FHD 1U 19‘ MPO-LC 96F Integrated Patch Panel

1. Product Overview

The FHD MPO&MTP-LC integrated Patch panel is a 1U (44.45 mm) high-density fiber distribution patch panel designed for 19-inch (482.5 mm) rack mounting. It provides a fixed MPO&MTP-to-LC breakout function with a total capacity of 96 fibers:

 

• Rear — 8 x MPO&MTP-12 adapters accept high-density MPO&MTP trunk cables (8 x 12 fibers = 96 fibers);
• Front — 12 groups of LC ports, 8 LC ports per group (48 x LC duplex adapters = 96 LC ports);

 

Internal interconnection — factory-terminated 0.9 mm loose-buffered breakout cords with MPO&MTP (male) plugs, converting each MPO&MTP trunk into individual LC connections without any field splicing.

 

The patch panel is manufactured from aluminum alloy, combining light weight with high mechanical strength and reliable grounding. The panel supports OS1, OS2, OM3, OM4 and OM5 fiber classes, with UPC or APC polish options, making it suitable for single-mode and multimode networks from enterprise LAN to data center backbones.

 

2. Port Map & Capacity

Table 1 summarizes the port configuration and key parameters of the panel.

Item	Configuration
Rack height	1U (44.2 mm)
Chassis width	482.5 mm (19 inch)
Chassis depth	250.4mm
Front ports	12 groups x 8 LC ports (48 x LC duplex, 96 LC ports)
Rear ports	8 x MPO&MTP-12 adapters (96 fibers)
Total fiber count	96
Breakout media	MPO&MTP (male) — LC 8-core breakout cords, 0.9 mm Loose-buffered fiber
Fiber classes	OS1 / OS2 / OM3 / OM4 / OM5
Chassis material	Aluminum alloy

Table 1 — Port map and key parameters

 

3. Product Structure

CoMPO&MTPnent	Description
Chassis body	Aluminum alloy frame, 1U, 482.6 mm (19-inch) rack width, with front LC panel and rear MPO&MTP plate.
Mounting ears	Rack-mount flanges with slotted holes, compliant with EIA-310-E rack-hole spacing.
Front LC panel	12 groups of LC duplex adapters (4 duplex per group), numbered for identification.
Rear MPO&MTP plate	8 x MPO&MTP-12 adapters (UPC/APC) for MPO&MTP trunk cable termination.
Breakout harness	Factory-terminated 0.9 mm loose-buffered breakout cords with MPO&MTP (male) plugs on one end.
Grounding point	Dedicated grounding stud for chassis earthing.
Cable management	Rear trunk-cable retention and front patch-cord guides with bend-radius protection.

 

4. Other accessories

MPO&MTP Adapter	Keyway	Footprint	Insertion Loss	Color
	Opposed (Up-Down) Aligned (Up-Up)	MPO&MTP/MTP standard	≤0.2dB	Black

 

LC Quad Reduced flange Adapter	Keyway	Footprint	Insertion Loss	Color
	Aligned (Up-Up)	SC Footprint	≤0.2dB	SM:BLUE OM3:AQUA OM4:MAGENTA OM5:LIME GREEN

 

8F MPO&MTP-LC 0.9mm fanout 50cm	End A	End B	Optical Performance
	1x8F MPO&MTP&MTP(Male) with Pin	8x LC simplex 0.9 connectors	Standard MPO&MTP IL<0.5dB Super low loss MPO&MTP IL<0.35dB LC ‘s IL<0.3dB

 

5. Design Principles

5.1 Fixed High-Density Breakout

The panel terminates 96 fibers in a single 1U of rack space: 8 MPO&MTP-12 trunk interfaces on the rear are broken out into 96 individual LC connections on the front. This removes the need for separate LC patch panels and trunk fan-out cassettes, saving rack height and cabling volume.

5.2 Factory-Terminated Breakout Harness

The internal interconnection is a pre-terminated, pre-tested 0.9 mm tight-buffered breakout harness with MPO&MTP (male) plugs. Because the harness is factory terminated, no splicing or field termination is required during installation, which improves link quality and shortens deployment time.

5.3 0.9 mm Tight-Buffered Fiber Design

0.9 mm tight-buffered fiber provides a compact, robust breakout medium inside the panel. The buffered construction protects the fiber from mechanical stress and simplifies routing while maintaining the required minimum bend radius.

5.4 Polarity Management

MPO&MTP-based links follow the polarity methods (Type A, Type B and Type C) defined in ANSI/TIA-568.3-D. The fixed breakout harness is manufactured with the selected polarity; trunk cables, harness and patch cords are chosen together to ensure end-to-end polarity consistency.

5.5 Aluminum Chassis and Standard Mounting

The aluminum alloy chassis offers a light weight, high rigidity and an effective grounding path, while ventilated openings allow natural airflow. The panel follows the 19-inch equipment practice (482.6 mm width, 44.45 mm per rack unit) in accordance with EIA-310-E / IEC 60297-3-100, ensuring drop-in compatibility with standard racks.

5.6 Fiber Protection and Cable Management

Rear trunk-cable retention and front patch-cord guides keep cables within their bend radius and provide strain relief, protecting the internal breakout harness against micro-bending loss and accidental damage.

 

6. International Standards & Compliance

The product is designed and tested in accordance with the following international standards:

Standard	Title / Scope
IEC 61754-7	Fibre optic connector interfaces — Type MPO&MTP connector family (multi-fiber push-on).
TIA-604-5 (FOCIS 5)	Fiber optic connector intermateability standard — Type MPO&MTP.
ISO/IEC 11801-1	Information technology — Generic cabling for customer premises.
ANSI/TIA-568.3-D	Optical fiber cabling coMPO&MTPnents standard (including MPO&MTP polarity Methods A/B/C).
Telcordia GR-1209-CORE	Generic requirements for passive optical coMPO&MTPnents.
Telcordia GR-1221-CORE	Generic reliability assurance requirements for passive optical coMPO&MTPnents.
Telcordia GR-1435	Generic requirements for multi-fiber optical connectors.
IEC 61300-3-4	Basic test and measurement procedures — Attenuation (insertion loss measurement).
IEC 60825-1	Safety of laser products — Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
EIA-310-E / IEC 60297-3-100	19-inch rack equipment practice: 482.6 mm width, 44.45 mm per rack unit.
RoHS 2011/65/EU	Restriction of hazardous substances.

Table 3 — International standards and compliance

 

7. Technical Specifications

7.1 Optical Performance (Typical)

Values below are typical catalog figures measured under IEC 61300-3-4. Final guaranteed values are confirmed with the ordered configuration.

Parameter	Typical Value
Breakout medium	0.9 mm tight-buffered fiber, factory terminated
Front connector	Duplex LC, UPC or APC
Rear connector	MPO&MTP-12 adapters (mate with MPO&MTP male plugs, UPC or APC)
Insertion loss — MPO&MTP-12 (per mated pair)	≤ 0. 5 dB max (typ. ≤ 0.35 dB)
Insertion loss — LC duplex (per mated pair)	≤ 0.30 dB max (typ. ≤ 0.15 dB)
Return loss — MPO&MTP (SM APC / SM UPC / MM)	≥ 60 dB / ≥ 50 dB / ≥ 20 dB
Return loss — LC (SM APC / SM UPC / MM)	≥ 60 dB / ≥ 50 dB / ≥ 30 dB
Polarity	Type A / B / C (per TIA-568.3-D)
Durability	≥ 500 mating cycles
Operating wavelength	850 / 1300 nm (MM); 1310 / 1550 nm (SM)

7.2 Environmental Specifications

Item	Value
Operating temperature	-20 °C to +55 °C (typical)
Storage temperature	-40 °C to +70 °C (typical)
Relative humidity	5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing
Safety	Laser safety per IEC 60825-1 (Class 1M when terminated)
Compliance	RoHS 2011/65/EU; Telcordia GR-1209 / GR-1221 design practice

Table 6 — Environmental specifications

 

8. Application Scenarios

Typical deployment scenarios include:

• Data centers — MDA / HDA / EDA zones: 40G, 100G or 400G MPO&MTP backbone links terminated on the rear, fanned out to duplex LC server and switch access ports.
• Enterprise and campus LAN — backbone consolidation and high-density patching in equipment rooms and telecommunications rooms.
• Telecom central offices and FTTx — high-density single-mode (OS1/OS2) fiber distribution and ODF-style termination.
• Cloud and colocation facilities — space-constrained patching where every rack unit of height is at a premium.
• Storage networks (SAN) and high-performance computing — deterministic, high-channel-count fiber management.

 

9. Installation & Maintenance

9.1 Installation

• Mount the panel on 19-inch rack rails using the slotted mounting ears; tighten all rack screws to prevent movement.
• Connect the chassis grounding stud to the rack earth before cabling.
• Plug MPO&MTP trunk cables into the rear MPO&MTP-12 adapters; the internal breakout harness is already factory-terminated, so no splicing is required.
• Patch the front LC ports with LC patch cords, respecting the minimum bend radius of the cables.
• Label each group and port according to the local labeling plan.

9.2 Maintenance and Safety

• Clean connector ferrules before every mating; always fit dust caps on unused adapters and connectors.
• Do not look directly into a fiber end-face or adapter while a light source is connected — laser safety per IEC 60825-1.
• Keep fibers within their bend radius at all times; avoid sharp folds and tensile loads on patch cords and trunk cables.
• Check insertion loss after re-mating; repeated contamination is the most common cause of excess loss in high-density patching.

 

10. Ordering Information 

Patch panel	–	MPO&MTP adapter	–	LC adapter	–	MPO&MTP/MTP Quality level	–	Fiber mode
FHD3F		0-unloaded		0-unloaded		0-unloaded		0– unloaded
		1-Opposed (Up-Down)		1-Lc Standard Quad no flange		1-Standard loss Senko MPO&MTP Male		1– G657A1
		2-Aligned (Up-Up)				2-Super low loss Senko MPO&MTP Male		2-G657A2/B2
						3-Standard loss MTP Male-		3-G657B3
						4-Super low loss  Elite MTP Male		4-BIF OM1
						5-Standard loss OMC MPO&MTP Male		5-BIF OM2
						6-Super low loss OMC MPO&MTP Male		6-BIF OM3
								7-BIF OM4
								8-BIF OM5

For Example:FHD3F-1-1-1-1