8 fiber mpo om3 patch cable 3M MPO to MPO Type B Aqua
8 fiber mpo om3 patch cable 3M MPO to MPO Type B Aqua
8 fiber mpo om3 patch cable 3M MPO to MPO Type B Aqua
8 fiber mpo om3 patch cable 3M MPO to MPO Type B Aqua
8 fiber mpo om3 patch cable 3M MPO to MPO Type B Aqua

Fiber Optic Patch Cord, MPO/PC(F)-MPO/PC(F), 8 Fibers, Multimode (OM3), Plenum (OFNP), Type B, Aqua

8F MPO/PC(F)-MPO/PC(F)-OM3-3.0 Type B, Aqua
This 8 fiber mpo cable combines OM3 multimode fiber with female MPO/PC connectors and Type B polarity for compatible eight-fiber cabling designs. It is intended for projects that specify eight populated fibers rather than a 12-fiber assembly. With an aqua OFNP-rated jacket, this om3 mpo patch cord provides a defined configuration for equipment and patching connections.

Product Highlights
*8-Fiber Assembly for Compatible Parallel-Optics Links
*OM3 Multimode Fiber Construction
*Female MPO/PC Connectors at Both Ends
*Type B Polarity for Specified Channel Designs
*Aqua OFNP-Rated Cable Jacket
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8-Fiber OM3 MPO Patch Cord, Type B, Female-to-Female

This 8 fiber mpo cable is intended for cabling designs that require eight populated fibers and OM3 multimode transmission. Before selecting this type b mpo patch cable, match its connector format and fiber-position assignment to the equipment interface.

Specifications

Product Name
Fiber Optic Patch Cord
Brand
Firstoptic
Connector A
MPO/PC(F)
Connector B
MPO/PC(F)
Fiber Count
8 Fibers
Polarity
Type B
Fiber Mode
OM3 50/125μm
Wavelength
850/1300nm
Material
LSZH
Cable Jacket
Plenum (OFNP)
Cable Outside Diameter
 (OD)
3.0mm
Min. Bend Radius
(Fiber Cable)
20/10D
 (Dynamic/Static)
Connector Durability
500 times
Tensile Strength
(Long/Short Term)
90/180N
Insertion Loss
≤0.35dB
Return Loss
≥27dB
Attenuation at 850 nm
≤2.3dB/km
Attenuation at 1300 nm
≤0.6dB/km
Operating Temperature
 -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉)
Storage Temperature
 -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉)
 

 

Eight-Fiber Configuration and Connection Matching

Fiber count and connector position numbering are separate considerations. For this 8 fiber mpo cable, confirm which positions are populated rather than assuming a simple position 1-to-8 layout.

Both ends use female MPO/PC connectors without guide pins. The mating interfaces must provide the appropriate pin configuration.

Check this type b mpo patch cable against the complete channel design, including any panels or cassettes, to ensure that the transmitting fibers connect to the intended receiving fibers.

Female MPO connector guide holes and dust caps on an om3 mpo patch cord
 
 

Applications

This om3 mpo patch cord is intended for compatible eight-fiber multimode connections, including:

  • Parallel-optics equipment links requiring eight active fibers
  • Rack-to-rack patching within an OM3 channel design
  • Connections through compatible eight-fiber MPO patching systems
  • OFNP-specified cabling routes in data center installations

40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 use four transmitting and four receiving fibers. Before selecting this 8 fiber mpo cable for either application, verify the populated connector positions, gender, polarity, channel loss and supported OM3 distance. Eight fibers alone do not establish compatibility.

8 fiber mpo cable application diagram showing compatible transceiver and MPO patch panel connections
 

Standardized Production

Multiple processes, strict screening, quality assurance.
Polarity testing equipment for a type b mpo patch cablePolarity test
Insertion and return loss testing equipment for an om3 mpo patch cordInsertion/return loss detection
Fiber end-face inspection equipment for 8 fiber mpo cable quality checksEnd detection
 

  FAQ Section

Q1: Why select an 8 fiber mpo cable instead of a 12-fiber assembly?

Select it when the equipment and cabling design specify eight populated fibers. Confirm the required connector positions and any panel or cassette connections before substituting it for a 12-fiber assembly.


Q2: Does an eight-fiber cable always use positions numbered 1 to 8?

No. Fiber count does not by itself define the connector’s position numbering. Check the assembly drawing for the populated positions and end-to-end mapping.


Q3: Does this type b mpo patch cable provide a breakout connection?

No. This product has MPO connectors at both ends. A connection to separate LC ports requires an appropriately specified breakout cable or cassette.


Q4: What determines the operating distance of this om3 mpo patch cord?

The selected transceivers, total channel length and channel loss determine the supported distance. Use the equipment manufacturer’s OM3 specifications rather than assigning one distance to every application.

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