Panduit FAP6WEISCZ 6-Port SC Simplex OM1 Fiber Adapter Panel
Overview
The Panduit FAP6WEISCZ is a front-access fiber adapter panel from the Opticom™ line, housing six SC simplex adapters designed for OM1 multimode fiber termination in structured cabling enclosures. At 1.38 in. high and 4.3 in. wide, it slots into standard EIA-310/IEC 60297-compliant 19-inch racks and patch panels without taking up unnecessary rack space. The electric ivory adapters with zirconia split sleeves deliver consistent, low-loss mating — a practical choice for backbone runs in commercial buildings, campus LANs, or data centers where multimode SC links are the established standard. For a broader look at the fiber optic panel category or the full Panduit fiber cabling line, those pages are worth reviewing before finalizing your configuration.
Key Features
- Six SC Simplex Ports: Six discrete simplex SC adapter positions per panel — each handles one fiber strand. For a 12-fiber backbone, you deploy two panels side by side, keeping port counts and patching organized without splicing different connector types into the same enclosure.
- Zirconia Split Sleeves: Zirconia ceramic split sleeves maintain precise ferrule alignment and hold up to repeated mating cycles better than phosphor-bronze alternatives. Relevant wherever technicians patch and repatch frequently — MDF/IDF rooms, broadcast facilities, or any environment where connector wear is a real factor.
- OM1 Multimode Compatibility: Rated for OM1 fiber (62.5/125 µm). If your runs are OM3 or OM4 laser-optimized multimode, confirm that the adapter sleeves and core diameter match your fiber plant — mixing OM grades at the adapter introduces insertion loss penalties that compound across a link budget.
- EIA-310 / IEC 60297 Rack Compliance: Meets EIA-310 and IEC 60297 panel standards, so it installs in any standard 19-inch enclosure or patch panel chassis without modification. That includes Panduit's own FMT and FRME series enclosures as well as third-party rack systems built to the same standard.
- RoHS Compliance: Meets RoHS directives — relevant for EU deployments and for organizations with environmental compliance requirements in their procurement standards.
- Compact 1.38-Inch Profile: At 35.2 mm tall, this panel takes up roughly one rack unit worth of height. In dense MDF closets where every inch matters, the compact profile lets you stack more termination capacity per enclosure than a taller panel would allow.
- Electric Ivory Adapter Color: The electric ivory color coding on the adapters follows standard color-coding conventions for multimode SC links, helping technicians correctly identify fiber type at a glance during moves, adds, and changes — reducing mis-patching in mixed-media racks.
Integration & Compatibility
The FAP6WEISCZ installs into Panduit FMT-series and compatible fiber management enclosures. It supports SC simplex fiber patch cables on both sides. Pair it with a matching fiber optic enclosure for a complete, standards-compliant termination solution. Verify your enclosure's panel slot dimensions against the 109.1 mm width before ordering, particularly in older proprietary chassis that pre-date IEC 60297 harmonization. Sold individually (package quantity: 1); carton quantity is 10 for volume procurement.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit FAP6WEISCZ fiber adapter panel (6-port SC simplex, OM1, electric ivory)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What fiber types does the FAP6WEISCZ support?
A: The FAP6WEISCZ is rated for OM1 multimode fiber (62.5/125 µm). The fiber type listing in the spec data also references OM2/OM3/OM4/OS2, but the adapter and sleeve configuration is specified for OM1 SC simplex — verify compatibility with your fiber plant before mixing grades.
Q: Does the FAP6WEISCZ fit a standard 19-inch rack?
A: Yes. It meets EIA-310 and IEC 60297 standards, so it fits any compliant 19-inch rack enclosure or patch panel chassis. The panel measures 4.3 in. (109.1 mm) wide and 1.38 in. (35.2 mm) tall.
Q: What type of adapter sleeves does the FAP6WEISCZ use?
A: Zirconia split sleeves — ceramic alignment sleeves that maintain ferrule alignment through repeated mating cycles and are more durable than phosphor-bronze alternatives in high-patching environments.
Q: Is the FAP6WEISCZ RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The FAP6WEISCZ meets RoHS directives as listed in its standards compliance documentation.
Q: How many panels come in one order?
A: One panel per unit (package quantity: 1). Carton quantity is 10 for volume orders.
The FAP6WEISCZ comes up regularly in MDF/IDF builds where the fiber plant is OM1 and the connector standard is SC simplex — still common in campuses that standardized on 62.5-micron years ago and haven't migrated. The zirconia split sleeves are the detail worth noting: in closets where technicians patch daily, ceramic holds alignment far longer than bronze, and replacement sleeve cost is low compared to the labor of troubleshooting degraded links. At 1.38 inches tall and 4.3 inches wide, this panel fits cleanly into any EIA-310-compliant enclosure without adjustment.
Technical Highlights:
- Zirconia Split Sleeves: Ceramic alignment holds tight tolerances through hundreds of mating cycles — relevant in MDF rooms with frequent MACs where connector wear would degrade insertion loss on bronze sleeves over time.
- EIA-310 / IEC 60297 Compliance: Standards-compliant dimensions (109.1 mm × 35.2 mm) mean this panel drops into any qualified 19-inch enclosure — Panduit or third-party — without fitment risk.
- Electric Ivory Color Coding: Multimode SC color convention at the adapter level reduces mis-patching in mixed-media racks — a small detail that matters when a technician is tracing five dozen cables in low light.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your enclosure slot width accepts 109.1 mm panels — pre-IEC 60297 proprietary chassis occasionally run narrower and the FAP6WEISCZ will not force-fit.
- OM1 (62.5/125 µm) is specified; if your backbone has transitioned to OM3 or OM4 laser-optimized multimode, the core diameter mismatch at the sleeve will add insertion loss — spec the correct adapter for your actual fiber grade.
Best fit: established campuses or commercial buildings running legacy OM1 SC simplex backbones where panel replacement or capacity expansion is needed without retraining staff on new connector types or pulling new fiber.
