--- title: Understanding the PanMPO description: With Panduit’s PanMPO™ Connector, you can change the polarity and gender of the fiber optic connector in the field. image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/Panduit_Button.png --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set textColor = "#565656" %} /* This sets the universal color of dark text on the site */ {% set pageCenter = "1100px" %} /* This sets the width of the website */ {% set headerType = "fixed" %} /* To make this a fixed header, change the value to "fixed" - otherwise, set it to "static" */ {% set lightGreyColor = "#f7f7f7" %} /* This affects all grey background sections */ {% set baseFontWeight = "normal" %} /* More than likely, you will use one of these values (higher = bolder): 300, 400, 700, 900 */ {% set headerFontWeight = "normal" %} /* For Headers; More than likely, you will use one of these values (higher = bolder): 300, 400, 700, 900 */ {% set buttonRadius = '40px' %} /* "0" for square edges, "10px" for rounded edges, "40px" for pill shape; This will change all buttons */ ### After you have updated your stylesheet, make sure you turn this module off [Click to Contact Sales](https://www.accu-tech.com/contact-us) | Call Corporate Office at [888-222-8832](tel:18882228832) [![Accu-Tech logo with tagline in navy blue](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accu-Tech%20Blue%20Tagline%20300px%20-%20Edited.png?width=300&height=95&name=Accu-Tech%20Blue%20Tagline%20300px%20-%20Edited.png "Accu-Tech logo with tagline in navy blue")](https://www.accu-tech.com/) # Understanding the PanMPO by **[Julie Clark](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/author/julie-clark)** on April 25, 2016 ![PanMPO-1120x400.jpg](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PanMPO-1120x400.jpg?width=708&name=PanMPO-1120x400.jpg "PanMPO-1120x400.jpg") When you're designing, testing, or troubleshooting a MPO-based system in either a 10G or 40G environment, you're going to have to deal with polarity and gender. Especially when you intend on upgrading from a 10G environment, that has a female cabling infrastructure, to a 40G environment, that has a male cabling infrastructure, in the future. Help to make your cabling infrastructure migration easy with a gender and polarity solution, the PanMPOTM Connector. Solve the gender, polarity, testing and standards compliancy questions that surround the MPO cabling infrastructure by removing the operational risks involved with changing the gender or polarity of the existing MPO connectivity solution. ### Why PanMPO? The PanMPO has an interchangeable housing that enables the user to change the key position on the connector between key up and key down. With this functionality and depending upon the orientation of the connector on the other end of the cable, this feature can make the cordage either a Method A or Method B MPO cord in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.1-7. With Panduit’s PanMPO™ Connector, you can change the polarity and gender of the fiber optic connector in the field, making your 10G to 40G Ethernet migration quick, easy and cost-effective. ### Where can I use PanMPO? The PanMPO can be utilized in any MPO-based infrastructure containing trunk assemblies, interconnect cords, and MPO patch cords. It will minimize MPO cord configurations to keep in stock and to keep track of during operations. It will also prevent installation, adds/move/changes or new turn up delays if an MPO cord, harness or cassette is ordered with the incorrect gender or polarity. ### Want to find out more about PanMPO? [Download the Understanding the PanMPO White Paper](https://www.accu-tech.com/vendors/panduit/mpo) to learn how easy change can be! ![Panduit_Button.png](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Panduit_Button.png?width=423&name=Panduit_Button.png "Panduit_Button.png") [![Download White Paper](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/54495/37adf0f5-2233-47e7-a134-a91378f864dd.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/54495/37adf0f5-2233-47e7-a134-a91378f864dd)   For more information about Panduit's PanMPO solutions, or for any other questions, please [contact your local Accu-Tech representative](https://www.accu-tech.com/contact).      - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics: [Panduit](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/panduit) [cabling](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/cabling) [panMPO](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/topic/panmpo) ### Subscribe To Our Blog ### Additional Information ### About Accu-Tech Accu-Tech is a national distributor of Voice, Data, AV, Wireless, and Security solutions. We partner with best-in-class manufacturers to provide the integrated, future-proof solutions our customers require. From project services and management to on-the-job-site logistics, Accu-Tech ensures every customer’s project is supported from design to completion. With 35 stocking locations strategically placed nationwide, Accu-Tech is readily available to assist when and where you need us. [Terms of Sale](https://www.accu-tech.com/termsandconditions) | [Terms of Use](https://www.accu-tech.com/termsofuse) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.accu-tech.com/privacypolicy)     ### Recent Posts ### [Contact Us ](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLgoNM15ESCtUItoORUnIpVEza%2FXxPjeQo6xlTR%2Fj4WhU19s%2BVGyVX5EAmm5U0akqy%2BbMhqy4pXrnN8BEH06Bl%2BRyWz8C3Fe6IQoP4s8tBL9ZKgptuib%2FiXcs%2BLgLo2svy%2FE9IIS7NKZ1d7SwPB0KTFqrNKfOB7feelc1N9E3omjvx2%2FrB7Ug%3D%3D&portalId=54495) TOLL-FREE: 888-222-8832 [www.accu-tech.com/contact](https://www.accu-tech.com/contact) ### Follow us on social media:  | [![Facebook_Logo_Secondary-1](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook_Logo_Secondary-1.png?width=162&height=162&name=Facebook_Logo_Secondary-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/accutech/)   | [![X_logo_2023_(white)](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/X_logo_2023_(white).png?width=58&height=58&name=X_logo_2023_(white).png)](https://twitter.com/Accu_Tech)   | [![In-White-96@2x](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/In-White-96@2x.png?width=50&height=50&name=In-White-96@2x.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/accu-tech-corporation)   | [![youtube-app-white-icon (1)](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/youtube-app-white-icon%20(1).webp?width=58&height=58&name=youtube-app-white-icon%20(1).webp)](https://www.youtube.com/user/AccuTechCorp)   | | --- | --- | --- | --- |