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AddOn ADD-MPO-4LC15M5OM3 15m MPO Female to 4x LC Male Duplex OM3 50/125 Aqua Fiber Fanout Cable - Riser-Rated LSZH
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This fanout cable utilizes stranded fiber construction with physical contact (PC) polished connectors to ensure low insertion loss and stable optical performance. The MPO end features a female interface, while the LC ends are male connectors, providing a direct plug-and-play solution for MPO-based patch panels or modules to LC-equipped switches, routers, or transceivers.
With no shielding required for its fiber optic design, the cable focuses on optical integrity rather than electromagnetic interference protection. The 50/125 µm core/cladding specification is standard for OM3 multimode applications, supporting data rates up to 10 Gbps over distances appropriate for OM3 standards.
Key Product Advantages
This cable simplifies fiber infrastructure by reducing the need for multiple individual patch cords and adapters. Its fanout design consolidates connectivity, saving space in crowded racks and panels while maintaining organized cable management.
High-Density Breakout
Efficiently distributes one MPO connection to four LC duplex ports, ideal for aggregating links to switches or servers in data centers.
- Reduces cable clutter
- Streamlines patching workflows
Safety & Compliance
LSZH jacket material minimizes toxic smoke and halogen emissions in case of fire, meeting plenum and riser ratings for installation in air-handling spaces and vertical shafts.
- OFNP/Plenum/Riser rated
- Low smoke zero halogen
Deployment / Use Cases
This MPO to LC fanout cable is primarily deployed in data center environments where MPO trunk cables connect to LC-based equipment. It serves as a breakout solution for high-speed network backbones, enabling connectivity to SAN switches, network switches, or server interfaces with LC SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers.
Common applications include linking MPO cassettes or panels in fiber distribution units to LC ports on active network devices. It is also used in telecom central offices, enterprise network closets, and any setting requiring conversion between MPO and LC interfaces for multimode fiber runs.
Data Center Patching
Connect MPO backbone cables to LC ports on top-of-rack switches, supporting 10G or higher Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks.
Network Expansion
Extend existing MPO infrastructure to new LC-based devices without replacing entire cable runs, offering a cost-effective upgrade path.
Highlights
- 15-meter MPO female to 4x LC male duplex fanout cable for network device connectivity
- OM3-rated 50/125 µm multimode fiber supports laser-optimized high-speed data transmission
- Aqua LSZH jacket meets OFNP, plenum, and riser ratings for safe installation in various environments
- Physical contact (PC) connectors ensure low insertion loss and stable optical performance
- Stranded fiber construction provides durability and flexibility in cable management
- Converts single MPO connection to four LC duplex ports, simplifying high-density patching
- Ideal for data center, enterprise, and telecom applications requiring MPO to LC breakout
- No shielding required, focusing on optical performance in fiber optic networks
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ADD-MPO-4LC15M5OM3 |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Name | 15m MPO Female/4LC Male Duplex OM3 50/125 LSZH LOMM Aqua Fan-out Cable |
| Packaged Quantity | 1.0 |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Characteristic | Fan-out Cable |
| Fiber Optic Mode | Multi-mode |
| Fiber Optic Cable Core/Cladding Specification | 50/125 µm |
| Fiber Category | OM3 |
| Cable Length | 49.2 ft (15 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | MPO Network - Female |
| Connector Gender on First End | Female |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x MPO Network - Female |
| Connector Type on Second End | LC Network - Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 8 x LC Network - Male |
| Shielding | No |
| Jacket Type | OFNP,Plenum,LSZH,Riser |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Features | Physical Contact (PC),Laser-optimized,Stranded |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Green |
| Product Color | Aqua |
| Jacket Material | Low Smoke Zero Halogen,Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year Lifetime |
FAQ
What is the cable length and how is it measured?
The cable is 15 meters long, which is equivalent to 49.2 feet. This length is measured end-to-end, providing sufficient reach for typical data center rack connections or between network equipment in server rooms.
What connectors are on each end of this fanout cable?
One end has a single MPO female connector, while the other end fans out into eight LC male connectors arranged as four LC duplex pairs. This configuration allows one MPO port to connect to four separate LC duplex ports.
What does OM3 rating mean for this fiber cable?
OM3 is a multimode fiber category that supports laser-optimized performance for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and other high-speed protocols over specified distances. This cable uses 50/125 µm OM3 fiber, ensuring compatibility with OM3-rated transceivers and infrastructure.
What jacket ratings does this cable have and where can it be installed?
The jacket is rated OFNP, plenum, LSZH, and riser. This means it can be installed in plenum spaces (air-handling areas), riser shafts (vertical runs), and general-purpose areas. The LSZH material reduces smoke and halogen emissions in fire scenarios.
Is this cable shielded and why?
No, this cable has no shielding. Fiber optic cables transmit data using light rather than electrical signals, so they are not susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Shielding is unnecessary for optical performance, keeping the design focused on signal integrity through the fiber core.
What devices or applications is this cable compatible with?
It is designed for network devices supporting MPO and LC interfaces, such as switches, routers, patch panels, and transceivers in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecom systems. It is fully compatible with OM3 multimode fiber equipment for high-speed data transmission.
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