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U-Series MPO Cassette BASE-8 16f

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Description

The U-Series MPO Cassette BASE-8 16f provides an interface between 2x40G QSFP+ transceivers with MPO interface and 8x10G SFP+ 10G transceivers with LC duplex interface.

This cassette provides a perfect alternative to fixed equipment-to-equipment connections provided by QSFP+ to SFP+ fanout assemblies. All optical ports are positioned in front of U-Series cassettes, providing convenient front access.

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Features and Benefits

  • 16f cassette (16xLC and 2xMPO interfaces)
  • Front MPO and LC ports
  • SM and MM (OM3/OM4) fiber versions
  • Compatible with 2RU, 1RU, and 0RU U-Series housings
  • Custom transition cassette polarity providing an interface between 2x40G QSFP+ and 8x10G SFP+ devices
  • Factory-terminated and tested
  • Premium LC and MPO connectors

Applications

  • Data center
  • Parallel optics
  • Storage Area Networks (SAN)
  • 40GBASE-SR4 to 4x10GBASE-SR links

Specifications

Element Characteristic
Fiber types SM 9/125 G.657A1, MM 50/125 OM4
Fiber count 16f
Polarity mapping Non Standard- 2xQSFP+ to 8xSFP+
Adapters Front: 2 x MPO; Body Color: Black – Opposite Keyway KeyUp-KeyDown;

Front: 6 x LC (quad) with internal shutter; Body Color: Aqua (OM3/OM4), Erika Violet (OM3/OM4), Blue (SM/UPC), Green (SM/APC)

Internal assembly connectors MPO MM: Low Loss Elite Male (12-fiber ferrule); MPO SM: Low Loss Elite Male (12-fiber ferrule); LC MM/SM: Low Loss Premium
Cassette material ABS
CR4 Steel
Cassette color Black
Storage temperature -20 ~ +60°C
Operating temperature -20 ~ +60°C
Cassette dimensions 30mm (W) x 155mm (D) x 83mm (H)
Package dimensions 45mm (W) x 280mm (D) x 140mm (H)
Cassette weight 2.10kg
Cassette weight (packaged) 2.75kg
Materials compliant to RoHS, Reach / SVHC

Termination Performance

Connector Mating Insertion Loss Average Insertion Loss Max Return Loss
MPO Low Loss Elite (MM) 0.10dB 0.35dB N/A
LC Low Loss Premium (MM) 0.08dB** 0.15dB** N/A
MPO Low Loss Elite (SM) 0.10dB 0.35dB >60dB
LC Low Loss Premium (SM) 0.12dB** 0.15dB** >55/65dB*

*UPC/APC ** Tested as per IEC 61300-3-4 fiber specification

Fiber Type    (ISO/IEC 11801) OS1/OS2 OM3 OM4
Attenuation Coefficient [dB/km] ≤ 0.38 Max (1300nm)
≤ 0.25 Max(1300nm)
≤ 0.34 Typ (1550nm)
≤ 0.19 typ (1550nm)
≤ 3.5 Max (850nm)
≤ 1.5 Max(1300nm)
≤ 2.7 Typ (850nm)
≤ 0.9 typ (1300nm)
≤ 3.5 Max (850nm)
≤ 1.5 Max(1300nm)
≤ 2.7 Typ (850nm)
≤ 0.9 typ (1300nm)
Minimum Bandwidth: Overfilled Launch [Mhz-km] N/A ≥ 1500 (850nm)
≥ 500 (1300nm)
≥ 3500 (850nm)
≥ 500 (1300nm)
Minimum Bandwidth: Laser Effective Modal Bandwidth [Mhz-km] N/A ≥ 2000 (850nm) ≥ 4700 (850nm)

 

Technical Drawings

Ordering Information

Part Number Description
A7UD16BPVA-05DL U-Series MPO Cassette (Short) Black Premium MPO M – LC SM G.657A1 16F (2Base-8 – 16LC)
A4UD16BPVA-05DL U-Series MPO Cassette (Short) Black Premium MPO M – LC MM OM4 16F (2Base-8 – 16LC)

 

Code Fiber Type Code
A 4 OM4 UD16BPVA-05DL
7 G.657A1

Regional Availability

US

+1-866-814-8615
usasales@aflhyperscale.com

EMEA

+44 1908 441 144 emeasales@aflhyperscale.com

INDIA

+91 80 46874687 indiasales@aflhyperscale.com

APAC
(Excluding India)

+86 755 2561 3694 apacsales@aflhyperscale.com

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