Why is it so hard to find male MPO connectors

[turbo2ltr]

I want to run an MPO cable between two points. I already have several LC-LC OM3 but the conduit is getting a little full. Seems all the MPO 100ft cables on amazon are female which I understand since most device connectors are pinned. But the MPO to LC breakouts they sell are also all female MPOs.. I'm not familiar with MPO connectors but am I missing something? Anyone ever do this and have any hints/suggestions?

 

[klui]

Generic cables are typically patch assemblies. Search for trunk cables/assemblies. FS.com has them--just select your ends.

 

[seany]

imho unless you're doing something really weird, you can just use female/female in a coupler and it will be fine. With that said, technically you can take the connectors apart and swap the pin length to change the gender.

 

[klui]

A coupler won't help. Transceivers require unpinned connectors. If OP has unpinned connector at the wall, they will need an assembly with pinned connector on that end. Regardless they will need a trunk cable to connect to the wall, then another patch cable to complete the connection. OP can skip the trunk and get an even rarer cable where one connector is pinned and the other is unpinned. Do it right and use a proper trunk cable assembly for infrastructure, and don't worry about the patch cables: they can all be female and method A or B.

Taking apart the connector could be done, but there's a chance of damaging it. If OP is using multi mode they can use MTP-Pro assemblies and change either polarity and/or gender. Changing characteristics requires a special tool.

If OP wants to use single mode changing polarity isn't possible without the correct (aligned/opposing key) coupler.

 

[dsrhdev]

I want to run an MPO cable between two points. I already have several LC-LC OM3 but the conduit is getting a little full. Seems all the MPO 100ft cables on amazon are female which I understand since most device connectors are pinned. But the MPO to LC breakouts they sell are also all female MPOs.. I'm not familiar with MPO connectors but am I missing something? Anyone ever do this and have any hints/suggestions?

hi, there are mpo trunk cables:
1) https://aliexpress.com/item/1005009103045491.html (mmf)
2) https://aliexpress.com/item/1005009104209242.html (smf)