Panduit OM3 2F 1.6MM PC Lszh LC Dup/sc PK1MOQ10 - FX2ELLNSNSNM8.5

Panduit FX2ELLNSNSNM8.5 OM3 LC Duplex to SC LSZH Fiber Patch Cable

Overview

The Panduit FX2ELLNSNSNM8.5 is part of the QuickNet™ pre-terminated fiber optic cable line — a 2-fiber OM3 multimode (50/125µm) patch cord with LC Duplex connectors on one end and SC connectors on the other, jacketed in 1.6mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) construction. It targets rapid-deployment scenarios in Panduit structured cabling systems where a halogen-free jacket is a code or safety requirement: enclosed equipment rooms, plenum-adjacent spaces, or any facility where toxic smoke emission during a fire event is a liability. The OM3 fiber grade supports 10GbE up to 300 meters and 40/100GbE at shorter distances, making FX2ELLNSNSNM8.5 a practical choice for backbone patching between active equipment in MDA/HDA zones without overspecifying to OM4 or OM5.

Compatibility

Designed for deployment in structured cabling infrastructure conforming to TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B — the dominant standards governing data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and equipment distribution areas. The LC Duplex/SC configuration pairs with SFP+ transceivers (LC side) feeding SC-terminated patch panels or legacy SC-port switches and media converters. Verified compatible with Panduit QuickNet™ patching hardware. The 10-piece minimum order quantity (MOQ10) makes this a volume stocking item rather than a one-off pull — plan procurement accordingly when ordering for phased rack buildouts or sparing inventory.

Installation Notes

The 1.6mm LSZH jacket is thinner and lighter than standard 2mm or 3mm cordage, which reduces congestion in high-density fiber patch panels and cable managers but requires careful bend-radius discipline — do not exceed the minimum bend radius during routing or the OM3 core attenuation will increase. LSZH compound is less flexible in cold environments than PVC or OFNR jackets; if the installation space drops below typical conditioned-space temperatures, allow the cable to acclimate before dressing. The PC (physical contact) polish on both connectors delivers low insertion loss for standard OM3 applications; no field polishing or epoxy required — these arrive factory-terminated and ready to install.