Panduit PVFXL10-10M1.5Y Multimode OM3 LC to LC Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit PVFXL10-10M1.5Y is a 15-meter multimode fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40/100 Gigabit applications in enterprise data centers, campus backbones, and telecommunications facilities. Built to OM3 laser-optimized 50/125 micron specifications with duplex LC connectors on both ends, this aqua-jacketed cable delivers 2000 MHz·km bandwidth at 850 nm—sufficient for 10GBASE-SR links up to 300 meters and 40/100GBASE-SR4 up to 100 meters. The low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) jacket meets stringent fire safety codes for enclosed spaces, air-handling plenums, and international installations where PVC off-gassing is restricted.
Key Features
- OM3 laser-optimized 50/125 µm multimode fiber supports 10 Gb/s to 300 m, 40/100 Gb/s to 100 m
- Duplex LC to LC connectors with ceramic ferrules, factory-terminated and insertion-loss tested
- 15-meter (49.2 ft) length—ideal for rack-to-rack cross-connects in medium-density data centers
- LSZH jacket complies with IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3C, and UL 1666 riser fire ratings
- Aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-D OM3 industry standard for instant fiber-type identification
- 2000 MHz·km modal bandwidth at 850 nm laser wavelength (EMBc per ISO/IEC 11801)
- Panduit PanView cable management compatibility—indexed for infrastructure documentation
- RoHS compliant, halogen-free construction suitable for European and APAC deployments
OM3 fiber is laser-optimized multimode, meaning the core's graded-index profile is manufactured to minimize modal dispersion when driven by 850 nm VCSELs (vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers) common in 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR10 optics. The 50-micron core diameter strikes a balance between coupling efficiency and bandwidth—larger than singlemode (9 µm) for easier termination and LED compatibility, smaller than legacy OM1/OM2 62.5 µm fiber for reduced modal dispersion. At 2000 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth, this cable exceeds the 1500 MHz·km OM2 threshold and supports the full 300-meter 10 Gigabit reach defined in IEEE 802.3ae, making it the minimum acceptable fiber type for new 10G infrastructure. The duplex LC connectors use 1.25 mm ceramic ferrules with physical-contact (PC) polish, factory-terminated to <0.3 dB insertion loss per TIA-568.3-D. LC's small form factor allows 2× the port density of SC connectors in SFP+ and QSFP+ transceiver modules, critical when outfitting high-density blade servers or spine switches in a leaf-spine architecture. Each connector is individually tested for return loss (>20 dB) and keyed to prevent reverse polarity in duplex links. The aqua jacket follows TIA-598-D color coding, which designates aqua for OM3 50/125 fiber; this instant visual identification prevents accidental cross-patching with OM1 (orange), OM2 (orange), OM4 (aqua/magenta), or singlemode (yellow) cables during adds/moves/changes.
The 15-meter length fits rack-to-rack interconnects in mid-sized data centers where server rows face each other across a hot aisle (typical 3–6 meter aisle width plus vertical rise through overhead cable tray), or distribution-to-access layer uplinks in IDF closets spanning 30–40 feet. LSZH jacketing is mandatory in European Union installations per CPR (Construction Products Regulation) Euroclass ratings, and increasingly specified in North American air-handling spaces, underfloor plenums, and telecommunications rooms where PVC combustion byproducts (hydrochloric acid, dioxins) pose evacuation risks or equipment corrosion hazards. IEC 60332-3C bundle burn testing verifies the cable self-extinguishes and limits flame spread when grouped with other cables in vertical risers. The halogen-free compound also meets RoHS heavy-metal restrictions, simplifying WEEE disposal compliance in EU member states. Panduit's PanView labeling system integrates a printable label field on each cable boot, allowing structured documentation that ties back to CAD drawings and DCIM platforms—critical for change-control auditing in SOC 2 or ISO 27001 environments where every fiber path must be traceable. During installation, respect the 20× diameter minimum bend radius (roughly 5 cm for 2.4 mm duplex cable) to avoid microbending attenuation; use Panduit's FiberRunner or J-hooks rather than sharp-edged cable ties, and route away from EMI sources even though fiber is immune—magnetic fields don't affect light, but crushing the cable against a transformer enclosure will.
This patch cord ships with protective dust caps on all four connector ends (two LC duplex connectors); leave caps in place until final insertion to prevent ferrule end-face contamination, the leading cause of field failures in fiber links. TIA-568.3-D allows up to 0.75 dB total channel loss for multimode links; with two mated connectors (~0.3 dB each), four splice points (~0.1 dB each), and 3.5 dB/km attenuation at 850 nm, a 15-meter patch cord consumes roughly 0.65 dB of budget—well within margin for 10GBASE-SR's 7.3 dB power budget. Panduit backs this cable with a 20-year application assurance warranty when installed as part of a complete Panduit copper and fiber physical layer system, covering both product replacement and labor costs for performance deficiencies attributable to the infrastructure. For integrators managing multi-vendor networks, this cable interoperates with any standards-compliant LC transceiver from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, HPE, or whitebox vendors using IEEE 802.3 or Fibre Channel protocols, provided the transceiver's wavelength matches the fiber type (850 nm SR optics for OM3, not 1310 nm LR singlemode optics).
