StarTech.com 10M MTP(F) to 4x LC Duplex Breakout OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable MPO8LCPL10M
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL10M is a 10-meter OM3 multimode fiber optic breakout cable engineered to fan out a single 40Gbps QSFP+ connection into four 10Gbps LC SFP+ links, optimizing high-density data center deployments.
- High-Speed Breakout: Converts a single 40Gbps QSFP+ link into four 10Gbps LC SFP+ connections, enabling efficient utilization of high-bandwidth ports and simplifying network upgrades.
- OM3 Multimode Fiber: Supports reliable data transmission over 10 meters, ensuring consistent performance for inter-rack and intra-building data center interconnects.
- Plenum Rated (OFNP): Meets strict fire safety standards for installation in plenum spaces, ensuring building code compliance and enhancing infrastructure safety.
- Optimized Design: Features push-and-pull tabs and a slim uniboot LC design, facilitating quick, tool-free installation and improving cable management in dense rack environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL10M is a 10-meter OM3 multimode fiber optic breakout cable designed for high-performance network environments. It features an MPO/MTP (female) connector on one end and eight LC (male) connectors on the other, facilitating a 40 Gbit/s data transfer rate.
Engineered with a 50 µm core and 125 µm cladding diameter, this aqua-colored cable is plenum-rated (OFNP), ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations for installation in air-handling spaces. Its robust construction and specialized connectors support efficient, high-density cabling within server rooms and data centers.
- Core Functionality: Enables the conversion of a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port into four 10Gbps LC SFP+ connections, optimizing port utilization and network scalability.
- High-Speed Data Transfer: Supports a 40 Gbit/s data rate, ensuring rapid and efficient communication between network devices and minimizing latency in critical applications.
- Plenum-Rated Safety: OFNP (Optical Fiber Non-conductive Plenum) rating allows for safe installation in plenum air spaces, meeting stringent building codes and reducing fire risk.
- Simplified Management: Features push-and-pull tabs and a slim uniboot LC design, streamlining installation and removal processes while improving cable organization in dense racks.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable, compliant, and high-performance cabling solution that extends the lifecycle of existing network hardware and reduces long-term operational overhead.
This StarTech.com breakout cable is an essential component for businesses upgrading or expanding their high-density fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring reliable and compliant connectivity.
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
Modern data centers require efficient use of rack space and high-bandwidth connectivity between networking equipment. This cable enables the conversion of a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port into four 10Gbps LC SFP+ links, optimizing port density and simplifying cabling within server racks.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, cloud service providers
SAN & Server Connectivity
Storage Area Networks (SANs) and high-performance servers demand reliable, low-latency fiber optic connections for data transfer. The OM3 multimode fiber supports robust 40Gbps and 10Gbps links, ensuring consistent performance for critical storage and compute resources.
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, manufacturing plants, research facilities
Network Upgrade & Expansion
Organizations often need to upgrade their network backbone to 40Gbps while still supporting existing 10Gbps devices. This breakout cable provides a cost-effective solution for integrating new high-speed equipment with legacy infrastructure, extending the life of current assets.
Growing mid-market companies, educational institutions, government agencies, large corporate campuses
Key Features
10-meter OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable
Provides reliable, high-speed data transmission over medium distances, ensuring consistent network performance for critical business operations.
MPO/MTP (Female) to 8x LC (Male) Connectors
Enables efficient breakout from a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port to four 10Gbps LC SFP+ links, maximizing port utilization and simplifying high-density cabling.
40 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Supports ultra-fast data throughput, minimizing latency and bottlenecks in demanding applications like virtualization, large file transfers, and real-time analytics.
Plenum Rated (OFNP)
Ensures compliance with fire safety regulations for installation in air-handling spaces, reducing fire risk and meeting building code requirements for commercial environments.
Push-and-Pull Tabs with Slim Uniboot LC Design
Facilitates quick, tool-free installation and removal while optimizing cable management and airflow in densely packed server racks.
Compatible With
Networking Switches
Cisco Nexus, Juniper QFX, Arista 7000 series, HPE FlexFabric, Dell PowerSwitch
Servers & Storage Arrays
HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, NetApp FAS, Pure Storage FlashArray
Fiber Optic Transceivers
40Gbps QSFP+ modules, 10Gbps SFP+ modules, MPO/MTP connectors, LC duplex connectors
Data Center Infrastructure
Server racks, patch panels, fiber optic distribution frames, cable management systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application of this MPO/MTP to LC breakout cable?
This cable is primarily used to connect a 40Gbps QSFP+ transceiver to four separate 10Gbps LC SFP+ transceivers, enabling high-density fiber optic fan-out in data centers and server rooms.
Can this cable be used in plenum spaces?
Yes, the StarTech.com MPO8LCPL10M is plenum-rated (OFNP), meaning it is designed to meet fire safety standards for installation in air-handling spaces within commercial buildings.
What type of fiber is used in this cable?
This cable utilizes OM3 multimode fiber, which supports 40Gbps data rates over distances up to 100 meters and 10Gbps over distances up to 300 meters, making it suitable for various data center interconnects.
How does the uniboot LC design benefit cable management?
The slim uniboot design of the LC connectors reduces the overall cable diameter, allowing for higher density cabling in crowded racks and improving airflow and organization within network infrastructure.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.