Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM005 OM4 LC Uniboot 5m Patch Cord

Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM005 Opti-Core OM4 LC Duplex Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM005 is a 5-meter OM4 multimode fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-density data center and telecommunications installations where space, performance, and cable management matter. Built around Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this cord features duplex LC uniboot connectors on both ends—a single-boot design that combines two fibers into one compact housing, cutting the physical footprint in half compared to traditional duplex LC cables. For integrators working in crowded patch panels or behind-rack vertical managers, that means cleaner routing, fewer snags, and faster installs. The aqua jacket identifies it instantly as OM4 (50-micron multimode), and the plenum-rated (OFNP) construction meets NEC and local fire codes for air-handling spaces without conduit.

Key Features

• OM4 50-micron multimode fiber—supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 150m, 100GBASE-SR4 to 100m, and legacy 10G applications to 550m
• Duplex LC uniboot connectors on both ends—single boot reduces patch-panel congestion by ~50% vs. standard duplex LC
• Ultra-low insertion loss—factory-terminated and tested to minimize signal attenuation, preserving loss budget for long links or multiple interconnects
• Pull-boot design—integrated strain relief with molded pull-tab for tool-free insertion and extraction, even in tight spaces
• Plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket—compliant for installation in air-handling ceilings, raised floors, and HVAC plenums without additional conduit
• 5-meter (16.4 ft) length—sized for intra-rack, rack-to-rack, or cross-connect links in telecommunications rooms and data centers
• Aqua jacket color—instant visual identification of OM4 multimode per TIA-598 industry convention
• Standards-compliant—meets or exceeds ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568-C.3, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3), and TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10)
• RoHS compliant—lead-free and environmentally responsible for enterprise deployments

OM4 multimode fiber is the workhorse of modern data centers. With 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850 nm, it supports 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s Ethernet over practical distances—100 meters for 100GBASE-SR4, 150 meters for 40GBASE-SR4, and a full 550 meters for legacy 10GBASE-SR links. That bandwidth headroom lets you future-proof installations: deploy today for 10G or 25G, then upgrade transceivers to 40G or 100G without re-cabling. Panduit's Opti-Core platform takes that baseline and raises it with ultra-low insertion loss—factory polish and precision ferrule alignment keep typical loss under 0.25 dB. For integrators managing multi-tier spine-leaf fabrics or long horizontal runs with multiple cassette interconnects, every tenth of a dB counts. Lower loss means more margin for future splices, more flexibility in topology, and fewer failures at commissioning.

The uniboot form factor solves real problems in high-density environments. Traditional duplex LC patch cords use two separate 1.25 mm ferrules side-by-side in a single connector body, then route the two fibers back into a figure-8 or zipcord jacket. That's fine for low port counts, but in a 96-port cassette or a 1U 48-port switch, the wide duplex footprint creates congestion—overlapping boots, bent cables, accidental disconnects during adjacent moves. Panduit's uniboot design merges both fibers into a single compact boot roughly the size of a single LC connector. The immediate benefit: you can fit twice as many connections in the same horizontal space, or leave enough clearance between cables for finger access and airflow. The integrated pull-boot adds a molded tab that extends beyond the connector body, so you can grip and extract the cable without a removal tool—critical when you're working in a dim hot aisle with no room to maneuver. Polarity is managed via the cable's internal crossover or via cassette pinning, eliminating the need for field flips or A/B designation guesswork.

Plenum rating is non-negotiable in most commercial and institutional buildings. When fiber runs through drop ceilings, under raised floors, or inside HVAC return-air spaces, the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 770 requires either plenum-rated cable (OFNP) or metallic conduit. Panduit's OFNP jacket uses low-smoke, fire-retardant materials that meet UL 910 (Steiner Tunnel) flame and smoke tests—if ignited, the jacket self-extinguishes and produces minimal smoke and toxic fumes. For integrators, that means you can pull this cord through ceiling grids, along cable trays, and behind walls without expensive conduit or change orders. The 5-meter length is optimized for intra-rack and short cross-connect runs: front-of-rack switch to mid-rack server, core switch to distribution cassette, or entrance-facility demarcation to telecom room patch panel. It's long enough to accommodate vertical cable managers and strain-relief loops, but not so long that you're left with coils of slack zip-tied behind the rack.

Standards compliance and real-world interoperability go hand-in-hand. This patch cord meets ISO/IEC 11801 (generic cabling for customer premises), TIA/EIA-568-C.3 (optical fiber cabling components), TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3 SC connector), and TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10 LC connector) specifications. It's also RoHS-compliant under EU Directive 2002/95/EC, meeting lead-free and hazardous-substance limits for global deployments. Panduit factory-terminates and tests every cord—insertion loss, return loss, and end-face geometry are verified before the cord ships—so you're not gambling on field terminations or aftermarket connectors. For installations that require test reports (DoD, healthcare, finance), Panduit provides traceable documentation and lot codes on every package.

Deploy the FZ2RPU1U1NNM005 wherever space, performance, and long-term serviceability converge: 40G/100G spine-leaf data center fabrics, SAN storage arrays, enterprise campus telecom rooms, and cassette-based MTP-to-LC breakout interconnects. The uniboot design keeps patch panels manageable as port counts climb, the OM4 fiber ensures you won't outgrow the cable when you upgrade transceivers, and the plenum rating eliminates fire-code roadblocks in air-handling spaces. Sold individually; carton quantity is 10 for volume installations.