Panduit FZ2RPU1ZNNNM017 QuickNet OM4 LC Duplex Uniboot Fiber Assembly – 17m

The Panduit FZ2RPU1ZNNNM017 is a factory-terminated 17-meter (55.8 ft) OM4 multimode fiber optic cable assembly featuring LC duplex uniboot connectors on both ends. Designed for high-speed 40G/100G Ethernet deployments in data centers and telecommunications facilities, this QuickNet™ assembly eliminates field termination labor while delivering guaranteed optical performance. The plenum-rated (OFNP) 2mm breakout cable meets stringent fire safety codes for overhead pathway installation, and the space-saving uniboot form factor reduces congestion in high-density patch panels and switch ports.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 up to 150m and 100GBASE-SR4 up to 100m per IEEE 802.3ba
• Factory-terminated LC duplex uniboot connectors with Panduit’s Cassette System (CS) polish for low insertion loss (≤0.35 dB typical)
• Plenum-rated OFNP jacket compliant with NEC Article 770 for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit
• 2mm round breakout cable construction balances flexibility and durability in tight routing paths
• 17-meter (55.8 ft) length ideal for cross-connect and horizontal backbone runs in mid-size telecom rooms
• Pre-tested at the factory with insertion loss and return loss certification – ships ready to deploy
• Uniboot push-pull tab enables polarity reversal in the field without re-termination
• Compliant with TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B data center standards

OM4 fiber is the backbone of modern 40G and 100G short-reach networks. Unlike OM3, which uses a 500 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth, OM4 extends that to 4700 MHz·km at 850nm – the result is doubled reach for 40GBASE-SR4 (from 100m to 150m) and 100GBASE-SR4 (from 70m to 100m) without upgrading to single-mode infrastructure. Panduit’s QuickNet assemblies use laser-optimized 50/125µm multimode fiber with tightly controlled core geometry and numerical aperture to minimize differential mode delay, ensuring compliance with IEEE 802.3ba link budgets even at full rated distance. The LC duplex interface is the de facto standard for SFP+ and QSFP28 transceiver modules; the uniboot variant consolidates both fibers into a single 6.0mm-wide connector body, cutting patch panel footprint in half compared to traditional duplex LC designs. Polarity is field-reversible via the integrated push-pull tab – you can swap A/B fiber positions without disconnecting both ends or re-terminating, a critical time-saver during MACs (moves, adds, changes) in production environments.

The 17-meter cable length is purpose-built for intra-row and cross-connect applications in raised-floor data centers, telecommunications rooms, and distributed antenna systems where cabinet-to-cabinet separation exceeds the reach of typical 5m–10m patch cords but doesn’t justify 30m+ backbone runs. The 2mm round breakout construction – two 900µm tight-buffered fibers in a single plenum jacket – threads through congested overhead cable trays, under-floor grids, and vertical riser pathways more easily than flat ribbon assemblies, and the OFNP flame rating allows installation in return-air plenums per NEC 770.113(A) without metallic conduit or J-hooks rated for communications cable. Panduit factory-terminates every connector using automated polishing and inspection systems that guarantee <0.35 dB insertion loss and >20 dB return loss per TIA-568.3-D Tier 1 limits, then serializes and tests each assembly end-to-end before packaging. You receive a QC test report with the cable – no field testing required for acceptance, and zero risk of contamination or end-face damage from field termination errors. The CS (Cassette System) polish designation indicates compatibility with Panduit’s modular cassette systems for MTP-to-LC breakout architectures; while this assembly is sold as a point-to-point duplex cable, the connectors are interchangeable with Panduit’s FHD and FAP cassette products for future migration to parallel optics.

Every Panduit QuickNet assembly is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer warranty covering materials, workmanship, and optical performance. The FZ2RPU1ZNNNM017 ships with aqua-colored OFNP jacket per TIA-598-D color coding for OM4 identification, pull-proof strain relief boots at both connector ends, and removable dust caps to protect ferrules during storage and staging. For integrators deploying TIA-942-B Rated-3 or Rated-4 data centers, this assembly satisfies the pre-terminated trunk requirement in ANSI/TIA-942-B Annex G.3.2, and the aqua jacket ensures rapid visual verification during fiber infrastructure audits. Whether you’re building a new 100G spine-leaf fabric, retrofitting legacy OM3 links for 40G upgrade, or establishing redundant SAN paths between storage arrays and compute nodes, this Panduit assembly delivers the performance, compliance, and install-speed you need to keep projects on schedule and within budget.