The Eaton Tripp Lite Series 40/100Gb Fiber Breakout Patch Panel is a state-of-the-art solution designed to meet the demands of high-performance networking environments. This patch panel excels in providing fast, reliable connectivity while ensuring a future-ready framework for seamless upgrades. With its compact 1U form factor and a host of innovative features, it is perfect for organizing and optimizing fiber connections in any data center or server room.

• Seamless Integration: Connects equipment with 10G and 40G speeds, fulfilling current connectivity requirements and providing a clear pathway for future-proofing your network for 100G and 400G capabilities.
• Efficient Port Utilization: Incorporates five breakout cassettes, each with 12 LC duplex ports and three integrated 2-meter MTP multimode cables, resulting in 15 QSFP fiber switch ports breaking out to 60 LC ports, ensuring 100% fiber utilization without dead ports.
• Advanced Wiring Configuration: Utilizing Base8 wiring maximizes rack space and performance, enabling streamlined 1-to-1 port mapping and significantly reducing link attenuation by up to 50%, eliminating the need for 12-fiber conversion modules.
• Improved Performance: Features hardwired cassettes that provide a 30% reduction in insertion loss, enhancing overall efficiency and reliability of fiber connections, while permitting longer duplex link distances.
• User-Friendly Features: The fold-down front panel safeguards LC patch cords and promotes easy wire mapping, with color-coded magenta OM4 cables for quick identification in crowded networking environments. Custom labeling space on the inside panel ensures clarity and organization.

Technical Details of Product

• Model: N48K-15M8L60-B
• Form Factor: 1U
• Port Configuration: 15 QSFP fiber switch ports to 60 LC ports
• Cable Type: OM4 Multimode, 50/125
• Breakout Cassettes: 5
• LC Duplex Ports per Cassette: 12
• Built-in MTP Cables per Cassette: 3 (2-meter)
• Color Coding: Magenta for OM4, Aqua for OM3
• Mounting: EIA-Standard 19 in. Rack

How to Install

Installing the Eaton Tripp Lite 40/100Gb Fiber Breakout Patch Panel is straightforward:

1. Begin by mounting the patch panel into an EIA-standard 19-inch rack and ensure it is securely fixed.
2. Connect the built-in MTP multimode cables from the patch panel to the corresponding QSFP fiber switches.
3. Utilize the LC duplex ports to connect to your network devices as needed, ensuring proper cable management for optimal performance.
4. Label each port using the provided writing space for easy identification.
5. Test the connections to confirm functionality and optimize settings as necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of cables are compatible with the Eaton Tripp Lite Patch Panel? The patch panel is designed for use with OM4 multimode fiber cables and supports LC duplex connections.
• How does the Base8 wiring benefit my network? Base8 wiring eliminates unused ports, ensuring 100% fiber utilization and minimizing link attenuation, which improves overall network performance.
• Can this patch panel be used for future upgrades to 100G or 400G networks? Yes, the Eaton Tripp Lite Patch Panel is engineered to facilitate future upgrades, allowing for a seamless transition to higher speeds.
• What is the insertion loss performance of this patch panel? The hardwired cassettes in the patch panel provide a 30% improvement in insertion loss, supporting longer link distances and better signal integrity.
• Is the patch panel easy to manage in a crowded rack environment? Absolutely! The color-coded magenta OM4 cables and fold-down front panel enhance organization and accessibility, making management in dense environments manageable.