber or 24-fiber MTP/MPO connectors according
to customer’s choice. fiber-mart.com MTP/MPO trunk cables are designed for high
density application which offers excellent benefits in terms on site
installation time and space saving. They are available in multiple lengths and
in single mode, multimode OM1, OM2, OM3 or OM4 with LSZH or PVC Jackets. With
BIF, fiber-mart.com MTP and MPO cables are
designed for improved bend performance in reduced-radius applications such as
residential or office environments which have less bend sensitivity.

 

MTP/MPO
Harness Cable

 

MTP/MPO
harness cable is also known as fanout cable or breakout cable as it has a
single MTP connector on one end and on the other end it breaks out into 6 or 12
connectors (LC, SC, ST, etc.). As one fiber patch cord contains two fibers for
receiving and transmitting, a 8-fiber MTP-LC harness cable, for example, has 4
LC connectors and a MTP connector at either end. Similarly, a 12-fiber MTP-LC
harness cable has 6 LC connectors and a MTP connector. MTP/MPO harness cable is
usually deployed for 40G to 10G transmission and 100G to 25G transmission.

 

MTP/MPO
Conversion Cable

 

MTP/MPO
conversion cable has the same fanout design like the MTP/MPO harness cable, but
it is terminated with MTP/MPO connectors on both ends. However, the MTP
connectors on each end are different in fiber counts and types, which can
provide more possibilities for the existing 24-fiber cabling system. It
eliminates the wasted fiber, and therefore can largely increase the capacity of
the existing 12-fiber and 24-fiber MTP network.

 

Conclusion

 

High
performance, high density MTP cable and MPO cable solutions can swap up to 12
traditional fiber connectors with one single small form factor connector,
reducing installation time and labor costs. They are suitable for a variety of
applications including data centers, telecommunications, broadcast
communication, and server rooms. fiber-mart.com strives to provide you with
best products with reasonable price and best service.