Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This OM4 MMC-to-LC harness fans one MMC-16 APC female connector out to eight LC UPC duplex legs. Sixteen bend-insensitive multimode fibers supply eight duplex channels for switches, servers or patch panels. The single 2.5mm plenum trunk keeps the principal pathway compact, whereas pre-terminated LC branches eliminate the need for an independent multimode cassette.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to LC UPC Duplex, 16 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40dB
- LC insertion loss ≤0.2dB, return loss ≥30dB
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 16FMMCLCOM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Polish Type | APC to UPC |
| Glass Fiber | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 16 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Tensile Strength (Long Term) | 30N |
| Tensile Strength (Short Term) | 100N |
| MMC Connector IL | ≤0.35dB |
| MMC Connector RL | ≥40dB |
| LC Connector IL | ≤0.2dB |
| LC Connector RL | ≥30dB |
| Attenuation at 850nm | ≤2.3dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1300nm | ≤0.6dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Direct fan-out for multimode equipment
The harness cable is suitable when a MMC-based parallel interface must connect to LC duplex equipment using OM4. It will not perform electronic conversion or change lane speeds; it supplies the passive fiber layout only. Check that the active port expects this breakout arrangement and that every LC leg is assigned to the appropriate duplex destination.
MMC and LC optical values
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB at MMC and 0.2dB at LC. Minimum return loss is 40dB for the MMC APC interface and 30dB for LC UPC. OM4 attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. Use these figures with the transceiver budget and other connections to review each full duplex channel.
Managing eight LC duplex branches
Pick regular lengths of 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) or 3m (10ft), or ask for made-to-order meter and foot lengths. Eight branch pairs need orderly routing to prevent crossed transmit and receive connections. Label the legs before bundling, support the breakout point body and retain the 7.5mm minimum fiber bend radius near the optical connectors.
Ordering and Factory Support
Use 16FMMCLCOM4 with the specified length and number of units. List your preferred LC branch identifiers and MMC label information; the factory can align these markings with the rack’s duplex-port numbering to simplify future moves and diagnostics. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.