- Connector Type: MTP® or MTP® PRO
- 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 Patch and Trunk Assemblies
Product Overview
NetSource’s MTP® Trunk and Patch Cord Assemblies, manufactured in the U.S., provide high-density, pre-terminated cabling solutions for structured cabling systems in enterprise and data center environments. Designed for backbone trunks and patching between cassettes, patch panels, and active equipment, these assemblies support efficient cable management, fast deployment, and modular scalability.
Each assembly features MTP® or MTP® PRO connectors, supporting fiber counts from 8 to 288 fibers, offered with MT ferrules in 8F, 12F, 16F, or 24F configurations. Assemblies are available with 250μm loose fiber or ribbon fiber construction, and indoor-rated cable with OFNP, OFNR, or LSZH jacket options. The MTP® PRO connector enables tool-less polarity reversal between Type A and Type B, as well as pin (gender) changes, simplifying installation and future upgrades. All assemblies are factory-terminated and tested for low insertion loss and consistent optical 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 | – | Ferrule Count | Connector Type Side 1/2 | – | Wiring Method | – | Length | |
| 8 | XG: OM3 50um | P: Plenum Round Micro | 12: 12 fibers | F: MTP® Female (no pins) | F: MTP® Female (no pins) | A: Method A (straight) | XXXFT | ||||
| 12 | 4G: OM4 50um | R: Riser Round Micro | 24: 24 fibers | M: MTP® Male (with pins) | M: MTP® Male (with pins) | B: Method B (reversed) | XXXM | ||||
| 24 | 5G: OM5 50um | L: Low Smoke Zero Halogen | C: Method C (Pair flipped) | ||||||||
| 36 | SM: Single Mode | IAP: Inter-locking Armored Plenum | 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 | |
