Panduit FZ2ELQ1SNSNM030 OM4 LC/SC Fiber Cable 30m

Panduit FZ2ELQ1SNSNM030 OM4 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

The Panduit FZ2ELQ1SNSNM030 is a factory-terminated 30-meter OM4 multimode fiber optic cable assembly engineered for high-speed datacenter and telecommunications installations requiring different connector types at each end. This 2-fiber duplex assembly features LC connectors on one end and SC connectors on the other, enabling direct connections between equipment with dissimilar interfaces without requiring adapters or patch panels. The 1.6mm diameter LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets stringent fire safety requirements for plenum spaces, while the push-pull connector design ensures reliable, repeatable connections in high-density rack environments where finger access is limited. Pre-terminated at the factory with physical contact (PC) polish on both ends, this QuickNet™ assembly delivers insertion loss performance that meets or exceeds TIA-568.3-D standards right out of the package, eliminating the time, labor, and quality variability associated with field terminations.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 up to 150m and 100GBASE-SR10 up to 100m
• LC duplex to SC duplex configuration bridges equipment with different connector standards without adapters
• 30-meter (98.4-foot) length spans typical datacenter hot aisle to MDA distances or telecom room to entrance facility runs
• Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket certified for plenum installations under NEC Article 770
• Push-pull connector boots enable one-handed insertion and removal in congested patch fields
• Factory-terminated with PC polish delivers <0.35dB typical insertion loss per mated pair
• 1.6mm reduced-diameter cable construction supports higher port density in cable management systems
• Aqua jacket color provides instant visual identification of OM4 grade per TIA-598-D
• Individually tested and serialized with performance documentation included
• QuickNet™ pre-terminated system eliminates field splicing and connector installation labor

OM4 multimode fiber represents the current performance standard for short-reach datacenter applications, offering significantly higher bandwidth-distance products than legacy OM3 or OM2 grades. The 50/125µm core diameter and optimized refractive index profile support laser-optimized transmission at 850nm wavelengths used by modern SFP+ and QSFP transceivers. At 30 meters, this assembly length matches common datacenter architecture patterns: equipment distribution area (EDA) to main distribution area (MDA) backbone runs, top-of-rack switch uplinks to core aggregation switches, or storage array connections to SAN fabric switches. The LC-to-SC connector combination specifically addresses mixed-vendor environments where newer equipment has standardized on LC duplex interfaces (Cisco, Juniper, Arista switches) while legacy core routers, DWDM transport gear, or older Brocade/Qlogic SAN switches retain SC connectivity. Rather than deploying LC-LC cables with bulky SC adapter panels that consume 1U of rack space and introduce two additional connection points, this direct assembly reduces insertion loss, improves cable management, and eliminates potential failure points in the optical path.

The push-pull connector design proves critical in production environments where port densities exceed 48 fibers per RU and technicians lack the finger clearance to grasp traditional connector bodies. Push-pull boots allow one-handed operation: press the release tab with your thumb while pulling the cable, then push straight in to reseat without needing to pinch the connector body. This seemingly minor ergonomic improvement dramatically reduces mis-insertion events, broken retention clips, and finger fatigue during MACs (moves, adds, changes) in live racks. The LSZH jacket specification addresses both regulatory compliance and safety engineering: when exposed to fire, LSZH compounds produce significantly less smoke opacity and zero halogenated gases compared to PVC jackets, preserving visibility and reducing toxic combustion byproducts in enclosed equipment rooms. This matters for installations in occupied buildings, underground vaults, or any space where egress routes pass through IT infrastructure zones. The 1.6mm reduced-diameter construction (versus 2.0mm standard duplex zip cord) enables tighter bend radii and higher fill ratios in vertical cable managers, horizontal wireways, and under-floor tray systems—a 20% reduction in cross-sectional area translates to approximately 40% more cables in a given pathway when accounting for NEC conduit fill tables.

Factory termination through Panduit's QuickNet program ensures each connector is installed in a controlled manufacturing environment with automated polishing equipment, real-time end-face inspection, and insertion loss testing on calibrated reference-grade test equipment. The included serialized test report documents actual measured performance for each fiber, providing as-built verification that meets or exceeds the 0.75dB channel loss budget allocation typically reserved for backbone cable plants in TIA-942-B datacenter standards. This certification trail proves essential during commissioning acceptance testing and provides traceable documentation for warranty claims or troubleshooting. The assembly ships with protective dust caps on all connector ends and is individually bagged to prevent contamination during storage and installation—fiber end-face cleanliness remains the single largest contributor to intermittent link errors and margin degradation in deployed networks. Compliant with TIA-568.3-D structured cabling standards, ISO/IEC 11801 international cabling specifications, and ANSI/TIA-942-B datacenter infrastructure requirements, this cable assembly integrates into enterprise-grade installations with full standards traceability for insurance and compliance audits.