DENALI MPO Trunk Assemblies provide high-performance, scalable plug-and-play connectivity ideal for high-density data center applications.
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1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00417, Revision 1, 10.13.2025 Speci≤cations are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 1 Specifications – Connector Performance Parameter SM MM Insertion Loss (Max) 0.35 dB ≤ 0.25 dB Return Loss 0.35 dB ≤ 0.60 dB Integrated mounting clip • Photo to come Connector Specifications Connector Connector Ordering Code Connector Housing Color Fiber Type Cable Jacket Color IL (Typical dB) IL (Max. dB) Reflectance (Typical dB) 8F MPO Low Loss (unpinned) EEF Yellow Single-mode G.657.A1 (BIF) Yellow 0.1 0.35 -60 8F MPO Low Loss (pinned) EEM Yellow Single-mode G.657.A1 (BIF) Yellow 0.1 0.35 -60 8F MTP Pro (unpinned) PFEF Aqua 50 μm OM3, OM4 Aqua 0.1 0.35 -20 8F MTP Pro (pinned) PFEM Aqua 50 μm OM3, OM4 Aqua 0.1 0.35 -20 12F MPO Low Loss (unpinned) ETF Yellow Single-mode G.657.A1 (BIF) Yellow 0.1 0.35 -60 12F MPO Low Loss (pinned) ETM Yellow Single-mode G.657.A1 (BIF) Yellow 0.1 0.35 -60 12F MTP Pro (unpinned) PFTF Aqua 50 μm OM3, OM4 Aqua 0.1 0.35 -20 12F MTP Pro (pinned) PFTM Aqua 50 μm OM3, OM4 Aqua 0.1 0.35 -20 Multimode (aqua) and Single-mode (yellow) MPO Trunk Assemblies Features Low-Loss MPO Connectivity • Polarity options available for various applications • MPO interface available with male or female connectors • Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 connectors available • MPO components feature superior optical and mechanical properties • MTP ® PRO connectors include field-reversible polarity and gender (multimode only) • Low-loss Premium MPO connectors assures low insertion losses and power penalties in tight power budget, high-speed network environments Installation-Friendly Design • Optional pulling eye for easier installation • Pre-defined breakout lengths reduce design complexity • Reduced diameter MicroCore cable with 2.0 mm subunits (up to 144 fibers) • Integrated Outback Clip mates directly with the trunk cable management area in all DENALI Housings DENALI MPO Trunk Assemblies provide high-performance, scalable plug-and-play connectivity ideal for high-density data center applications. Built around a reduced-diameter MicroCore ® cable, these trunks offer excellent bend tolerance and airflow efficiency ideal for routing through raceways, ducts, cable trays, and conduits in space-constrained environments. DENALI trunks are available in Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 configurations to align with various network architectures. All connectors feature high-quality optical and mechanical properties for reliable performance. Applications • AI/ML • Hyperscale • Colocation • Campus Networks • Central Office and Office Backbone DENALI ™ MPO Trunk Assemblies
2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00417, Revision 1, 10.13.2025 Speci≤cations are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 2 Specifications – Cable Performance Cabled Fiber Type (ISO/IEC 11801) SM (OS1/OS2) OM3 OM4 Attenuation Coefficient (dB/km) ≤0.38 Max (1310 nm) ≤0.25 Max (1550 nm) ≤0.34 Typ (1310 nm) ≤0.19 Typ (1550 nm) ≤ 3.5 Max (850 nm) ≤ 1.5 Max (1300 nm) ≤ 2.7 Typ (850 nm) ≤ 0.9 Typ (1300 nm) ≤ 3.5 Max (850 nm) ≤ 1.5 Max (1300 nm) ≤ 2.7 Typ (850 nm) ≤ 0.9 Typ (1300 nm) Minimum Bandwidth: Overfilled Launch (MHz-km) N/A ≥ 1500 (850 nm) ≥ 500 (1300 nm) ≥ 3500 (850 nm) ≥ 500 (1300 nm) Minimum Bandwidth: Laser Effective Modal Bandwidth (MHz-km) N/A ≥ 2000 (850 nm) ≥ 4700 (850 nm) Ordering Information DENALI ™ MPO Trunk Assemblies Cable Temperature Specifications Temperature Range Installation 0°C to +60°C (32°F to +140°F) Operation 0°C to +60°C (32°F to +140°F) Storage -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F) Qualifications Governing Body Standard Code Component ITU G.657.A1 Single-mode optical fiber only Telcordia GR-409 Cable GR-326/GR-1435 Connectors EIA/TIA 568-A Cable RoHS Compliant Cable CONNECTOR END B 008 = 8 012 = 12 024 = 24 048 = 48 072 = 72 096 = 96 144 = 144 288 = 288 SM = Single-mode G.657.A1 BIF M3 = Multimode OM3 M4 = Multimode OM4 0003MT ETF ETF AE PNB MF 144 SM PNB = Plenum Sub-unitized MicroCore ® (250 μm) PRW = 4.8mm Ruggedized Plenum MicroCore (250 μm) (8 & 12 fiber only) LNB = LSZH Sub-unitized MicroCore (250 μm) MF = Method F MA = Method A EEF = MPO Low Loss, SM, 8 fiber, Female EEM = MPO Low Loss, SM, 8 fiber, Male PFEF = MTP PRO-MM, 8 fiber, Female PFEM = MTP PRO-MM, 8 fiber, Male ETF = MPO Low Loss, SM, 12 fiber, Female ETM = MPO Low Loss, SM, 12 fiber, Male PFTF = MTP PRO-MM, 12 fiber, Female PFTM = MTP PRO-MM, 12 fiber, Male XXX = No Connector (Pigtail) XXXXMT = Meters XXXXFT = Feet XX = No Pulling Eye AA = Pulling Eye End A (12F-24F) AD = Pulling Eye End A (48F-96F) AE = Pulling Eye End A (144F) AO = Pulling Eye End A Blunt Cable CONNECTOR END A CABLE TYPE FIBER COUNT FIBER TYPE PULLING EYE POLARITY CABLE LENGTH 08 = BASE-8 12 = BASE-12 DENALI RR 12 DENALI RR = Rock and Lock, Small, Both Ends (standard) OBC BASE SELECTION PLATFORM STD STD = DENALI Standard (800 mm) BREAKOUT DESIGN
Features:
Low-Loss MPO Connectivity
- Polarity options available for various applications
- MPO interface available with male or female connectors
- Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 connectors available
- MPO components feature superior optical and mechanical properties
- MTP® PRO connectors include field-reversible polarity and gender (multimode only)
- Low-loss Premium MPO connectors assures low insertion losses and power penalties in tight power budget, high-speed network environments
Installation-Friendly Design
- Optional pulling eye for easier installation
- Pre-defined breakout lengths reduce design complexity
- Reduced diameter MicroCore cable with 2.0 mm subunits (up to 144 fibers)
- Integrated Outback Clip mates directly with the trunk cable management area in all DENALI Housings
Applications:
- Data Centers
- AI/ML
- Hyperscale
- Colocation
- Campus Networks
- Central Office and Office Backbone
DENALI MPO Trunk Assemblies provide high-performance, scalable plug-and-play connectivity ideal for high-density data center applications.
Built around a reduced-diameter MicroCore® cable, these trunks offer excellent bend tolerance and airflow efficiency ideal for routing through raceways, ducts, cable trays, and conduits in space-constrained environments.
DENALI trunks are available in Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 configurations to align with various network architectures. All connectors feature high-quality optical and mechanical properties for reliable performance.

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