FiberNext LLC 41 Locke Road, Concord, NH MPO Switch Exclusively by FiberNext Rev_12/30/13

The challenge of testing high density MPO/MTP connectivity in data centers and plug-and-play networks is still being perfected. Recently, manufacturers have been working to develop new tools to speed the testing of mass connectors as the adoption of MPO connectors skyrockets in data centers where it’s being for use in 40 & 100Gb connections. MPO Testing FiberNext has responded to these market needs by developing an easy to use MPO switch that works with existing OTDRs and/or VFLs in a number of test scenarios.

The FiberNext MPO Switch Front View Side View LED Display Test Ports USB Data & Charging Port Fiber Up/Down Keys

The FiberNext MPO Switch Top View Shuttered MPO Output Port SC Input Port (with cap removed)

The MPO switch from FiberNext can be utilized with any OTDR regardless of brand; although a high resolution (<5ns) is recommended. Use of the MPO Switch with an OTDR

Likewise, the FiberNext MPO switch can be utilized with any VFL/VFI regardless of brand, make/model or date of manufacture. Use of the MPO Switch with a VFL

The device allows users to test through the switch into any of the 12 fibers in the MTP/MPO connector without the hassle and potential damage of un-mating and re-mating fibers during testing (as is typical with fanout cables). MPO Switch Fundamentals VFL or OTDR Single Fiber InputRibbon/Mass MPO Output

The MPO Switch Using the switch in conjunction with a VFL, the user can cycle through each of the 12 fibers and note the polarity/continuity visually on the far end of the cable under test. VFL Testing of MPO Cables and Cassettes And a patchcord An MPO/MTP Test Lead YOUR VFL And an MPO Adapter To the cable under test To advance to the next fiber, press the increment up/down keys

The MPO Switch Using the switch in conjunction with an OTDR, the user can cycle through each of the 12 fibers and take discrete OTDR test results without the use of a fan-out cable and excessive patching. OTDR Testing of MPO Cables And a patchcord An MPO/MTP Test Lead YOUR OTDR And an MPO Adapter To the cable under test To advance to the next fiber, press the increment up/down keys

MPO Switch For MPO-MPO cable assembly testing, the user could also elect to use a far-end “receive cable”, for framed link testing. OTDR Testing of MPO Cables Patchcord MPO Test Lead 1 OTDR MPO Adapter Cable under test MPO Adapter MPO Test Lead 2

Ribbon Cable Under Test Mass ARC Fusion Splicer w/ Pause Setting MPO Switch For bulk ribbon fiber cable testing “on-reel”, the technician can utilize a mass fusion splicer, set to a pause setting in order to orient all 12 fibers for quick validation testing. OTDR Reel Testing of Bulk Cable Patchcord MPO Pigtail OTDR Bare Ribbons Exposed

MPO Switch By FiberNext FiberNext LLC 41 Locke Road, Concord, NH