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Aqua OM3 breakout cable, MPO to eight LC duplex connectors, plenum jacket, 0.5 ft

STARTECH

STARTECH MPO8LCPL2M fibre optic cable MPO to 8x LC 2m OM3 plenum .5 ft

SKU CH-KAVM-TGMD1 MPN MPO8LCPL2M

Fan out a 40 Gbps MPO link to eight LC duplex connections with push-pull tabs and a plenum-rated OM3 jacket

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorAqua
  • Length0.5 ft.
  • Connector Number5
  • Connector DetailConnector A: 1 x MPO/MTP Female Connector B: 8 x Fiber Optic
  • Terminal GenderFemale to Male
  • Fans out one 40 Gbps link into four 10 Gbps LC connections for high-density 40GBase-SR4 networking
  • Push-and-pull tabs let you install or remove the MPO and LC connectors with one hand, no tools required
  • Plenum-rated CMP jacket meets fire-code requirements for in-wall and ceiling installations
  • Each cable ships with an individual insertion-loss and return-loss test report for verified performance
  • Aqua OM3 50/125 µm multimode fibre supports 40 Gbps transmission over 2 m length

Breakout cable for 40GBase-SR4 links

This MPO-to-LC fan-out cable converts one 40 Gbps MPO connection into four 10 Gbps LC links for 40GBase-SR4 networking hardware. The aqua OM3 multimode fibre uses a 50/125 core/cladding ratio and terminates in a single MPO/MTP female connector on one end and eight LC duplex male connectors on the other. A CMP plenum-rated jacket makes it suitable for air-handling spaces where fire code requires that rating.

One-hand push-pull tabs

Push-and-pull tabs on the MPO connector allow single-handed insertion and removal without tools, which helps in dense patch panels where adjacent cables limit finger access. The slim uniboot LC design reduces the overall diameter of the breakout legs, easing cable management in high-density racks. Each assembly ships with an individual insertion-loss and return-loss test report confirming performance before deployment.

OM3 multimode distance limit

OM3 multimode fibre supports 40 Gbps transmission only up to the distance defined by the 40GBase-SR4 standard, so links that exceed that reach will need single-mode cable instead. The cable is not intended for applications requiring longer backbones or outdoor plant runs. Buyers who need extended-reach 40 Gbps links should select a single-mode alternative.

Highlights

  • Fans out one 40 Gbps link into four 10 Gbps LC connections for high-density 40GBase-SR4 networking
  • Push-and-pull tabs let you install or remove the MPO and LC connectors with one hand, no tools required
  • Plenum-rated CMP jacket meets fire-code requirements for in-wall and ceiling installations
  • Each cable ships with an individual insertion-loss and return-loss test report for verified performance
  • Aqua OM3 50/125 µm multimode fibre supports 40 Gbps transmission over 2 m length

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelMPO8LCPL2M
TypeOthers
ColorAqua
Length0.5 ft.
Connector Number5
Connector DetailConnector A: 1 x MPO/MTP Female
Connector B: 8 x Fiber Optic LC Duplex Male
Terminal GenderFemale to Male
SpecificationsFiber Size: 50/125
Fire Rating: CMP Rated (Plenum)
Fiber Classification: OM3
Fiber Type: Multi Mode
FeaturesObtain higher port density with eight LC network connections combined into a single MPO/MTP connector
Optimize accessibility and install or remove connectors with one hand using the push-and-pull tabs
Save space and improve cable management with slim uniboot connectors
Get test data for your fiber cable - an insertion loss and return loss test report is included in each cable bag
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size200 × 200 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

Does the MPO8LCPL2M cable generate noticeable heat or draw significant power during continuous 40Gbps operation?

As a passive fibre-optic assembly, it produces no heat and consumes no power; the 40Gbps signal is carried entirely by light through the OM3 multimode cores.

What transceivers must I already have to use this MPO-to-8x-LC breakout cable?

You need a 40GBase-SR4 QSFP+ transceiver on the MPO side and four 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers with LC duplex ports on the fan-out side.

Can I connect this OM3 plenum cable to legacy 50/125 µm multimode patch panels without performance loss?

Yes — the 50/125 µm OM3 fibres match standard legacy multimode infrastructure, so insertion-loss and bandwidth remain within OM3 specifications.

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