Panduit FZ2RLU1U1ONM3.5 OM4 LC Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2RLU1U1ONM3.5 delivers OM4 multimode performance in a space-efficient uniboot design for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 data center links. This 3.5-meter duplex patch cord features LC uniboot connectors with integrated pull-boots for simplified polarity reversal, 2mm low-smoke zero-halogen jacket for fire-safety compliance, and factory-optimized insertion loss for predictable link budgets. Designed for high-density fiber panels where every RU counts and polarity swaps happen in the field.
Key Features
- OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber rated for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet at 850nm
- LC uniboot duplex connectors reduce patch-panel footprint by 50% vs. traditional duplex LC
- Integrated pull-boot mechanism enables tool-free polarity reversal without re-termination
- 2mm cable diameter allows tighter bend radius and improved airflow in congested pathways
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets IEC 60332-1 and 60754 for plenum and riser installations
- Factory-terminated with optimized insertion loss (typically ≤0.25dB) and return loss >20dB
- Aqua-colored jacket per TIA-598-D for instant OM4 identification
- 3.5-meter length bridges adjacent racks or mid-span transitions in structured cabling
OM4 fiber supports 550 meters at 10 Gigabit, 150 meters at 40 Gigabit (SR4), and 100 meters at 100 Gigabit (SR10), making this patch cord suitable for data center spine-leaf architectures, surveillance NVR uplinks running 40GbE aggregation, and AV-over-IP backbone connections where multi-gigabit bandwidth prevents frame loss during 4K/8K video distribution. The uniboot connector design consolidates two fibers into a single pull-tab housing, cutting patch-panel real estate in half compared to standard duplex LC—critical when you're managing 96-fiber spine switches in 1RU. The integrated pull-boot lets you flip polarity in seconds by releasing the retention clip and rotating the connector body 180°, eliminating the need for costly crossover adapters or field re-terminations when A-to-B and A-to-A patching schemes collide during MACs.
The 2mm reduced-diameter cable jacket improves bend-radius performance (down to 20mm loaded, 10mm unloaded) and reduces bundle congestion in vertical cable managers and overhead ladder rack. LSZH construction is mandatory for air-handling spaces under NFPA 90A and most international building codes—critical for data centers, hospitals, and educational facilities where PVC off-gassing during fire events creates life-safety and equipment-damage risks. Factory optimization typically delivers insertion loss under 0.25dB and return loss above 20dB, ensuring your 40G links maintain a healthy power budget even after connector mating cycles and cleaning. Panduit's LC ferrules are individually tested for geometry and endface quality, then matched in pairs to minimize variability across your entire fiber plant.
At 3.5 meters, this patch cord fits mid-rack cross-connects, adjacent-cabinet server-to-switch links, or patch-panel-to-distribution-frame runs without excess slack that creates cable-management headaches. The aqua jacket conforms to TIA-598-D OM4 color coding, preventing accidental OM3/OM4 mixing that silently degrades 40G link performance. Every installer who's tried to troubleshoot intermittent 40GBASE-SR4 errors caused by one OM3 patch cord in an otherwise OM4 channel knows why jacket color matters—this isn't cosmetic, it's operational discipline. Panduit's uniboot LC design is compatible with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Brocade, and standards-compliant LC ports across every major switching and storage platform.
