Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM006 Opti-Core OM4 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM006 delivers 10GbE-grade fiber connectivity for data center, telecommunications room, and equipment distribution installations. This 2-fiber OM4 patch cord features LC duplex connectors on both ends, 6-meter length for rack-to-rack or cross-connect runs, and OFNR plenum rating for in-building vertical cable pathways. The aqua jacket provides instant visual identification of OM4 10G-capable links per TIA-598-C color standards, while the 1.6mm reduced-diameter cable enables 40-50% higher density in horizontal managers and fiber enclosures compared to standard 3mm patch cords.
Key Features
- OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber (50/125 µm) - supports 10 Gb/s to 400m, 40/100G to 150m per TIA-568-C.3
- LC duplex connectors both ends - universal compatibility with switches, media converters, SFP+ transceivers
- 6-meter (19.68 ft) length - suits rack-to-rack connections in rows or telecom room cross-connects
- OFNR riser-rated jacket - approved for vertical runs between floors without conduit in commercial buildings
- Aqua cable color - TIA-598-C standard for instant OM4 identification during MAC work
- 1.6mm reduced-diameter cable - enables high-density deployments in constrained pathways and panels
- Factory-terminated and tested - eliminates field termination variables and polishing inconsistencies
- Standards compliant - TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3), TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10)
The OM4 fiber core is laser-optimized for 850nm VCSEL transceivers, delivering 10 Gb/s Ethernet to 400 meters or 40/100 Gb/s to 150 meters per TIA-568-C.3 channel specs. LC duplex physical-contact ferrules are factory-polished and tested to meet TIA-604-10 insertion loss requirements, typically <0.3 dB. The 1.6mm cable diameter enables 40-50% more circuits in the same cable manager or horizontal pathway compared to standard 2mm or 3mm patch cords - critical in high-port-count ToR switch deployments or congested telecom rooms where pathway fill is a limiting factor.
The 6-meter length suits typical rack-to-rack distances within a row (up to ~20 feet), telecommunications room equipment-to-panel cross-connects, or entrance facility fiber distribution frames. The aqua jacket follows TIA-598-C color coding for OM4, allowing technicians to identify 10G-capable links at a glance during adds, moves, or troubleshooting without pulling documentation. OFNR (riser) flame rating meets NEC Article 770 requirements for vertical runs between floors in commercial buildings, avoiding the cost and labor of conduit installation for in-building fiber risers.
Panduit Opti-Core patch cords are factory-tested for insertion loss and return loss before shipping, with typical IL <0.3 dB and RL >20 dB. This factory QA eliminates the "bad cable" variable during turn-up and provides a known-good baseline for TIA-568-C.3 permanent-link certification. Each cord ships with compliance documentation for ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA standards, backed by manufacturer warranty.
