Fibre optic cable BlueOptics CBL-0170-BO 10 m OM3 MTP to 4x LC/APC aqua, 50 µm, full duplex

BlueOptics CBL-0170-BO is a 10 m multimode fibre optic breakout cable designed for high-density network environments. The cable uses OM3 multimode fibre with a 50 µm core and terminates in a single MTP connector on one end and four LC/APC connectors on the other. The aqua-coloured jacket and full-duplex wiring make this cable suitable for short-reach, high-bandwidth interconnects in data centres, server rooms and InfiniBand installations where reliable MTP-to-LC/APC breakout is required.

Advantages

This OM3 fibre breakout cable provides multi-channel connectivity in a single assembly, reducing patching complexity and saving rack space compared with individual duplex leads. The MTP termination enables high-density trunking while the LC/APC terminations offer low-reflection connections for transceivers and active equipment that require angled-polish interfaces. With a 10 m length and multimode construction, the assembly supports typical short-range high-speed applications and simplifies fibre management in structured cabling systems.

Suitable for

• High-density data centre trunking and patch panels
• Server interconnects and switch-to-switch links
• InfiniBand and other short-reach high-bandwidth fabrics
• Migration from parallel MTP backbones to LC/APC equipment ports

Key specifications

• Fibre type: OM3 multimode
• Core diameter: 50 µm
• Length: 10 m
• Connector A: MTP (multi-fibre trunk)
• Connector B: 4 × LC/APC (full duplex breakout)
• Colour: aqua
• Transmission: full-duplex

How to use

Connect the MTP end to an MTP-compatible trunk or transceiver panel and route the cable along existing cable management pathways to maintain bend radii and avoid tight bends. Terminate the four LC/APC connectors into the corresponding LC/APC equipment ports or patch panel adapters, ensuring the angled-polish interfaces are aligned with APC receptacles. Verify link integrity and polarity according to your infrastructure's duplex mapping and test each channel with an appropriate fibre tester or insertion loss meter before putting links into production.

Usage recommendations

Handle the fibre connectors by their housings, keep protective caps in place when not connected, and avoid kinking or exceeding the minimum bend radius. Clean LC/APC and MTP endfaces with approved fibre cleaning tools prior to insertion and follow manufacturer guidelines for connector mating cycles and environmental limits to maintain low insertion loss and return loss performance.