Tripp Lite 400G Multimode 50/125 OM4 Plenum Fiber Optic Cable, 16F MTP/MPO-APC to 24F MTP/MPO-UPC (F/F), Magenta, 5 m

Overview

The Tripp Lite N846D-05M-16CMG is a 5-meter multimode fiber optic cable designed to support 400 GbE network traffic with high reliability and minimal signal loss. It features a 16-fiber MTP/MPO connector with angled physical contact (APC) on one end and a 24-fiber MTP/MPO connector with ultra-physical contact (UPC) on the other, making it compatible with QSFP-DD transceivers and other high-density networking equipment. This cable is ideal for data centers and enterprise environments requiring efficient, high-speed connections over distances up to 100 meters at an 850 nm wavelength.

Key features

• Supports 400 GbE data rates, enabling fast and efficient network traffic handling.
• Combination of 16-fiber APC and 24-fiber UPC connectors ensures compatibility with a range of high-density transceivers.
• Plenum-rated magenta PVC jacket allows safe installation in air-handling spaces while providing easy visual identification in crowded cable trays.
• Low insertion loss and minimal back reflection maintain signal integrity across connections, reducing errors and downtime.
• Integrated pull tabs on connectors simplify installation and removal, even in tight patch panel environments.
• Five-meter length is optimized for connections between adjacent racks or from top-of-rack switches to aggregation equipment without excess slack.
• Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, offering long-term reliability and peace of mind for network operators.

Key specs

• Fiber type: OM4 multimode 50/125 µm
• Length: 5 meters
• Connector A: 16-fiber MTP/MPO with angled physical contact (APC)
• Connector B: 24-fiber MTP/MPO with ultra-physical contact (UPC)
• Wavelength: 850 nm
• Maximum distance: up to 100 meters
• Jacket rating: Plenum (suitable for air-handling spaces)
• Jacket color: Magenta PVC

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable is designed to integrate seamlessly with QSFP-DD transceivers and other high-density networking hardware commonly found in cloud, hyperscale, enterprise, and telecom data centers. The mixed fiber counts and connector types allow it to bridge different port configurations while maintaining high-speed data transmission. Its plenum rating ensures compliance with building codes for installation in ceilings and other air-handling areas.

Ideal uses and environments

The cable is well suited for network engineers managing spine-leaf architectures or east-west traffic lanes within data centers. Its length and performance characteristics make it a strong choice for connecting adjacent racks or linking top-of-rack switches to aggregation switches in middle rows. The magenta jacket helps reduce errors during moves, adds, and changes by making the cable easy to identify among many others in dense installations.