3U 288F UHD MPO&MTP®-LC Fixed Patch panel 2

1. Introduction

This 3U MPO-LC fixed chassis is a 19-inch rack-installed high-density fiber distribution solution, engineered for data center infrastructure, telecommunication equipment rooms. Designed to occupy only one rack unit inside a standard 19-inch cabinet, it features four dedicated bays for MPO-LC plastic cassette modules, with each bay supporting either MPO-LC cassettes or adapter panels. Fully loaded with four 24-fiber cassettes, this enclosure delivers a maximum capacity of 96 optical fibers and 288 LC ports within a single 3U rack space.

On its rear side, the chassis terminates high-density MPO/MTP trunk cables, which are then split out to individual LC duplex patch ports on the front panel. This structural design optimizes breakout processing, cable patching and management for high-fiber-count backbone connections. It supports 40G, 100G, 200G and 400G network implementations, maintains a small rack footprint, and enables complete front-side access to simplify MAC (moves, adds and changes) operations.

Figure 1. 1U 19-inch rack-mount MPO-LC chassis (representative product)

2. Key Features

•  High fiber density: up to 288 LC ports（144LC duplex）in a single 3U rack unit when fitted with four 24F MPO-LC cassettes.
•  Module standard compatibility accepts standard-size MPO-LC cassette modules （LGX / FHD form factor）from mainstream suppliers.
•  MPO/MTP to LC break-out: rear MPO-12 or MPO-24 trunk input, front LC duplex output, UPC or APC polish.
•  Tool-less module installation: cassettes snap into the slots and are secured with a release latch – no tools required.
•  Front-access patching: all LC ports are located on the front for quick and convenient patching.
•  Robust construction: cold-rolled steel body with black powder-coated finish; rack-mounting ears supplied.
•  Flexible configurations: supports 12F and 24F MPO cassettes in OM3,OM4,OM5multimode or OS2 single-mode fiber.
•  Integrated cable management: guided trunk and patch routing with adequate bend-radius control.
•  Flexible configurations: supports 12F and 24F MPO cassettes in OM3,OM4,OM5multimode or OS2 single-mode fiber.
•  Integrated cable management: guided trunk and patch routing with adequate bend-radius control.

3. Technical Specifications

The tables below list the nominal specifications of the chassis. Values marked with an asterisk (*) are standard rack-unit or industry-typical values; final specifications are subject to the ordered model.

Table 1. Mechanical specifications

Table 2. Capacity

Table 3. Environmental and compliance

4. Product Structure

5. Compatible Modules

The chassis accepts MPO-LC cassette modules with typical dimensions of approximately 101 mm (W) x 33 mm (H) x 152 mm (D). MPO-LC cassettes provide a plug-and-play break-out between a rear MPO/MTP trunk connector and front LC duplex ports, eliminating field splicing for high-speed network links.

Table 5. Module configuration options

1 x 24F MPO to 12x LC duplex	Front ports	Rear port	Material	Dimension(mm)
	12x LC duplex (24 LC)	1 x MPO-24	ABS	152*101*33

1 x 16F MPO to 8x LC duplex	Front ports	Rear port	Material	Dimension(mm)
	8x LC duplex (16 LC)	1 x MPO-16	ABS	152*101*33

2 x 12F MPO to 12x LC duplex	Front ports	Rear port	Material	Dimension(mm)
	12x LC duplex (24 LC)	2 x MPO-12	ABS	152*101*33

3 x 8F MPO to 12x LC duplex	Front ports	Rear port		Material	Dimension(mm)
	12x LC duplex (24 LC)	3 x MPO-8		ABS	152*101*33
Blank plate	Front ports		Rear port	Material		Dimension(mm)
	/		/	ABS		101*33

Available options: fiber type OM3 / OM4 / OM5 / OS2; polish UPC or APC; polarity mapping Type A / B / C. Contact the sales team for customized configurations.

6. Other Accessories

8F MPO-LC 0.9mm fanout 30cm	End A	End B	Optical Performance
	1x8F MPO&MTP(Male) with Pin	8x LC simplex 0.9 connectors	Standard MPO IL<0.5dB Super low loss MPO IL<0.35dB LC ‘s IL<0.3dB

12F MPO-LC 0.9mm fanout 30cm	End A	End B	Optical Performance
	1x12F MPO&MTP(Male) with Pin	12x LC simplex 0.9 connectors	Standard MPO IL<0.5dB Super low loss MPO IL<0.35dB LC ‘s IL<0.3dB

24F MPO-LC 0.9mm fanout 30cm	End A	End B	Optical Performance
	1x24F MPO&MTP(Male) with Pin	24x LC simplex 0.9 connectors	Standard MPO IL<0.5dB Super low loss MPO IL<0.35dB LC ‘s IL<0.3dB

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

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

7. Application Scenarios

The chassis is designed for high-density patching and break-out in fiber-optic networks. Typical application scenarios include:

•  Data center structured cabling (EoR / MoR): high-density patching between spine and leaf switches and servers.
•  High-speed network break-out: QSFP-DD / QSFP28 400G or 100G MPO trunk links break out to 100G / 25G / 10G LC ports.
•  Enterprise LAN / WAN and campus backbone consolidation.
•  Storage area networks (SAN) and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
•  Telecommunication central offices, FTTx and access networks.
•  Meet-me rooms and co-location cross-connect areas requiring dense, organized fiber patching.

Figure 4. Typical data center application (schematic)

8. Installation

8.1 Unpacking and inspection

Before installation, check the package contents and inspect the product for any damage caused during transport. Standard package contents: 1U chassis x 1, rack-mounting screw kit, cable ties, and this manual.

8.2 Rack mounting

1.  Select an available 1U space in a standard 19-inch rack.
2.  Hold the chassis horizontally and slide it into the rack opening from the front.
3.  Align the fixing holes of the mounting ears with the rack rail holes.
4.  Secure the chassis with four screws (M5 or 10-32, supplied) – two on each side.
5.  Verify that the chassis is level and firmly fastened before loading modules or cables.

8.3 Module installation

MPO-LC cassette modules are installed without tools, as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Module installation steps (schematic)

1.  Align the cassette with a module slot on the front of the chassis.
2.  Push the cassette straight into the slot until the release latch clicks and locks.
3.  Check that the cassette is fully seated and the latch is engaged.
4.  To remove a module, press the release latch and pull the cassette straight out.

8.4 Cable routing

Connect the MPO/MTP trunk cable to the rear MPO port of each cassette, and patch the front LC duplex ports to the end devices. Keep the cable bend radius above the minimum value recommended for the cable type (typically at least 10 times the cable outer diameter), secure cables with the supplied cable ties, and leave sufficient slack for future moves and adds.

8.5 Polarity check

Before commissioning, verify that the polarity mapping (Type A / B / C) of the installed cassettes matches the network design, and confirm the fiber type and polish of the trunk and patch cords are consistent end to end.

9. Maintenance and Safety

•  Keep dust caps on all unused ports to protect the connector end faces.
•  Clean connector end faces with approved ferrule cleaning tools or lint-free wipes and isopropyl alcohol before every connection.
•  Do not exceed the minimum bend radius of the cables; avoid sharp bends, crushing or tension.
•  Laser safety: never look directly into optical ports. Optical transceivers may emit invisible laser radiation (Class 1M); cover unused ports when the system is energized.
•  Store the product in a dry, dust-free environment within the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
•  Inspect the installation periodically: verify connector cleanliness, latch engagement and cable routing.

10. Ordering Information

Contact the sales team to confirm part numbers and configurations. Custom module types, fiber grades and connector polishes are available on request.

Table 6. Ordering information (Unloaded patch panel)

Table 7. Ordering information (Full loaded MPO/MTP-LC Cassette)

For Example：FHD3S1-1-2-2-3-1-1