- Connector Type: MTP® or MTP® PRO to LC, SC with UPC or APC polish
- MT Ferrule Options: 8F, 12F, 16F, or 24F
- Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) or multimode (OM3, OM4, OM5)
- Cable Type: 250μm loose-tube fiber or ribbon fiber
- Jacket Options: OFNP (plenum), OFNR (riser), LSZH, Interlocking Armored, or Indoor/Outdoor
- Polarity Options: A, B (field reversible with MTP® PRO), or C
- Custom built to customer specifications including length, breakout, and labeling
MTP®/MPO Harness/Breakout Cables
Product Overview
NetSource’s MTP® Harness Breakout Cables, manufactured in the U.S., provide a high-density, pre-terminated solution for structured cabling systems in enterprise and data center environments. These assemblies transition MTP® trunk cables to LC, SC, or other connector types for integration with patch panels, cassettes, or direct equipment connections.
Assemblies support fiber counts from 8 to 288, offered with MT ferrules in 8F, 12F, 16F, or 24F configurations. They are available with 250 μm loose fiber or ribbon fiber construction, and indoor-rated cable with OFNP, OFNR, or LSZH jacket options. Breakout connectors are available with UPC or APC polish. The MTP® PRO connector enables tool-less polarity reversal between Type A and Type B, as well as pin (gender) changes. All assemblies are factory-terminated and tested to ensure low insertion loss and consistent, reliable performance.
- Product Specifications
- Environmental and Mechanical Properties
- Features and Benefits
- Conformance Standards
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- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Pre-terminated and factory-tested to ensure low optical loss and reliable high-performance connectivity
- Standards and low loss versions to meet the loss budget requirements of the network
- 8, 12, and 24F MTP® assemblies support 10/40/100G in simplified migration to 40/100G
- Custom built to customer specifications including length, breakout, and labeling
- All assemblies are shipped with test results and labeled with a unique serial number for traceability
- Assemblies over 100 ft are shipped on a reel
- Pulling-eye available upon request
- Optical Performance:
- FOTP-171 (TIA/EIA-455-171) – Insertion Loss
- FOTP-107 (TIA/EIA-455-107) – Return Loss
- Endface Geometry & Inspection:
- IEC 61300-3-35 – Visual Inspection
- IEC 61755-3-1 – Endface Geometry — Single-Fiber
- IEC 61755-3-32 – Endface Geometry — MT Ferrules (Multifiber)
- Environmental/Mechanical (Connectors & Assemblies):
- GR-326 – Single-Fiber Connector Performance, Durability & Mechanical Requirements
- GR-1435 – Multifiber Connector Performance, Durability & Mechanical Requirements
- Indoor Cable Requirements:
- UL 1666 / NFPA 262 – Indoor Fiber Cable Flame & Smoke Requirements (Riser & Plenum)
- Environmental Compliance:
- RoHS/REACH – Environmental Compliance
Part Number Chart
| MTP® | Strand Count | Glass Type | Cable Type | – | Connector Type Side 1/2 | – | Wiring Method | – | Length | |
| 8 | XG: OM3 50um | P: Plenum Round Micro | F: MTP® Female (no pins) | LC | A: Method A (straight) | XXXFT | ||||
| 12 | 4G: OM4 50um | R: Riser Round Micro | M: MTP® Male (with pins) | LC/APC | B: Method B (reversed) | XXXM | ||||
| 24 | 5G: OM5 50um | L: Low Smoke Zero Halogen | SC | C: Method C (pair flipped) | ||||||
| 36 | SM: Single Mode | IAP: Inter-locking Armored Plenum | SC/APC | X: 24 fibers | ||||||
| 48 | IO: Indoor/Outdoor | |||||||||
| 72 | RIB: Ribbon | |||||||||
| 96 | ||||||||||
| 144 | ||||||||||
Notes : add R for reverse Pull (Pull from the Terminal end) Lengths over 950ft on a reel
Insertion and Return Loss
| Characteristics | Standard | Multimode | Singlemode | ||
| MTP®/ MPO | LC, SC | MTP®/MPO | LC, SC | ||
| Insertion Loss Maximum Typical | TIA 568-C.3 | .75 dB | .75 dB | .75 dB | .75 dB |
| NetSource, Inc (STD Loss) | ≤0.30 dB | ≤0.25 dB | ≤0.35 dB | ≤0.20 dB | |
| NetSource, Inc (Low Loss) | ≤0.20 dB | ≤0.15 dB | ≤0.25 dB | ≤0.15 dB | |
| Return Loss Minimum | TIA 568-C.3 | -20 dB | -20 dB | -26 dB | -26 dB |
| NetSource, Inc | ≤-25 dB | ≤-25 dB | ≤-65 dB | ≤-58 dB | |
