Eaton Tripp Lite Series Fiber Optic Cable
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Eaton Tripp Lite Series Fiber Optic Cable

4.5

Best high-density cabling for upgrading enterprise network infrastructure.

This fan-out cable is the cleanest way to bridge high-density 40GbE equipment with legacy 10Gb devices. While the specialized connectors require a specific setup, the slim uniboot design and push-pull tabs drastically simplify cable management in crowded server racks where space is at a premium.

Who it's for

  • IT managers upgrading legacy networks to 40G speeds
  • Data center technicians needing to reduce cable congestion
  • Facility planners installing cabling in air-handling spaces

Who should skip it

  • Network engineers requiring standard, general-purpose fiber connections
  • Budget-conscious buyers managing cost-sensitive infrastructure projects
  • Technicians lacking experience with delicate multi-fiber connector maintenance

Performance breakdown

High-Density Efficiency

Fan-out design maximizes port utilization in crowded server rack environments.

Excellent

Installation Ease

Push-pull tabs make connecting and disconnecting in tight spaces effortless.

Excellent

Signal Integrity

Premium ceramic ferrules ensure minimal signal loss for high-speed data transfer.

Excellent

Cable Management

Slim uniboot design significantly reduces bulk and improves airflow within racks.

Excellent

Deployment Versatility

Plenum rating allows safe installation in air-handling spaces and ducts.

Excellent

Compatibility

Seamlessly integrates with standard QSFP+ and QSFP28 40GBASE-SR4 network hardware.

Excellent

Key Specs

Cable Type

Fiber Optic

Fiber Mode

Multimode

Ethernet Category

OM4

Length

1 m

Jacket Rating

Plenum

Connector Type

MTP/MPO to 4xLC

Connector Gender

Male

Data Rate

40 Gbps

Application Type

40GBASE-SR4, High-density connections

Jacket Color

Magenta

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