Computer room MPO fiber jumper

Updated on Mon Aug 18 2025

MPO jumpers are widely used in FTTX, 40/100G, SFP+ and other transceiver modules or connection applications inside and outside the equipment in environments that require high-density integrated optical fiber lines in the wiring process. While MPO technology lays the foundation for the construction of high-performance data center networks, it is also continuously meeting higher bandwidth and longer-term needs. In addition, MPO technology also makes the network transition to 40/100G simpler and more efficient.


MPO connector

First, we'll cover the components of the MPO connector. We all know that MPO connectors can achieve a maximum connection of 72 pins. The connection must guarantee the stability and correct alignment of its two ends, which is the basic condition to achieve the required transmission parameters. Incorrect connections can damage components and cause link failure.


There are two types of MPO connectors, male and female. The pins can be precisely aligned to ensure that the fiber end faces are not offset.


The nose and guide on the upper end of the connector ensure that the adapter and connector are aligned with each other. Depending on the position of the key, there are two different MPO adapters available: one is "male key" to "female key", that is, one end of the connector is convex and the other end is concave. By rotating 180°, the two connectors can be interconnected. The other is "male key" to "male key", i.e. both keys are facing up and the two connectors connect when they are in the same position relative to each other.


Data Center Room MPO Fiber Patch Cord

MPO fiber patch cord

MPO fiber jumpers are divided into transfer type and non-transfer type. There are many types of transfer MPO jumpers, such as ribbon MPO jumpers, bundled MPO jumpers, and PO fan-out through splitters (round or square). Jumpers, generally can be transferred out of 8~24 core 0.9 or 2.0 optical cable branches, the connector type is specified by the customer, optional FC, LC, SC, ST and other types, the total length of MPO jumper or branch length and other requirements are optional Customer choice. All kinds of MPO fiber patch cords, MPO patch cords, MTP types, MTP 10 Gigabit patch cords, multi-mode 10 Gigabit patch cords, MPO patch cords with splitter and other forms of MPO patch cord products are all in line with Telcordia-GR-326 , IEC standards and Rohs requirements.


MPO jumper has the advantages of easy installation, quality assurance and strong reliability. It has the following different types:

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The MPO trunk fiber jumper can be connected with the MPO optical module to form a permanent link. This jumper has different numbers of cores such as 12 cores, 24 cores, 48 ​​cores and 72 cores. The end of the jumper can be terminated with the MPO connector according to customer requirements. This MPO trunk fiber patch cord can create a simple, highly cost-effective 40G network installation structured cabling system. MPO trunk patch cords require careful planning before routing, but once successfully routed, there are many benefits such as higher quality, less deviation, shorter installation time, better protection, and lower total cost, etc. Wait.


MPO branch fiber patch cord

MPO branch fiber jumpers can realize interconnection between multiple different types of connectors. For example, an 8-core MPO branch fiber patch cord has 8 LC high-density connectors and one MPO connector, which not only facilitates wiring, but also stabilizes 40G network performance.


40G data center MPO fiber patch cord solution

Parallel optical channels and OM3, OM4 multi-core multi-mode fiber patch cords can be used to achieve 40G. Small diameter fibers don't have problems when they are laid, but if the ports suddenly have to accommodate four or even ten times the number of connectors, this large number of connectors cannot be covered by traditional individual connectors.


For 40G parallel optical links, MPO connectors and MPO jumpers are the central components to achieve a good connection. This connection can determine whether the insertion loss budget exceeds the attenuation budget, whether the return loss is high enough, and whether the required bandwidth can be achieved for the highest needs. ZR Cable provides a variety of different types of MPO trunk fiber jumpers, branch fiber jumpers and OEM customized services to meet your different needs.




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