StarTech.com 5M MTP(F) to 4x LC Duplex OM3 Multimode Fiber Breakout Cable MPO8LCPL5M
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL5M 5M MTP to 4x LC Duplex OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Breakout Cable efficiently fans out a single 40Gbps QSFP+ connection into four 10Gbps SFP+ links, optimizing high-density data center infrastructure.
- High-Density Connectivity: Converts one 40Gbps QSFP+ link into four 10Gbps SFP+ connections, maximizing port utilization in compact server racks.
- Plenum-Rated Safety: OFNP-rated fiber ensures safe installation in air-handling spaces, meeting strict fire safety regulations for commercial buildings.
- Simplified Management: Features push-and-pull tabs on MTP/MPO connectors and slim uniboot LC connectors, streamlining cable installation and reducing clutter.
- Optimized Performance: OM3 multimode fiber supports high-bandwidth 40Gbps data transfer, ensuring reliable, low-latency communication for critical applications.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com MPO8LCPL5M is a 5-meter OM3 multimode fiber optic breakout cable, featuring an MTP(F)/PC connector on one end and four LC/PC Duplex connectors on the other, designed for high-speed network segmentation. It facilitates the conversion of a single 40Gbps QSFP+ connection into four distinct 10Gbps SFP+ links, crucial for modern data center architectures.
This plenum-rated (OFNP) cable ensures safe deployment in air plenums and other building spaces, while its push-and-pull tab connectors and slim uniboot LC design simplify installation and enhance cable management. It provides a reliable, high-performance solution for expanding network capacity and optimizing existing fiber infrastructure.
- Core Functionality: Converts a single 40Gbps QSFP+ connection to four 10Gbps SFP+ links, enabling flexible network segmentation and efficient use of high-speed ports.
- Plenum-Rated Design: OFNP (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) rating ensures the cable meets strict fire safety standards, allowing for safe installation in air-handling environments.
- Enhanced Accessibility: MTP/MPO connectors with push-and-pull tabs allow for quick, tool-less installation and removal, minimizing maintenance time and effort.
- Optimized Cable Management: Slim uniboot LC connectors reduce cable bulk by up to 50%, improving airflow and simplifying organization within crowded racks and cabinets.
- Operational Value: Provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for upgrading network speeds and densities, extending the lifecycle of existing infrastructure while supporting future growth.
This fiber optic breakout cable is an essential component for businesses seeking to optimize their data center connectivity and ensure high-speed, reliable network performance.
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
Modern data centers often require efficient use of rack space and high-speed connections between servers and switches. This cable enables a single 40Gbps port to fan out to four 10Gbps ports, maximizing connectivity density.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, cloud service providers
Upgrading Network Infrastructure
Organizations transitioning from 10Gbps to 40Gbps network backbones need flexible cabling solutions to integrate existing equipment. This breakout cable provides a direct, cost-effective path to upgrade specific links without replacing entire switch fabrics.
Growing mid-market companies, IT operations teams, network upgrade projects, campus networks
Storage Area Network (SAN) Expansion
SAN environments demand high-bandwidth, low-latency connections for data storage and retrieval, especially with increasing data volumes. This cable supports the high-speed links necessary for connecting storage arrays to host servers or switches, ensuring rapid data access.
Enterprise storage teams, database administrators, virtualized environments, disaster recovery sites
Key Features
5-meter (16.4 ft) OM3 Multimode Fiber
Provides reliable, high-speed data transmission over medium distances, supporting 40Gbps links up to 100 meters and 10Gbps links up to 300 meters.
MTP(F)/PC to 4x LC/PC Duplex Connectors
Enables efficient fan-out from a single 40Gbps QSFP+ port to four 10Gbps SFP+ ports, optimizing port utilization and simplifying network architecture.
Plenum Rated (OFNP) Jacket
Ensures compliance with fire safety codes for installation in air-handling spaces, reducing fire risk and meeting building regulations.
Push-and-Pull Tab MTP/MPO Connectors
Facilitates quick, tool-less installation and removal in high-density environments, minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.
Slim Uniboot LC Connectors
Reduces cable bulk and improves airflow within crowded racks, enhancing cable management and preventing overheating issues.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports high-speed data transfer for industrial automation, IoT deployments, and large-scale data collection in factory environments.
Finance & Insurance
Ensures low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity required for critical trading platforms, data analytics, and secure financial transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates rapid data exchange for medical imaging, electronic health records, and research data within hospital and lab networks.
Government & Public Sector
Provides reliable, high-capacity network links for secure government data centers and mission-critical public service applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for this MTP to LC breakout cable?
This cable is primarily used in data centers and enterprise networks to connect a single 40Gbps QSFP+ transceiver to four separate 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers, enabling efficient high-density network segmentation.
Can this cable be used with single-mode fiber equipment?
No, this cable is specifically designed with OM3 multimode fiber, which is incompatible with single-mode fiber equipment. Using it with single-mode devices will result in signal loss and connection failure.
What are the benefits of the plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket?
The OFNP jacket ensures the cable meets strict fire safety standards, making it safe for installation in air-handling spaces like drop ceilings and raised floors, which is often a requirement in commercial buildings.
How does the uniboot LC connector design improve cable management?
The slim uniboot design combines two fiber strands into a single jacket, reducing the overall cable diameter and bulk. This significantly improves cable routing and organization in high-density patch panels and racks.
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.