Panduit FRZUP77Y002F049 49FT OM4 24-Fiber ICT Trunk Cable
Overview
The Panduit FRZUP77Y002F049 is a 49-foot, 24-fiber OM4 trunk cable built for the ICT (Intelligent Cabling and Infrastructure) pre-terminated ecosystem. Specced as an ICT POL B OPT IL assembly, it targets high-density spine-leaf and cross-connect applications where plug-and-play trunk routing saves installation time and reduces field-termination error. If you're running fiber optic trunk cables between patch panels or aggregation switches in a data center row, this is the cable class to evaluate — not a patch cord, and not a field-terminated solution.
Key Features
- OM4 Multimode Fiber: OM4 supports 40GbE and 100GbE at standard data center distances (up to 150m at 100G), so this trunk has headroom for current 100G deployments and near-term 400G migration when paired with appropriate transceivers.
- 24-Fiber Count: 24 fibers per trunk means a single cable run handles 12 duplex LC channels simultaneously — reduces pathway congestion and speeds structured cabling builds compared to running individual 2-fiber patch cords.
- 49FT (approximately 15m) Length: Sized for row-to-row or end-of-row switch connections in standard data center bay layouts. Measure your inter-rack distance before ordering — this length is fixed and not field-adjustable.
- ICT POL B Assembly: POL B (Polarity B) is one of the three TIA-568 polarity methods. Verify your end-device and panel polarity scheme before deploying — mixing POL A and POL B in the same link segment will invert your transmit/receive pairs and require a cross-over correction.
- Pre-Terminated Design: Factory-terminated assemblies deliver consistent insertion loss and eliminate field splicing variables. This matters in high-fiber-count environments where a single bad termination can take hours to isolate. For related network switch planning, ensure your switch's transceiver type matches the connector style on this assembly.
Integration & Compatibility
The FRZUP77Y002F049 is designed for use within Panduit's ICT pre-terminated fiber system. Compatibility depends on matching connector type, polarity scheme, and fiber count at both termination points. Consult your structured cabling infrastructure panel and trunk management documentation before mixing assemblies from different product families. ICT trunks mate with Panduit ICT cassettes and patch panels — confirm the cassette configuration at both ends matches this cable's polarity and fiber-count grouping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What polarity method does the FRZUP77Y002F049 use?
A: This assembly is designated POL B (Polarity B) per TIA-568. Ensure both ends of your link are configured for POL B to avoid transmit/receive inversion.
Q: What fiber type is used in the FRZUP77Y002F049?
A: OM4 multimode fiber, which supports 100GbE up to approximately 150 meters — appropriate for most intra-data-center trunk runs.
Q: How many fibers does the FRZUP77Y002F049 contain?
A: 24 fibers, supporting up to 12 duplex LC channels in a single cable run.
Q: Can the FRZUP77Y002F049 be used with non-Panduit panels?
A: The ICT assembly system is engineered for Panduit ICT cassettes and panels. Third-party compatibility depends on whether the connector interface and polarity scheme match — verify before deploying in a mixed-vendor environment.
Q: Is the FRZUP77Y002F049 a field-terminable cable?
A: No. This is a pre-terminated factory assembly. The length is fixed at 49 feet and cannot be adjusted in the field.
The FRZUP77Y002F049 is a 24-fiber OM4 ICT POL B trunk in a 49-foot run — a format I reach for when a team is building out a data center row and wants to eliminate field-termination variables entirely. Pre-terminated ICT trunks like this one are only as good as your panel planning upfront; get the polarity scheme wrong at one end and you're chasing phantom link failures.
Technical Highlights:
- OM4 at 24 fibers: OM4's 150m headroom at 100G covers virtually any within-row or row-to-row run, and 24 fibers in a single trunk replaces what would otherwise be a dozen individual patch cords cluttering the tray.
- POL B (Polarity B) assembly: TIA-568 POL B flips the transmit/receive pairs end-to-end, which is correct for straight-through duplex links — but only when your cassettes and panels are also POL B. This is the single most common deployment error with pre-terminated trunks.
- Fixed 49FT length: Factory-set at 49 feet, which fits row-to-row routing in most standard bay spacings. If your run is shorter, you'll manage slack in the cable tray; if longer, you'll need a different SKU — there is no field-splice option with this assembly type.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify ICT cassette polarity at both termination points before pulling the cable. A POL B trunk into a POL A cassette requires a cross-over at one end to restore correct polarity — plan this before the run, not after.
- OM4 is multimode; if any segment of your link is single-mode, this cable is incompatible. Confirm your transceiver type (SR vs LR) matches the fiber before ordering.
This trunk is a solid fit for structured data center builds where a team is deploying Panduit ICT panels and wants consistent, auditable insertion loss across every link in the row — particularly in 40G/100G spine-leaf architectures where fiber count and polarity discipline matter from day one.
