Tripp Lite N48K-15M8L60-B 50/125 OM4 Fiber Breakout Patch Panel: 60-Port LC Solution for 10G/40G Networks
The Tripp Lite N48K-15M8L60-B is a high-performance 50/125 breakout fiber patch panel designed for data centers requiring seamless 10G and 40G connectivity. This 1U rack-mountable solution features an innovative Base8 wiring system with 60 LC duplex ports, offering complete port utilization and streamlined 1:1 mapping for optimal network efficiency. Perfect for enterprise-level QSFP fiber-based Ethernet switches, this panel provides a future-proof path to 100G and 400G speeds.
Advanced Breakout Cassette Architecture
The panel incorporates five breakout cassettes, each equipped with:
- 12 LC duplex ports per cassette
- 3 built-in two-meter MTP multimode cables
- Total configuration of 15 QSFP fiber switch ports to 60 LC ports
- Hardwired cassette design delivering 30% improvement in insertion loss
Superior Base8 Wiring Technology
Unlike traditional Base12 wiring systems, the N48K-15M8L60-B's Base8 architecture ensures:
- 100% port utilization with no dead ports
- Up to 50% reduction in link attenuation
- Elimination of 12-fiber conversion modules
- Optimized harness mapping for simplified cable management
Professional Installation and Management Features
The panel includes several user-friendly features:
- Protective fold-down front panel for LC patch cord security
- Color-coded magenta OM4 cables for easy identification
- Built-in wire mapping system matching MTP cables to LC clusters
- Customizable port labeling space on the interior panel
- Serialized units with available insertion loss data tracking
Technical Specifications
- Rack Height: 1U
- Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch EIA rack
- Port Configuration: 60 LC duplex ports
- Cable Type: OM4 50/125 multimode fiber
- Environmental Compliance: RoHS certified
- Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty
- Future-proof design supporting migration to 100G and 400G
- Optimal space utilization with 1U form factor
- Enhanced performance with reduced link attenuation
- Simplified cable management and port mapping
- Environmental-friendly RoHS compliant construction