3M Expanded Beam Optical Solutionsfor Data Center

Explore our expanded beam optical ferrule technology that incorporates and enhances the dust resistance of conventional EBO, while creating vastly broader design capabilities and maximizing time to revenue for hyperscalers.

Easy-to-order 3M EBO connector kits contain components that specifically support 3M™ Expanded Beam Optical Ferrule technology. Kits are available for single mode and multimode connectivity, in versions up to 144F and higher for excellent scalability.

3M Expanded Beam Optical features a ferrule design that virtually eliminate exposure to dust, drastically reducing the chance of contamination from small particles at any point during assembly or use even in rugged environments.

Time can add up fast, especially for hyperscale applications. 3M EBO ferrule technology can help reduce and even eliminate connector inspection or cleaning during installation: A ~3 minute plug-up time per conventional connector can be reduced to as little as ~30 seconds.*

3M EBO ferrules slide smoothly into alignment, without the potential variances associated with holes and pins. Plus, extremely low mating force makes it possible to stack multiple ferrules into single connectors.

Learn how 3M Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) Ferrule solutions can transform data center installation and deployment. This white paper shows the possibilities:
 

• Faster time to revenue
• Lower total cost of ownership
• Backed by 3M testing and customer case studies

By removing the need for cleaning, the 3M EBO solution enabled installation and testing in about one hour vs. up to eight hours or more for a MPO solution. This installation supported months of data traffic with no reported errors.