Panduit FRXTP88X001M001 Opti-Core OM3 12-Fiber MPO Trunk Cable
The Panduit FRXTP88X001M001 is a factory-terminated OM3 multimode fiber trunk cable engineered for high-density data center interconnects. This 1-meter (3.3 ft) plenum-rated assembly features 12-fiber MPO female connectors on both ends, delivering precision-polished Type A connectivity for 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet applications. The 50/125µm OM3 fiber supports 10GBASE-SR up to 300 meters and 40GBASE-SR4 up to 100 meters, making it ideal for spine-leaf architectures, SAN fabrics, and modular patch panel breakouts in mission-critical facilities.
Key Features
- Factory-terminated MPO-to-MPO configuration eliminates field termination labor and test time
- OM3 laser-optimized 50/125µm fiber rated for 10G at 300m and 40G/100G at shorter distances
- Plenum (OFNP) jacketing meets NEC Article 770 for air-handling space installation
- 12-fiber MPO female connectors with Type A polarity for structured migration paths
- TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 compliant for standards-based infrastructure design
- Low insertion loss (≤0.35 dB typical) ensures headroom for multi-tier architectures
Pre-terminated fiber trunk cables address the density and speed demands of modern data centers where space is constrained and downtime is costly. The FRXTP88X001M001 uses Panduit's Opti-Core platform—factory-tested assemblies that arrive ready for plug-and-play deployment. Each connector undergoes automated inspection and insertion loss testing before shipment, providing documented performance that field terminations cannot match at scale. The 1-meter length is common for intra-rack connections, patch panel to switch uplinks, or breakout module to cassette runs where structured cabling standards require short-reach high-density links.
MPO (Multi-Fiber Push-On) technology consolidates 12 fibers into a single connector roughly the size of an SC duplex, reducing cable management burden and front-panel congestion on high-port-count switches. Type A polarity—where fiber position 1 on connector A maps to position 1 on connector B—simplifies troubleshooting and supports direct equipment-to-equipment connections without gender-changing adapters. When paired with MPO-to-LC breakout cassettes, this trunk enables 6 duplex 10G links or 1 parallel 40G/100G link depending on transceiver type, offering deployment flexibility as bandwidth requirements evolve.
Plenum rating (OFNP) is mandated for cables installed above drop ceilings, under raised floors, or in HVAC ductwork per NEC 770.113. The low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket on the FRXTP88X001M001 meets UL 910 and NFPA 262 flammability tests, ensuring compliance in commercial office buildings, hospitals, schools, and government facilities where life-safety codes are enforced. Panduit's quality assurance includes 100% factory testing against TIA-568.3-D insertion loss limits, and each cable ships with serialized test reports for audit trail documentation—critical for customers managing ANSI/TIA-942-B data center infrastructure or ISO 9001 quality programs.
