Panduit FZ2RLU1U1ONM9.5 OM4 Duplex Fiber Patch Cable

This professional-grade OM4 duplex fiber jumper is designed for high-density 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 network deployments. The LC uniboot connector design saves critical rack space while the 2.0mm slim-profile LSZH jacket meets European and plenum fire safety requirements. At 9.5 meters, it bridges typical intra-rack and short cross-connect distances in datacenters and telecom closets.

Key Features

OM4 multimode fiber (50/125µm) rated for 40G/100G Ethernet up to 150m

LC uniboot connectors both ends - half the port footprint of duplex LC

2.0mm reduced-diameter LSZH jacket for high-density cable management

Optimized insertion loss (typically <0.25dB) for tight optical budgets

9.5m (31.2 ft) length for intra-rack and adjacent-rack connections

Aqua jacket per TIA-598 OM4 color code

Reversible polarity via push-pull boot mechanism

The OM4 fiber specification supports 100m at 100GBASE-SR4 and 150m at 40GBASE-SR4, making this cable suitable for any intra-building backbone or horizontal run under 10 meters. Panduit's factory-terminated jumpers ship with optimized insertion loss - typically <0.25dB - which preserves link budget headroom for QSFP28 and QSFP+ optics running near their sensitivity thresholds. The LC uniboot form factor uses a single-boot housing for both transmit and receive fibers, cutting the connector width in half compared to traditional duplex LC. This matters in switch and patch panel deployments where 48-port 1U units require every millimeter of clearance. The uniboot design also simplifies polarity management: a push-pull tab inside the boot lets you swap the fiber positions without re-terminating.

The 2.0mm jacket diameter is Panduit's slim-profile construction - roughly 40% narrower than standard 3.0mm duplex cordage. In high-density horizontal managers and vertical ladder racks, the difference is measurable: the same bundle pathway can carry 60% more cables before hitting fill ratio limits or blocking airflow. The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket is specified for installations under CENELEC EN 50173 and IEC 61034 - mandatory in European datacenters, hospitals, and public infrastructure. It also meets North American plenum rating requirements for air-handling spaces. At 9.5 meters (31.2 feet), this jumper covers typical intra-rack runs (network switch to SAN fabric) and short cross-connects between adjacent racks in hot/cold aisle layouts.

Panduit's FZ-series fiber jumpers are factory-terminated and 100% continuity-tested before shipment, eliminating the field labor and insertion-loss variability of on-site terminations. The LC uniboot connector is compatible with all standard LC adapters and patch panels - no specialized hardware required. For deployments migrating from 10G to 40G or 100G on existing OM3/OM4 infrastructure, this cable provides the physical-layer headroom to support the higher modulation rates without re-cabling.