OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies High transmission rates with low space requirements MTP® is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd., USA

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies OpDAT MTP® cable assemblies Data centers are at the heart of every network, no matter what tasks it performs. The demands on performance and capacity are increasing rapidly. The huge volumes of data that need to be processed and archived quickly, push today’s networks to their limits meaning that expansions become inevitable. The result is that compact, cost-effective, fast and, above all, user-friendly solutions are needed to make optimal use of the available space and keep downtime to a minimum. Multi-fiber connectors have become the transmission method...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies MPO or MTP®? The MPO (Multipath Push On) connector type is defined in the following standards: DIN EN 61754-7: MPO connector family TIA-604-5: Fiber Optic Connector Intermateability Standard-Type MPO US Conec modified this connector with respect to mechanical and optical properties and it is produced under the trade name MTP® (Multiple Termination Push-Pull). METZ CONNECT exclusively uses MTP®-connectors and adapters from US Conec. Only connectors with Elite® ferrules are used from this product line. These have excellent properties with respect to insertion...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Polarity A, B or C? In the case of multi-fiber systems, care must be taken to ensure the wiring and direction is correct: To properly connect two transceivers, an odd number of intersections within the cabling is always necessary to ensure continuity of the light cable throughout the entire system and to connect the transmitter to the receiver. These intersections are established based on the type of assignment or polarity. The specifications for the polarity are therefore urgently required when ordering MTP®cable assemblies. Depending on the cabling...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies METZ CONNECT has been manufacturing high-quality fiber optic cable assemblies at its Blumberg site for many years now. The well thought-out production equipment ensures a complete description of each processing step in the manufacturing structures, which results in excellent quality. The employees working here receive ongoing and targeted training, with a very strong focus on the quality of workmanship of each product. The processing quality provides the basis for the stable long-term performance of the fiber optic connectors and thus, for the reliability...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Certified by GHMT PREMIUM Verification Program METZ CONNECT has been offering high-quality products for copper cabling for many years, and these products are certified annually by GHMT, thus, providing long-term and transparent proof of their high quality. Also, all MTP® cable assemblies are tested according to the GHMT PVP test plan LWL MPO/MTP® Ed evaluation standard 1.0 (2020.-03) has been tested and corresponds to PVP Level 2. Measurement technology All cable assemblies are 100% tested for insertion loss and return loss with two wavelengths (SM:...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Transmission technology ETHERNET PROTOCOLS (IEEE 802.E) FIBER NUMBER (PER DIRECTION/ PER CONNECTION) TRANSCEIVER CONNECTOR TYPE FIBER TYPE WAVE LENGTHS RANGE (DEPENDENT ON TRANSCEIVER)

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Fiber type MULTIMODE IEC 11801 Standard SINGLE MODE lime green ITU-T Fiber structure Cable sheath color OPTICAL PROPERTIES Insertion loss (compared to master)1) Return damping Return damping Insertion loss (compared to master)1) IEC61300-3-4 Method B, measured value applies to the individual connector lime green Color connector

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Product variants OpDAT patch cord Description Patch cord with 8 or 12 fibers, pre-assembled on both sides Female connectors (without pins) by default. Variants with male connectors (with pins) are available as well with MTP® connectors For the assignment variants polarity A, B or C are available Cable with aramid yarn, suitable for indoor applications. Available in Ø 2mm and Ø 3mm diameters, UV stabilized, flame retardant and halogen free Assignment variants Polarity A key up crossed pairs

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Ordering information FIBER TYPE FIBER CONNECTOR A CONNECTOR B NUMBER You will find all available variants in our configurator on our homepage www.metz-connect.com. You can configure the cable according to your individual needs and order it dir

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Product variants OpDAT fanout cables Description Fanout cables with 8 or 12 fibers, pre-assembled with an MTP®-connector and 4 or 6 duplex connectors (LC, SC, E2000) Cable with aramid yarn, suitable for indoor applications. Available diameters include Ø 3.0 mm and Ø 4.5 mm. UV-stabilized, flame retardant and halogen-free Plastic divider as interface to fanout, consisting of single cables with Ø 2 mm, length 0.7 m Polarity A or B is available for the assignment variants for patching we recommend using the 3.0 mm cable together with a female connector...

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Ordering information FIBER TYPE FIBER CONNECTOR CONNECTOR NUMBER A B You will find all available variants in our configurator on our homepage www.metz-connect.com. You can configure the cable according to your individual needs and order it directly. Polarity B (recommended for connection from QSFP to SFP transceiver, as the TX/RX assignment is already in place here).

METZ CONNECT – OpDAT MTP® Cable assemblies Product variants OpDAT trunk cable – with breakout cable Description Trunk cable with 8 to 72 fibers, pre-assembled on both sides with MTP® connectors Fanout cable, consisting of single cables with Ø 2 mm. Length of 0.4 m or cascaded when using a pulling aid Breakout cable with aramid yarn, suitable for indoor applications. Diameters of Ø 4.5 mm to 9.6 mm available. UV-stabilized, flame retardant and halogen-free Fanout protection variants are an option on one or both sides Polarity A or B is available for the assignment variants Cable design