Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM009 Opti-Core OM4 LC Duplex Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM009 is a pre-terminated 9-meter OM4 multi-mode fiber patch cord engineered for high-density data center and enterprise network deployments. Built on Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this duplex patch cord features LC uniboot connectors at both ends—a space-saving design that cuts panel density requirements in half compared to traditional duplex LC connectors while simplifying polarity management during moves, adds, and changes. The plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket meets fire-safety codes for installation in air-handling spaces, and the aqua color coding aligns with TIA-598-C standards for instant OM4 fiber identification in mixed-fiber environments.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125µm multi-mode fiber: supports 40GBASE-SR4 up to 150m and 100GBASE-SR10 up to 100m
• LC duplex uniboot connectors at both ends: reduces panel space by 50% vs. standard duplex LC
• Ultra-low insertion loss: tighter tolerance budget for longer spans and higher split ratios
• Pull-boot design: enables field polarity reversal without re-termination
• Plenum-rated OFNP jacket: compliant for installation in return-air plenums and HVAC ducts
• 9-meter (29.52 ft) length: pre-cut for typical intra-rack and short cross-connect runs
• Aqua jacket: TIA-598-C color code for OM4 fiber type at-a-glance verification
• Factory-terminated and tested: eliminates field termination labor and performance variability

OM4 fiber delivers 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850 nm—sufficient for 40 Gigabit Ethernet SR4 links up to 150 meters and 100 Gigabit Ethernet SR10 connections up to 100 meters, making this patch cord suitable for spine-leaf data center fabrics, storage area networks, and 40/100G server uplinks. The uniboot connector design consolidates the traditional two-connector duplex LC footprint into a single body with a rotating cam mechanism that allows A-to-B or B-to-A polarity selection in the field; this cuts required panel real estate by half, simplifies cable management, and reduces the risk of incorrect polarity during installation. Ultra-low insertion loss—specified tighter than TIA-568-C.3 requirements—preserves optical power budget across longer fiber runs or higher-loss passive components like splitters and WDM modules, ensuring margin for future network expansions or aging fiber plant.

This 9-meter length is sized for common data center interconnects: equipment-to-patch-panel runs within a single rack row, cross-connects between adjacent distribution frames, or horizontal links from telecommunications rooms to consolidation points in open-plan offices. The plenum-rated jacket permits installation above suspended ceilings and in other air-return spaces without conduit, meeting NEC Article 770 and local fire codes—critical for IT environments where cable pathways double as HVAC return air routes. Pre-terminated construction eliminates the skill variability, time cost, and IL/RL inconsistency of field terminations; each cord is factory-polished, tested, and serialized, with documented insertion loss and return loss values traceable to calibrated reference-grade test equipment. The pull-boot connector body includes a spring-loaded tab that secures the duplex fiber pair inside the uniboot housing; a gentle pull on the tab releases the pair for polarity reversal without tools or patch-cord replacement—a field convenience that accelerates MACs and troubleshooting in live production fabrics.

Compliant with ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3), and TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10) fiber connector intermateability standards. RoHS-compliant construction meets EU Directive 2002/95/EC restrictions on hazardous substances. Panduit Opti-Core patch cords are manufactured under ISO 9001-certified quality systems with automated polishing and inspection processes that deliver consistent sub-0.2 dB insertion loss across production lots—performance that supports structured cabling warranties and reduces troubleshooting overhead in mission-critical networks.