Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This 24-fiber OM4 breakout pairs an MMC APC female trunk connector with three MTP-8 UPC female branches. The cable assembly addresses multimode fan-out designs that require APC specifically at the MMC interface and UPC at the MTP destinations. Its 2.5mm plenum trunk and factory-controlled branches supply a compact alternative to a cassette and many patch leads.
Product Highlights
- MMC Female to MTP® Female, 24 Fibers
- OM4 50/125μm, bend-insensitive fiber
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥40/27dB (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 UPC |
| 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 | ≥40/27dB (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℉) |
Identifying the APC-to-UPC configuration
The polish change is intentional and must be matched at every mating point. Never connect the UPC branches to APC adapters just since the housings fit. All four connectors on this optical cable are female and non-pinned. Verify guide-pin arrangements and document which of the three MTP-8 branches corresponds to each destination in the 24-fiber layout.
Connector performance and multimode reach
Insertion loss is 0.35dB maximum, with return loss of at least 40dB at the MMC APC end and 27dB at each MTP UPC end. OM4 attenuation is 2.3dB/km at 850nm and 0.6dB/km at 1300nm. These passive specifications must be evaluated with the optics’ power budget and the other mated pairs in the deployed channel.
Length and branch-management guidance
The standard full lengths are 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft) and 3m (10ft), with made-to-order meter or foot lengths obtainable. Allow ample room to pathway three branches without sharply bending one to reach its port. Keep the breakout point supported and mark each MTP connector before bundling the legs with other OM4 cables.
Ordering and Factory Support
When asking for 24FMMCMTPOM4, identify the three-branch APC-to-UPC variant, full length and number of units. Made-to-order markings can define the MMC source and three destinations, reducing the chance of confusion with the APC-to-APC variant. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.