Panduit FS2RLU1U1NNM030 OM4+ Signature Core LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2RLU1U1NNM030 delivers OM4+ Signature Core performance in a 30-meter duplex multimode patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth data center and enterprise backbone applications. Built with 50/125μm laser-optimized fiber and LC Uniboot pull-boot connectors on both ends, this aqua-jacketed cable meets ultra-low insertion loss specifications required for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet links over extended distances. The 2.0mm LSZH jacket meets IEC flame and smoke requirements for plenum-equivalent installations where fire safety codes mandate low-toxicity materials. Designed for deployment in main distribution areas, horizontal cross-connects, equipment rooms, and high-density patch panel environments where cable management and port accessibility are critical.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core 50/125μm laser-optimized multimode fiber for 40/100G applications
- LC Duplex Uniboot connectors with integrated pull-boot strain relief on both ends
- Ultra-low insertion loss specification ensures link budget margin on extended runs
- 2.0mm LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket rated for plenum-equivalent installations
- 30-meter (98.4 ft) length suits inter-rack, cross-aisle, and building backbone spans
- Aqua jacket color for instant OM4/OM4+ fiber identification per TIA-598-D standard
- Factory-terminated and tested duplex assembly eliminates field termination labor and variability
- Uniboot single-connector design reduces pathway congestion by 50% vs. dual-LC assemblies
Panduit's Signature Core fiber technology addresses the performance ceiling encountered in legacy OM4 cable when pushing 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 links beyond 100 meters. Standard OM4 fiber is rated for 400-meter 10G links and 150-meter 40G links, but real-world insertion loss variability and connector pair loss can erode link budget on longer runs or high-port-count architectures. OM4+ Signature Core specifies tighter manufacturing tolerances on core geometry and insertion loss—typically 0.15 dB per mated pair vs. the 0.35 dB maximum allowed by TIA-568-C.3. This margin translates directly to extended reach: 40GBASE-SR4 links that would require OM5 wideband fiber or expensive parallel optics on standard OM4 can often close over OM4+ at 150+ meters, and 100GBASE-SR10 links gain headroom for future transceiver generations with tighter loss budgets. For retrofit projects where existing OM3 or OM4 infrastructure is already in place, OM4+ patch cords provide an immediate upgrade path without ripping out horizontal or backbone cable—simply swap the interconnects and test. The ultra-low IL rating on this assembly is verified at the factory with insertion loss measurement data traceable to NIST standards; each cord ships with test results documenting performance across the 850nm window used by VCSEL-based transceivers.
The LC Uniboot connector form factor solves the cable management and port density problems inherent in traditional duplex LC assemblies. Standard duplex LC uses a side-by-side dual-ferrule clip that occupies two connector positions per link and creates a thick, inflexible cable bundle when dozens of links converge at a patch panel or switch faceplate. Uniboot consolidates both transmit and receive fibers into a single compact housing roughly the size of a single LC connector, cutting panel congestion in half and allowing twice the port density in the same rack space. The integrated pull-boot extends 15mm past the connector body and provides strain relief at the jacket transition—critical for preventing micro-bend losses during cable dressing or accidental tension events. The pull-tab design allows single-handed insertion and removal even in fully populated high-density panels where finger access is limited; pull the tab, and both latches release simultaneously without requiring a separate extraction tool. For polarity management, the Uniboot design uses a reversible internal key that allows field polarity flips by rotating the connector 180 degrees—useful when correcting A-B vs. B-A wiring errors discovered during commissioning or when adapting between different transceiver transmit/receive pin assignments. This eliminates the need to stock separate polarity variants or return incorrectly ordered cords to the distributor.
The LSZH jacket compound meets IEC 60332-1-2 and IEC 61034-2 for flame propagation and smoke density, making this cord compliant with European and international building codes that prohibit PVC jacketing in occupied spaces, return air plenums, and vertical risers. LSZH materials emit 90% less smoke and virtually zero halogenated acid gases compared to PVC when exposed to fire, reducing toxic exposure risk during evacuation and minimizing corrosive damage to sensitive electronics in adjacent spaces. US projects targeting LEED certification or following NFPA 90A guidelines for air-handling spaces increasingly specify LSZH as best practice even when not explicitly required by local AHJ interpretations of NEC Article 770. This 30-meter length is factory-calibrated and serialized, shipping with a certificate of conformance documenting compliance with ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, and TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3) for LC connector physical and optical geometry—providing auditable records for SOC 2, ISO 27001, or customer-mandated quality management systems.
