OptiTip® Direct Trunks
The Corning OptiTip® Direct Trunks are factory-terminated fiber optic trunk cables equipped with female OptiTip® MT connectors — designed for high-performance indoor and outdoor connectivity. Each connector ships with a sealed dust cap featuring an integral pulling eye for easy installation, and the pre-terminated design ensures consistent optical performance right out of the box.
OptiTip® Direct Trunks
by Corning · Female OptiTip® MT Connectors
OptiTip® Direct Trunks are factory-terminated trunk cables built for quick deployment across indoor and outdoor fiber networks. Each cable features female OptiTip® MT connectors sealed with dust caps with integral pulling eyes — simplifying the pull and protecting connectors from contamination during installation. Compatible with FlexNAP, OptiSheath® MDU, and Fiber Distribution terminals.
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Performance Specifications
| Performance Specifications | |
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| OptiTip® Direct Trunk Connectors | |
| Operation | -40 °C to 70 °C (-40° to +158°F) |
| Length |
3.47-in female, tip to end of the boot (4.07-in with dust cap installed) 3.29-in male, tip to end of the boot (4.23-in with dust cap installed) 3.29-in male, tip to end of the boot (4.23-in with dust cap installed) |
| Maximum Outer Diameter | 0.7 in minimum recommended duct size is 1.25-in |
| Mateability | Pinned alignment, male-to-female connector, or female connector to male adapter |
| Qualification | EIA/TIA 568-B.3, GR-3152, IP 69K and IP 68 |
| Reflectance | Single-mode OS2: ≤ -65 dB |
| Tensile Strength | 100 lb when factory installed on SST-Drop™ or FREEDM® Flat-Drop Cable |
| Insertion Loss, Maximum | 0.65 dB maximum per fiber |
| Insertion Loss | 0.35 dB typical |
Key Features
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High-Density Trunk Connectivity Supports multiple fiber connections within a single trunk cable — optimizing conduit and rack space while reducing the number of installation passes required in high-density environments.
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Sealed Dust Cap with Integral Pulling Eye Each female OptiTip® MT connector ships with a sealed dust cap featuring an integral pulling eye — keeping connectors clean during the cable pull and providing direct attachment for pull tape without additional hardware.
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Factory-Terminated Quality Pre-terminated connectors are factory-installed and 100% optically tested — delivering consistent, verified performance on every trunk and eliminating field termination variables.
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Robust Indoor/Outdoor Design IP 69K and IP 68 rated for high-pressure water jet and submersion protection — suitable for outdoor OSP deployments, direct burial, and harsh-environment installations without additional weatherproofing.
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System Compatibility Designed for seamless integration with FlexNAP™, OptiSheath® MDU, and Fiber Distribution terminals — serving as the interconnect layer within Corning's Wireless/FTTH deployment ecosystem.
Applications
OptiTip® Direct Trunks are part of the Corning Wireless/FTTH solution portfolio — built for backbone and distribution runs across data center, telecom, and enterprise environments.
Data Centers
High-density interconnections between servers, switches, and storage devices — factory-terminated trunks reduce deployment time and deliver verified performance without field termination overhead.
Telecommunications Networks
Backbone connections for large-scale OSP deployments — IP 69K/68 ratings and integral pulling eyes simplify outdoor distribution and access terminal installations.
Enterprise Networks
Efficient campus backbone and inter-building fiber runs with customizable lengths and fiber counts that match the exact distances and capacity requirements of each link.