Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. The 24FMMCMTPSMF breakout converts one 24-fiber MMC APC female interface into three MTP-8 APC female interfaces over OS2 G.657.A1 fiber. It is a single-mode, three-way fan-out for densely populated parallel cabling. Factory harness polarity defines the relationship between the MMC ferrule and all three eight-fiber branches, eliminating field termination and reducing cabling ambiguity.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 Fibers
- OS2 9/125μm, G.657.A1
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥60dB
- Harness Polarity wiring scheme
- 2.5mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Standard length options: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft)
Specifications
| Part Number | 24FMMCMTPSMF |
|---|---|
| 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 | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | 24 Fibers |
| Polarity | Harness Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| 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 | ≥60dB |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.35dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.21dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
Three independent eight-fiber paths
Each MTP-8 leg represents one third of the 24-fiber MMC interface. This makes the cable assembly suitable for equipment and panel layouts that intentionally divide a 24-fiber parallel link into three groups. It is never a universal one-to-three splitter for arbitrary duplex links. Check the port layout, pinned mating interfaces and APC polish before assigning the branches.
Single-mode testing and documentation
Maximum insertion loss is 0.35dB and minimum return loss is 60dB. Acceptance records should define the MMC interface and each MTP branch so all three optical channels remain traceable following installation. OS2 attenuation ratings are provided at 1310nm and 1550nm, but the full optical channel loss still includes adapters, trunks and connectors beyond this breakout.
Managing a three-leg fan-out
Pick 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) or 3m (10ft) standard versions, or ask for one more length in feet or meters. A three-branch product needs more space at the breakout point than a straight jumper. Support the breakout body, avoid crossing the legs under tension and retain the 10mm minimum optical-fiber bend radius at every turn.
Ordering and Factory Support
Use the three-leg OS2 variant of 24FMMCMTPSMF with the specified length and number of units. Supply branch numbering and any special leg-length specifications so the delivered cable can usually be labeled consistently with your port records. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.