{"product_id":"mpo-lc-om5-12-fiber-trunk-cable","title":"MPO to LC Fiber Trunk Cable, OM5 12-Fiber | 40G\/100G Wideband Multimode Breakout, Type B, LSZH | 1–100 m","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eZim — MPO\/MTP Multimode Fiber Optic Trunk \u0026amp; Breakout Cable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e MPO\/MTP multimode fiber optic assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-density backbone interconnect for data centers, SAN fabrics, enterprise LANs, and carrier networks implementing parallel optics. The cable core utilizes \u003cstrong\u003eCorning ClearCurve® 50\/125 µm multimode glass\u003c\/strong\u003e for reduced macrobend loss, reinforced with \u003cstrong\u003eDuPont™ Kevlar® aramid yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e strength members to achieve a \u003cb\u003etensile rating of 80 N\u003c\/b\u003e without compromising optical geometry. A \u003cstrong\u003e3.0 mm LSZH jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e supports fire-safety compliance (CE CPR EN 50575), while precision \u003cstrong\u003eMPO\/UPC female\u003c\/strong\u003e ferrules deliver \u003cb\u003e≤0.35 dB insertion loss\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e≥30 dB return loss\u003c\/b\u003e in accordance with \u003cstrong\u003eTelcordia GR-326-CORE\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTIA-605-4 (FOCIS 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Default build ships as \u003cstrong\u003eType B polarity, UPC, female (pinless)\u003c\/strong\u003e, optimized for 40G\/100G SR4 and SWDM deployments over \u003cstrong\u003eOM3 (Aqua)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOM4 (Magenta)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eOM5 (Lime Green)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"zim-mpo-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Fiber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorning ClearCurve® 50\/125 µm multimode (MMF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses: OM3 • OM4 • OM5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating λ: 850 \/ 1300 nm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnector Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPO\/UPC Female (pinless) • Low IL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsertion Loss: ≤0.35 dB (≤0.30 dB typ.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn Loss: ≥30 dB (MMF\/UPC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCable Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuter Jacket: LSZH, OD 3.0 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrength: DuPont™ Kevlar® aramid yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMin. Bend Radius: 7.5–10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; Environmental\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTensile Strength: 80 N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating: −10 to +70 °C (14–158 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage: −40 to +85 °C (−40–185 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoHS • WEEE • ISO9001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCE (EN 50575 CPR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEIA\/TIA • Telcordia GR-326-CORE • TIA-605-4 (FOCIS 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePolarity \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefault: Type B, UPC, female\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolarity: A \/ B \/ C • UPC \/ APC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 \/ 12 \/ 16 \/ 24 \/ 32 \/ 48 fibers; 1 m+ lengths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor Coding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOM3: Aqua • OM4: Magenta\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOM5: Lime Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003ePer ISO\/IEC color conventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreakout Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPO–MPO trunks • MPO–LC\/SC\/FC\/ST fanouts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefault LC branch: 0.6–1.0 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAramid-reinforced legs (1.6–2.0 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering note:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are unsure of technical parameters, confirm \u003cem\u003epolarity and gender\u003c\/em\u003e with your network technician prior to purchase. Polarity is critical for link continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"ct-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical FAQ — Zim MPO\/MTP Multimode Fiber Assemblies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"ct-faq\" id=\"zim-mpo-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPO vs MTP — what’s the difference?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConnectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMPO\u003c\/b\u003e is the standardized multi-fiber push-on interface (IEC 61754-7 \/ TIA-604-5, FOCIS 5). \u003cb\u003eMTP®\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-tolerance MPO-compatible implementation featuring tighter geometry control and enhanced ferrule\/spring designs. Zim assemblies use MPO\/UPC female connectors intermateable with compliant MPO\/MTP systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich polarity does the cable ship with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePolarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefault: \u003cb\u003eType B, UPC, female (pinless)\u003c\/b\u003e, recommended for parallel optics (SR4). Type A and Type C mappings are available on request for duplex-centric environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the guaranteed IL\/RL values?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eOptical Loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsertion Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e ≤0.35 dB (≤0.30 dB typical) per MPO interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReturn Loss:\u003c\/b\u003e ≥30 dB (MMF\/UPC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOM3 vs OM4 vs OM5 — selection guidance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFiber Classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBandwidth (EMBc)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/125 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥2000 MHz·km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10G\/40G short reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqua\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/125 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥4700 MHz·km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended 40G\/100G SR4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagenta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/125 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥4700 MHz·km @ 850 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSWDM (850–953 nm) duplex savings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum bend radius and handling?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBend Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFiber core:\u003c\/b\u003e ≥10 mm • \u003cb\u003eCable OD 3.0 mm:\u003c\/b\u003e ≥7.5 mm (≥10×OD dynamic best practice). ClearCurve® mitigates bend loss but does not eliminate it—avoid tight zip-ties and panel pinch points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmental ratings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOperating:\u003c\/b\u003e −10 to +70 °C • \u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e −40 to +85 °C • \u003cb\u003eTensile:\u003c\/b\u003e 80 N • \u003cb\u003eJacket:\u003c\/b\u003e LSZH (CE CPR EN 50575), RoHS, WEEE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakout options and default branch lengths?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eBreakout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPO–MPO trunks or MPO–LC\/SC\/FC\/ST fanouts. Default LC branch length is \u003cb\u003e0.6–1.0 m\u003c\/b\u003e. Fanout legs are aramid-reinforced (1.6–2.0 mm) for rack routing and strain relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGender and guide pins — do I need male or female?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefault is \u003cb\u003efemale (pinless)\u003c\/b\u003e. Many transceivers mate via adapters to \u003cb\u003emale-pinned\u003c\/b\u003e patch cords. Verify cassette\/transceiver pin requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kbd\"\u003eTransceiver\u003c\/span\u003e ⇄ \u003cspan class=\"kbd\"\u003eAdapter\u003c\/span\u003e ⇄ \u003cspan class=\"kbd\"\u003eMale-pinned patch\u003c\/span\u003e ⇄ \u003cspan class=\"kbd\"\u003eAdapter\u003c\/span\u003e ⇄ \u003cspan class=\"kbd\"\u003eFemale trunk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat testing is performed on each assembly?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eQA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndface\/geometry via interferometer per IEC 61300-3-35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIL\/RL test at 850\/1300 nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200–400× visual inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerialized test report available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomization and ordering guidance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCustom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnectors: MT\/MTP\/MPO, LC\/SC\/FC\/ST • UPC\/APC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity: A\/B\/C • Gender: Male\/Female\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore count: 8\/12\/16\/24\/32\/48 • Lengths: 1 m to 100 m+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackets: LSZH (std), riser, plenum, armored • Color coding per OM class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm:\u003c\/strong\u003e polarity \u0026amp; gender, OM class \u0026amp; fiber count, length, breakout\/branch lengths, jacket, and labeling prior to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Conversions Tech","offers":[{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 20M","offer_id":47111760379956,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200025003#20M","price":103.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 30M","offer_id":47111760412724,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200136360#30M","price":145.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 10M","offer_id":47111760445492,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200007635#10M","price":62.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 15M","offer_id":47111760478260,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200007637#15M","price":83.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 3M","offer_id":47111760511028,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200006478#3M","price":33.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 5M","offer_id":47111760543796,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200007633#5M","price":41.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 1M","offer_id":47111760576564,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:4#1M","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 2M","offer_id":47111760609332,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:200004335#2M","price":29.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 50M","offer_id":47111760642100,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:201285105#50M","price":228.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"MPO-LC-OM5-12Core \/ 100M","offer_id":47111760674868,"sku":"DUP-14:201724826#MPO-LC-OM5-12Core;200007763:201336100;380:201299124#100M","price":436.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/8445\/8804\/files\/mpo-to-mpo-lc-fiber-optic-cable-om3-om4-om5-8-12core-multi-mode-patch-trunk-jumper-cord-40gb-100gb-female-type-b-upc-lszh-jacket-1193885020.webp?v=1758435237","url":"https:\/\/conversionstech.com\/products\/mpo-lc-om5-12-fiber-trunk-cable","provider":"Conversions Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}