144-Fiber OM4 MTP/MPO Trunk Cable, 12×MTP/MPO-12 UPC Female to Female, Type B

• 144-fiber high-density Base-12 MTP/MPO trunk cable
• Twelve 12-fiber MTP/MPO connectors at each end
• OM4 laser-optimized 50/125μm multimode fiber
• Female-to-female, non-pinned MTP/MPO connector configuration
• UPC polished MTP/MPO connector end faces
• Elite low-loss connector design with ≤0.35dB maximum insertion loss
• Type B cross-over polarity for parallel-optics applications
• Supports 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G network architectures
• Plenum OFNP or LSZH jacket options
• Compact round multi-fiber trunk construction
• 3.0mm breakout legs for flexible equipment connections
• Factory terminated for rapid plug-and-play deployment
• 100% tested for insertion loss, polarity, continuity, and end-face quality
• Custom cable length, fan-out length, labeling, and packaging available
• RoHS and REACH compliant

• Data center backbone and cross-connect cabling
• Main Distribution Area (MDA), Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA), and Zone Distribution Area (ZDA) connections
• High-density MTP/MPO adapter panels and fiber enclosures
• 40G, 100G, 200G, and 400G parallel-optics networks
• AI data centers and high-performance computing infrastructure
• Cloud computing and hyperscale data centers
• Spine-and-leaf network architectures
• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• InfiniBand and Fibre Channel networks
• Equipment distribution and structured fiber cabling
• High-density optical cross-connect systems

OEM and customized configurations are available for data center projects and structured cabling deployments with specific installation requirements. Cable length, breakout/fan-out length, jacket material, connector configuration, labeling, pulling eye, and packaging can be customized.

Alternative MTP/MPO connector genders, polarity configurations, fiber counts, and other assembly specifications can also be considered for project-specific network architectures. Custom assemblies can be manufactured according to the required equipment interface and optical link design.

Why is Type B polarity commonly used with parallel-optics systems?

Type B polarity reverses the fiber position from one end of the trunk to the other. This allows transmit and receive channels to be correctly mapped when connecting parallel-optics transceivers through MTP/MPO-based infrastructure. The required polarity should always be determined from the complete link architecture rather than from the trunk cable alone.

What does “female-to-female” mean for this MTP/MPO cable?

Both ends use female MTP/MPO connectors without guide pins. These connectors are intended to mate with compatible male MTP/MPO connectors that provide the alignment pins. Connector gender should therefore be selected according to the mating cassettes, adapter panels, or other components in the optical link.

What advantage does a Base-12 architecture provide?

A Base-12 design organizes the 144 fibers into twelve 12-fiber groups, matching the architecture of many MTP/MPO cassettes, adapter panels, and modular connectivity systems. This makes the cable easier to integrate into structured high-density cabling while maintaining a consistent fiber grouping scheme.

Is the 0.35dB insertion loss a value for the complete 144-fiber cable?

No. The specified ≤0.35dB value is the maximum insertion loss per MTP/MPO connector. The total insertion loss of a complete optical link also includes the fiber attenuation, mating connections, cassettes, adapters, and other passive components in the link.

When should OFNP and LSZH jacket options be selected?

OFNP is designed for applications requiring plenum-rated optical cable, while LSZH is selected where low smoke and halogen-free cable construction is required by the installation environment or project specification. The appropriate option should be determined according to local codes and the requirements of the facility.

Can this cable be used for AI and high-performance computing networks?

Yes. The high fiber count and MTP/MPO architecture make the assembly suitable for high-density connectivity in AI clusters, HPC environments, and other bandwidth-intensive infrastructures. Actual transmission speed and reach depend on the transceiver, optical standard, fiber link design, and other active and passive components.