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MPO connectors and cables | Fiber optic tutorial

Denis Boyer

M.Sc., Senior Instructor, EXFO

   
   

Check out our short tutorial to help you master the basics of MPO connectors, including how and where to use them and what each jacket color means.

Enjoyed this video? Check out the other clips in our series:

2. Inspecting and cleaning MPO connectors | Fiber optic tutorial
3. MPO link polarity | Fiber optic tutorial