Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM014 OM4 LC Uniboot Patch Cord 14m

Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM014 Opti-Core OM4 Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FZ2RPU1U1NNM014 is a 14-meter OM4 multimode fiber patch cord engineered for high-density data center interconnects, enterprise network backbones, and 40/100GbE deployment. Built on Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this duplex LC uniboot assembly delivers ultra-low insertion loss across two 50μm OM4 fibers in a plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket. The aqua outer jacket provides instant visual identification in mixed-fiber environments, while the pull-boot uniboot connector design cuts patch panel footprint in half compared to traditional duplex LC configurations. Designed for integrators managing blade chassis uplinks, SAN fabrics, spine-leaf topologies, and high-speed aggregation layers where port density, bend-radius control, and insertion-loss budgets matter.

Key Features

• OM4 50μm multimode fiber rated for 40GbE up to 400m and 100GbE up to 150m per TIA-568-C.3
• Duplex LC uniboot connectors with pull-boot release mechanism for simplified moves/adds/changes in high-density racks
• Ultra-low insertion loss specification ensures margin headroom for multi-span links and QSFP/QSFP28 optics
• Plenum-rated OFNP jacket meets NEC Article 770 requirements for air-handling spaces without conduit
• 14-meter (46-foot) length suits cross-aisle, end-of-row, or intra-row cabinet runs in structured data centers
• Aqua jacket color follows TIA-598-D aqua-for-OM4 convention, reducing field mis-termination risk
• RoHS compliant and meets ISO/IEC 11801, TIA/EIA-568-C.3, FOCIS-3, FOCIS-10 international fiber standards

OM4 laser-optimized multimode fiber is the de facto standard for 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet short-reach applications in enterprise and hyperscale data centers. The FZ2RPU1U1NNM014 uses 50-micron core OM4 fiber with 850nm laser optimization, supporting 40GBASE-SR4 to 400 meters and 100GBASE-SR4 to 150 meters—sufficient for most intra-building and floor-to-floor backbone runs without the cost premium of single-mode infrastructure. Panduit's ultra-low insertion loss specification (typically <0.15 dB per connector) preserves link budget margin, critical when deploying multi-port QSFP28 or QSFP-DD optics that operate near receiver sensitivity floors. The duplex uniboot connector consolidates two fibers into a single plug body, reducing patch panel and switch port footprint by 50% and simplifying cable management in environments where U-space and airflow are constrained. The integrated pull-boot allows one-handed disconnect under tension—valuable when working in live racks where accidental fiber bending or kinking can cause permanent attenuation spikes.

This 14-meter assembly length is purpose-built for mid-range data center runs: cross-aisle spine-to-leaf connections, end-of-row aggregation switch uplinks, or SAN director interconnects where cabinet spacing exceeds the reach of 5-meter patch cords but doesn't justify 30-meter trunk assemblies. The plenum-rated OFNP jacket eliminates the need for conduit or cable tray in air-handling ceiling spaces, simplifying installation and reducing material costs in new builds or retrofits governed by NEC Article 770. The aqua jacket color conforms to TIA-598-D OM4 identification standards, ensuring field technicians can differentiate OM4 links from OM3 (aqua), OM2 (orange), or single-mode (yellow) at a glance during troubleshooting or network expansion. Each assembly ships factory-terminated and factory-tested, with serialized test reports available for projects requiring full insertion-loss and return-loss documentation at turn-up.

Standards compliance includes ISO/IEC 11801 generic cabling, TIA/EIA-568-C.3 optical fiber specifications, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3) for SC/LC connector geometry, and TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10) for fiber termination performance. The assembly is RoHS-compliant under Directive 2002/95/EC, meeting public-sector and enterprise procurement requirements for lead-free and hazardous-substance-free components. Deploy this patch cord in 40GbE spine fabrics, 100GbE storage arrays, or 25/50GbE server uplinks where you need guaranteed OM4 reach, uniboot density optimization, plenum fire rating, and Panduit's factory-controlled termination quality in a field-proven 14-meter form factor.