Panduit FX2ERQ1SNSNM030 30m OM3 LC/SC Fiber Assembly

Panduit FX2ERQ1SNSNM030 QuickNet™ OM3 Duplex Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

The Panduit FX2ERQ1SNSNM030 is a factory-terminated 30-meter OM3 duplex multimode fiber optic cable assembly engineered for high-speed datacenter and telecommunications infrastructure. This QuickNet™ pre-terminated solution eliminates field termination labor and testing overhead while delivering guaranteed insertion loss and return loss performance out of the box. The LC-to-SC hybrid connector configuration addresses a common deployment scenario: connecting active equipment with LC interfaces to structured cabling systems using SC patch panels or legacy SC-terminated infrastructure. With aqua-jacketed OM3 50/125µm fiber, this assembly supports 10GBASE-SR Ethernet at full 300-meter reach and provides headroom for 40/100GBASE-SR4 applications up to 100 meters, making it a future-ready choice for bandwidth-intensive surveillance NVR backhaul, SAN fabric extensions, and inter-switch links in converged IP infrastructure.

Key Features

• Factory-Terminated QuickNet™ Assembly – Precision connectorization and 100% factory testing eliminate field termination variables, fusion splice loss, and on-site test equipment requirements
• LC/SC Hybrid Connectivity – LC duplex connector on one end for modern switches and servers; SC duplex on the other for legacy patch panels, media converters, or SC-based structured cabling
• OM3 Multimode 50/125µm Fiber – Laser-optimized multimode fiber supports 10Gb/s transmission up to 300m and 40/100Gb/s up to 100m per TIA-568.3-D; aqua jacket for instant visual identification
• Push-Pull Connector Boots – Tool-free insertion and extraction with integrated strain relief; prevents cable kinking and connector damage during moves, adds, and changes
• Riser-Rated OFNR Jacket – Flame-retardant plenum-alternative cable meets NFPA 262 / UL 1666 vertical tray flame test for use in risers, shafts, and non-plenum horizontal runs
• 1.6mm Tight-Buffered Construction – Low-profile dual-fiber cable simplifies high-density pathway fill and tight-radius routing in cable trays, ladder rack, and overhead J-hooks
• 30-Meter Optimized Length – Pre-cut to 98.4 feet for cross-connect applications in medium to large telecom rooms, equipment distribution areas, and horizontally adjacent server rows
• TIA/ISO Standards Compliant – Tested to TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B datacenter standards for guaranteed interoperability and channel performance

Field termination of multimode fiber remains a persistent source of installation delays, performance variability, and long-term maintenance liability in commercial IP infrastructure projects. Fusion splicing requires specialized equipment, costly training, and clean-room conditions rarely available on active job sites. Mechanical splices and epoxy-polish terminations introduce inconsistent insertion loss—often 0.5 to 1.0 dB per connector—that erodes link budgets and forces over-provisioning of fiber counts or transceiver power. The FX2ERQ1SNSNM030 QuickNet™ assembly solves this by moving termination into Panduit's controlled manufacturing environment, where automated polishing, interferometric end-face inspection, and insertion-loss verification against sub-0.3 dB limits occur before the cable leaves the factory. Every LC and SC connector on this assembly uses Physical Contact (PC) polish to minimize back reflection and achieve typical return loss better than 20 dB, well within the 12.5 dB minimum required for 10GBASE-SR applications. The result is a plug-and-play fiber link that meets channel specifications on first light-up, eliminating the time and cost of field OTDR testing, connector re-work, and troubleshooting marginal links during system commissioning.

The LC/SC hybrid configuration directly addresses a transition scenario common in enterprise datacenters, security operations centers, and telecom carrier hotels: connecting modern 10GbE switches or NVRs with small-form-factor LC ports to existing structured cabling terminated with SC connectors at the patch panel. Rather than re-terminating panels or deploying LC-to-SC adapter plates—which add insertion loss, create failure points, and clutter high-density panels—this assembly provides a single-cable path that maintains end-to-end fiber continuity and preserves the precision of factory terminations at both ends. The LC duplex connector features Panduit's push-pull boot design, which allows one-handed insertion and extraction without the need for needle-nose pliers or hook tools that risk ferrule damage or fiber core scratches. This is particularly valuable in live network environments where technicians perform MAC work in cramped rack spaces or overhead cable trays while wearing ESD-safe gloves. The SC duplex connector on the opposite end uses the industry-standard push-pull latching mechanism, ensuring secure mating with SC adapters in fiber enclosures, wall-mount housings, or rack-mount patch panels without risk of accidental disconnection during cable dressing or vibration from adjacent equipment fans.

At 30 meters, this assembly is purpose-built for medium-distance cross-connects within a single equipment room or between adjacent communications spaces on the same floor. Typical deployment scenarios include connecting a centralized IP surveillance NVR in the main equipment room to a fiber patch panel serving an IDF 80 feet away, linking core switches in a datacenter to aggregation switches in an adjacent row, or backhauling high-resolution IP cameras over fiber from a remote equipment closet to the security operations center. The 1.6mm tight-buffered cable construction maintains a bend radius under 1 inch (25mm) under no-load conditions, enabling tight routing through vertical cable managers, around rack corners, and through horizontal J-hook pathways without signal degradation or physical stress on the fiber cores. The riser-rated OFNR jacket meets NEC Article 770 requirements for vertical fire propagation in shafts and risers between floors, making this assembly code-compliant for inter-floor links in commercial buildings where plenum-rated cable is not mandated. Installations in air-handling spaces or above drop ceilings used for environmental air return require upgrading to OFNP plenum-rated assemblies, but for the majority of intra-floor and riser applications, the OFNR rating provides the necessary fire safety approval at a lower material cost than plenum alternatives. The aqua-colored OM3 jacket provides instant visual differentiation from OM1/OM2 orange cables, OM4 erika violet cables, and single-mode yellow cables in mixed-fiber environments, reducing the risk of accidental cross-patching during maintenance and ensuring that field technicians select the correct fiber type for 10Gb/s transceiver installations. This color-coding discipline is critical in datacenters and telecom rooms where dozens of fiber cables converge at patch panels, and visual identification under low light or from ladder height prevents costly mis-patching that can result in link failures or damage to incompatible transceivers. Panduit's QuickNet™ manufacturing process ensures consistent performance across every meter of the 30-meter run, with factory testing validating that end-to-end attenuation remains well below the TIA-568.3-D channel limit of 2.6 dB for OM3 multimode fiber, leaving ample margin for connector adapters, splice trays, or future re-configuration without approaching link budget thresholds that trigger bit errors or transceiver alarms.