With the popularity of 40G and 100G networks, more and more data centers, telecommunication centers, enterprises and even campuses are beginning to use MTP/MPO cabling systems, which are built using MTP/MPO fiber jumper, MTP/MPO fiber distribution boxes, MTP/MPO adapters and MTP/MPO adapter panels, and can greatly save network deployment time while providing unlimited possibilities for high-density cabling. In this article, UnitekFiber will introduce some practical equipment required for MTP/MPO cabling systems and their application examples.
With the needs of high-speed networks, MTP/MPO cabling systems need to use a variety of different types of equipment to meet various cabling needs. The following is an introduction to the four types of equipment required for MTP/MPO cabling systems:
MTP/MPO fiber patch cord can be used in single-mode and multi-mode applications. The fiber type is usually OM3 fiber or OM4 fiber. There are many types of MTP/MPO fiber patch cords to choose. According to the number of fiber cores, MTP|MPO fiber patch cords can be divided into seven types: 8-core, 12-core, 24-core or more. Also, MTP/MPO fiber patch lead can be divided into trunk MTP/MPO fiber patch cords and branch MTP/MPO fiber patch cords.
MTP/MPO fiber optic cassette has the characteristics of modular design, low insertion loss and flexible deployment. The MPO|MTP cassette is usually deployed in the ODF (optical patch panel) of the high-density MDA (main distribution area) and EDA (equipment distribution area) in the data center. The MPO|MTP cassette can also be installed in a rack-mounted or wall-mounted chassis to achieve capacity expansion.
MTP/MPO adapter can accurately connect two connectors and is widely used in fiber optic communication systems, local area networks, wide area networks, fiber access networks and video transmission. It has the advantages of low insertion loss, good interchangeability and high temperature resistance.
MTP/MPO adapter panel adopts a standardized jack (RJ) latch structure, which can realize the interconnection of various pre-terminated products, complete the access and port output of optical fiber, and can help you increase port density and provide an economical and compact solution for your network. In addition, MTP/MPO adapter panels are also available in 4-port, 6-port, 8-port and 12-port types.
MTP/MPO plug-and-play modules have been widely used in data centers, such as backbone products that support hundreds of optical ports. Since SAN requires high-density and modular cabling for easy reconfiguration, MTP/MPO plug-and-play modules are very suitable to meet the requirements of these infrastructures.
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The customers of hosting data center have high requirements for network scalability and flexibility, and the ultra-high density MTP|MPO cabling system is favored by hosting data center because of its high flexibility and convenient expansion.
Ultra-high-density MTP/MPO fiber optic patch panel is also widely used in enterprise networks or campus networks. One of its highlights is plug-and-play. It is quick and easy to install, does not require professional fiber optic knowledge, and can also apply traditional splicing installation technology.
MTP/MPO cabling system can not only save a lot of cabling space, but also simplify the cabling process and facilitate cable management. Therefore, MTP/MPO cabling system is a perfect solution for high-density applications. Although it will cost a lot to build an MTP/MPO cabling system in the early stage, it is definitely a wise and cost-effective decision for network deployment in the long run.
As the highly efficient and space-saving, MPO|MTP fiber cable have become an important part of data centers and other environments with high-density fiber connections. MTP fiber jumper has the characteristics of easy polarity conversion and low insertion loss. It is a product born for high-density wiring. UnitekFiber not only provide MPO|MTP optical patch cord, but also provide MPO Adapter, MPO fiber optic patch panel, MPO adapter panel or etc. It is also a high-density wiring application. If you need any support, please contact us sales@unitekfiber.com at any time.
