Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM011 OM4 Multimode Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM011 is an 11-meter OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber optic patch cord with LC duplex connectors and 1.6mm diameter cable. Engineered for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications up to 400 meters and 40/100GbE at shorter distances, this aqua-jacketed cable delivers the low-loss, high-bandwidth performance required in modern data centers, enterprise networks, and SAN environments. The slimline 1.6mm construction enables high-density routing in crowded cable management systems while maintaining full bend-radius compliance.
Key Features
- OM4 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode fiber rated for 10GbE to 400m, 40GbE to 150m, 100GbE to 150m
- LC duplex connectors factory-terminated and tested for consistent sub-0.3dB insertion loss
- 1.6mm reduced-diameter cable for maximum port density in patch panels and switch infrastructure
- 11-meter length suits typical rack-to-rack spans, ladder-routed vertical risers, and cross-aisle runs
- Aqua LSZH jacket meets IEC 60332-1 flame rating and TIA-598-D color code for instant OM4 identification
- UPC polish on LC ferrules ensures low back-reflection (≥20dB return loss) critical for laser-based transceivers
OM4 fiber was purpose-built for VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) transceivers that power today's 10G, 40G, and 100G short-reach optics. Where legacy OM3 fiber supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet to 300 meters, OM4's tighter modal bandwidth specification (4700 MHz·km at 850nm) extends that reach to 400 meters—eliminating the need for costly single-mode infrastructure in campus backbone and large data center builds. The FZ2ERLNLNSNM011's factory-installed LC connectors are the industry standard for SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceiver modules; the duplex configuration provides the transmit and receive pair required for full-duplex bidirectional communication. Insertion loss is held to ≤0.3dB per connector through precision ceramic ferrule alignment and adhesive-cure process controls, preserving the optical power budget essential when stacking multiple patch points between active equipment. The 1.6mm reduced-diameter cable uses tight-buffered 900µm fiber inside a low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) jacket that meets European EN 50173 and IEC standards for indoor plenum and riser applications.
In enterprise data centers, this 11-meter length is the workhorse for connecting top-of-rack switches to end-of-row aggregation switches when racks are spaced 8–10 meters apart with overhead cable tray routing. The slimline 1.6mm diameter reduces bundle cross-section by 60% compared to legacy 3mm zipcord designs, a critical advantage when filling 1U breakout panels with 48 or 96 LC ports—standard 3mm cables create bundle diameters that exceed the bend-radius limits of equipment egress slots, forcing installers to depopulate ports or run separate homerun bundles. The aqua jacket provides instant visual differentiation from OM3 (aqua with different shade per TIA-598-D revision), OM2 (orange), and single-mode OS2 (yellow), reducing cross-connection errors during MACs (moves, adds, changes) in live production environments. LC connectors snap into duplex clips that maintain A/B fiber polarity alignment per TIA-568 Method B—transmit on position A, receive on position B—ensuring plug-and-play compatibility with pre-configured switch modules and eliminating the polarity reversals that plague MPO/MTP trunk deployments. For storage-area networks running 16G or 32G Fibre Channel, the same OM4 cable supports the 14.025 Gbps and 28.05 Gbps line rates used by SFP+ and SFP28 FC optics, with link budgets that accommodate five to seven patch-cord connections in a switch-to-storage path without requiring mid-span amplification.
Panduit's factory termination process includes end-face inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 to verify zone-method cleanliness (no scratches or contamination in the fiber core region) and geometry compliance with IEC 61755-3-1 (radius of curvature 10–25mm, apex offset ≤50µm). Each connector ships with a removable dust cap; field techs should use lint-free wipes and isopropyl alcohol or approved one-click cleaners before every mating cycle to prevent particle transfer that degrades return loss over time. The cable is RoHS-compliant and backed by Panduit's standard manufacturer warranty, supporting procurement requirements for enterprises with environmental and supplier-diversity mandates.
