MPO-4xLC Multimode OM4 Patch Cable BlueOptics Alcatel-Nokia 3HE13896AA-7.5 7.5m LC/APC

The BlueOptics Alcatel-Nokia MPO-4xLC Multimode OM4 Patch Cable is a 7.5 m fiber assembly designed for high-density, short-reach data transmission. Built with OM4 multimode fiber and a 50 µm core diameter, this cable supports full duplex links and is intended for use in structured cabling, data center interconnects and enterprise network installations. The cable terminates in an MPO connector on one end and four LC/APC connectors on the other, providing a compact solution for parallel optics and trunk-to-rack connections.

Advantages

This MPO-4xLC patch cable combines OM4 multimode performance with a 50 µm core to support higher modal bandwidth and reliable signal integrity over short to medium distances. The LC/APC terminations deliver low insertion loss and return loss suitable for dense patching environments, while the MPO interface enables simultaneous multi-fiber transmission for 40G/100G and parallel optic applications. The 7.5 m length offers flexibility for rack-to-rack and cabinet-to-cabinet routing without additional splices.

Suitable for

• Data center trunking and high-density patching
• Parallel optics links for 40G and 100G applications
• Enterprise backbone connections and server to switch cabling
• Structured cabling installations and fiber distribution panels

Key specifications

• Fiber type: Multimode OM4
• Core diameter: 50 µm
• Connector A: MPO (multi-fiber MPO/MTP style)
• Connector B: 4 × LC/APC duplex
• Length: 7.5 m
• Mode: Full duplex / parallel optics capable
• Typical use: Short-reach, high-density links

How to use

Route the MPO end into the MPO-compatible port or cassette in your patch panel or transceiver. Connect the four LC/APC connectors to the corresponding LC/APC ports on the switch, transceiver or patch panel, observing correct polarity for duplex links. Ensure connectors are clean before mating to minimize insertion loss. Secure the cable along rack pathways using suitable cable management to avoid tight bends; maintain the manufacturer’s recommended minimum bend radius.

Recommendations

Regularly inspect and clean LC/APC and MPO ferrules with appropriate fiber cleaning tools to maintain low insertion loss. Use this OM4 multimode assembly for short- to medium-distance parallel optic applications inside data centers and enterprise networks, and avoid outdoor or direct burial deployments unless the cable is specified for such use.