24 Core MPO Cable

The MPO jumper cable is an affordable substitute for traditional on-site fiber termination methods that require more time and labor. It is specifically designed for high-density network cabling in data centers, helping optimize space and simplify cable arrangement. Moreover, the bend-insensitive fiber structure ensures dependable signal transmission and high connection quality, even in restricted routing spaces or tight bend scenarios.

The MPO 24-fiber Type C male connector is a dependable solution for modern fiber optic networks, delivering efficient pairwise polarity management, excellent optical performance, and scalable connectivity for high-density data center and enterprise applications.

MPO Cable 24 Advantage Specifications

Connector A：MPO Male (with guide pins)
Connector B：MPO Male (with guide pins)
Polish Type：PC to PC
Fiber Mode：OM4 50/125μm
Wavelength：850/1300nm
Fiber Count：24 Fibers
Polarity：Type C
Cable Outside Diameter (OD)：3.0mm
Cable Jacket：Plenum (OFNP)
Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber)：10mm
Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable)：10/5D (Dynamic/Static)
Connector Durability：500 times
Tensile Strength：80/240N (Long/Short Term)
Insertion Loss：0.35dB Max
Return Loss：≥25dB
Operating Temperature：-10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉)
Storage Temperature：-10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉)

24 Fiber MPO Polarity

The MPO 24-fiber Type C male connector is a high-density fiber optic connector designed for structured cabling systems, data centers, and high-speed optical networks. It follows the Type C polarity method, which utilizes a pairwise crossover fiber mapping configuration. This design ensures proper transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) channel alignment by crossing adjacent fiber pairs.

In a Type C configuration, the fibers are crossed as follows For example:

• Fiber 1 → Fiber 2
• Fiber 2 → Fiber 1
• Fiber 3 → Fiber 4
• Fiber 4 → Fiber 3
• ……..
• Fiber 21 → Fiber 22
• Fiber 22 → Fiber 21
• Fiber 23 → Fiber 24
• Fiber 24 → Fiber 23

This pairwise crossover allows transmit signals to connect correctly to receive channels, eliminating the need for additional polarity conversion in many duplex and parallel optical applications.

As a male connector, it is equipped with two guide pins on the MT ferrule. These pins ensure accurate alignment when mating with a female MPO connector, providing low insertion loss, high return loss, and reliable optical performance.

MPO 24 Polarity:

• Connector Type: MPO 24-fiber male (with guide pins)
• Fiber Count: 24 fibers in a high-density MT ferrule
• Polarity: Type C (pairwise crossover mapping)
• Ferrule Design: Precision MT ferrule for accurate fiber alignment
• Fiber Compatibility: Supports OS2 single-mode and OM3/OM4/OM5 multimode fibers
• Cable Jacket Options: Available in LSZH, OFNR, and OFNP ratings

MPO Patch Cable Applications

• High-density data center cabling systems
• 100G, 200G, 400G, and 800G Ethernet networks
• MPO trunk cable and cassette deployments
• Parallel optics and duplex transmission applications
• Cloud computing, AI clusters, and hyperscale data center infrastructures

MPO Jumper Cable Advantage

• Pairwise crossover polarity ensures correct Tx/Rx channel alignment
• Ultra-high-density connectivity supports 24 fibers in a compact interface
• Reliable mating performance through precision guide-pin alignment
• Simplified polarity management in structured cabling environments
• Future-ready design for next-generation high-bandwidth optical networks
• 100% use low-loss connectors
• Each MPO patch cord is fully tested for insertion loss & return loss, 100% tested, and batch goods are not sloppy
• Each line guarantees 3D geometric dimensions and end face integrity, imported equipment measures 3D, and dust-free workshops ensure cleanliness
• Affordable price, quality assurance, source manufacturers take both quality and price into consideration
• All materials have passed REACH/ROHS environmental protection requirements and are of export quality
• Adequate inventory, complete materials, and efficient production
• Customization of special specification MPO patch cords, fast delivery

OM4 MPO Cable SPIN-LEAF connection method

OM4 MPO Cable Application

High-speed interconnection in data centers

It is used for direct connection of 40G/100G optical modules, supports 400G high-speed transmission, and can improve wiring density and transmission efficiency. For example, 400G QSFP-DD DR4 optical modules can be directly connected through MPO/MTP-8 multimode fiber jumpers. ‌

High-density wiring scenarios

In the backbone wiring of data centers, MTP/MPO trunk fiber jumpers are used in conjunction with adapter modules to achieve interconnection and cross-connection between devices, saving 45% of wiring space. Branch jumpers are used to connect devices with different rates (such as 10G and 40/100G devices). ‌

100G/400G transmission expansion

Supports branch connection of 100G QSFP28 optical modules to 4 25G SFP28 optical modules, or interconnection of 100G CFP optical modules to another CFP. ‌

Fiber-to-Building Applications

It is used for fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) wiring to meet the needs of high-density fiber access.

OM4 MPO Test Series

OM4 MPO MTP Polarity Test Process

‌End face cleaning: Use special equipment to remove end face contaminants to avoid affecting the test accuracy. ‌
Morphology detection: Analyze the end face microstructure through 3D imaging technology to detect surface roughness, scratches and other defects. ‌
Insertion loss test: Measure the contact loss between the fiber end face and the connector ferrule to evaluate the signal transmission quality. ‌
Polarity verification: Confirm the correspondence between the number of fiber cores and the connector guide hole to prevent communication failure caused by wrong connection. ‌

Fibra MPO OM4 Test Key Indicators

Cleaning efficiency: It must reach more than 98% to ensure that there are no residual stains on the end face. ‌
‌Detection accuracy: The resolution of 3D morphology detection must be less than 1.5μ, and the insertion loss error must be controlled within 0.3dB. ‌
Test time: It takes about 10 seconds to detect a single fiber core of a 12-core MPO jumper, and the overall test takes about 2 minutes.

OM4 MPOw Test Common Problems

Pollution sensitivity: Tiny particles on the end face will cause increased loss, and non-contact cleaning methods are required to protect the end face. ‌ ‌