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MMC Fiber Patch Cable

Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

Late Binding Fiber Patch Cables

Ideal for rack-to-rack and top-of-rack optical connections in the final stages of data center system installation, Late Binding Fiber Patch Cables offer high-density connectors, off-the-shelf cable lengths and industry-standard color-coding. These cables accelerate capacity improvements and simplify upgrades for AI clusters and high-performance data centers.

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Connector Types Fiber Counts Cable Lengths Cable Rating
MPO, MMC, LC Duplex 8 or 16 1.0 to 5.0m (longer lengths available upon request) Plenum

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Features and Benefits

The increased demand for AI-driven data center capacity, machine learning and remote access applications requires data centers to upgrade their capabilities to meet market needs. These upgrades must include efficient and high-performance optical cable solutions that can fit more data transmission capacity into confined spaces. Cables should also deliver high reliability and simplify integration with existing infrastructures.

Molex Late Binding Fiber Patch Cables provide a range of off-the-shelf, high-density optical cables designed for data center final rack-to-rack and top-of-rack connections. These cables help shorten timelines and enhance flexibility by delivering compact, reliable and high-performance interconnect solutions. The cables support capacity upgrades by delivering up to three times the fiber density per rack unit. They also streamline installation and maintenance by consolidating higher fiber counts of 8 or 16 fibers into a single connector. Color-coded, industry-standard MMC, MPO and LC interfaces simplify integration into existing infrastructure and reduce system downtime.

Delivers Standardized Solutions

Fiber patch cables between 1.0 and 5.0m in length offer off-the-shelf solutions optimized for late binding applications, helping data centers shorten lead times and reduce supply chain risks.

16-fiber MPO to two 8-fiber MPO connector fiber patch cable.

Enhances Design Flexibility

Plenum-rated cables and standard MPO, MMC and LC Duplex interfaces support a variety of cable routing options and ensure compatibility with pre-installed cables.

16-fiber MMC to 8 LC Duplex connector fiber patch cable

Streamlines Assembly Operations

Connectors with industry-standard interfaces and green color-coding help simplify assembly work while preventing improper connections.

16-fiber MMC to two 8-fiber MPO connector fiber patch cable

Supports high-density connectivity
Compact connectors featuring eight or 16 fibers per connector, combined with round cable ideal for 360-degree cable routing, deliver high bandwidth capacity in a compact space.

Accelerates time-to-market for AI-driven capacity upgrades
A wide range of off-the-shelf, high-density optical cables designed specifically for final rack connections helps shorten timelines and enables easier upgrades.

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Applications by Industry

This is not a definitive list of applications for this product. It represents some of the more common uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are fiber patch cables?

Fiber patch cables, also known as late binding cables or fiber optic cable assemblies, are short lengths of fiber optic cable terminated with connectors at both ends. They are used to connect fiber optic equipment, such as switches, routers and servers, for signal routing and data transmission.

What is the difference between the MMC and MPO connectors available with Late Binding Fiber Patch Cables?

MMC connectors use a very small form factor (VSFF) design to fit more fibers into a smaller connector, enabling up to three times the cabling port density when compared with MPO connectors. This enables higher fiber counts per rack unit, supporting capacity upgrades and improving system adaptability.

In what configurations are Late Binding Fiber Patch Cables available?

These cables are available as off-the-shelf solutions with eight or 16 single-mode fibers and in Type B or breakout configurations. Standard products include MPO-to-MPO, MPO-to-LC Duplex and MMC-to-MPO cable options. Custom fiber optic trunk cable solutions are available.