MTP-12 Trunk and Jumper Cables
12-fiber MTP-12 trunk and jumper cables. OM3, OM4, OM5 multimode and OS2 single mode variants for 40G, 100G and 400G cabling.
MTP-12 Trunk and Jumper Cables
12-fiber MTP-12 trunk and jumper cables. OM3, OM4, OM5 multimode and OS2 single mode variants for 40G, 100G and 400G cabling.
- 12 fibers in one cable — for 40G, 100G and 400G links
- OM3, OM4, OM5 multimode and OS2 single mode options
- Insertion loss ≤0.35 dB
- Bend-insensitive fiber, 7.5 mm minimum bend radius
MTP-12 is the standard building block of data centre backbone cabling: twelve fibers in one cable, terminated at the factory on both ends. It is also the connector that parallel optical modules such as 400G SR4/DR4 plug into directly.
Three things drive the choice: fiber mode (multimode OM3/OM4/OM5 or single mode OS2), connector polish (UPC or APC) and polarity method. All three must match the module and cassette at the other end of the link, which is why we produce the cabling list together with the optics selection.
Specifications
| Specification | OM4 50/125 μm | OS2 9/125 μm | OM3 50/125 μm | OM5 50/125 μm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical | ||||
| Fiber mode | OM4 50/125 μm | OS2 9/125 μm | OM3 50/125 μm | OM5 50/125 μm |
| Wavelength | 850 / 1300 nm | 1310 / 1550 nm | 850 / 1300 nm | 850 / 1300 nm |
| Connector (both ends) | MTP-12 UPC (female) | MTP-12 APC (female) | MTP-12 UPC (female) | MTP-12 UPC (female) |
| Insertion loss | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.35 dB |
| Return loss | ≥20 dB | ≥60 dB | ≥27 dB | ≥20 dB |
| Mechanical | ||||
| Fiber type | Bend insensitive | G.657.A1 | Bend insensitive | Bend insensitive |
| Min. bend radius (fiber) | 7.5 mm | 10 mm | 7.5 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Min. bend radius (cable) | 20/10D (dynamic/static) | 10/5D (dynamic/static) | 20/10D | 20/10D |
Specifications follow the manufacturer datasheet. The exact configuration is confirmed in your quote.
Connectivity Solutions
Rack-to-rack backbone cabling
A single MTP-12 cable carries 12 fibers, so one run replaces twelve separate duplex cables. Along aisle and inter-rack routes that noticeably reduces cable count and with it cable tray congestion.
Direct connection to a transceiver
Most 400G and 800G parallel optical modules terminate in an MPO/MTP connector, in which case the trunk cable plugs straight into the module with no cassette — fewer patch points and lower loss.
UPC or APC?
Multimode links generally use UPC, single mode links mostly APC; the angled endface of APC noticeably improves return loss. Both ends must share the same polish type — UPC does not mate with APC.
Features
Twelve cables become one
In dense deployments, cable tray congestion and airflow matter as much as performance. A single MTP run removes the volume occupied by twelve individual fiber cables.
Factory terminated and tested
Terminating fiber in the field takes time and makes loss figures unpredictable. Factory-terminated trunk cables arrive with measured insertion loss.
The right length keeps the rack tidy
Excess cable has to be coiled inside the rack, which violates bend radius. We produce the length list per link from the rack layout plan.
Resources
- MTP-12 jumper product page and variant table Datasheet
- MTP/MPO trunk and jumper category Compatibility
Documents open on the manufacturer's or supplier's own site.
Request a quote for this product
Tell us the quantity and the cluster it will join; we send a compatible part list with lead times — usually the same business day.
- Authorised dealer supply, manufacturer warranty
- Compatibility check for switch, adapter and optics
- Lead time per line item
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