1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-2-00417, Revision 0, 6.18.2025 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 0, 6.18.2025 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) 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 Ordering Information CONNECTOR END B 008 = 8 012 = 12 024 = 24 048 = 48 072 = 72 096 = 96 144 = 144 288 = 288 Q = Single-mode G.657.A1 BIF L = Multimode OM3 C = Multimode OM4 0001 ETF ETF PA PL MF 012 Q Options for Trunk & Pigtail Assemblies: PL = Plenum MicroCore ® (250 μm) P4 = 4.8 mm Plenum MicroCore (for 12F cables only) GE = LSZH MicroCore (250 μm) Options for Pigtail Assemblies Only: GQS = 2.0 mm Plenum MicroCore (SWR) GES = 2.0 mm LSZH MicroCore (SWR) 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) XXXX = Meters XXXXFT = Feet N = No Pulling Eye PA = Pulling Eye End A PB = Pulling Eye End B PC = Pulling Eye Both Ends CONNECTOR END A CABLE TYPE FIBER COUNT FIBER TYPE PULLING EYE POLARITY CABLE LENGTH 08 = BASE-8 12 = BASE-12 DENALI RS 12 DENALI HM = Hook & Loop OBC, Mixed HS = Hook & Loop OBC, Small HL = Hook & Loop OBC, Large RS = Rock & Lock * , Small NC = Spool Only Blank = Standard OBC * NOTE – The "Rock and Lock" mounting clip is only available for trunk cable diameters up to 13 mm and will come standard on trunk cables with fiber counts up to 288. The "Hook and Loop" mounting clip is available by request only. OBC BASE SELECTION PLATFORM