Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U
Brand: Panduit | Category: Accessories & Components
SKU: PAND-MP8AS88TGY | Part #: MP8AS88TGY | MPN: MP8AS88TGY
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About the Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U
The Panduit PanMPO cassette is a modular fiber optic conversion unit designed to interface MPO-12 backbone trunk cables to LC duplex patch cord connections in a compact 1U-compatible cassette format. Each cassette converts one MPO-12 connector at the rear into six LC duplex ports at the front, using an internal pre-terminated and fusion-spliced fanout harness. The factory test certification ensures each cassette meets or exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.3-D insertion loss budgets, with individual port test data included via QR-accessible documentation.
The cassette body is constructed from flame-retardant polycarbonate and slides into Panduit's 1U, 2U, and 4U PanMPO chassis frames, which accept 3, 6, or 12 cassettes per chassis respectively, enabling port densities up to 144 LC duplex ports (288 fibers) per 1U of rack space in the highest-density configurations. This architecture is the backbone of modern structured cabling in hyperscale data centers and enterprise MDAs, where rapid infrastructure scaling and low mean-time-to-connect are operational priorities.
The PanMPO cassette system is specified by major colocation providers and enterprise network architects as the preferred migration path from 10G LC-based cabling to 40G and 100G parallel optic architectures, because the MPO trunk infrastructure remains unchanged while only the cassette type is swapped. Panduit offers OM3, OM4, and OS2 variants with Type A, B, and C polarities, covering all SR4 and SWDM4 transceiver polarity requirements.
Ideal for
- 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 structured cabling breakout in enterprise data centers
- High-density MDA fiber distribution at 144+ LC ports per 1U chassis
- Colocation provider pre-terminated structured cabling infrastructure for rapid tenant provisioning
- Migration from 10G to 40G/100G by swapping cassettes without replacing backbone trunks
- SAN extension and NVMe-oF fabric structured cabling termination
- Modular rack moves, adds, and changes without re-terminating backbone fiber
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Panduit |
| Part Number | MP8AS88TGY |
| Cassette Type | MPO-to-LC Duplex Breakout |
| Fiber Type | OM4 50/125µm Multimode |
| Rear Connector | 1x MPO-12 Female (Key-Up orientation) |
| Front Connectors | 6x LC Duplex (12 fibers) |
| Total Fiber Count | 12 fibers |
| Polarity | Type B (Method B per TIA-568.3-D) |
| Insertion Loss per LC Port (Max) | 0.35 dB |
| Insertion Loss per LC Port (Typical) | 0.15 dB |
| Return Loss (LC) | ≥20 dB |
| Return Loss (MPO) | ≥20 dB |
| Internal Construction | Pre-terminated fusion-spliced fanout harness |
| Splice Loss (Internal) | ≤0.1 dB per splice |
| Cassette Chassis Compatibility | Panduit PanMPO 1U (3 cassettes), 2U (6 cassettes), 4U (12 cassettes) |
| Max Port Density (4U chassis) | 144 LC duplex ports (288 fibers) |
| Body Material | Flame-retardant polycarbonate (UL 94 V-0) |
| Color | Gray (OM4 coding) |
| Supported Standards | ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, IEC 61754-7, IEC 61754-20 |
| Test Documentation | Factory-tested per port, QR-code traceable test report |
| Supported Applications | 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G Ethernet; 16G/32G Fibre Channel |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| MPO Connector Standard | IEC 61754-7 Type MPO |
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Panduit |
| Category | Accessories & Components |
| SKU | PAND-MP8AS88TGY |
| Part Number | MP8AS88TGY |
| Condition | New |
| Cassette Type | MPO-to-LC Duplex Breakout |
| Fiber Type | OM4 50/125µm Multimode |
| Rear Connector | 1x MPO-12 Female (Key-Up orientation) |
| Front Connectors | 6x LC Duplex (12 fibers) |
| Total Fiber Count | 12 fibers |
| Polarity | Type B (Method B per TIA-568.3-D) |
| Insertion Loss per LC Port (Max) | 0.35 dB |
| Insertion Loss per LC Port (Typical) | 0.15 dB |
| Return Loss (LC) | ≥20 dB |
| Return Loss (MPO) | ≥20 dB |
| Internal Construction | Pre-terminated fusion-spliced fanout harness |
| Splice Loss (Internal) | ≤0.1 dB per splice |
| Cassette Chassis Compatibility | Panduit PanMPO 1U (3 cassettes), 2U (6 cassettes), 4U (12 cassettes) |
| Max Port Density (4U chassis) | 144 LC duplex ports (288 fibers) |
| Body Material | Flame-retardant polycarbonate (UL 94 V-0) |
| Color | Gray (OM4 coding) |
| Supported Standards | ANSI/TIA-568.3-D, IEC 61754-7, IEC 61754-20 |
| Test Documentation | Factory-tested per port, QR-code traceable test report |
| Supported Applications | 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G Ethernet; 16G/32G Fibre Channel |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| MPO Connector Standard | IEC 61754-7 Type MPO |
Frequently Asked Questions about Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U
What does the Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U do?
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What are the headline specs of the Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U?
Key specifications for the Panduit PanMPO High-Density MPO Cassette Module, 8-Fiber, OM4, 12-Port LC to 1x MPO-12, 1U: new condition; manufacturer Panduit; part number MP8AS88TGY; cassette type MPO-to-LC Duplex Breakout; fiber type OM4 50/125µm Multimode; rear connector 1x MPO-12 Female (Key-Up orientation); front connectors 6x LC Duplex (12 fibers). Manufacturer part number MP8AS88TGY. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.