Panduit OM4 2F 1.6MM PC Lszh LC Dup/lc PK1MOQ10 - FZ2ELLNLNSNM9.5

Panduit FZ2ELLNLNSNM9.5 OM4 LC Duplex LSZH Fiber Patch Cable

Overview

The Panduit FZ2ELLNLNSNM9.5 is a 2-fiber OM4 multimode patch cable from the Panduit QuickNet™ fiber infrastructure line, terminated with LC duplex connectors on both ends and jacketed in 1.6mm Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) construction. It is built for pre-terminated fiber optic cabling deployments in data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and equipment distribution areas where quick, reliable connections matter and halogen-free materials are required by code or facility standard. LSZH jacketing limits toxic gas emission and smoke density in confined spaces — a hard requirement in many European data centers and increasingly specified in North American high-density facilities. The OM4 50/125µm fiber supports 10GbE to 400m, 40GbE to 150m, and 100GbE to 100m, making this cable a practical fit for modern high-speed backbone and horizontal runs without overbuilding to single-mode.

Compatibility

Designed to mate with any LC duplex port or adapter panel conforming to TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 standards. Direct compatible deployment targets include Panduit QuickNet pre-terminated cassette modules, network switches with LC SFP/SFP+ ports (10G, 25G, 40G, 100G transceivers), fiber patch panels with LC duplex ports, and optical transport equipment in telecommunications rooms. Standards compliance with ANSI/TIA-942-B makes this cable appropriate for structured cabling installations in rated data center environments. Verify that active transceiver modules are OM4-compatible — OM3 transceivers will interoperate but at reduced distance budgets; single-mode transceivers are incompatible. This cable is not rated for outdoor or direct burial use.

Installation Notes

The 1.6mm slim jacket reduces bend radius and improves airflow in high-density cable management trays compared to standard 2.0mm duplex assemblies — a meaningful advantage when routing through fully loaded patch fields. LSZH materials comply with IEC 60332-1 flame spread and IEC 61034 smoke density requirements; confirm local code applicability before substituting standard PVC-jacketed assemblies in plenum or riser pathways. Handle LC ferrules carefully during installation — physical contact (PC) polish on the connectors requires inspection with a fiber scope before mating to avoid contamination-related insertion loss.