An MPO jumper, where MPO stands for Multi - Fiber Push On, is a specialized optical fiber cable assembly designed for high - density fiber optic connections. They use low insertion loss MTP®/MPO connectors which can reduce signal loss during transmission to support the seamless migration to higher data rates in the data. In practical deployments, the three most common cable assemblies are MTP®/MPO Jumper, MTP®/MPO Harness, and MTP®/MPO Trunk. These assemblies differ in structural design, connection methods, and application scenarios. Common types. MPO jumper cables (also known as MPO fiber patch cables) are fiber optic cables terminated with MPO connectors on both ends, enabling multi-fiber high-density connections between network equipment. Unlike traditional duplex patch cords, MPO jumpers support multiple fibers in a single connector. It refers to the loss of optical power when light passes through an MPO jumper.