Due to the rise of big data, video and cloud storage, data centers have to process a large amount of data every day, MPO patch cord is widely used because of its large capacity and high density.
The following are the core advantages of MPO patch cable in data center applications:
| Features | Advantages |
| High-density integration | Single MPO connector supports 12/24/48/144 cores |
| Quick deployment | Factory pre-termination reduces field installation time by 75% |
| Bandwidth scalability | Compatible with 400G/800G and future higher speeds |
| Space utilization | 1U space accommodates 576 cores (LC wiring only 144 cores) |
Let’s take a closer look at the specific scenarios in which mpo mpo patch cord used?
1. High-speed interconnection between devices
In the data center, there are a large number of servers and storage devices, and high-speed, large-capacity data transmission is required between them. With its high-density fiber integration capability, patch cord MPO can connect servers with storage area networks (SANs), disk arrays and other devices to meet high-speed data reading and writing requirements and improve data center performance. Establish 40G/100G/400G high-speed links between core/aggregation layer switches. A single patchcord MPO can transmit multi-channel data, reducing the number of optical fibers and port occupancy.
2. Optical module and device interface
High-speed links are required between switches in data centers to transmit large amounts of data to ensure efficient operation of the network. MPO trunk cable can provide high-bandwidth connection solutions. Through one MPO MTP trunk cable, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD and other optical modules can be connected to transmit data from multiple channels. It supports 40G, 100G, 200G, 400G, and 800G high-speed transmission, greatly reducing the number of optical fibers and port occupancy required between switches, and improving wiring density and network scalability. At the same time, it can also connect to the multi-core interface on the front panel of the switch (such as NVIDIA’s 144-core CPO switch), as well as the internal connection between the optical engine and the switching chip in the silicon photonic solution.
3. Pre-terminated cabling system
MTP cassette module and MPO cassette patch panel are used to achieve high-density fiber trunk connections between the main distribution area (MDA) and the intermediate distribution area (IDA) in the computer room.
MTP MPO patch panel (1U chassis can support 576cores) are used to replace traditional LC cabling, increasing the density by 6 times.
4. Communication network core nodes
In long-distance transmission networks, massive amounts of data need to be transmitted between core nodes in different cities or regions. Pre-terminated MPO fiber jumpers and cassette mpo can be used to connect optical transmission equipment in these core nodes, such as DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems, SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) equipment, etc., to achieve long-distance, high-speed, and large-capacity data transmission, ensure the smooth flow of communication networks, simplify wiring, and support flexible reconstruction.
5. MAN Backbone Network
MAN backbone network undertakes the task of data aggregation and transmission of a large number of users within the city. MTP truck cable are used to connect switches, routers and other devices in the network. They can provide high-density fiber connections in a limited computer room space to meet the growing bandwidth needs of the metropolitan area network. At the same time, MTP patch cord are convenient for network upgrades and expansions, support smooth upgrades from 10G to 40G/100G/400G, and are compatible with 25G-100G, 100G-400G and other cross-rate device interconnections.
6. Cloud computing and big data centers
In a cloud computing environment, a large number of virtual servers run on physical servers, and frequent data interaction is required between them and the external network. MTP patch cable can provide high-speed and reliable network connections for virtual servers, support multiple virtual servers to share the same set of optical fiber links, improve network resource utilization, and ensure the efficient operation of cloud computing services.
7. Big Data Processing Clusters
The processing clusters in big data centers contain many computing nodes, which require fast data transmission for data processing and analysis.MTP MPO fiber patch cable can meet the requirements of big data processing clusters for high bandwidth and high-density wiring, achieve high-speed interconnection between nodes in the cluster, accelerate data processing speed, and improve the efficiency of big data analysis.
With the popularization of CPO technology and silicon photonic solutions, the application of MPO in optical interconnection inside switches (such as laser source-chip link) will be further expanded.
FAQ
What is the cost of MPO cabling solution?
Although the unit cost of MPO solution is relatively high, its full-cycle cost is significantly better than traditional solutions in high-density scenarios of ≥100G due to its pre-termination efficiency, space intensiveness and upgrade flexibility.
What is the life time of MTP connector?
The life span of ordinary fiber MPO connector is 500 times, while the upgraded MTP fiber connector is more than 600 times. If it is an MPO connector for experiment, the life time can reach 5000 times. For details, see the article: What is the life time of MTP connector?
How many MPO fiber connector types?
MPO MTP connector types mainly includes 8 cores, 12 cores, and 24 cores, and MPO 16 connector / 32 cores are used less frequently. They are used in different application and the transmission rate.
MPO 8 connector is suitable for 40G networks. In 40G optical modules, 8 fiber mpo connectors are usually used because 40G optical modules require 8 channels for transmission.
MTP MPO 12 connector is also suitable for 40G networks, and when using optical modules with 40G QSFP MPO interfaces, mpo 8 fiber and mpo 12 fiber are equivalent. In addition, MPO 12 cable can also be used in 100G networks in some cases.
MPO 24 connector is mainly used in 100G networks. When using 100G optical modules packaged in CXP, CFP, and CFP2, should use MTP 24 fiber. If use QSFP28 100G optical modules, can use MTP 12 fiber or 8 fiber too.
