MTP trunk cables

STAR MTP® Trunk Cables for High-Density Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

Pre-terminated, bend-insensitive MTP® trunk cables designed to simplify high-density backbone deployment while supporting fiber counts from 12 to 144 fibers.

Increase fiber density, reduce cable-pathway congestion and accelerate backbone deployment with factory-terminated MTP® connectivity.

STAR MTP® Trunk Cables combine MTP® Elite low-loss connectors, high-precision guide pins, documented optical testing and installation-ready pulling hardware for scalable data center and communications infrastructure.

  • 12 to 144 fibers per trunk assembly
  • OS2, OM3, OM4 and OM5 options
  • MTP® Elite low-loss connectivity
  • 100% IL/RL testing for every fiber
  • Pulling eye and strain-relief grips
  • LSZH-FR / HFFR cable jacket

Build a Denser Fiber Backbone Without Adding Installation Complexity

High-capacity data centers need more fiber while rack and pathway space remain limited. STAR MTP® Trunk Cables consolidate multiple fibers into compact pre-terminated assemblies, helping reduce cable bulk and field termination work between distribution points.

The Fibernet datasheet states that the STAR MTP® platform provides six times the connector density of LC Duplex connectivity. Assemblies are available in single-mode and multimode versions with up to 144 fibers, supporting high-density network growth while keeping the physical layer organized and serviceable.

Higher Fiber Density

Consolidate 12 to 144 fibers into a compact trunk assembly for data centers where rack, tray and duct capacity are constrained.

Faster Deployment

Factory-terminated MTP® connectivity eliminates field connector termination and includes pulling hardware for efficient routing and mounting.

Controlled Optical Performance

MTP® Elite low-loss connectors, IL/RL testing and interferometer verification help maintain predictable optical performance across the backbone.

Installation Traceability

Each cable is individually identified with a printed serial number and documented testing for easier infrastructure records and quality control.

Fiber Count Ordering Code Typical Use
12 fibers T12 Compact backbone / equipment interconnect
24 fibers 2X Dual 12-fiber backbone capacity
36 fibers 3X High-density structured cabling
48 fibers 4X High-capacity data center backbone
72 fibers 6X Dense distribution pathways
96 fibers 8X Large-scale backbone deployment
144 fibers 12X Maximum published fiber count

Fiber & Connector Options

OS2 · G.657.A2 B.I. OM3 B.I. OM4 B.I. OM5 B.I. MTP® Female MTP® Male LC Duplex SC Duplex LC Uniboot UPC / APC options Custom cable length Custom fan-out length

Ordering example: FIBT12OFFUU0010070070A – 12 fibers, OM3, MTP® Female to MTP® Female, UPC/UPC, 1 m cable length, 70 cm fan-out on each side, Low Loss Direct.

Parameter Multimode Low Loss Single-Mode Low Loss
Connection Insertion Loss 0.1 dB typical; 0.3 dB max 0.1 dB typical; 0.3 dB max
Fiber Attenuation <3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm <0.35 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm
Loss Variation / Durability ≤0.2 dB, 500 cycles (per EIA-455-21A) ≤0.3 dB, 500 cycles (per EIA-455-21A)
Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C
Cable Retention 12 fibers: 400 N · 24-144 fibers: 600 N
Connector Retention 45 N
Cable Crush Resistance 45 N/cm

Cable Dimensions & Bending Radius

No. of Fibers Outer Diameter Max Bend Radius – Installation Max Bend Radius – Operation
12 4.3 mm 60 mm 30 mm
24 5.2 mm 108 mm 54 mm
36 7 mm 122 mm 61 mm
48 7 mm 122 mm 61 mm
72 8.7 mm 188 mm 94 mm
96 9.4 mm 200 mm 100 mm
144 10.8 mm 222 mm 111 mm

Verification & Quality Control

  • Insertion Loss verification
  • Return Loss verification
  • Radius of Curvature verification
  • Tilt verification
  • Fiber Height verification
  • Interferometer testing for ferrule geometry
  • Individually printed serial numbers for traceability

Data Centers

High-density backbone links between fiber distribution frames, panels, modules and equipment zones.

High-Density Environments

Fiber pathways where cable volume and physical space must be tightly managed.

Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Pre-terminated multi-fiber infrastructure for high-capacity storage environments.

Communications Rooms

Structured fiber backbone deployment between network rooms and distribution areas.

Data Communication Networks

Scalable pre-terminated fiber connectivity for high-speed network migration and expansion.

The supplied datasheet references the following standards and compliance families:

IEEE 802.3ba · 40/100 Gb/s IEC 60793-2-10 ITU-T G.657.A2 IEC 61754-20 IEC 61754-7 IEC 60793-1 IEC 11801 ISO/IEC 14763 IEC 60874 IEC 60811 IEC 61280 IEC 61755-3 IEC TR 62221 IEC 62263 IEC 61282 IEC 61290 UL 94 V-0 IEC 60332-3C IEC 60754-2 IEC 61034 UL1581 VW-1 UL1666 EN 50575:2014 CSA C22.2 FT-1 TIA-942 GR-1435-CORE EIA/TIA-604 RoHS

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