InfiniBand/fibre optic cable BlueOptics 3HE13897AA-2-BO 2 m LC/APC

The BlueOptics 3HE13897AA-2-BO is a 2 m fibre optic cable designed for InfiniBand and fibre channel environments. It features an MPO connector on one end and four LC/APC connectors on the other, enabling compact multi-fibre connections and full duplex communication. The cable uses G.657.A1 single-mode fibre with a 9 µm core diameter, providing low attenuation and reliable signal transmission for short to medium link distances in data centre and network infrastructure setups.

Advantages

This fibre optic assembly combines MPO multi-fibre density with LC/APC precision terminations to support high-speed data transmission and simplified patching. The use of G.657.A1 fibre improves bend performance compared with older single-mode types, reducing signal loss in routed or tray-laid installations. Its 2 m length is suited to patching between adjacent racks or within equipment cabinets while keeping cable management tidy and minimizing excess slack.

Suitable for

• InfiniBand interconnects and high-performance computing clusters
• Data centre patch panels and spine-leaf network topologies
• Fibre channel storage area network links
• Cabinet-to-cabinet or shelf-to-equipment connections where MPO to LC/APC conversion is required

Key specifications

• Cable length: 2 m
• Fibre type: G.657.A1 single-mode
• Core diameter: 9 µm
• Connector A: MPO multi-fibre connector
• Connector B: 4 × LC/APC connectors
• Transmission: full duplex multi-fibre
• Typical use: short to medium link distances in racks and cabinets

How to use

Route the cable along designated cable trays or within cabinet management channels to avoid tight bends and mechanical stress. Insert the MPO connector into the corresponding MPO port, ensuring correct keying and orientation; connect the LC/APC termini to the LC/APC sockets on the target equipment or patch panel, taking care to match polarity for full duplex operation. Inspect connector end-faces before installation and use dust caps when connectors are not engaged to protect the APC polished end faces.

Recommendations

For best performance, maintain bend radii larger than the manufacturer’s minimum for G.657.A1 fibre, keep connectors clean using appropriate fibre cleaning tools, and secure cables to avoid movement or strain that could affect optical loss. Use this MPO-to-4xLC/APC assembly where a compact multi-fibre breakout is needed between high-density trunks and equipment ports.