StarTech.com 2M MTP(F)/PC to MTP(F)/PC OM3 Fiber Cable 40Gbps MPO12PL2M
The StarTech.com MPO12PL2M 2-meter MTP OM3 fiber optic cable delivers critical 40 Gbps connectivity, enabling high-density data center and storage area network deployments with guaranteed performance.
- 40Gbps Throughput: Ensures high-speed data transfer for mission-critical applications, eliminating network bottlenecks in demanding environments.
- OM3 Multimode Fiber: Supports reliable 40 Gigabit Ethernet over distances up to 100 meters, optimizing performance for data center interconnects.
- MTP/MPO Connectors: Provides high-density, multi-fiber connectivity, simplifying cable management and reducing physical footprint in server racks.
- Plenum Rated (OFNP): Meets strict fire safety standards for installation in air-handling spaces, ensuring compliance and building safety.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com MPO12PL2M is a 2-meter MTP(F)/PC to MTP(F)/PC OM3 fiber optic cable, engineered to support 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications. Featuring a 50/125µm core and cladding, this cable provides robust, high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding network infrastructure.
Designed for high-density environments, this plenum-rated (OFNP) cable ensures fire safety compliance in air-handling spaces, making it suitable for enterprise data centers and server rooms. Its multi-mode structure facilitates efficient data transmission over short to medium distances, optimizing network performance.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 40Gbps data transfer rates, supporting high-bandwidth applications and preventing network bottlenecks in critical systems.
- High-Density Design: Features MTP/MPO connectors with 12 fibers, enabling efficient cable management and maximizing rack space utilization in data centers.
- OM3 Fiber Standard: Optimized for 40 Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility with modern networking equipment over specified distances.
- Plenum Safety Rating: OFNP certification allows for safe installation in plenum air-handling spaces, meeting stringent building and fire safety codes.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable and compliant cabling solution, reducing long-term maintenance costs and ensuring consistent network uptime for business continuity.
This MTP OM3 fiber cable is an essential component for organizations requiring high-performance, compliant, and reliable network interconnects.
Technical Specifications
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
In modern data centers, efficient space utilization and high bandwidth are paramount for server-to-server and switch-to-switch communication. This cable provides a compact, 12-fiber MTP solution for linking 40Gbps network devices, optimizing rack space and simplifying cable runs.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Storage Area Network (SAN) Connectivity
Ensuring rapid and reliable access to shared storage is critical for database performance and virtualized environments. The 40Gbps OM3 fiber cable facilitates high-speed connections between SAN switches and storage arrays, minimizing latency for mission-critical data access.
Financial services firms, healthcare systems, manufacturing operations, legal practices
40Gbps to 10Gbps Breakout Applications
Organizations often need to connect a high-speed 40Gbps switch to multiple 10Gbps devices, such as individual servers or workstations. This MTP cable can be paired with breakout cassettes to efficiently fan out a single 40Gbps port into six duplex 10Gbps LC connections, maximizing network flexibility.
Research institutions, media production studios, engineering firms, large corporate offices
Key Features
40 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Enables ultra-fast data transmission, preventing network bottlenecks and supporting high-demand applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Type
Optimized for 40 Gigabit Ethernet over distances up to 100 meters, ensuring reliable and high-performance connectivity within data centers and server rooms.
MPO/MTP Connectors
Provides high-density, multi-fiber connectivity, simplifying cable management and reducing the physical footprint required in crowded network racks.
Plenum Rated (OFNP)
Meets strict fire safety standards for installation in air-handling spaces, ensuring compliance with building codes and enhancing facility safety.
Aqua Color Jacket
Offers easy visual identification of OM3 fiber cables within complex cabling infrastructures, streamlining maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
40Gbps switches, QSFP+ transceivers, fiber patch panels, network cassettes from Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Dell
Server Infrastructure
Rack servers, blade servers, storage arrays, high-performance computing (HPC) systems
Storage Area Networks (SANs)
Fiber Channel switches, SAN directors, network attached storage (NAS) appliances
Data Center Cabling
Fiber optic trunk cables, cable management systems, server racks, enclosures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for this 40Gbps MTP OM3 cable?
This cable is primarily used for high-speed interconnects within data centers, server rooms, and Storage Area Networks (SANs). It connects 40Gbps switches, servers with QSFP+ ports, and storage arrays to ensure rapid data transfer.
Can this cable be used to connect 10Gbps devices?
Yes, this 40Gbps MTP cable can be used to connect to 10Gbps devices when paired with an MTP-to-LC breakout cassette. This allows a single 40Gbps port to be fanned out into multiple 10Gbps LC connections.
What does 'Plenum Rated (OFNP)' mean for installation?
'Plenum Rated (OFNP)' signifies that the cable's jacket material meets fire safety standards for installation in plenum spaces, which are air-handling areas above suspended ceilings or below raised floors. This ensures compliance with building codes.
What is the core and cladding diameter of this fiber cable?
This OM3 fiber cable features a core diameter of 50 µm and a cladding diameter of 125 µm. This specific construction is optimized for multimode data transmission at 40Gbps over its rated distance.
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.