We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Aqua 12-fiber MPO cable with push-pull tabs, 15 ft

STARTECH

STARTECH MPO12PL5M fibre optic cable 15 ft OM3 40Gb 12-fiber

SKU CH-GYX9-KGX2Q MPN MPO12PL5M

A 15 ft OM3 multi-mode cable carrying 12 fibers for 40 Gb links with push-pull tabs and a plenum jacket

  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x MPO/MTP Female Connector B: 1 x MPO/MTP Fem
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorAqua
  • Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • 12-fiber cable delivers 40 Gb density in one run
  • Push-pull tabs enable one-hand install and removal
  • Plenum-rated jacket meets CMP fire-safety requirements
  • OM3 50/125 µm multimode fibre supports high-speed links
  • 15 ft length fits standard rack-to-rack patching

High-density 12-fibre MPO cable

This StarTech MPO12PL5M patch cable terminates twelve fibre connections in a single 40 Gb link. It is built for high-density fibre networks where rack and circuit-card space is at a premium. Installers who need quick, one-handed changes benefit from the push-and-pull tabs on each MPO/MTP female connector. The aqua jacket identifies the OM3 multi-mode rating at a glance.

Plenum-rated jacket for safe routing

The CMP-rated plenum jacket meets fire-code requirements for installation in air-handling spaces. OM3 50/125 micron multi-mode fibre keeps insertion loss low across the 15 ft run. Passive construction means no active components to generate heat or draw power. An individual test report ships with every cable to verify performance.

12-fibre MPO female-to-female interface

Both ends carry a 12-fibre MPO/MTP female connector, so the cable only fits equipment with matching MPO ports. Buyers whose gear uses SC, LC or other connector styles cannot use this cable without adapter panels. The 15 ft length suits typical rack-to-rack or patch-panel links. Verify port gender and fibre count before ordering.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Fiber Optic Patch Cables, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $196.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 812 comparable items (median $29.99).

New to this? Which coin should you pay with — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameMPO12PL5M
Product typeOthers
Product colorAqua
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1 x MPO/MTP Female
Connector B: 1 x MPO/MTP Female
Connector genderFemale to Female
Size & build
Overall length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size200 × 200 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the MPO12PL5M cable and which step is often missed?

Align the key on each female MPO/MTP connector with the port keyway, push until the latch clicks, then use the push-pull tab to seat it fully; the step often missed is verifying the latch is engaged before routing the cable.

What maintenance or replacement will the MPO12PL5M need later?

Inspect and clean the 12-fiber ferrules with a lint-free wipe and isopropyl alcohol whenever the cable is disconnected; replace the cable if insertion loss exceeds the link budget or if the push-pull tab breaks.

What limit appears first on the MPO12PL5M under sustained 40Gb traffic?

The OM3 50/125 multimode fibre reaches its modal-bandwidth distance limit before the cable itself degrades, so sustained 40Gb links must stay within the OM3 reach specification.

More in Fiber Optic Patch Cables

Similar items