Panduit FX2ERLNLNSNM003 OM3 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FX2ERLNLNSNM003 Opti-Core™ patch cord delivers OM3 multimode connectivity for 10-Gigabit Ethernet links in enterprise networks, datacenters, and surveillance backbones. This 3-meter duplex LC jumper uses 50-micron fiber with an aqua jacket—the industry-standard color for OM3—and carries OFNR (riser) flammability rating for vertical cable runs between floors. LC duplex connectors on both ends provide plug-and-play compatibility with switches, media converters, SFP+ transceivers, and fiber enclosures across Cisco, Ubiquiti, and access-control platforms.

Key Features

• OM3 50μm multimode fiber supports 10GBASE-SR up to 300 meters and 40/100GBASE-SR4 at shorter distances
• Duplex LC connectors (both ends) mate with SFP+, QSFP+, and LC adapter panels without gender or polarity issues
• OFNR riser rating meets NEC Article 770 for installation in vertical shafts, risers, and ducts between floors
• 1.6 mm cable diameter balances flexibility for tight bend radius with jacket durability in high-density patch fields
• Aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-C coding for instant OM3 identification in mixed-fiber environments
• Factory-terminated and tested to TIA-568-C.3 insertion loss limits (≤0.35 dB typical)

OM3 fiber is the workhorse multimode grade for 10-Gigabit Ethernet in structured cabling—it delivers ten times the bandwidth-distance product of OM1/OM2 legacy fiber at a fraction of the cost of singlemode infrastructure. The FX2ERLNLNSNM003's 50-micron core and optimized 850 nm laser launch conditions support 10GBASE-SR links up to 300 meters, covering horizontal runs from telecom rooms to IP camera switches, NVR arrays, and access-control head-ends in most commercial buildings. For 40- or 100-Gigabit aggregation links (40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4), OM3 extends usable distance to 100 meters—enough for intra-datacenter connections between core switches and edge racks.

The duplex LC interface is the de facto standard for enterprise fiber—its small form factor (half the size of SC) packs twice the port density into patch panels and switch faceplates, and the push-pull latch mechanism survives hundreds of mate cycles without performance degradation. Both connectors are keyed for correct polarity (transmit-to-receive crossover), and the duplex clip holds both fibers in a single plug to prevent accidental swaps. You'll find this cable bridging fiber enclosures to PoE switches in IDF closets, linking SFP+ uplinks in IP camera networks, and interconnecting pre-terminated cassettes in MDA/HDA/EDA zone architectures.

OFNR riser rating means this cable meets flame-spread and smoke-generation limits for installation in vertical shafts, plenums served by air-handling ducts, and any pathway between floors—satisfying NEC 770.113 and most North American building codes without requiring conduit. Panduit Opti-Core™ jumpers are built to ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA-568-C.3 standards, with each fiber individually tested for insertion loss, return loss, and geometry before leaving the factory. The 3-meter length suits most rack-to-rack and panel-to-switch runs in telecom rooms; for longer horizontal spans or campus backbone links, consider stepping up to singlemode OS2 fiber or OM4 for extended 10G reach.