24-Core Armored MPO Trunk Lead | TPU Deployable MPO Field Cable

This 24-core TPU outdoor armored tactical fiber cable is designed for portable field deployments, temporary networks and broadcast links. It can be supplied as bulk cable or as a pre-terminated MPO/MTP assembly. The pictured configuration is multimode; OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4 options are available, alongside OS2 single-mode.

For project specifications, it can be configured as an armored MPO trunk lead or a deployable MPO field cable, with trunk or fanout design, cable length and breakout details defined by the assembly. Its flexible helical stainless-steel armor and TPU outer jacket provide mechanical protection for field handling. The specified crush resistance is ≥3500 N, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C.

“Military-grade field optical cable” is also used as a related search term for this product category; military specification compliance depends on the required standards and project qualification. Jacket and fire-rating options can be specified according to the cable design. The pictured outdoor configuration uses a TPU jacket; optional LSZH jacket and OFNR- or OFNP-rated versions can be confirmed for the required assembly.

MPO connector fiber-count comparison showing 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-fiber configurations.

Performance Specifications

Item	Multimode(PC)		Single-mode (APC)
Insertion Loss(IL)	Standard Loss	Reduced Loss	Standard Loss	Reduced Loss
	≤0.5dB	≤0.3dB	≤0.7dB	≤0.35dB
Return Loss (RL)	≥25dB		≥60dB
Operating Temperature(℃)	-40~+85
Testing Wavelength(NM)	850/1300		1310/1550

Parameter	24-core armored mpo mtp trunk lead/TPU Deployable MPO Field Cable
Fiber Type	Single-Mode (OS2) / Multi-Mode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4)
Core Diameter	Single-Mode: 9/125 µm,G652D,G657A1,G657A2
	Multi-Mode: 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm,OM1,OM2,OM3,OM4,OM5
Outer Cable Diameter	5.0mm  ± 0.2
Jacket Material	TPU,LSZH Option
Armor Structure	SUS204/304,Stainless Steel armor
Tensile Strength	≥ 400 N (Short-Term)
	≥ 200 N (Long-Term)
Crush Resistance	≥ 3500 N
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Attenuation	Single-Mode:1310 nm @ 1550 nm
	Multi-Mode: @ 850 nm @ 1300 nm
Bandwidth	Multi-Mode: ≥ 200 MHz·km @ 850
	≥ 500 MHz·km @ 1300 nm
Connector Options	LC, SC, ST, FC,MPO/MTP Waterproof connector (Customizable)
Cable weight	32kgs/km
Application	Harsh Environment/Outdoor use

This 24-core TPU outdoor armored fiber cable is available as bulk cable or as a pre-terminated MPO/MTP assembly. Its flexible helical stainless-steel armor and TPU outer jacket provide mechanical protection for outdoor and temporary deployments.

Multimode options include OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4; OS2 single-mode is also available. Depending on the system design, the assembly can be configured as an MPO/MTP trunk cable or a fanout cable. Fiber mode, connector type, pin configuration, polarity, breakout design and cable length should be specified for each order.

The cable has a 5.0 mm ± 0.2 mm outer diameter, a specified crush resistance of ≥3500 N and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. It is suited to temporary broadcast links, field deployments and demanding industrial outdoor connections. HHD’s current product page lists these cable specifications and connector options.

How to Choose the Right Fiber for Your Equipment

Check the optical transceiver installed in your switch, server, or other network equipment. Confirm its transceiver model, interface standard, wavelength, fiber type, connector, and required link distance before selecting the cable.

Choosing Fiber and MPO Configuration by Transceiver

Transceiver standard	Fiber type	MPO configuration	Active fibers	Example reach
40GBASE-SR4	Multimode OM3 / OM4	Typically MPO-12	8: 4 transmit + 4 receive	100 m / 150 m
100GBASE-SR4	Multimode OM3 / OM4	Typically MPO-12	8: 4 transmit + 4 receive	70 m / 100 m
100GBASE-SR10	Multimode OM3 / OM4	MPO-24	20 active fibers	100 m / 150 m
400GBASE-SR8 800GBASE-SR8	Multimode; onfirm module specification	MPO-16	16: 8 transmit + 8 receive	Confirm the transceiver datasheet
100GBASE-LR4	Single-mode OS2	Duplex LC typically not MPO	2	Up to 10 km for the specified module