Customized MMC-24 Trunk Cable, 24-576 Fibers, OS2
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. This custom-built MMC-24 trunk uses 24-fiber MMC sub-units to create OS2 backbone assemblies from 24 to 576 fibers. Depending on setup, the installed cable outside diameter ranges from 4.0 to 18.0mm. APC interfaces, G.657.A1 bend-insensitive glass and plenum jacketing suit high-capacity single-mode links where installation time and panel density are key design constraints.
Product Highlights
- MMC to MMC, 24-576 Fibers
- OS2 9/125μm, G.657.A1
- MMC insertion loss ≤0.35dB, return loss ≥60dB
- Trunk/ Extender Polarity wiring scheme
- 4.0-18.0mm Plenum (OFNP) cable
- Length and fiber count manufactured to the project requirement
Specifications
| Part Number | XXMMCSMF |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HT |
| Connector A | US Conec MMC |
| Connector B | US Conec MMC |
| Polish Type | APC to APC |
| Glass Fiber | G.657.A1 |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Fiber Count | 24-576 Fibers |
| Polarity | Trunk/ Extender Polarity |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 4.0-18.0mm |
| Cable Jacket | Plenum (OFNP) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Tensile Strength (Long Term) | 200-400N |
| Tensile Strength (Short Term) | 660-1320N |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.35dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60dB |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.35dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.21dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
When a 24-fiber sub-unit is appropriate
MMC-24 build concentrates more fibers into every multi-fiber location than MMC-16, which can reduce the number of sub-units in a large backbone. It further changes the optical map at each termination. The connected panels and hardware patch cords must be created for the identical 24-fiber organization; otherwise a 24-fiber trunk cannot be made compatible simply by changing a label or adapter.
Mechanical planning for high-capacity routes
Across the customizable range, long-term tensile strength is 200–400N and short-term strength is 660–1320N, but the relevant build is a function of fiber count. A 576-fiber path needs distinct handling from a 24-fiber cord. Plan tray fill, pulling access, reel handling and the 20/10D dynamic/static bend needs before selecting the final cable design.
A configuration built from the project drawing
No fixed standard length is assigned to this trunk. Orders are built to the project-specific meter or foot length and can use trunk or extender polarity. Include the number of 24-fiber sub-units, connector gender, fan-out dimensions and identification scheme. The 4.0–18.0mm diameter range and fiber-count maximum are series boundaries, not a promise that each combination has the identical build.
Ordering and Factory Support
Reference XXMMCSMF for the MMC-24 trunk series and provide the project-specific length, aggregate fiber count and port allocation. Our staff can then make certain of diameter, sub-unit arrangement, pulling needs and identifiers before manufacturing the backbone. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
