1. Product Overview

The MPO-12 to 2x LC Duplex OM4 Breakout Cable allows for the transition from a multi-fiber MPO-12 connector to two discrete LC Duplex pairs (4 fibers total). Utilizing OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber, this cable is engineered for high-speed data transmission over short distances, supporting 10G, 40G, and 100G Ethernet protocols with high bandwidth and low macro-bending sensitivity.

2. General Specifications

3. Optical Performance

4. Mechanical & Environmental Characteristics

• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

• Tensile Strength: 100N (Short-term) / 50N (Long-term)

• Minimum Bend Radius: 7.5mm (OM4 Bend-Insensitive Fiber)

Product Applications

The MPO-12 to 2-Duplex LC breakout cable is a strategic component for specific networking scenarios:

1. Selective 40G/100G Channel Extraction

In some networking configurations, only a portion of an MPO-12 trunk's capacity is required to be broken out to individual devices. This cable allows a technician to tap into specific fiber pairs from an MPO-12 backbone to feed two separate 10G SFP+ or 25G SFP28 ports, leaving other fibers dark or reserved for different paths.

2. High-Density Rack-to-Rack Patching

When connecting a high-density MPO patch panel to a small cluster of equipment (such as two servers with duplex NICs), this breakout cable eliminates the need for an 8-fiber or 12-fiber fan-out, reducing cable bulk and simplifying management for smaller-scale deployments.

3. Data Center Storage Networking (SAN)

Ideal for Storage Area Networks where MPO-based switches need to connect to target storage arrays that utilize LC Duplex interfaces. The OM4 fiber ensures that the high-speed Fiber Channel signals are transmitted with minimal latency and maximum reliability.

4. Modular Infrastructure Upgrades

As data centers transition from 10G to higher speeds, this cable acts as an intermediary tool. It allows for the continued use of LC-based legacy equipment while utilizing the modern MPO-based structured cabling backbone, facilitating a "pay-as-you-grow" investment strategy.

5. Efficient Airflow Management

By using a single 3.0mm trunk cable that breaks out only into the two required duplex pairs, this assembly reduces the volume of cabling behind the server. This is critical in high-performance computing (HPC) environments where maintaining optimal airflow and cooling is a primary concern.  High-performance OM4 MPO-12 to 2x LC Duplex breakout cable. Ideal for 10G/40G/100G connectivity, high-density storage networks, and optimized airflow. MPO to 2 LC Duplex, OM4 breakout cable, MPO-12 to LC fanout, multimode fiber harness, 4-fiber MPO breakout, Erika Violet fiber cable.