This singlemode fiber optic MPO/MTP 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 data center 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 |
Yellow |
| Cable Diameter |
3mm |
| Fiber Count |
12 Fibers |
| Fiber Type |
Singlemode 9/125 Micron |
| Glass Manufacturer |
Corning Glass SMF-28 Ultra |
| Jacket Rating |
Plenum (OFNP) |
| Temperature Range |
0 – 60°C |
|
Connector(s)
|
| Connector A |
1 - 12-Position MPO/MTP APC Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
| Connector B |
1 - 12-Position MPO/MTP APC Female (no guide pins) Elite Connectors |
| Performance |
| Insertion Loss |
≤0.35 dB |
| Return Loss |
≥60db |
| testing |
100% IL, RL and Interferometer Tested |
| Environmental |
| RoHS |
Compliant |
| UL |
UL 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 |
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 |
1.08 lbs |