Panduit FZ2RLU1U1NNM008 Opti-Core 8-Meter OM4 LC Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2RLU1U1NNM008 is an 8-meter duplex OM4 multimode fiber patch cord with LC Uniboot pull-boot connectors and a 2.0mm LSZH jacket. Designed for high-density datacenter and enterprise network applications, this patch cord delivers ultra-low insertion loss performance for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet links. The space-saving Uniboot design consolidates both fibers into a single boot assembly, reducing congestion in high-port-count switch environments and simplifying cable management in cabinet pathways. Aqua jacket color conforms to TIA-598 identification standards for OM4 fiber.
Key Features
- OM4 laser-optimized 50µm multimode fiber for 40G/100G applications
- LC duplex Uniboot connectors with integrated pull-boot for tool-free removal
- Ultra-low insertion loss specification for maximum link budget
- 2.0mm LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) cable jacket for fire safety compliance
- 8-meter (26.2 ft) length for cross-row patching and MDA-to-HDA interconnects
- Aqua jacket per TIA-598-D OM4 color coding standard
- Meets or exceeds TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-604-3, and TIA-604-10 standards
- RoHS compliant components and materials
- Panduit Opti-Core quality with factory termination and testing
The Uniboot LC connector design reduces the footprint at the patch panel by approximately 50% compared to traditional duplex LC connectors with separate boots. This matters when patching 96-fiber or 144-fiber MTP-to-LC breakout cassettes in limited rack space. The integrated pull-boot provides a secure grip surface for connector insertion and removal without requiring needle-nose pliers or risking damage to the connector body or ferrule. OM4 fiber supports 10GBASE-SR links up to 400 meters and 40GBASE-SR4/100GBASE-SR4 links up to 150 meters, making this 8-meter cord well-suited for intra-row switch-to-switch connections, top-of-rack to end-of-row aggregation links, or equipment cabinet to main distribution frame patching in typical datacenter floor layouts. The 2.0mm cable diameter allows higher bend radius tolerance in tight bend scenarios compared to 3.0mm distribution-style cables, while the LSZH jacket meets European EN 50288-4-1 and IEC 60332-3 flame propagation requirements for installation in enclosed pathways without additional conduit.
In structured cabling deployments following ANSI/TIA-942 datacenter standards, 8-meter patch cords typically serve the horizontal distribution area (HDA) to equipment distribution area (EDA) tier, or cross-connect applications within the main distribution area (MDA) where cabinet rows are spaced 6-10 meters apart. The aqua jacket provides instant visual identification of OM4 fiber grade during adds-moves-changes, reducing the risk of inserting OM3 or OM2 patch cords into links engineered for OM4 performance. Panduit factory-terminates and tests each Opti-Core patch cord for insertion loss, return loss, and ferrule geometry per IEC 61300-3-4 and IEC 61300-3-35 test methods, ensuring consistent performance across the installed base without the variability introduced by field termination.
This patch cord ships as a single unit (10 units per carton) and complies with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC for restricted substance limits. The LC connector interface conforms to TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10) duplex LC and TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3) single-position LC physical dimensions, ensuring interoperability with all standards-compliant LC adapters and transceivers. For mission-critical fiber infrastructure where link loss budget directly impacts BER (bit error rate) and maximum achievable distance, the ultra-low insertion loss specification of Panduit Opti-Core patch cords provides measurable margin over generic commodity patch cords, often delivering 0.1-0.15 dB lower loss per mated pair. That translates to extended reach or support for lower-power optical transceivers in power-constrained switch designs.
