Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM003 Opti-Core OM4 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2ERLNLNSNM003 is a 3-meter OM4 multimode fiber patch cord with duplex LC connectors on both ends, designed for high-speed data center and telecom room interconnections up to 100 Gbps. The aqua-jacketed riser-rated (OFNR) cable supports 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR10 over 50-micron laser-optimized fiber, delivering the bandwidth density and reach modern structured cabling installations demand. Part of Panduit's Opti-Core ecosystem, this patch cord provides factory-polished, tested connectivity for rack-to-rack links, panel-to-switch runs, or cassette-to-equipment interconnections where standards compliance and insertion-loss consistency matter.
Key Features
- OM4 50/125μm laser-optimized multimode fiber supports 10G to 100G Ethernet at extended reach
- Duplex LC connectors on both ends for high-density patching in SFP+/QSFP+/QSFP28 environments
- 3-meter (9.84 ft) length for typical rack-to-rack or cross-connect applications
- OFNR riser-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for vertical cable runs in non-plenum spaces
- Aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-C coding standard for instant OM4 identification
- Factory-terminated with standard insertion loss for predictable link budgets
- Exceeds ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, and FOCIS-3/10 connector performance specs
OM4 fiber delivers 550 meters of 10GBASE-SR reach and 150 meters at 40/100G—substantially longer than OM3, making it the backbone choice for enterprise data centers and high-bandwidth telecom rooms. The 50-micron core is laser-optimized for VCSEL transceivers, reducing modal dispersion and enabling the parallel-optics architectures that 40G/100G standards require. LC duplex connectors pack twice the port density of SC in the same panel space, critical when you're patching hundreds of links in a 42U rack. The 1.6 mm zipcord jacket keeps the cable flexible for tight-radius routing behind patch panels or around cable managers, while the duplex clip maintains polarity and prevents accidental single-fiber disconnects during maintenance. Standard insertion loss—typically ≤0.5 dB—means you can chain multiple patch cords and cassettes without exceeding the IEEE link-loss budget; Panduit's factory polish eliminates the variability field terminations introduce.
This patch cord bridges preterminated cassettes in main, horizontal, and equipment distribution areas—common deployment patterns in modular structured cabling. Use it to connect MTP-to-LC breakout cassettes to top-of-rack switches, to patch between fiber enclosures in a main distribution frame, or to link SAN storage arrays to core switches where low-latency 40G/100G links are mandatory. The 3-meter length handles typical aisle-width spacing in hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts or adjacent-rack connections without excess slack that invites cable-management headaches. The riser rating covers vertical risers between floors or overhead cable trays in open-ceiling spaces; for air-return plenums you'll need the plenum (OFNP) variant, but riser suffices for conduit, tray, or in-wall runs where smoke spread is managed by enclosure.
OFNR flammability compliance is code-mandated for any vertical pathway that penetrates floors, and inspector sign-off hinges on cable jacket markings—this patch cord carries the UL riser listing inspectors expect. The Opti-Core product family integrates with Panduit's cassettes, enclosures, and MTP trunks, so you're specifying within a tested, warrantied system rather than mixing vendors and hoping polarity schemes align. For data center migrations from 10G to 40G or 100G, OM4 is the minimum-viable multimode tier; OM3 won't reach, and single-mode adds transceiver cost without meaningful benefit at these distances. If you're installing parallel optics, running 40GBASE-SR4 breakouts, or future-proofing a horizontal fiber plant for 25G access or 100G aggregation, this LC duplex OM4 patch cord delivers the performance, compliance, and ecosystem fit the job requires.
