Panduit FZ2RPU1U1ONM030 Opti-Core OM4 LC Uniboot Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FZ2RPU1U1ONM030 delivers OM4 multimode fiber performance in a space-saving uniboot form factor for 40 and 100 Gbps data center and enterprise network backbones. This 30-meter plenum-rated patch cord features LC duplex uniboot connectors at both ends, reducing cable diameter by roughly 50% compared to traditional dual-LC designs while maintaining full duplex transmission. The aqua jacket provides instant visual identification in multi-tier fiber infrastructures, and the pull-boot design simplifies polarity reversal in the field without re-termination. Optimized for low insertion loss and compliant with TIA-568-C.3 and ISO/IEC 11801, this patch cord is engineered for rack-to-rack, floor-to-floor, and horizontal distribution area cross-connects where extended reach and air-handling-space compliance are mandatory.
Key Features
- OM4 multimode fiber with 50 µm core diameter supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 400 meters and 100GBASE-SR10 to 150 meters
- LC duplex uniboot connectors on both ends reduce cable bulk and simplify pathway fill calculations
- 30-meter (98.43 ft) length suits extended rack-to-rack runs, cross-floor links, and telecom room interconnects
- Plenum (OFNP) flame rating meets NEC Article 770 for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit
- Optimized insertion loss performance ensures margin for high-speed 40G and 100G transceivers
- Aqua cable jacket follows TIA-598-C color coding for instant OM4 fiber identification
- Pull-boot design allows field polarity reversal—critical for Method B or Method C trunk deployments
- Complies with TIA/EIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-604-3 (FOCIS-3), TIA-604-10 (FOCIS-10), and RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
OM4 multimode fiber is optimized for 850 nm VCSEL transceivers, delivering up to 400-meter reach at 40 Gbps and 150-meter reach at 100 Gbps—sufficient for the vast majority of intra-building and campus backbone links. The 50 µm core diameter and laser-optimized graded-index profile minimize modal dispersion, ensuring that even full-duplex 100GBASE-SR10 links maintain bit-error rates below 10⁻¹². Uniboot LC connectors consolidate the two fibers into a single, narrow boot, cutting cable diameter nearly in half and reducing the strain on high-density patch panels. The pull-tab mechanism allows technicians to reverse polarity (swap transmit and receive fibers) without replacing the cord or opening the connector housing—a time-saver when adapting Method A trunk polarity to Method B patch panel layouts or troubleshooting mismatched transmit/receive pairs.
In data centers and telecom rooms, 30-meter patch cords bridge the gap between same-floor distant racks, connect intermediate distribution frames to main distribution frames, or span ceiling-height vertical pathways between floors. The OFNP plenum rating is required by the National Electrical Code for any cable installed in environmental air spaces—ducts, plenums, and other areas used for building air circulation—without additional conduit. The aqua jacket immediately distinguishes OM4 from OM3 (aqua), OM2 (orange), or single-mode (yellow) fibers during installation and troubleshooting, preventing costly cross-tier mismatches. This patch cord is designed to mate with Panduit Opti-Core cassettes, patch panels, and enclosures; the LC connector geometry is fully compliant with FOCIS-3 and FOCIS-10 endface standards, ensuring low insertion loss and return loss across a wide installed base of LC adapters and transceivers.
Panduit manufactures each Opti-Core patch cord to meet or exceed TIA and ISO channel insertion-loss budgets, testing connector endface geometry, insertion loss, and return loss at the factory. Specify uniboot LC patch cords when pathway space is constrained, when you need field polarity reversal without re-termination, or when you're deploying high-density 40G or 100G leaf-spine fabrics with tight bend-radius requirements. This patch cord ships individually packaged (carton quantity: 10) and integrates seamlessly with the full Opti-Core ecosystem—cassettes, trunk cables, panels, and enclosures—for end-to-end OM4 structured cabling.
