40GbE is now becoming prevalent in data center. Unlike 10GbE that is used for duplex LC infrastructure, the 40GbE uses a different style of fiber cabling, known as MPO/MTP cabling. Meanwhile, network monitoring is also necessary for 40GbE networks. This post present 40GbE cabling with network monitoring using 12-fiber MTP based TAP LGX cassette.
The 12-fiber MTP based TAP LGX cassette is designed with four 12-fiber MTP connectors for network ports and monitor ports. All the connectors are on the front. The working principle and polarity inside the cassette are shown in the following picture:
With two 12-fiber MTP ports for live data transmit and two for monitoring, the 12-fiber MTP TAP LGX cassette can offer high performance used in the 40GbE link, namely between two 40GBASE-SR4 ports, for both signal transmission and data monitoring. See the picture below:
Item | ID | Description |
1 | 17931 | 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ 850nm 150m MTP/MPO DOM Transceiver |
2 | 41251 | 3M MTP 10G OM4 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Trunk Cable, 12 Fiber, Polarity B, Female-Male, LSZH, Bunch |
3 | 63013 | 4xMTP Female, 70/30 Split Ratio, 12 Fibers, OM4 40GBASE SR4 TAP LGX Cassette |
4 | 61714 | 12 Fibers MTP Male to 6xLC Duplex 10G OM4 Multimode Staggered Harness Cable, 3.0mm Bunch LSZH Jacket |
5 | 31033 | 1RU Rack Mount LGX Fiber optic Enclosure unloaded, holds up to 3 LGX Cassettes |
6 | 61714 | 12 Fibers MTP Male to 6xLC Duplex 10G OM4 Multimode Staggered Harness Cable, 3.0mm Bunch LSZH Jacket |
7 | 41251 | 3M MTP 10G OM4 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Trunk Cable, 12 Fiber, Polarity B, Female-Male, LSZH, Bunch |
8 | 17931 | Generic Compatible 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ 850nm 150m MTP/MPO Transceiver for MMF Cable |
Using an MTP harness cable assembly, we can easily achieve the 10GbE to 40GbE migration with monitoring based on the above applications:
Item | ID | Description |
1 | 17931 | Generic Compatible 40GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ 850nm 150m MTP/MPO Transceiver for MMF |
2 | 41251 | 3M MTP 10G OM4 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Trunk Cable, 12 Fiber, Polarity B, Female-Male, LSZH, Bunch |
3 | 63013 | 4xMTP Female, 70/30 Split Ratio, 12 Fibers, OM4 40GBASE SR4 TAP LGX Cassette |
4 | 61714 | 12 Fibers MTP Male to 6xLC Duplex 10G OM4 Multimode Staggered Harness Cable, 3.0mm Bunch LSZH Jacket |
5 | 31033 | 1RU Rack Mount LGX Fiber Enclosure unloaded, holds up to 3 LGX Cassettes |
6 | 61714 | 12 Fibers MTP Male to 6xLC Duplex 10G OM4 Multimode Staggered Harness Cable, 3.0mm Bunch LSZH Jacket |
7 | 42482 | 3M MTP-4LC Duplex 10G OM4 50/125 Multimode Fiber Optic Harness Fan-out/Breakout Cable, 8 Fiber, Polarity B, Male, LSZH-Magenta, Bunch |
8 | 11589 | Generic Compatible 10GBASE-SR SFP+ 850nm 300m DOM Transceiver |