Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. The APC-to-APC variant of the 24FMMCMTPOM4 breakout carries 24 OM4 fibers from one MMC APC female connector to three MTP-8 APC Elite female legs. All link points use APC polish, and the breakout point follows factory harness polarity. It supplies three eight-fiber multimode channels in one compact, pre-terminated product.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/45dB (MMC/MTP®)
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 24FMMCMTPOM4 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Connector B | US Conec MTP® Elite Female (Non-Pinned) |
| Polish Type | APC to APC |
| Glass Fiber | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | 24 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 |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.35dB |
| Return Loss | ≥40/45dB (MMC/MTP®) |
| 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℉) |
A three-way fan-out with uniform polish
This optical cable is proper when both the MMC infrastructure and all three MTP destinations are developed for APC. Because the optical connectors are female and non-pinned, pinned mates are specified throughout. Before rollout, check that the application truly calls for three eight-fiber branches and that no further polarity reversal is introduced by the connected trunk or cassette.
Loss values for the complete optical path
The cable assembly is rated at 0.35dB maximum insertion loss, with at least 40dB return loss at MMC and 45dB at MTP APC. Use these connector-specific ratings when reviewing the passive channel. OM4 performance at 850/1300nm supports multimode systems, but allowable distance and full link count remain properties of the full transceiver path.
Installing and identifying three APC branches
Regular lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with project-specific lengths in feet or meters. Because three alike MTP connectors leave one fan-out, branch markings are notably valuable. Retain gentle routing around the breakout body, check every ferrule and cap any branch that is never connected immediately.
Ordering and Factory Support
Identify 24FMMCMTPOM4 in the APC-to-APC three-leg arrangement, with length and number of units. If the three branches terminate in dissimilar rack locations, supply the specified leg arrangement and marking rather than relying on a universal fan-out plan. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.