Brand-Rex offers optical-fibre connection system

Featuring a pre-terminated, modular product set based on MT ferrule connector technology, the MT Connect System is suitable for use in data centre backbone and zone cabling situations, where multiple point-to-point fibre connections are required.

The company claims that the system offers benefits over conventional optical fibre cabling approaches, including the fast and reliable installation of multiple fibre links and smaller-diameter cables that save space in pathways and racks.

The MT Connect System features a modular build architecture that makes it suitable for the move, add and change environment and enables simple, fast maintenance and repair.

The end-to-end performance of links is assured as a result of the factory termination of connectors.

The components making up the system are cable assemblies (MPO to MPO backbone cables), breakout assemblies (MPO to LC or MPO to SC) and LGX boxes and panels (MPO to LC).

The set is available with either OM3 or OM3+ performance optical fibres and in eight- or 12-way fibre units.

Other fibre types are available on request.

The MT ferrule is the building block of the MT Connect System, accommodating up to 12 fibres in a single ferrule.

The array is made of a precision-moulded thermoplastic and uses metal guide pins, precise housing dimensions and keying to ensure fibre alignment and the maintenance of polarity when mating.

The housing uses a push-pull latching mechanism featuring an audible click, ensuring that a proper connection is made.

The cable assemblies in the MT Connect System are made up of eight or 12 low-smoke zero-halogen (LSOH)-jacketed cables terminated at both ends with MPO connectors.

They are used as backbone or horizontal cable interconnects between MPO to LC or SC connections in racks and are available in a range of standard lengths.

Custom-engineered lengths can also be ordered.

The breakout assemblies in the MT Connect System consist of eight or 12 fibre LSOH-jacketed cables terminated at one end in MPO connectors to SC or LC connectors on simplex cables.

They are used to connect equipment in racks to MPO-terminated backbone cables.

In the MT Connect System, a 1U MPO panel fits into standard 19in (48cm) racks and accommodates up to three MPO LGX boxes.

With each LGX box carrying up to 24 fibres, a 72-fibre 1U panel is easily achieved, according to Brand-Rex.

These modular assemblies are used to terminate backbone cables at the distributor or equipment outlet ends and to interface to patchcords or equipment cords.