Ultra-High Fiber Count Solution Guide
Ultra-High Fiber Count Solutions for data center networks that require interconnection between and within data center buildings on a scale never seen before.
MPO QSFP+ trunk/patch cord assemblies interconnect QSFP+ transceivers operating within 40GBASE-SR parallel optics networks. QSFP+ transceivers utilize a 12-fiber MPO interface and perform 40G transmission using 4 x 10G channels (8 fibers: 4 x TX and 4 x RX).
MPO QSFP+ assemblies are offered as 8-fiber OM3 or OM4 trunks using a compact and ruggedized double jacket MicroCable structure or patch cords using compact single jacket MicroCable. Compact and flexible MicroCable optimizes cable-way use and improves airflow in high-density data center environments.
MPO QSFP+ assemblies are built with the highest quality components. MPO premium versions boast low insertion loss for demanding high-speed networks where power budgets are critical.
QSFP+ MPO assemblies, when connected directly to QSFP+ transceivers, feature a Female un-pinned MPO connector. When the assembly is mated with another MPO QSFP+ Assembly, a Male/pinned or Female/un-pinned connector should be chosen accordingly.
Note: a MPO Male/pinned connector must always be mated with an MPO Female/un-pinned connector. When two Male or Female MPO connectors are mated together via MPO adapter, high losses will occur.
| ELEMENT | CHARACTERISTIC |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade | OS1/2 G.657A1, OM3, OM4 |
| Cable Type | MicroCable Max OD Trunks 8 cores 4.5 ± 0.3 mm Max OD patch cord 8 cores 2.9 ± 0.1 mm Jacket material: LSZH, OFNP, OFNR Jacket color: Aqua (OM3, OM4), Erica Violet (OM4) |
| Connectors | MPO 12xFiber Ferrule Boot color: Black Body sleeve color: MM Premium (Aqua, EricaViolet for EV Cable))Male/ Pinned or Female/ Un-Pinned |
| Storage Temperature | -20 ~ +60°C |
| Installation Temperature | -5 ~ +50°C |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ~ +60°C |
| CONNECTOR MATING | IL AVERAGE | IL MAX | RETURN LOSS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPO Premium (MM)* | 0.10 dB | 0.35 dB | N/A |
| MPO Premium (SM)** | 0.10 dB | 0.35 dB | >60 dB |
* ANSI/EIA-455-171 Method D1; MM MPO
** ANSI/EIA-455-171 Method D3 SM MPO
*** ANSI/EIA-455-171 Method D3 SM MPO; Compliant with proposed IEC 61755-3-31/GRADE B
| CABLED FIBER TYPE (ISO/IEC 11801) | OM3 | OM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Attenuation Coefficient [dB/km] | ≤ 3.5 Max (850 nm) ≤ 1.5 Max (1300 nm) ≤ 2.7 Typ (850 nm) ≤ 0.9 typ (1300 nm) |
≤ 3.5 Max (850 nm) ≤ 1.5 Max (1300 nm) ≤ 2.7 Typ (850 nm) ≤ 0.9 typ (1300 nm) |
| Minimum Bandwidth: Overfilled Launch [Mhz-km] | ≥ 1500 (850 nm) ≥ 500 ( 1300nm) |
≥ 3500 (850 nm) ≥ 500 (1300 nm) |
| Minimum Bandwidth: Laser Effective Modal Bandwidth [Mhz-km] | ≥ 2000 (850 nm) | ≥ 4700 (850 nm) |
| Code | Fiber Type | Cable Type | Jacket Material | Color | Code | End A | End B | Code | Unit | Length | ||||||||||||||||||
| M | 3 | OM3 | DQ8 | Single Jacket 3mm | L | LSZH | 9 | YELLOW | P | U | MPO F | U | MPO F | -J002- | M | Meters | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 4 | OM4 | DS8 | Double Jacket 4.5mm | E | CPR Eca |
C | AQUA | V | MPO M | V | MPO M | F | Feet | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 7 | G.657A1 | C | CPR Cca* |
D | ERIKA VIOLET* | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| B | CPR B2ca* |
5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| R | OFNR | 10 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q | OFNR UL Listed* |
XX | Specify | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| P | OFNP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A | OFNP UL Listed* |
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| * Check Cable Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connector End A | Fiber Count | Connector End B | Fiber Type | Cable Construction | Cable Length | Length Unit | Cable Jacket Type | |||||||||||||||
| MF | MPO (F) | 8 | 8 core | MF | MPO (F) | OM3 | OM3 50/125 | QSP | Single jacket MicroCable 3mm OD | 1 | 1 | leave blank | Meter | leave blank | LSZH | |||||||
| MPF | MPO Premium (F) | MPF | MPO Premium (F) | OM4 | OM4 50/125 | QST | Double jacket MicroCable 4.5mm OD | 2 | 2 | FT | Feet | RI | Riser | |||||||||
| MM | MPO (M) | MM | MPO (M) | 7A1 | SM G.657A1 | 3 | 3 | PL | Plenum | |||||||||||||
| MPM | MPO Premium (M) | MPM | MPO Premium (M) | 5 | 5 | RIUL | Riser UL | |||||||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | PLUL | Plenum UL | |||||||||||||||||||
| xx | Specify | E***** | LSZH CPR Euroclass Eca | |||||||||||||||||||
*Specify only when different from End A
** Applicable for OM3 and OM4
*** Check Availability- Contact Customer ServiceOD
**** MTP US Conec MPO Connectors Available on Request- Add suffix “-US” to the end of PN
***** Standard Stock Profile Double Jacket 4.5mm OD Only
| MF | 8 | OM3 | QST | 1 |
MF8OM3QST1 = Assembly 8 Core MPO (F)-MPO (F)- OM3 50/125 4.5mm OD MicroCable LSZH Aqua 1 meter
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