Fibre optic cable EFB Elektronik MTPF12LCOM5-10 — OM5, MTP to 12×LC, 10 m, purple

EFB Elektronik MTPF12LCOM5-10 is a 10 m fibre optic cable designed for high-density data centre and telecom environments. The cable uses OM5 multimode fibre with a 50 µm core diameter to support short-reach, high-speed connections. One end is fitted with an MTP multi-fibre connector while the other end breaks out to 12 individual LC connectors in a compact trunk configuration. The purple jacket identifies the OM5 fibre grade and helps maintain consistent cable management and routing in racks and patch panels.

Advantages

The cable offers a compact solution for aggregating multiple parallel optical channels from an MTP port to standard LC duplex ports, reducing rack space and simplifying patching. OM5 multimode construction improves compatibility with wideband signalling and can facilitate wavelength-division multiplexing for higher aggregate throughput over short distances. The factory-terminated connectors provide consistent optical performance and reduce installation time compared with field-terminated fibres.

Suitable for

• Data centre spine-to-leaf and top-of-rack connectivity
• High-speed InfiniBand and Ethernet links up to the standard short-reach distances supported by OM5
• Patch panel consolidation and structured cabling installations
• Environments requiring colour-coded OM5 identification and organised cable management

Key specifications

• Fibre type: OM5 multimode fibre, 50 µm core diameter
• Connector type (one end): MTP multi-fibre connector
• Connector type (other end): 12 × LC connectors (compact trunk)
• Length: 10 m
• Jacket colour: purple (OM5 identification)
• Configuration: multi-fibre breakout cable for parallel optic links

How to use

Install the MTP connector into the appropriate MTP/MPO port on a switch, transceiver or patch panel, ensuring correct orientation and clean connector end faces. Route the 10 m trunk avoiding sharp bends and secure the cable with appropriate cable management to prevent strain on connectors. Plug the individual LC connectors into corresponding LC ports on transceivers or patch panels, observing correct polarity for the intended parallel link configuration. Verify optical performance after installation with appropriate test equipment or link status indicators.

Recommendations

Inspect and clean connector end faces before mating, maintain minimum bend radius as per multimode fibre guidelines, and use proper cable management to avoid excess stress. Use OM5-rated transceivers and equipment where wavelength-division or wideband multimode operation is required; otherwise ensure system components are compatible with OM5 multimode specifications.