Tripp Lite N484-3M8-LC12 User Manual

Guaranteed compatibility with recommended Tripp Lite cabling, including the N820-, N821-, N844-, N845­and N858 Series cables8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel optics and Base-8
Connectivity

40/100Gb Breakout Cassette, 40Gb to 4 x 10Gb,
100Gb to 4 x 25Gb, (x3) 8-Fiber MTP/MPO to (x12)
LC Duplex, Type-B Polarity

MODEL NUMBER: N484-3M8-LC12

Installs in select Tripp Lite fiber chassis to connect 12 duplex LC fiber cables with three 8-fiber MTP/MPO
connections in high-density network applications.

Description

The N484-3M8-LC12 40/100Gb to 10/25Gb Breakout Cassette works in tandem with Tripp Lite’s N484­01U or N484-00U chassis to connect 12 LC duplex fiber cables with three 8-fiber MTP/MPO connections
in high-density network applications. It’s compatible with recommended Tripp Lite cabling, including the
N820-, N821-, N844-, N845- and N858 Series. Its 8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel
optics and Base-8 connectivity.

The cassette’s modular design installs easily in the N484-01U and N484-00U chassis with no tools
required. Just insert the cassette into the chassis, and screw in its retention clips to secure it. Plug LC
patch cables, such as Tripp Lite’s N820-01M-T cables, into the cassette using the cable’s convenient
push/pull tabs. Up to four N484-3M8-LC12 cassettes fit in the N484-01U 1U enclosure panel, and one
cassette fits in the N484-00U 0U sleeve. Dust tabs protect unused ports from potential damage.

The N484-3M8-LC12 complies with IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE) and ANSI T11.2 (Fibre Channel)
requirements. Supports 40 GbE internally using OM4 fiber optic cable. Base-8 Fiber compatible with both
QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to SFP28 25GBASE-SR
connections. Ideal for QSFP fabric switches that use eight out of 12 available MTP fibers for four-lane
parallel optics to 40 GB, allowing all 12 LC duplex cassette ports to be used. Maximum insertion loss of

0.35 dB falls well under the IEEE 802.3ae maximum channel loss specification of <25 dB. This cassette
also supports devices of varying speeds, including 10Gb, 25Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb network equipment.

Features

Elegant, Simple Solution for 40Gb to 10Gb, or 100Gb to 25Gb, LC Cable ConnectionsHigh-density

fiber cassette for use with Tripp Lite N484-01U and N484-02U fiber enclosure panelsConnect up to twelve
LC duplex fiber cables with three 8-fiber MTP/MPO connectionsIdeal for use with QSFP fabric switches to
support 4 lanes parallel to 40 GBSupports 40 GbE internally using OM4 fiber optic cableBase-8 Fiber
compatible with both QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to

Highlights

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For use with Tripp Lite N484­01U or N484-00U chassis

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Simple installation with no tools
required

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Factory-terminated connectors

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Supports 40 GbE internally
using OM4 fiber optic cable

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Base-8 Fiber compatible with
both QSFP+ 40GBASE-SR4 to
SFP+ 10GBASE-SR and
QSFP28 100GBASE-SR4 to
SFP28 25GBASE-SR
connections

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Designed for use with
recommended Tripp Lite cabling

System Requirements

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QSFP switches that use 8-fiber
per port to support 4 x LC 10 GB
breakout

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Guaranteed compatibility with
recommended Tripp Lite
cabling, including the N820-,
N821-, N844-, N845- and N858
Series cables

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8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B,
optimized for parallel optics and
Base-8 Connectivity

Package Includes

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40/100Gb Breakout Cassette,
40Gb to 4 x 10Gb, 100Gb to 4 x
25Gb, (x3) 8-Fiber OM4
MTP/MPO to (x12) LC Duplex

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Quick Start Guide

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SFP28 25GBASE-SR connections8-fiber MTP ports are Polarity B, optimized for parallel optics and Base­8 connectivity
Designed Specifically for Use with Tripp Lite CablingGuaranteed compatibility with recommended
Tripp Lite cables, including N820-, N821-, N844-, N845- and N858 Series
Simple Fiber Installations Save Time and MoneyEasy installation with no tools requiredInstalls neatly in
N484-00U 0U chassisInstall up to 4 cassettes in N484-01U 1U enclosure panel

Easy to Modify, Upgrade or Expand Fiber Infrastructure By Adding or Swapping
CassettesComplies with IEEE 802.3ae (10 GbE) and ANSI T11.2 (Fibre Channel) requirements0.35 dB

maximum insertion loss falls under IEEE 802.3ae maximum channel loss spec of <25 dBSupports devices
of varying speeds, including 10Gb, 25Gb, 40Gb and 100Gb network equipment
Premium Construction for Optimal PerformanceHeavy-duty cold-rolled steel constructionFactory­terminated connectors reduce time and laborDust caps protect unused ports

Specifications

OVERVIEW

UPC Code 037332191366
Technology Multimode; MTP/MPO

PHYSICAL

Shipping Dimensions (hwd / cm) 4.06 x 19.56 x 14.99
Shipping Dimensions (hwd / in.) 1.60 x 7.70 x 5.90
Shipping Weight (kg) 0.44
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 0.97

CONNECTIONS

Ports 12
Side A - Connector 1 8-STRAND MTP (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1 LC DUPLEX (FEMALE)

WARRANTY

Product Warranty Period
(Worldwide)

Lifetime limited warranty

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