Launch DCmark Push-Pull Fibre Patch Cords for High-Density Data Centres

As AI-driven infrastructure accelerates 400G and 800G adoption, data centre operators face growing challenges in ultra-dense fibre environments. To simplify installation in these space-constrained architectures, we launch our DCmark Push-Pull Boot Fibre Patch Cord portfolio for MPO and LC connectivity.

The challenge: increasing density, less space

Driven by the rapid growth of AI, an increasing number of 400G and 800G optical transceivers use dual-MPO or dual-LC ports in their architecture. As data centre infrastructure densities continue to surge, installation and maintenance teams face unprecedented operational challenges: 

• Restricted finger clearance: traditional connectors require pressing the outer housing or latch to release, leaving virtually zero space for human hands in ultra-high-density layouts. 
• Time-consuming polarity shifts: modifying polarity on-site with traditional connectors requires dismantling the housing and manually adjusting the ferrules—a tedious and time-consuming process.

The solution: DCmark Push-Pull Boot Fibre Patch Cords

To address these critical day-to-day operational pain points, Aginode introduces DCmark Push-Pull Boot Fibre Patch Cord portfolio, fully compatible with both MPO and LC applications. Technicians simply push, or pull, the extended boot to securely engage or disengage the connector, completely eliminating the need for specialized tools. 
Engineered through deep collaboration between Aginode and premier industry partners like SENKO, this technology ensures effortless operation even when only a single-finger gap is available. The result is a perfect balance of deployment speed and network reliability.

Product highlights & specifications

1. DCmark Push-Pull MPO Boot Fibre Patch Cord

 

• Toolless high-density access: The push-pull boot design enables rapid mating and unmating on high-density panels without tools. $
• Premium optical performance: Exceeds standard industry benchmarks to ensure seamless compliance with international criteria. 
• Flexible fibre options: Fully compatible with Single-mode and OM3/OM4 bend-insensitive optical fibres. 
• Standardised polarity: Compliant with TIA-568 Type-B polarity configurations. Other polarities can be customized.
• Robust connectivity: Dual-ended female MPO connectors featuring an 8/12-core center key and free-floating ferrules. 
• Space-optimised footprint: A slim 3mm outer diameter saves up to 19% of space, drastically improving panel cable management.

2. DCmark Push-Pull LC Boot Fibre Patch Cord 

 

• Effortless field polarity reversal: The innovative boot design allows for quick, tool-free polarity changes directly in the field. 
• High-density QSFP compatibility: Optimised for high-density architectures, fully supporting back-to-back transceiver layouts. 
• Ultra-slim profile: A 2mm ultra-fine cable diameter, with a connector body engineered to adapt to both 2mm and 3mm line dimensions. 
• Advanced bend resistance: Built with GIGALITE FLEX bend-insensitive OS2 fibre, allowing for exceptionally tight bending radii without performance degradation. 
• Low-loss performance: Delivers a maximum insertion loss of 0.25dB (typical: 0.15dB). 
• Excellent return loss: Single-mode return loss performance ≥ 50dB, fully compliant with IEC standards.
   

Target applications

The DCmark Push-Pull Boot Fibre Patch Cords are purpose-built for high-density interconnects and frequent MAC (Moves, Adds, and Changes) environments across AI computing centers, hyperscale data centres, and enterprise storage networks. They provide the robust infrastructure required to support critical 400G/800G cluster deployments. True innovation combines technical performance with ease of use. The seamless push-pull design makes high-density handling safe, fast, and simple.

Driving the ecosystem: The ENGAGE DC Alliance Program

This new product line is a key milestone delivered under the Aginode Data Centre Alliance Program. By establishing this collaborative alliance with industry experts like SENKO, Aginode is actively building an integrated broadband and data centre ecosystem. Moving forward, we continue to expand our strategic partnerships to deliver comprehensive, next-generation infrastructure readiness.

Contact us at [email protected]  to request detailed specifications and optimizz your high-density network architecture today!