What is Mtp Patch Panel?
Mtp Patch Panel, also commonly known as MPO (Multi-fiber Push On) Patch Panel, is a fiber optic wiring device based on MTP/MPO connector technology. It is mainly used to achieve centralized connection, distribution and management of multi-core optical fibers, providing high-density and high-performance connection solutions for optical fiber networks.
Structure and Principle
Adapter: The front panel is usually equipped with an LC adapter for connecting conventional duplex fiber patch cords or equipment ports; the rear panel is equipped with an MTP adapter for connecting the MTP connector of the trunk optical cable. The LC duplex adapter on the front panel and the MTP adapter on the rear panel are connected together by switching the patch cord, realizing the conversion from multi-core MTP connector to duplex LC connector.
Module box: The MPO/MTP-LC pre-terminated module box is an important part of the MTP patch panel. It generally uses 12 duplex or 6 quadruple adapters. Each individual module box is placed in the fiber patch panel to form a complete MTP-LC fiber patch panel.
Features
High-density integration: Using miniaturized and high-performance MTP connectors, it can provide a large number of ports in a limited space, significantly improving the space utilization of the computer room. For example, some MTP patch panels can accommodate up to 144 fiber ports in 1U space, which greatly saves cabinet space and improves cabinet utilization.
Pre-terminated technology: Using pre-terminated fiber connection technology, there is no need to fuse optical fibers on site. Pre-assembled fiber jumpers or splitters are used. Both ends are equipped with precision MTP connectors, which can be directly inserted into the corresponding ports on the patch panel to achieve instant connection, greatly simplifying the deployment and maintenance process of the fiber optic network.
Modular design: It usually contains multiple independent module units, each of which can be plugged in and out separately, which is convenient for expansion or replacement on demand, reducing maintenance costs and downtime. When the number of fiber ports needs to be increased or reduced, just add or remove the corresponding modules without making large-scale changes to the entire patch panel.
Rapid deployment and reconstruction: eliminating the time-consuming and laborious manual splicing steps, it only takes a few minutes to complete the setting of new links or the reconfiguration of old links, greatly improving the flexibility and responsiveness of the network, and being able to quickly adapt to changes in network structure and growth in business needs.
Excellent optical performance: pre-terminated fiber optic components are strictly manufactured and tested on professional production lines to ensure stable optical parameters such as insertion loss and return loss, which is better than the effect of on-site manual splicing and can ensure high-quality transmission of optical fiber networks.