This multimode OM3 fiber optic MPO trunk cable is made with Corning glass fiber and consists of a MPO/MTP female connector on both ends. It is used in high bandwidth datacenter applications connecting switches or MPO/MTP cassettes.
MPO Polarity, Method A vs. Method B
MPO/MTP cables can be conpd in a number of different polarities, method A, method B or method C.
Method A would be considered straight through, position 1-1, 2-2, 3-3 etc.
Method B is considered cross over, position 1-12, 2-11, 3-10 etc.
Method C would be the least common and is considered a paired cross over, position 1-2, 2-1, 3-4, 4-3 etc.
Infinite Cables stocks method A and method B cables. Method C cables are available by special order. The diagrams below further highlight method A and method B polarities.
Method A
Method B
Physical Characteristics |
Color |
Aqua |
Cable Diameter |
3mm |
Fiber Count |
12 Fibers |
Fiber Type |
Multimode OM3 50/125 Micron |
Polarity |
Method A / Method B |
Glass Manufacturer |
Corning Glass ClearCurve OM3
|
Jacket Rating |
Plenum (OFNP) |
Temperature Range |
0 – 60°C |
Connector(s)
|
Connector A |
1 - 12-Position MPO Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
Connector B |
1 - 12-Position MPO/PC Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
Performance |
Insertion Loss |
≤0.35 dB |
Return Loss |
≥20db |
Testing |
100% IL, RL and Interferometer Tested |
Environmental |
RoHS |
Yes |
UL |
UL Listed Cable |
Packaging Information |
Warranty |
Limited Lifetime |
3ft - 1m |
6ft - 2m |
10ft - 3m |
15ft - 5m |
23ft - 7m |
30ft - 10m |
50ft - 15m |
65ft - 20m |
80ft - 25m |
100ft - 30m |
115ft - 35m |
131ft - 40m |
148ft - 45m |
164ft - 50m |
0.04 lbs |
0.07 lbs |
0.09 lbs |
0.13 lbs |
0.18 lbs |
0.23 lbs |
0.35 lbs |
0.47 lbs |
0.56 lbs |
0.66 lbs |
0.76 lbs |
0.86 lbs |
0.98 lbs |
1.08 lbs |