Panduit F92ERQ1Q1SNM003 Opti-Core 2 OS2 Push-Pull LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord, 3m
The Panduit F92ERQ1Q1SNM003 is a 3-meter OS2 single-mode fiber patch cord engineered for high-density data center and enterprise network deployments. Built on Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this duplex jumper features push-pull LC connectors at both ends, 1.6mm tight-buffer cable construction, and OFNR riser rating—making it the go-to choice for vertical riser pathways, cross-connects between distribution frames, and short-reach links in telecom rooms where every rack unit and cable-management slot matters. The yellow jacket follows TIA-598-C color coding for OS2 fiber, simplifying polarity checks and reducing deployment errors in mixed single-mode/multimode environments.
Key Features
- OS2 single-mode fiber (9/125μm) — supports 10G/40G/100G Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and long-haul links up to 40km+ with appropriate optics
- Push-pull LC duplex connectors — tool-free latching and release mechanism reduces connector strain, increases port density in SFP/SFP+ switch arrays
- 1.6mm cable diameter — tight-buffer construction enables tighter bend radius and higher packing density in cable managers compared to 2mm or 3mm distribution cables
- OFNR riser rating — UL-listed for vertical riser applications between floors without conduit, meets NEC Article 770 fire-propagation limits
- 3-meter (9.84 ft) length — optimized for patch panel to top-of-rack switch connections, equipment cross-connects, or short backbone links within the same telecom room
- Yellow PVC jacket — TIA-598-C compliant color coding for OS2 single-mode fiber simplifies visual identification and polarity management
- Standard insertion loss performance — factory-terminated and tested to TIA-568-C.3 attenuation limits (≤0.75 dB typical per mated pair)
- Opti-Core quality assurance — each connector endface inspected per IEC 61300-3-35 before packaging, reducing field cleaning and troubleshooting time
Single-mode OS2 fiber is the backbone of modern 10G/40G/100G networks, and the F92ERQ1Q1SNM003 delivers the low-loss, long-reach performance those protocols demand. The 9/125μm core supports wavelengths from 1310nm to 1550nm with insertion loss well under the 0.75 dB TIA maximum, ensuring link budgets remain viable even after multiple mated connections or slight connector contamination in the field. Push-pull LC connectors replace traditional pull-tab designs with a spring-loaded latch that requires only thumb pressure to engage or release—critical when you're working in a fully populated 1U switch with 48 SFP+ ports and zero clearance between adjacent connectors. The 1.6mm cable diameter keeps bend radius tight (typically 10x cable diameter minimum, or 16mm) without kinking, so you can route this jumper through high-density horizontal cable managers, vertical wire trays, or zero-U PDU channels without sacrificing airflow or exceeding the manufacturer's bend-radius spec. Yellow jacketing is the TIA-598-C standard for OS2 fiber, making polarity verification instant in racks that mix aqua OM3, lime OM5, and yellow OS2 cables—one glance tells you this is single-mode, preventing the costly mistake of mating SM fiber to MM transceivers.
Deploy the F92ERQ1Q1SNM003 anywhere you need a short, high-reliability single-mode link: patch panel to switch in the equipment distribution area, cross-connect between MDF and IDF fiber enclosures, or equipment-to-equipment jumpers in the same rack row. The 3-meter length covers most intra-room scenarios—long enough to route cleanly from a wall-mounted fiber panel to a rack 2 meters away, short enough to avoid excess service loops that clutter cable managers and create dust traps. OFNR riser rating means this cable is UL-listed for vertical pathways between floors without the expense of plenum-rated (OFNP) cable, a significant cost saving in multi-story buildings where riser shafts are isolated from air-handling spaces. The duplex LC form factor is the de facto standard for 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 transceivers, ensuring compatibility with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and virtually every enterprise switch and router manufactured in the past decade. Each Opti-Core jumper ships with connectors that have been endface-inspected and cleaned at the factory, so you can terminate the link immediately without field inspection microscopes—though a quick visual check with a fiber scope is always recommended for mission-critical 100G links or when troubleshooting intermittent loss.
The F92ERQ1Q1SNM003 meets or exceeds ISO/IEC 11801 Edition 2.2, TIA/EIA-568-C.3, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3 SC connector geometry), and TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10 LC connector geometry), ensuring interoperability with any standards-compliant fiber infrastructure. For integrators designing data centers, telecom rooms, or enterprise campuses to TIA-942 or ISO/IEC 24764 specs, this jumper satisfies the OS2 single-mode requirements for horizontal, backbone, and equipment cabling subsystems. The yellow jacket, push-pull latching, and factory-verified insertion loss make this the reliable, field-proven choice when your customer's 10G uplink budget has no margin for re-terminations or connector swaps.
