MPO cables are increasingly favored in data centers for their ability to manage high-density cabling for 40G/100G/400G connections. However, the base-12 MPO system poses a challenge in terms of fiber wastage. To tackle this issue, MPO conversion cables have been developed, converting the base-12 MPO backbone to the more cost-effective base-8 system.

MPO conversion cables, also known as conversion harness cables, share the fanout form of MPO breakout cables but differ in fiber counts and types. Terminated with only MPO connectors on both ends, they are ideal for high-density cabling. These cables facilitate 10G-40G, 40G-40G, 40G-100G, and 40G-120G direct connections, minimizing fiber wastage and enhancing the capacity and flexibility of existing base-12 and base-24 MPO cabling systems.

Three types of MPO conversion cables cater to different networking environments. The 1x2 MPO conversion cable features a 24-fiber MPO connector on one end and two 12-fiber MPO connectors on the other, integrating a base-24 MTP cable into the existing base-12 backbone MTP links. Data transmission is evenly split across two 12-fiber strands previously installed within the MPO system.

The 1x3 MPO conversion cable has a 24-fiber MPO connector on one end and three 8-fiber MPO connectors on the other, converting a base-24 backbone link into three base-8 cables for 40G to 120G deployment. This cable creates three 40G interfaces for QSFP+ modules, utilizing all 24 fibers effectively.

The 2x3 MPO conversion cable features two 12-fiber MPO connectors on one end and three 8-fiber MPO connectors on the other, enabling signal conversion from three four-channel modules to two 12-fiber trunks, maximizing the utilization of the 12-fiber system.

MPO conversion cables provide a flexible high-density cabling system, significantly enhancing the capacity of existing 12-fiber and 24-fiber MPO networks. They offer a cost-effective solution for 40G/100G/120G connections, allowing users to choose suitable cables based on current demands and future network migration plans. MPO cables and MPO conversion cables present a practical solution for high-density cabling in data centers, reducing fiber wastage, boosting network capacity, and offering greater flexibility.