MPO Harness Cables

High-Density MPO-to-LC Harness Cables for 10G to 400G Structured Cabling

Overview

NS MPO Harness Cables are engineered for high-density environments transitioning from duplex-based LC connections to MPO-based backbones. These assemblies split one MPO connector into multiple LC duplex legs, enabling seamless migration from 10G/25G LC optics to 40G/100G/400G MPO-centric fabrics.

With 1×4 and 1×8 configurations, MPO harness cables provide efficient front-panel connectivity while reducing the number of trunk cables required. Each assembly is polarity-verified, factory-terminated, and performance-tested to ensure low insertion loss and consistent channel mapping.

Broad Compatibility

NS harness cables integrate smoothly with:

• LC-based switches and NICs

• MPO trunking systems

• 10G/25G SFP+ and QSFP/OSFP LC-based optics

• Structured cabling panels and modules

This ensures flexibility across enterprise, cloud, and data center environments.

Product Range

MPO-to-LC 1×4 Harness (8F Active)

Converts one MPO port into four LC duplex connections for 10G/25G devices.

MPO-to-LC 1×8 Harness (16F Active)

Provides eight LC duplex connections from a single MPO trunk for high-density panel connectivity.

Fiber Mode Options

• OS2

• OM3

• OM4

• OM5

Key Benefits

• Efficient duplex breakout: Seamlessly links LC equipment to MPO-based backbones.

• High-density space savings: Reduces front-panel congestion and simplifies cable management.

• Low-loss, bend-insensitive fiber: Stable performance for 10G–400G deployments.

• Plug-and-play design: Factory-terminated and polarity-verified assemblies.

• Flexible architecture: Available in 1×4 and 1×8 formats for varied rack layouts.

Buying Guide

By Configuration:

• 1×4: Best for low-to-medium density LC equipment

• 1×8: Ideal for high-density LC front panels

By Fiber Type:

• OS2 for long-reach

• OM3/OM4 for short-reach SR

• OM5 for SWDM systems

By Application:

• Leaf/spine fabrics

• Server access layers

• Modular LC distribution

• Migration to MPO-based backbones

Ask for Expert Guidance

For channel mapping, polarity, and transceiver compatibility.