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Attenuators for Data Centre
Take the power down safely.
Fixed-value attenuators reduce optical power to keep receivers inside their dynamic range — essential on short high-power links and in test setups.
At a glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 – 20 dB |
| Formats | LC / MPO |
| Wavelengths | 850 / 1310 / 1550 nm |
| Type | Fixed plug-style |
- UK WarehousedSame-week dispatch
- In-house engineersTechnical specs & support
- End-to-end BOM fulfilmentKitted, staged, delivered
- 120+ network buildersTrust Altnets to deliver
Key features
Built for how it gets installed.
Attenuators is one of the 13 cable types we carry across our Fibre Systems & Connectivity range — chosen for the way you actually deploy.
1dB to 20dB fixed values
LC, SC and MPO formats
UPC and APC polish
Male-female and bulkhead types
Why Altnets
The clever choice for network builders.
Deep UK stock
300,000+ sqft of warehousing and 4,000+ pallet positions — same-week dispatch on most line items.
Engineers, not order-takers
In-house technical team to validate specs, propose alternatives and de-risk your build before it ships.
BOM, kitted & staged
Multi-vendor consolidation, phased deliveries and project staging built into every order.
UK & worldwide reach
Air, sea and road freight with full export documentation and flexible incoterms for global rollouts.
Applications
Where attenuators earns its keep.
Short high-power links
DWDM systems
PON power balancing
Lab and test environments
Have a question?
Let's get your network moving.
Tell us what you're building. We'll come back with a quote, lead times, and a plan.
- [email protected]
- +44 (0) 20 3997 8994
- Brighton · United Kingdom
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