Evolux Data Center Fiber Cabling Solution
Build an RFQ-ready passive fiber BOM with MPO/MTP trunks and breakouts, LC patch cords, OM3/OM4 multimode or OS2 single-mode options, compatible adapters and project-specific labeling.
Established 2013
Company profile publication
10+ years
Fiber optic industry experience stated on site
Samples to bulk
Sample, small-batch and volume order support
IL/RL documentation
Projects Completed
High-Density Fiber Cabling for Server Rooms, Enterprise Networks and Cloud Infrastructure
Evolux supplies passive connectivity for data center fiber cabling projects, including LC patch cords, MPO/MTP cable assemblies, OM3 and OM4 multimode cables, OS2 single-mode cables, fiber adapters and pigtails. The range covers equipment patching, cabinet links, backbone trunks, breakout transitions and structured cabling moves, adds and changes. Data center operators, network integrators, cabling contractors and distributors can purchase standard products, request samples or prepare a project BOM for small-batch and bulk production. As a data center fiber cabling manufacturer and OEM fiber optic cable assembly supplier, Evolux can review connector combinations, fiber mode, polish, length, jacket, color, labeling and packaging. Buyers planning a high-density MPO/MTP cabling solution should submit the transceiver interface, fiber count, gender and polarity with the RFQ.
Data Center Fiber Cabling Products with Verifiable Specifications
The product cards below use names, options and numerical values published on Evolux product pages. Final quotations should identify the selected loss grade, connector mapping and cable construction because not every option applies to every assembly.
MTP Female to 4 × LC UPC Duplex, 8-Fiber OM4
- OM4 50/125 µm; 850/1300 nm
- MTP IL 0.35 dB max; LC IL ≤0.2 dB
- 3.0 mm OFNP cable; 150 m at 40/100G and 850 nm
MPO/MPO-OM3-12F-3.0MM-LSZH-1M
- 12-fiber OM3 assembly
- 3.0 mm LSZH cable; published 1 m configuration
- MM low-loss IL: typical <0.30 dB; max <0.5 dB
LC to LC OM4 Multimode Duplex Patch Cord
- 1.25 mm small-form-factor ferrule
- IEC 61754-20 connector interface
- Riser, plenum and customized cable options stated
LC UPC OM3 Uniboot Multimode Patch Cable
- OM3 laser-optimized 50/125 µm fiber
- 10G reach up to 300 m at 850 nm
- OFNR and OFNP; standard lengths 0.5 m to 30 m
Customized LC/UPC Single-Mode Patch Cable
- 9/125 µm single-mode option
- IL ≤0.30 dB IEC Grade C; ≤0.15 dB IEC Grade B
- 0.9/2.0/3.0 mm; PVC, LSZH or OFNP
MTP/MPO Adapter with Alignment Sleeve
- Insertion loss 0.2 dB max
- Minimum 1,000 mating cycles
- Flanged/flangeless; simplex/duplex; RoHS stated
MPO/MTP Armored Fiber Optic Patch Cord
- OS2, OM3 or OM4; 8, 12, 24, 48, 72 or 144 fibers
- Spiral stainless-steel tape armor
- IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5
LC/LC Duplex Multimode Adapter
- LC adapter type; duplex body
- UPC polish interface
- Multimode; no-flange configuration
High-Density Data Center Fiber Cabling Architecture by Link Role
A useful structured cabling plan begins with connection points, not a generic cable list. Map the equipment interface and patching method at each stage, then assign connector gender, polarity, fiber grade and jacket to the complete channel.
Server or Storage
Confirm LC duplex or direct MPO/MTP transceiver interface and the required fiber grade.
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ToR / EoR Switch
Use LC patching for duplex ports or an MPO/MTP breakout for parallel-to-duplex conversion.
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Rack Patch Field
Match LC duplex or MPO/MTP adapters to the buyer-specified panel or cassette footprint.
03
Row / Backbone Trunk
Pre-terminated MPO/MTP assemblies consolidate fibers and reduce field termination work.
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MDA / Cross-Connect
Preserve labeling, polarity and loss-budget records across the structured cabling path.
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| Project condition | Recommended cabling direction | Buyer must confirm | Relevant Evolux scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duplex equipment patching | LC-to-LC duplex or uniboot cable | Fiber grade, polish, length, jacket, port labeling | OM3/OM4 multimode and 9/125 µm single-mode LC assemblies |
| Parallel backbone | MPO/MTP trunk | 8/12/24-fiber design, gender, polarity, key orientation, loss class | MPO/MTP assemblies in OS2, OM3 and OM4 configurations |
| Parallel-to-duplex migration | MTP/MPO-to-LC breakout | Transceiver mapping, LC pair order, gender and total channel loss | 8-fiber OM4 MTP female to four LC UPC duplex assembly |
| High-traffic or exposed pathway | Armored multi-fiber assembly | Fiber count, cable geometry, route constraints and bend control | Spiral stainless-steel armored MPO/MTP options |
| Panel or cassette coupling | LC or MPO/MTP adapter | Footprint, flange, key orientation, mode and polish compatibility | LC duplex and MTP/MPO flanged or flangeless adapters |
MPO/MTP Data Center Fiber Cabling for Compact Trunks and Breakout Links
Evolux's published range supports the two practical MPO/MTP roles in a structured system: multi-fiber trunking between distribution points and breakout assemblies that present duplex connectors to equipment.
8 fibers → 4 LC duplex pairs
Breakout performance is specified at both connector types
The 8-fiber OM4 assembly uses an MTP female connector and four LC UPC duplex ends. Its published limits separate the MTP interface at 0.35 dB maximum insertion loss from the LC interface at ≤0.2 dB, so a buyer can place each connection into the channel loss budget instead of relying on a single undefined "low-loss" claim.
8–144 fibers published
Standard and armored constructions address different pathways
The standard MPO/MPO-OM3-12F-3.0MM-LSZH-1M product is suited to compact indoor trunking, while the armored MPO/MTP range adds spiral stainless-steel tape. Armoring should be selected for mechanical exposure; it does not replace the need to confirm bend control, connector loss, polarity or panel compatibility.
LC Data Center Fiber Cabling for Dense Switch and Server Patching
LC assemblies fit equipment ports and patch fields where each link uses a duplex transmit/receive pair. The 1.25 mm LC ferrule provides a smaller interface than SC, while uniboot construction reduces the number of cable bodies routed through a dense rack.
OM3: 10G up to 300 m at 850 nm
Use OM3 where the transceiver and reach support it
The published LC UPC OM3 uniboot cable uses laser-optimized 50/125 µm fiber and is offered in OFNR and OFNP versions. Evolux lists standard lengths from 0.5 m to 30 m and accepts custom lengths, allowing the BOM to control service-loop excess instead of using one length for every rack position.
OM4 or 9/125 µm single-mode
Choose fiber grade from the optics, not color alone
The LC portfolio includes an OM4 multimode duplex product and customizable 9/125 µm single-mode assemblies with PVC, LSZH or OFNP cable options. Jacket color can support identification, but the purchase specification should state fiber mode, polish, jacket rating and measured IL/RL requirements explicitly.
Loss-Budget, Polarity and Interface Controls for Data Center Fiber Cabling
What makes a pre-terminated assembly deployable is the agreement between every link attribute. These checks should be resolved on the approved drawing or BOM before production.
Optical loss budget
Add the stated connector and adapter losses at every mated pair, plus fiber attenuation and engineering margin. Request the IL/RL report format with the quote.
MPO/MTP polarity
Define the end-to-end fiber map and key orientation. "MPO/MTP compatible" alone does not identify whether the channel preserves transmit and receive paths.
Connector gender
Map pinned and unpinned interfaces at transceivers, trunks, adapters and cassettes. Two pinned connectors cannot be mated correctly.
Fiber grade and optics
Match OM3, OM4 or OS2 to wavelength, data rate and reach on the transceiver datasheet. Do not substitute a fiber grade without rechecking the channel.
Jacket and pathway
State LSZH, OFNR, OFNP or other required construction, along with cable diameter, routing environment and mechanical protection needs.
Identification plan
Provide the port naming convention, labels by end, jacket or boot colors, length schedule and packaging groups needed for installation sequencing.
Send a Complete Passive Fiber Cabling BOM for Review
A sourcing manager or product engineer should provide enough information to identify every mating interface and every commercial variant. This reduces clarification loops and makes sample testing meaningful.
Application and topology: server, storage, ToR/EoR, backbone, MDA or cross-connect role.
Interfaces: connector type, polish, MPO/MTP fiber count, gender, key orientation and polarity.
Optical media: OM3, OM4 or OS2, wavelength, data rate, reach and required loss class.
Mechanical build: cable length, diameter, breakout length, jacket rating, armor and pulling requirements.
Commercial details: quantity by configuration, sample quantity, labels, logo, packaging and required documents.
Custom Data Center Fiber Cabling Configuration and Drawing Review
Evolux states that connector combinations, cable lengths, fiber modes, polish types, cable structures, jacket and boot colors, labels and packaging can be reviewed for project-based supply.
Specification and drawing support
Share a drawing, product sample, existing specification or topology. The review should lock the connector mapping, breakout dimensions, length tolerance, jacket, label position and packing unit before a sample is produced.
- BOM and topology review
- Connector and fiber matching
- Standard or custom configuration
Sample, small-batch and bulk supply
The site confirms sample evaluation, small-batch customization and bulk production. It does not publish one fixed MOQ or sampling cycle for all data center assemblies because configuration and quantity affect the order.
- Compatibility sample
- Performance evaluation
- Approved sample as production reference
Private label and installation identity
Available customization includes jacket and boot colors, cable markers, product labels, logos, neutral packaging and customer-specific packaging. Define the text, barcode format and end-A/end-B convention in the approved artwork.
- Custom cable and product labels
- Logo and packaging review
- Color coding by project
Standards and Quality Records for Fiber Cable Assembly Procurement
The most useful quality evidence is tied to the exact product and batch. Evolux product pages publish the following interface standards, material statements and testing options; buyers should request the applicable document against the quoted SKU.
IEC 61754-7 and TIA 604-5
Published for the MPO/MTP armored assembly and MPO/MTP adapter range. These references define the multi-fiber connector interface and support intermateability checks.
Telcordia GR-326 and JIS
Listed on the 0.2 dB maximum-loss MTP/MPO adapter page. Confirm the exact qualification or compliance document for the adapter configuration being ordered.
OFNP cable jacket
Published for the 8-fiber OM4 MTP-to-LC assembly. This identifies the stated plenum cable construction; the project designer remains responsible for local code acceptance.
IEC 61754-20
Published for the LC OM4 duplex patch cord. It identifies the LC connector interface used in SFP, XFP and SFP+ equipment connections.
RoHS material compliance
Stated for the MTP/MPO adapter. For procurement records, request a current declaration that identifies the quoted product or material family.
Insertion-loss / return-loss reporting
Evolux states that IL/RL reports can be supplied. Specify wavelength, limit, test method, sampling basis and whether serialized results are required.
Evolux states that it was established in 2013 and has more than 10 years of fiber optic industry experience. No data-center-specific shipment total or named data center case is published on the reviewed pages, so this solution page does not assign an unverified deployment count to the data center segment.
Data Center Fiber Cabling Solution FAQ
What information should be included in a data center fiber cabling RFQ?
Provide the link role, transceiver or equipment interface, connector type, fiber mode, fiber count, polarity, connector gender, polish, cable length, jacket rating, quantity by length, labeling and packaging. A topology, BOM, drawing, sample or current specification helps Evolux check component compatibility before quotation.
When should a data center use LC duplex instead of MPO/MTP?
Use LC duplex where active equipment and patch fields expose duplex LC ports and the link carries one transmit/receive pair. Use MPO/MTP for multi-fiber trunks, parallel-optics ports or high-density aggregation; an MPO/MTP-to-LC harness or cassette transition can connect the two interface types.
How should buyers choose between OM3, OM4 and OS2?
Match the fiber to the transceiver specification, wavelength, reach and installed plant. Evolux lists OM3 and OM4 50/125 µm multimode assemblies and OS2 9/125 µm single-mode options; confirm the exact grade against the equipment datasheet rather than selecting by jacket color alone.
Which MPO/MTP details must be confirmed before production?
Confirm fiber count, connector gender, key orientation, polarity method, UPC or APC polish, fiber grade, loss class and end-to-end mapping. These attributes work as one system, so a correct cable type with the wrong polarity or gender can still prevent the link from operating.
What are the MOQ and sample lead time for custom data center fiber cables?
Evolux states that it supports samples, small-batch customization and bulk production, but the website does not publish a fixed numeric MOQ or sample lead time for this solution. Both should be confirmed after the connector, fiber, length, jacket, labeling, test-report and quantity requirements are reviewed.
Can Evolux provide private-label cables and test documentation?
The published customization scope includes jacket and boot colors, cable markers, product labels, logos, neutral or customer-specific packaging and product configuration. Datasheet and insertion-loss/return-loss test-report support is also stated; define whether reports are batch-based or serialized in the approved order specification.
Build Your Data Center Fiber Cabling BOM Around Real Interfaces
Send the topology, transceiver interfaces, connector mapping, OM3/OM4 or OS2 requirement, lengths, jacket, quantities and labeling plan. Evolux can review the passive cable assemblies and adapters against the submitted specification.