Panduit FZ2RLU1U1NNM7.5 OM4 LC Uniboot Duplex Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FZ2RLU1U1NNM7.5 is a 7.5-meter (24.6-foot) OM4 multimode duplex fiber patch cable engineered for high-density datacenter and enterprise network installations requiring 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 support. This cable features LC Uniboot connectors on both ends with pull-boot strain relief, a space-saving single-boot duplex design that reduces pathway congestion by up to 50% compared to traditional dual-boot LC cables. The ultra-low insertion loss specification ensures maximum link budget headroom for long-haul multimode runs and systems operating at the edge of optical power budgets. The LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) 2.0mm jacket meets IEC 60332-1 and 60754 fire safety standards, making it compliant for installation in air-handling spaces, data halls, and any environment where toxic smoke emission is a concern.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber rated for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet up to 150 meters
• LC Uniboot duplex connector design with single-boot housing reduces cable diameter and pathway fill by 50%
• Ultra-low insertion loss (typically ≤0.15 dB) maximizes optical link margin and supports extended reach applications
• LSZH 2.0mm cable jacket compliant with IEC 60332-1 fire propagation and IEC 60754 halogen-free standards
• Pull-boot strain relief on both connectors simplifies insertion and removal in high-density panels
• Polarity method A-B (straight-through) for standard duplex transceiver applications
• Factory-terminated and tested to TIA-568 and IEC 61300 insertion loss standards
• 7.5-meter length ideal for intra-rack, rack-to-rack, or cross-aisle datacenter connections

OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber provides 4,700 MHz·km modal bandwidth at 850nm, supporting 10GBASE-SR links up to 400 meters, 40GBASE-SR4 up to 150 meters, and 100GBASE-SR10 up to 150 meters—critical for spine-leaf datacenter fabrics and storage area networks where 40G/100G uplinks are standard. The ultra-low insertion loss specification (typically 0.12–0.15 dB, well below the 0.35 dB TIA maximum) preserves optical power budget in multi-connector channels and compensates for passive splitter loss in PON or monitoring tap deployments. Each connector is factory-polished to an 8° angled physical contact (PC) endface, minimizing back reflection below -40 dB and ensuring stable performance with VCSEL transceivers. The aqua-colored 2.0mm LSZH jacket provides immediate visual identification of OM4 fiber type while meeting European CPR Euroclass and North American plenum-equivalent fire ratings—eliminating the toxic hydrogen chloride and dense black smoke associated with PVC jackets during fire events.

The LC Uniboot form factor consolidates two fibers into a single compact connector body, cutting front-panel port density requirements in half compared to traditional LC duplex cables with separate simplex boots. This is transformative in 1U switch deployments where 48-port or 96-port SFP+ line cards demand extreme cable management discipline; the reduced boot width allows full port population without boot-to-boot interference or forced cable bends that exceed minimum bend radius. The integrated pull-tab design lets installers release the connector latch with one hand while guiding the cable with the other—critical when working in cramped vertical cable managers or overhead ladder rack. Polarity is method A-B (transmit on position A to receive on position B), matching the standard duplex transceiver pinout for switches, servers, and storage arrays without requiring crossover adapters or polarity-flip modules. The 7.5-meter length bridges typical rack-to-rack distances in hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts (up to 20–25 feet) while leaving slack for vertical rise to overhead trays and strain relief at patch panel terminations.

Panduit's factory termination process includes automated endface inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 (scratches, pits, and contamination zones measured to pass/fail thresholds) and insertion loss verification on calibrated test equipment, ensuring every cable ships with a guaranteed optical performance envelope. This eliminates the field variability and labor cost of on-site termination while providing documented traceability for network qualification and warranty claims. Choose the FZ2RLU1U1NNM7.5 when your deployment demands the cable management efficiency of Uniboot connectors, the fire safety of LSZH jackets, and the optical headroom of ultra-low insertion loss—whether you're building a new leaf-spine fabric, upgrading legacy 10G infrastructure to 40G, or meeting datacenter tier certification requirements for diverse pathway routing and plenum-rated materials.