Panduit FX2ERLNLNSNM1.5 Opti-Core OM3 Duplex LC Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FX2ERLNLNSNM1.5 is a 1.5-meter OM3 multimode duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth IP surveillance, datacenter, and enterprise network deployments. Built on Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this aqua-jacketed cable features LC duplex connectors on both ends, 50-micron fiber cores optimized for 10 Gigabit Ethernet at distances up to 300 meters, and OFNR (riser) fire rating for code-compliant vertical cable runs between floors. The 1.6mm jacket diameter enables flexible routing in high-density patch panels and tight cable pathways while maintaining tested insertion loss performance.
Key Features
- OM3 multimode fiber supports 10GBASE-SR up to 300 meters at 850nm, ideal for IP camera backhaul and NVR uplinks
- LC duplex connectors on both ends provide industry-standard high-density termination for switches, media converters, and SFP+ transceivers
- OFNR (riser) flame rating meets NEC Article 770 for vertical runs in non-plenum spaces without conduit
- 1.6mm cable diameter offers superior bend radius and routing flexibility in crowded racks and telecom rooms
- Aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-C standard for instant OM3 identification in mixed-fiber installations
- Factory-terminated and tested for standard insertion loss eliminates field termination errors
- Exceeds ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, and FOCIS-3/FOCIS-10 connector geometry standards
- RoHS compliant for environmentally responsible installations
OM3 laser-optimized multimode fiber is the backbone of modern IP surveillance and datacenter infrastructure, delivering 10 Gbps throughput at 850nm wavelengths over distances that cover most intra-building links. The 50-micron graded-index core minimizes modal dispersion, allowing VCSEL-based SFP+ transceivers to maintain signal integrity across 300-meter runs—enough to connect a building entrance facility to a telecoms room four floors up, or an equipment room NVR to a horizontal cross-connect serving an IP camera array. The LC duplex form factor packs twice the port density of SC connectors in the same panel space, critical when you're landing 48-port fiber switches or high-channel-count media converter chassis. Panduit's factory termination ensures both connectors meet FOCIS geometry specs out of the package, eliminating the insertion loss variability and end-face contamination risk that comes with field-installed connectors.
OFNR (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Riser) rating makes this cable code-compliant for vertical runs in riser shafts, equipment closets, and between-floor pathways that don't require plenum-rated cable. For integrators pulling fiber from a ground-floor server room to telecom closets on upper floors, or running camera backhaul from rooftop installations down to an IDF, riser-rated cable meets NEC Article 770.113 without the cost premium of OFNP plenum jacket compounds. The 1.5-meter length is purpose-built for patch panel to switch connections, cassette to cassette links in structured fiber systems, or short-hop equipment room jumpers where you need a few feet of service loop but don't want excess cable cluttering the rack. The aqua jacket follows the TIA-598-C color code for OM3, so six months after install, any technician can identify the fiber type at a glance without pulling documentation.
This cord is designed for Panduit Opti-Core cassette-based fiber systems, where pre-terminated trunk cables land in wall-mounted or rack-mounted cassettes, and short duplex patch cords like the FX2ERLNLNSNM1.5 provide the final connection to active equipment. That architecture is common in main distribution areas (MDA), horizontal distribution areas (HDA), and equipment distribution areas (EDA) where you need modular, scalable fiber that doesn't require fusion splicing or on-site termination. Compliant with ISO/IEC 11801 structured cabling standards and TIA-568-C.3 fiber optic cabling specifications, this patch cord integrates into any standards-based infrastructure without compatibility concerns.
