MPO Cable Application Configurations:

MPO to LC cables (aka. QSFP to SFP cables, harness cables or fanout cables) are usually used in data centers and telcos for quickly creating high-speed interconnections. MPO to LC breakout cables typically connect MPO-based LAN switches and servers to LC-based patch panels and infrastructure.
How to choose the correct MPO-LC fanout cable for your application?

Choosing the correct cable depends on many key factors – such as type of network optics, fiber count, cable polarity, type of MPO connectors, and fiber media type (single-mode or multimode). If you’re not sure, or if you need help, please give us a call!

Typical MPO to LC Breakout Cable Applications:

• 8-Fiber QSFP to SFP Breakout Cables are generally used to connect one MPO connector-based QSFP+ or QSFP28 transceiver to four LC-based SFP+ transceivers.
• 12-Fiber MPO to LC Cables are generally used to connect one MPO component to 12 LC ports on the patch panels or distribution frames.
• 24-Fiber MPO to LC Cables are generally used for 10G to 100G migration and high-density intra-patch panel applications to consolidate 24 LC ports into one MPO port.
• 48-144 Fiber MPO to LC Cables are available in any combination of the above applications.

MPO to LC Breakout Polarity:

• Type B MPO to LC Breakout Cables (Standard) use MPO connectors on one end and duplex LC connectors on the opposite end, with a pre-defined polarity for one 40G MPO to four 10G LC connections.
• Type A MPO to LC Breakout Cables use Type A straight-through configuration, where MPO pin 1 is mapped to LC fiber 1, MPO pin 2 is mapped to LC fiber 2, and so on.
• Type C MPO to LC Cables (Special Order) use an MPO connector on one end and LC duplex connectors on the other, where each pair of LC fibers is flipped.

SteelPatch Armored MPO Cable Applications:

SteelPatch Armored MPO Breakout Cables are composed of military grade steel wich increases cable strength 7 times. The unique manufacturing method allows SteelPatch armored fiber cables to remain fully flexible and lightweight. SteelPatch Armored MPO Breakout Cables are best deployed in hazardous environments including active construction sites and military bases.