Panduit FS2RPU1U1NNM007 Signature Core 7m OM4+ LC Duplex Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2RPU1U1NNM007 is a 7-meter OM4+ multimode fiber patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth data center and enterprise backbone applications. Part of Panduit's Signature Core™ line, this cable features duplex LC uniboot connectors on both ends, delivering ultra-low insertion loss performance critical for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 deployments. The aqua jacket meets OFNP plenum flammability ratings for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit. Pre-terminated construction eliminates field termination labor and variability, while the uniboot form factor reduces cable management bulk by 50% compared to traditional dual-boot designs—a key advantage in dense switch-port environments where every rack unit counts.
Key Features
- OM4+ 50μm multimode fiber optimized for 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet over extended distances
- LC duplex uniboot connectors both ends with pull-boot design for tool-free polarity reversal in the field
- Ultra-low insertion loss specification for maximum link budget headroom in multi-connector channels
- 7-meter (23-foot) length ideal for intra-rack and rack-to-adjacent-rack connections in hot/cold aisle layouts
- OFNP plenum-rated aqua jacket for unrestricted installation in air-handling spaces per NEC Article 770
- Factory pre-terminated and tested—zero on-site fusion splicing, epoxy, or polishing labor required
- RoHS compliant; meets ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, FOCIS-3, FOCIS-10 intermateability standards
- Signature Core™ premium fiber line—Panduit's flagship product tier for mission-critical infrastructure
OM4+ fiber represents an evolutionary step beyond baseline OM4, which already supports 100-meter 100GBASE-SR4 links. The enhanced modal bandwidth and tighter manufacturing tolerances reduce differential mode delay, extending effective link distance and improving bit error rate margins in 40G/100G applications—particularly valuable when aggregating multiple 10G uplinks into a single 40G QSFP+ or 100G QSFP28 port. Panduit's ultra-low insertion loss specification (typically <0.15 dB per mated pair) preserves optical power budget, allowing integrators to deploy longer backbone runs, add more connector mating points in the channel (such as MTP cassette-to-LC breakout transitions in spine-leaf fabrics), or accommodate future transceiver generations with reduced transmit power. The uniboot connector design consolidates both fibers under a single pull-tab boot, cutting cable bundle diameter in half and simplifying polarity management: a field tech can reverse TX/RX by rotating the connector clip 180° without re-terminating or swapping individual fibers—a 30-second operation vs. the 20-minute panel rework required with traditional dual-boot LC cables. In a fully populated 48-port 100G switch scenario, uniboot cables reduce front-panel congestion by 50%, improving airflow around optics modules and making MAC adds/moves/changes faster and less error-prone during maintenance windows.
This 7-meter length maps cleanly to common data center adjacency scenarios: top-of-rack access switch to end-of-row distribution switch within the same hot/cold aisle, storage array to SAN fabric switch in adjacent racks, or telecom room cross-connect between equipment frames. The plenum jacket satisfies NEC Article 770 requirements for installation above drop ceilings or in raised-floor plenums without additional conduit—a code requirement in most commercial buildings where HVAC return air shares pathways with cabling infrastructure. Pre-terminated patch cords eliminate the consumable cost and schedule risk of field termination (epoxy, polish, cleave tooling, per-connector labor typically running $15–25 per end), and factory testing ensures every cable ships with insertion loss and return loss performance data traceable to NIST standards—critical documentation for TIA-568 channel certification, warranty compliance, and change-management records in ISO 27001 environments. In cassette-based architectures common to 40G/100G spine-leaf fabrics, these LC duplex jumpers provide the final equipment-cord segment connecting MTP-to-LC breakout cassettes in the main or horizontal distribution area to QSFP transceiver ports, while the space-saving uniboot form factor keeps LC panel density manageable even in 96-port fiber enclosures where traditional cables would create unmanageable bundle congestion.
Every FS2RPU1U1NNM007 ships with third-party certification to ISO/IEC 11801 (international structured cabling), TIA-568-C.3 (optical fiber cabling components), and FOCIS-3/FOCIS-10 (LC connector intermateability standards), ensuring drop-in compatibility with any standards-compliant transceiver, patch panel, or fiber enclosure regardless of vendor—critical for multi-vendor environments where Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Dell switches coexist in the same fabric. The aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-C convention for OM4/OM4+ 50μm laser-optimized multimode fiber, simplifying infrastructure audits and preventing costly cross-connection errors between OM3 (also aqua but older standard) and single-mode (yellow) plant during troubleshooting or expansion projects. RoHS compliance meets EU Directive 2002/95/EC restrictions on lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and brominated flame retardants—a procurement gate requirement for multinational datacenter operators, federal integrators working GSA Schedule contracts, and enterprises with board-level environmental sustainability mandates. For integrators deploying 40G/100G Ethernet backbones, Fibre Channel SAN fabrics, or high-density virtualization clusters where every decibel of insertion loss directly impacts maximum achievable link distance and every square inch of cable management space affects cooling efficiency and mean time to repair, the Signature Core FS2RPU1U1NNM007 delivers the mechanical durability, optical performance, and installation ergonomics that production environments demand. Manufacturer warranty included.
