With the increasing demand for high bandwidth in data centers, high speed has become a trend in data center cabling systems. Using MTP/MPO components for MTP/MPO (hereinafter referred to as MTP) cabling to achieve fast and efficient network cabling has become a common solution in data centers today. Mshine Technology will elaborate on the necessity and significance of high-density MTP cabling systems, and introduce MTP components separately.
Background of MTP cabling
Generally, MicroCore fiber optic cables require experienced technicians to terminate them at both ends. The advanced version of MTP jumper adopts pre terminated method, with MTP connectors at both ends, which can accommodate multiple optical fibers. The most common types of pre terminated MTP jumpers are currently 12 core and 24 core, which can accommodate up to 72 cores and are available in two types: male (with pins) and female (without pins). The emergence of MTP technology meets the requirements of high-capacity fiber optic systems and is an ideal choice for data centers to achieve high-density and high-performance.
MTP Cabling Solution – Data Center Cabling Trends
The traditional LC cabling system can no longer meet the requirements of high transmission speed and high density in large data centers, so some IT designers have turned to MTP cabling solutions. This wiring scheme is different from LC wiring and can perfectly adapt to the requirements of high speed, high density, and structural wiring. The specific advantages are as follows:
1, Stable and Durable
The collar design of MTP connectors reduces the possibility of signal instability to a certain extent and improves durability.
2, High density, scalable
The MTP connector complies with the Telcordia standard (formerly known as the Bellcore standard) and has been used in different environments for over a decade, solving the problem of carrying multiple fibers with small capacity. For example, a 1U chassis with LC duplex connection can accommodate 144 fiber optic cables, while MTP can accommodate 864 fiber optic cables, which is nearly six times the number of the former.
3, Time and effort saving, high deployment efficiency
If 144 optical fibers need to be terminated and tested, it may take network installers a day, but by using 12 or 24 optical fibers with MTP connectors and tool buckles, the time required will be greatly reduced. If plug and play pre-installed cables are used, the entire installation process will be more time-saving and worry free, and the maintenance costs in the later stage will also be lower.
4, Prepare for network upgrade
MTP cabling can be used for direct connections of 40G-40G, 100G-100G, 200G-200G, 400G-400G, as well as for upgrading and uplink connections. Upgrading from 10G to 40G/100G/120G using MTP cabling system is already a common practice and an economical and reliable option for upgrading 10G networks to higher speed Ethernet. Meanwhile, uplink connections between devices of different speeds can also be achieved through MTP cabling systems, such as 25G-100G, 50G-200G/400G, 100G-400G, 200G-400G.
5, Structured rack cabling
MTP structured cabling provides a layered structure for networks, offering multiple connection solutions through aggregation layers to reduce cable clutter. When there is a need for expansion in the data center in the future, a long-term solution can be built by installing a structured MTP cabling system to meet your needs.
MTP Adapter and MTP Adapter Panel
MTP adapter is a supplementary product to MTP fiber optic jumpers, which can be divided into two types based on the key direction: key up key up and key up key down. Both types of adapters are suitable for connecting MTP jumpers or jumpers to devices, and are very common in backbone cabling and distribution box applications. The MTP adapter panel can accommodate more adapters and is an upgraded structure with a safety board. By pre installing adapters, the adapter panel can act as an intermediary between the backbone network and jumpers, providing a more stable and compact network solution.
MTP fiber optic distribution box
The MTP fiber optic distribution box is a closed box structure, usually containing 12 or 24 fibers. It has LC or other types of connectors at the front and MTP connectors at the back, which can divide the fibers of the backbone cable into duplex jumpers. MTP distribution boxes paired with racks can quickly deploy high-density data center infrastructure and enable troubleshooting and reconfiguration during management.
MTP-LC rack mounted adapter panel
The 96 core pre terminated MTP-LC rack mount adapter panel can be installed on a 19 inch wide patch panel, allowing 96 core fiber to be deployed directly in a 1U rack without the need for additional equipment. When deploying 10G-40G or 25G-100G connections, MTP jumpers can be used to connect the 40G/100G switch ports to the rear ports of the panel, and then duplex LC jumpers can be used to connect the 10G/25G devices to the front ports of the panel. This MTP-LC rack mounted adapter panel has a flexible and detachable cable management panel at the rear, greatly simplifying the management of backbone cables, which is beneficial for improving installation efficiency and optimizing cable layout.
With the deployment of 40G/100G/200G/400G data center networks, high speed and high density have become a trend, and traditional LC cabling can no longer meet the demand. But the MTP cabling solution caters to this trend, paving the way for building high-performance data center networks with its advantages of time-saving, space saving, and cost saving, as well as superior stability and high-density characteristics. Undoubtedly, the MTP cabling solution and MTP cabling components are the best choice for data interconnection and high-speed migration.
