Panduit FZ23RSNSNSNF013 13m OM4 SC Duplex Fiber Cable

Panduit FZ23RSNSNSNF013 QuickNet™ OM4 Duplex Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FZ23RSNSNSNF013 is a 13-meter (42.7 ft) factory-terminated OM4 duplex fiber patch cable designed for high-speed 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet backbones in data centers, telecom rooms, and equipment distribution areas. Featuring SC duplex connectors on both ends with physical contact (PC) polish and a 3mm riser-rated (OFNR) cable jacket, this 2-fiber multimode assembly delivers the low insertion loss and return loss performance required for 100-meter 100GBASE-SR4 links and 550-meter 10GBASE-SR runs. QuickNet pre-termination eliminates field splicing and polishing, reducing deployment time from hours to minutes while ensuring factory-grade optical performance on every connector.

Key Features

• OM4 laser-optimized 50/125µm multimode fiber supports 10G to 100G Ethernet over extended distances (up to 550m at 10G, 100m at 100G)
• SC duplex connectors with K1 standard keying and physical contact (PC) polish for <0.3 dB typical insertion loss
• 13-meter (42.7 ft) cable length ideal for cross-rack, cross-aisle, or cross-room connections in medium-density data centers
• 3mm cable diameter enables tight-radius bends (15mm minimum) for high-density cable management and rack pathway fill
• OFNR (riser) flame rating compliant with NEC Article 770 for vertical risers and horizontal plenum substitution where OFNP is not mandated
• Factory-terminated QuickNet assembly with 100% insertion loss and return loss tested, serialized labels, and traceable test reports
• TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 compliant for standards-based structured cabling systems
• Aqua-colored jacket for instant OM4 identification per TIA-598-C color coding

OM4 multimode fiber uses a laser-optimized 50-micron core and 125-micron cladding to deliver effective modal bandwidth (EMB) of 4700 MHz·km at 850nm, significantly outperforming OM3 (2000 MHz·km) and enabling 100GBASE-SR4 transmission over 100-meter distances or 10GBASE-SR over 550 meters. The duplex configuration provides a dedicated transmit and receive fiber pair, essential for full-duplex bidirectional communication in Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand protocols. SC duplex connectors feature a push-pull latching mechanism with K1 standard (non-keyed) orientation, widely deployed in enterprise data center environments and compatible with LC-to-SC breakout strategies for 40G/100G QSFP+ transceivers. Physical contact (PC) polish creates a slightly curved endface that ensures fiber cores touch directly, minimizing the air gap and achieving typical insertion loss below 0.3 dB and return loss better than -40 dB. The 3mm cable diameter—roughly half the size of standard 2mm zipcord—allows tighter bend radii (15mm minimum versus 30mm) and higher conduit fill, critical when retrofitting existing pathways or maximizing density in vertical cable managers and horizontal ladder rack.

In data center deployments, this 13-meter length is optimized for cross-rack connections within a single row, cross-aisle links between adjacent rows (typically 3-5 meters apart), or horizontal distribution from a main distribution area (MDA) to an intermediate distribution area (IDA) in mid-sized telecom rooms. The OFNR riser rating meets NEC requirements for vertical shafts and floor-to-floor risers without requiring full plenum (OFNP) cable, reducing material cost while maintaining code compliance; note that horizontal plenum spaces (HVAC return air paths above drop ceilings) legally require OFNP, so verify local AHJ interpretations before specifying OFNR for ceiling installations. QuickNet factory termination guarantees insertion loss and return loss performance within TIA-568.3-D limits (≤0.75 dB IL, ≥-20 dB RL for multimode) because Panduit's automated polishing, inspection, and testing processes eliminate the variability introduced by field terminations—particularly critical for 40G/100G links where a single poor connector can drop an entire channel. Each cable ships with serialized labels and traceable test reports, enabling asset tracking and post-installation documentation for TIA-942-B data center audits. The minimum order quantity of 10 units is typical for contractor pricing and reflects the reality that structured cabling projects rarely deploy a single cable; plan trunk quantities in multiples of 10 to align with distributor case packs and avoid split-case fees.

TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 compliance ensures interoperability with standards-based transceivers, patch panels, and enclosures from any manufacturer, future-proofing the installation as equipment vendors change. ANSI/TIA-942-B data center infrastructure standard specifically calls out OM4 as the recommended multimode fiber for new installations due to its 100G support and long-term bandwidth headroom, making this cable a specification-compliant choice for Tier II, III, and IV data center builds. The aqua jacket color (per TIA-598-C) provides instant visual identification during adds, moves, and changes, reducing the risk of accidentally disconnecting a 100G production link when a technician is tracing an OM4 (aqua) versus OM2 (orange) cable in a dense bundle. For integrators managing multi-building campuses or phased data center expansions, QuickNet assemblies deliver the predictable performance and rapid deployment speed required to meet aggressive go-live schedules without sacrificing the optical budget needed for 10+ year service life on 100G Ethernet backbones.