CAB-MPO24-2XMPO12

Description

The Cisco CAB-MPO24-2XMPO12 is a precision-engineered 2x40GE breakout cable designed for seamless integration with the EPA-CPAK-2X40GE transceiver module. This passive fiber optic cable features an MPO-24 connector on one end and dual MPO-12 connectors on the other, facilitating the split of a single high-speed link into two independent 40 Gigabit Ethernet channels. Ideal for ultra-high-density data center environments, it supports line-rate performance across flexible port combinations in Cisco Nexus 9200 platform switches.

Key Features

• High-bandwidth 2×40 Gbps connectivity with breakout capability for QSFP28 and compatible ports
• MPO24 male to 2x MPO12 male connectors for multimode fiber applications
• Supports Cisco Cloud Scale technology platforms with up to 7.2 Tbps bandwidth and flexible 1/10/25/40/50/100-Gbps port speeds
• Compatible with port configurations allowing breakouts such as 1x100G to multiple lower-speed links or 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks
• Enables native line-rate VXLAN routing, BGP EVPN for scalable multitenancy, and host mobility
• 64-way ECMP routing for Layer 3 fat-tree designs, preventing bottlenecks and enhancing resiliency
• Hot-swappable PSUs and fans with N+1 redundancy for hardware high availability
• Advanced NX-OS features including POAP for touchless provisioning, NX-API for programmability, Python scripting, and segment routing
• Comprehensive Layer 3 unicast/multicast routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP
• Up to 40 MB shared buffer for scalable data centers, big data, and IP storage
• Cisco Tetration Analytics telemetry at line rate across all ports for flow information, interpacket variation, and context details
• Supports open programmability with Puppet, Chef, Ansible integration
• Real-time buffer monitoring per port/queue for traffic burst analysis

Platform Integration

Built for Cisco Nexus 9200 platform, including models with QSFP28 ports configurable for 40/100 Gbps uplinks and breakouts. Examples include 92348GC-X with 2p 40/100G QSFP28, 92160YC-X with 6 QSFP28 (4x100G capable), 92300YC with 18×40/100G QSFP28, and 9236C with 36×40/100G QSFP28 ports individually configurable to 1x40Gbps or other breakouts. FC-FEC enabled for 25Gbps with DAC up to 3m; optics matrix for full compatibility.

Performance and Scalability

Delivers wire-rate Layer 2/3 switching up to 7.2 Tbps and 5.35 bpps. Supports up to 1,792,000 LPM routes, 512,000 MAC entries, 128,000 multicast routes, 4096 VLANs, 16,000 VRF instances, 512 port channels, 128-way ECMP, and more. Telemetry support on select models for pervasive visibility without latency.

Hardware Reliability

Platforms feature 4-core CPUs, up to 32 GB system memory, 128 GB SSD, management ports (RJ-45/SFP), USB/RS-232 serial. Power options: 350-1200W AC/DC/HVDC/HVAC with port-side intake/exhaust airflow. MTBF exceeds 283,670 hours. Operating temperature 0-40°C, humidity 5-85% noncondensing.