Eaton Tripp Lite Series N48K-15M8L60-B 50/125 Breakout Fiber Patch Panel for High-Speed Data Centers

Eaton Tripp Lite Series 40/100Gb Fiber Breakout Patch Panel, 40Gb to 4 x 10Gb, 100Gb to 4 x 25Gb, 15 MTP QSFP to 60 LC Duplex OM4 50/125 Multimode Ports, 1U

The Eaton Tripp Lite Series N48K-15M8L60-B 50/125 breakout fiber patch panel offers a scalable solution for modern high-speed network environments. Designed to support 10G and 40G speeds with future-proof capabilities for 100G and 400G, this 1U rack-mountable panel maximizes rack space efficiency while ensuring optimal link performance. Its compact design features five breakout cassettes, each equipped with 12 LC duplex ports and three integrated 2-meter MTP multimode cables, enabling a total of 15 QSFP fiber switch ports that break out to 60 LC ports. This configuration ensures 100% fiber utilization and simplifies cable management with streamlined 1:1 port mapping, eliminating dead ports common in other wiring schemes.

The N48K-15M8L60-B incorporates Base8 wiring architecture, which uses all LC ports and avoids unused connections, thereby enhancing network reliability. Its hardwired cassettes deliver a 30% reduction in insertion loss, resulting in improved signal integrity and longer duplex link distances. The color-coded magenta OM4 multimode fiber cables facilitate easy identification within dense switch environments, reducing deployment errors. The front panel folds down to protect patch cords and provides precise wire mapping by matching MTP cables to LC clusters, while internal labeling space allows for custom port identification. In addition, the panel’s serial number enables access to insertion loss data, supporting maintenance and troubleshooting.

Constructed with environmentally friendly RoHS-compliant materials, the N48K-15M8L60-B meets industry standards for sustainability. Its robust design ensures long-term durability and performance, backed by a lifetime warranty from Eaton Corporation. Ideal for QSFP fiber-based Ethernet switches, this patch panel delivers high throughput, simplified deployment, and future scalability, making it an essential component for data centers seeking reliable, high-speed fiber connectivity.

Features:

• Supports 10G and 40G speeds with future capability for 100G and 400G networks

• Recommended for QSFP fiber-based Ethernet switches for high throughput

• Five breakout cassettes with 12 LC duplex ports and three built-in 2-meter MTP multimode cables each

• Total of 15 QSFP fiber switch ports and 60 LC ports with 100% fiber utilization

• Streamlined 1:1 port mapping with no dead ports, reducing link attenuation by up to 50%

• Base8 wiring architecture eliminates unused LC ports, simplifying cable deployment

• Hardwired cassettes provide a 30% improvement in insertion loss for better signal integrity

• Fold-down front panel protects LC patch cords and enables precise wire mapping

• Internal labeling space for custom port identification and serial number for insertion loss data

• Constructed with environmentally friendly RoHS-compliant materials, designed for durability