MTP Female to LC Uniboot Breakout Cable, 8-Fiber OM4 50/125μm with Pull Tabs

• 8-fiber MTP-to-LC Uniboot breakout configuration
• US Conec MTP® female connector with pinless design
• Compact LC Uniboot connectors for improved cable management
• OM4 50/125μm multimode fiber
• Supports 850nm and 1300nm transmission
• Corning ClearCurve® glass fiber available
• Integrated pull tabs for easier connector handling
• Reduced cable bulk for high-density rack environments
• Factory-terminated for quick and reliable installation
• Helps minimize cable congestion and improve fiber routing
• Suitable for high-density MTP/MPO structured cabling

• Data center high-density fiber connectivity
• MTP/MPO backbone breakout
• Network switch and server connections
• Rack-to-rack fiber interconnects
• High-density fiber patching
• Structured fiber cabling systems
• Fiber distribution and cross-connect applications
• Network cabinets and equipment racks
• Short-reach high-speed multimode links

OEM and customized MTP-to-LC Uniboot assemblies are available for different network architectures and installation requirements. Customers can specify cable length, breakout length, fiber type, connector brand, connector configuration, polarity, fiber mapping, jacket material, and other assembly parameters.

Custom labeling, cable identification, packaging, and private-label production can also be provided for OEM and volume projects. Connector and cable configurations can be adjusted according to equipment interfaces and rack layouts to provide a more suitable solution for high-density deployments.

What advantage does an LC Uniboot connector provide in high-density racks?

An LC Uniboot configuration combines the two fibers of a duplex connection into a more compact cable structure than two separately routed duplex patch cords. This can reduce cable bulk and make it easier to organize large numbers of fiber connections around switches, patch panels, and other densely populated equipment.

Are the integrated pull tabs useful when connectors are tightly packed?

Yes. Pull tabs provide a convenient gripping point for inserting and removing connectors without applying force directly to the connector housing or fiber cable. They are particularly useful when LC ports are closely spaced or located in difficult-to-access areas of a rack.

Can this cable be used for both transmit and receive connections?

Yes. The LC Uniboot side provides a duplex connection containing two fibers, which can be used for the transmit and receive paths of a conventional duplex optical link. The required polarity and fiber mapping should be matched to the connected equipment and MTP backbone.

How should the MTP connector gender be selected?

The MTP female connector is pinless and must mate with a compatible MTP male connector equipped with guide pins. The gender, key orientation, and polarity should be confirmed against the existing MTP infrastructure before ordering to ensure mechanical and optical compatibility.

Is OM4 appropriate for high-speed data center applications?

OM4 multimode fiber is widely used for short-reach, high-bandwidth data center connections. Its higher modal bandwidth compared with earlier multimode fiber grades makes it suitable for many high-speed optical links, particularly where the transmission distance remains within the capabilities of multimode technology.