Panduit FZ2ERQ1Q1SNM003 Opti-Core OM4 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2ERQ1Q1SNM003 is a 3-meter OM4 multimode fiber patch cord engineered for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 datacenter interconnects and high-bandwidth security network backbone links. This duplex jumper features factory-terminated LC push-pull connectors on both ends, 50/125µm laser-optimized fiber, and aqua OFNR riser-rated jacketing that meets TIA-568-C.3 color coding standards. Part of Panduit's Opti-Core system, it delivers insertion loss under 0.35 dB typical and return loss better than -35 dB, ensuring headroom for 40G/100G optics in surveillance NVR aggregation, access-control server clustering, and enterprise fiber-to-the-desk deployments.
Key Features
- OM4 50/125µm Multimode Fiber: Laser-optimized for 40G/100G applications up to 150m (SR4) and 10G up to 550m, backward-compatible with OM3/OM2 networks
- LC Duplex Push-Pull Connectors: Small-form-factor terminations with tactile latching mechanism for high-density patch panels and SFP+ / QSFP+ transceiver modules
- 3-Meter Breakout-Free Length: Spans typical rack-to-rack or cabinet-to-wall-mount switch distances without mid-span slack management in security ops centers and datacenter rows
- OFNR Riser-Rated Jacket: UL 1666 flame-test certified for vertical cable runs between floors in commercial buildings, eliminating the need for conduit in riser pathways
- Factory Pre-Terminated & Tested: Every jumper ships with IL/RL test data, eliminating field termination labor and ensuring Day 1 link budgets for IP camera VMS replication and SAN extension
- 1.6mm Zipcord Construction: Dual 900µm buffered fibers in parallel jacket for easy routing through cable managers and tight bend radii down to 10× cable diameter under load
- Aqua TIA-568 Color Code: Industry-standard OM4 identification prevents cross-patching with slower OM2 (orange) or single-mode (yellow) jumpers during adds/moves/changes
- RoHS 2 & REACH Compliant: Lead-free, halogen-free materials meet EU Directive 2002/95/CE and REACH SVHC restrictions for global procurement and green-building LEED credits
The FZ2ERQ1Q1SNM003's LC connector interface uses a 1.25mm ceramic ferrule with endface geometry polished to IEC 61300-3-35 standards, delivering physical-contact mating that minimizes back-reflection and supports BER targets below 10⁻¹² for uncompressed 4K video streams and storage-network iSCSI traffic. The push-pull boot design requires only 6N extraction force, preventing accidental disconnects while allowing one-handed patching in crowded 1U switches and media converters. Installers working with Axis Q-line PTZ cameras feeding 100Mbps H.265 streams, or aggregating thirty-two 8MP fixed domes into a 10GBASE-SR uplink, will appreciate the cable's 1.6mm profile—half the diameter of legacy 3mm zipcord—which reduces pathway fill and improves airflow in vertical cable managers.
Deploy this jumper in telecommunications rooms where fiber enters from campus OSP distribution, connecting LC-terminated cassettes in FHD enclosures to edge switches serving PoE++ IP intercoms and access readers. The OFNR riser rating satisfies NEC Article 770.154(A) for installation between floors without plenum-rated CMP cable or metal conduit, a cost-saver in retrofit projects where riser shafts lack environmental air handling. The 3-meter length suits common layouts: floor-to-ceiling cable tray drops into wall-mount swing gates, or horizontal runs between adjacent 42U racks in split hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations. For datacenter SR4 parallel optics, pair this duplex jumper with Panduit's QSFP+ MPO breakout modules to fan out 40G interfaces into four 10G SFP+ links serving video management servers, NAS appliances, or hyper-converged storage nodes.
Every Opti-Core patch cord undergoes automated IL/RL testing per TIA-526-14-B (multimode) and ships with serialized test results traceable to NIST-calibrated reference-grade equipment, giving integrators audit-ready documentation for SOC 2 Type II datacenters and defense-contractor NIST 800-171 compliance. The aqua jacket is UV-stabilized and resistant to cleaning solvents, maintaining flexibility after repeated disinfectant wipes in healthcare surveillance installations. Panduit's Opti-Core portfolio carries a limited lifetime warranty covering materials and workmanship, with advance replacement on factory defects—essential for mission-critical security networks where a failed patch cord can black out an entire camera zone or sever two-factor authentication to access panels.
