Is there a difference between MPO8 and MPO12/8?

The article clarifies that MPO12/8 and MPO8 are equivalent terms, both referring to an MPO12 connector that uses only 8 of its 12 available fiber positions. CommScope explains that using 8 fibers instead of the full 12 reduces cable waste and mass in data center applications while maintaining compatibility with high-speed parallel optics like 100G and 400G systems.