MPO-LC-3M-12Core — Short-Reach MPO to LC Fan-Out Cable

Description

What This Cable Is Built For

The MPO-LC-3M-12Core is not just about fiber count — it’s about efficient optical routing in crowded environments:

• 3-meter optimized length
  Long enough for rack-to-rack or shelf-to-switch connections, short enough to avoid cable slack and airflow blockage.

• High-density backbone to equipment transition
  One MPO trunk feeds twelve LC ports, reducing patch panel clutter.

• Fast deployment
  Factory-terminated and tested, so no field polishing or splicing is needed.

• Stable optical performance
  Designed to maintain low insertion loss across all twelve channels.

Core Technical Details

Where It Fits Best

This cable is widely used in:

• Data center racks and cabinets

• MPO backbone to switch ports

• 40G / 100G / 400G breakout links

• Cross-connect and patch-panel systems

• Cloud and AI infrastructure

Designed for High-Density Networks

High-speed networks don’t just need fast optics — they need orderly fiber routing. The MPO-LC-3M-12Core keeps installations compact, minimizes congestion, and allows technicians to quickly identify and service individual channels without touching the MPO backbone.

Professional Q&A

Q1: Is 3 meters suitable for data center use?
Yes. 3 m is one of the most common patching lengths, ideal for rack-to-rack and cabinet-to-cabinet connections.

Q2: Can this cable support 100G and 400G links?
Yes. When paired with the correct MPO and LC-based transceivers, it supports parallel-optic 100G and 400G networks.

Q3: Does it work with both OM4 and single-mode fiber?
Yes. The MPO-LC-3M-12Core can be supplied in OM3, OM4, or OS2 single-mode, depending on your application.

Q4: Do I need to worry about MPO polarity?
Yes. Polarity (Type A, B, or C) must be selected to ensure the transmit and receive fibers align correctly.