StarTech.com 3M MTP(F) to 4x LC Duplex OM3 Multimode Fiber Breakout Cable MPO8LCPL3M
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL3M 3M MTP(F) to 4x LC Duplex OM3 Multimode Fiber Breakout Cable enables efficient 40Gbps QSFP+ to 4x 10Gbps SFP+ breakout connections, optimizing high-density data center and SAN deployments for enhanced network performance.
- 40Gbps to 10Gbps Breakout: Facilitates high-speed network segmentation, allowing a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port to connect to four 10Gbps SFP+ devices, maximizing infrastructure utilization.
- OM3 Multimode Fiber: Supports reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40 Gigabit Ethernet over short distances, ensuring consistent data transfer rates for critical business applications.
- Plenum Rated (OFNP): Meets strict fire safety codes for installation in air handling spaces, providing a compliant and secure cabling solution for commercial buildings.
- Optimized Cable Management: Features slim uniboot LC connectors and push-and-pull tabs, simplifying installation and removal in dense rack environments while reducing cable clutter.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL3M is a 3-meter (9.8 ft) MTP(F) to 4x LC Duplex OM3 Multimode Fiber Breakout Cable, engineered to fan out a single 40Gbps connection from a 40GBase-SR4 QSFP+ transceiver to four 10Gbps LC SFP+ transceivers.
Designed for high-density data center and Storage Area Network (SAN) environments, this plenum-rated (OFNP) cable ensures fire safety compliance and features a slim uniboot LC design with push-and-pull tabs for simplified installation and superior cable management.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Supports 40Gbps data transfer rates, enabling rapid communication between network devices and reducing latency in demanding applications.
- OM3 Multimode Performance: Provides reliable, high-bandwidth optical links over distances up to 300 meters for 40GbE, crucial for inter-rack and intra-data center connections.
- Plenum-Rated Safety: Constructed with OFNP (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) jacket, allowing safe installation in air plenums and meeting stringent building fire codes.
- Efficient Breakout Design: Converts one MTP(F) connection into four LC Duplex connections, maximizing port utilization on high-density switches and reducing the need for multiple cables.
- Enhanced Accessibility: Features push-and-pull tabs on connectors, simplifying installation and removal in crowded server racks without requiring specialized tools, saving IT staff time.
This fiber breakout cable is a strategic investment for organizations requiring high-performance, compliant, and easily manageable network infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
Modern data centers require efficient use of rack space and high-speed connectivity between servers and switches. This cable allows a single 40Gbps port to break out into four 10Gbps connections, maximizing port density and simplifying cabling within server racks.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, cloud service providers
Storage Area Network (SAN) Expansion
Expanding a Storage Area Network often involves connecting high-speed storage arrays to multiple host servers. The MPO8LCPL3M facilitates these critical connections, ensuring high-bandwidth data access for mission-critical storage systems.
Enterprise IT departments, financial institutions, healthcare systems, large-scale data analytics firms
Compliant In-Building Cabling
Installing network infrastructure in commercial buildings requires adherence to strict fire safety regulations, especially for cables routed through air handling spaces. Its plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket ensures compliance with building codes, reducing fire risk and simplifying regulatory approvals.
Facilities management, IT operations teams, commercial real estate developers, government agencies
Key Features
3-meter (9.8 ft) Cable Length
Provides sufficient reach for connecting devices within a single rack or adjacent racks, optimizing cable routing and reducing excess slack.
OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Type
Supports 10Gbps and 40Gbps Ethernet over distances up to 300 meters, ensuring high-performance data transmission for demanding applications.
MPO/MTP Connector 1 to 8x LC Connector 2
Enables efficient breakout from a single high-density MPO/MTP port to multiple standard LC ports, maximizing port utilization on network equipment.
Plenum Rated (OFNP)
Allows for safe installation in air handling spaces, meeting fire safety regulations and ensuring compliance with building codes.
Push-and-Pull Tab Connectors
Simplifies installation and removal in high-density environments, reducing the time and effort required for network maintenance and upgrades.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Supports high-speed, low-latency data transfer critical for financial trading platforms and large data analytics in secure data centers.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables rapid data exchange for large medical imaging files and electronic health records within hospital data centers, ensuring quick access to patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates high-bandwidth connectivity for industrial automation systems and large-scale data acquisition, supporting real-time operational intelligence.
Government & Public Sector
Provides secure, high-capacity network links for sensitive government data centers, meeting stringent performance and compliance requirements for public services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application of this MTP to LC breakout cable?
This cable is primarily used to connect a 40GBase-SR4 QSFP+ transceiver to four 10Gbps LC SFP+ transceivers, enabling high-speed breakout connections in data centers and Storage Area Networks (SANs).
Can this cable be used in air plenums?
Yes, the StarTech.com MPO8LCPL3M cable is plenum rated (OFNP), meaning it is suitable for installation in air handling spaces within commercial buildings, adhering to fire safety standards.
What type of fiber is used in this cable?
This cable utilizes OM3 multimode fiber, which is optimized for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40 Gigabit Ethernet applications over short to medium distances, typically up to 300 meters.
How does the uniboot design benefit cable management?
The slim uniboot design of the LC connectors reduces the overall cable diameter and bulk, allowing for more efficient cable routing and management in crowded server racks and patch panels.
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.