STAR400 MTP TO LC MODULES

A compact, pre-terminated Base-8 fiber module that transitions MTP® backbone and horizontal cabling to individually numbered LC ports for fast deployment and simpler moves, adds and changes.

Data center fiber architectures often need a clean transition between high-density multi-fiber backbone cabling and equipment-side LC patching. STAR400 provides that transition in a compact pre-terminated module designed for compatible Fibernet ODF platforms.

Individual LC fiber and port numbering supports either eight LC simplex or four LC duplex patch cords, while the MTP® side connects to horizontal or backbone cabling.

Choose Configuration

8-Fiber SM Low-Loss MTP to LC Module

Part NumberFSTAR400-7LCUE

8-fiber Single-Mode 9/125 µm module/cassette with one MTP® Elite Low Loss Female input and four LC Duplex UPC connectors with protective shutters. Method A polarity. Maximum insertion loss 0.75 dB per module.

Fiber
SM 9/125 µm
Input
1 × MTP® Female
Output
4 × LC Duplex UPC
Loss Grade
Low Loss
Maximum Insertion Loss
0.75dB
Data Rate
Up to 100G per channel

Deploy Faster with Pre-Terminated Connectivity

Factory-terminated MTP®-to-LC connectivity reduces field termination work and supports modular installation.

Simplify Moves, Adds & Changes

Numbered LC ports and modular MTP® backbone connectivity make patching changes easier to identify and manage.

Reduce Front Cabling Volume

The datasheet states that LC Uni-Boot patch cords can reduce front cabling volume by 50% compared with duplex patch cords.

Factory-Test Optical Performance

Every module is specified as receiving 100% insertion-loss and return-loss testing.

The STAR400 module uses an eight-fiber configuration. The supplied datasheet positions Base-8 as a platform for maximizing fiber utilization and for migration across a range of data rates up to 400G.

  • 8 Fibers
  • 4 × LC Duplex
  • 8 × LC Simplex
  • MTP® Backbone
  • Base-8 Migration
  • Up to 400G – source positioning
Parameter Published Specification
Fiber Architecture 8-fiber / Base-8
LC Port Configuration 8 LC simplex or 4 LC duplex
Multimode Max. Module IL 0.35 dB Ultra-Low Loss / 0.5 dB Low Loss
Single-Mode Max. Module IL 0.5 dB Ultra-Low Loss / 0.75 dB Low Loss
MM Max. Connection IL – Ultra-Low Loss LC: 0.1 dB / MTP®: 0.3 dB
MM Max. Connection IL – Low Loss LC: 0.15 dB / MTP®: 0.35 dB
SM Max. Connection IL – Ultra-Low Loss LC: 0.15 dB / MTP®: 0.35 dB
SM Max. Connection IL – Low Loss LC: 0.15 dB / MTP®: 0.60 dB
Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C
Dimensions (D × W × H) 149 × 64.7 × 12 mm (5.9 × 2.5 × 0.5 in.)
Packed Weight 0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Testing 100% IL & RL testing

Return-loss values are not exposed in this public table because the source uses negative-sign notation (>-35 dB / >-60 dB), which should be confirmed by Fibernet Engineering before publication.

STAR400 MTP to LC module optical loss specifications and dimensions
  • STAR400-1U
  • 1U FX
  • STAR400-2U
  • STAR400 4U

The module is designed as part of the Fibernet STAR400 high-density ecosystem, allowing the same modular MTP®-to-LC connectivity approach to be deployed across multiple enclosure sizes.

Data Centers

Transition high-density MTP® backbone cabling to equipment-side LC patching.

High-Density Environments

Compact modular fiber conversion where rack and patch-panel space is constrained.

Storage Area Networks (SAN)

Pre-terminated LC connectivity for storage and compute architectures.

Communications Rooms

Modular backbone-to-LC distribution with numbered ports and simplified MAC workflows.

Data Communication Networks

Base-8 multi-fiber distribution for scalable optical infrastructure.

  • IEEE 802.3ae · 10 Gb/s
  • IEEE 802.3ba · 40/100 Gb/s
  • IEEE P802.3bs · 400 Gb/s
  • IEC 60793-2-10 · OM3 / OM4
  • ITU-T G.657A2
  • GR-449-CORE
  • IEC 61754-7
  • IEC 61754-20
  • TIA-604-5 · MPO FOCIS 5
  • TIA-604-10 · LC FOCIS 10
  • TIA 568-C.3
  • IEC 11801 · OS2 / OM3 / OM4
  • TIA 942-A
  • TIA 604-18 · FOCIS 18
  • IEC 61754-7-3
  • RoHS
  • UL94 V-0

Ordering pattern: FSTAR400-X LC X X

Selection Code Published Options
Fiber Type G / O / W / 7 G = OM3 BI; O = OM4 BI; W = OM5 BI; 7 = G.657A2 BI
Polish Type A / U A = APC; U = UPC
MTP® Loss Grade blank / E / L Standard / Low Loss / Ultra-Low Loss

Published example: FSTAR400-GLCUL – MTP-LC Module, OM4 fiber, LC, UPC Polish, Ultra Low Loss.

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