Panduit FW2ERLNLNSNM005 Opti-Core OM5 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord - 5m

The Panduit FW2ERLNLNSNM005 delivers OM5 multimode performance in a compact 1.6mm duplex patch cord designed for high-density data center and enterprise fiber infrastructure. This 5-meter cable terminates in LC duplex connectors on both ends with standard polarity, supporting 40/100/400GbE short-wave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications up to 400m. The riser-rated (OFNR) lime-green jacket provides immediate visual identification of OM5 cabling while meeting IEC 60332-1-2 flammability requirements for vertical cable pathways. Integrators building next-generation networks gain 4× the effective bandwidth of OM4 over the same physical fiber pair.

Key Features

• OM5 50/125μm multimode fiber supports SWDM for 40/100/400GbE at extended reach
• LC duplex connectors on both ends for universal compatibility with switches, transceivers, and patch panels
• 1.6mm duplex cable diameter offers flexibility in congested pathways and tight bend-radius enclosures
• Lime-green jacket follows TIA-598-D color coding for instant OM5 identification
• Riser-rated (OFNR) flammability rating suitable for vertical building risers and plenum-adjacent pathways
• Standard polarity (key-up to key-up) ensures plug-and-play deployment without adapter complexity
• 5-meter length ideal for rack-to-rack links, intra-row connections, or patch-panel-to-switch uplinks
• Factory-terminated with standard insertion loss specification for consistent link budgets

OM5 represents the fifth generation of laser-optimized multimode fiber, engineered specifically for shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) transmission. Unlike OM3 and OM4, which rely on a single 850nm wavelength, OM5 supports four parallel wavelengths (850nm, 880nm, 910nm, 940nm) over a single fiber pair. This multiplexing approach quadruples effective bandwidth without requiring additional fiber strands—critical when retrofitting legacy pathways or maximizing port density in spine-leaf architectures. The 50-micron core and optimized modal bandwidth minimize differential mode delay, maintaining signal integrity across the full SWDM spectrum. Panduit's Opti-Core construction ensures consistent geometry and low insertion loss across the 1.6mm cable assembly, which uses aramid strength members and precision-polished LC ferrules. The result: a future-ready infrastructure that supports 100GBASE-SR4 (100m), 400GBASE-SR8 (100m), or emerging BiDi/SWDM standards at reaches up to 400 meters—double the distance of OM4 in equivalent applications.

The 5-meter length addresses the most common intra-rack and cross-rack scenarios in enterprise data centers, telecom central offices, and broadcast facilities. Rack-to-rack trunking in adjacent rows, patch-panel-to-core-switch uplinks, and SAN fabric interconnects all fall within this range while avoiding the excess cable management burden of over-provisioned lengths. The LC duplex form factor maximizes faceplate density—essential when front-panel transceiver ports exceed 48 per RU. Standard polarity (transmit A to receive A, transmit B to receive B) eliminates the need for crossover adapters or polarity-flip cassettes, reducing insertion points and potential failure modes. The 1.6mm cable diameter simplifies routing through vertical cable managers, horizontal wire trays, and zero-U finger ducts without the stiffness penalties of 2mm or 3mm assemblies. Installers gain bend-radius compliance in 1U pass-through panels and can dress cables in tighter loops when space is constrained. The lime-green jacket provides instant visual confirmation during moves/adds/changes—no need to trace individual fibers or consult labeling under poor lighting.

This assembly meets IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame propagation limits, qualifying it for riser (OFNR) installations in commercial buildings where cables run between floors but outside plenum air-handling spaces. The specification ensures the cable self-extinguishes and does not propagate flame beyond the test length—satisfying NEC Article 770 and Canadian Electrical Code Part I requirements. Panduit's quality-controlled termination process and lot testing ensure insertion loss remains within industry thresholds, preserving link margin for 40/100/400GbE applications. For integrators deploying leaf-spine fabrics, hyperconverged clusters, or A/V-over-IP transport with 25/100G SFP28/QSFP28 optics, this patch cord provides the physical-layer foundation that prevents costly re-pulls when bandwidth demands escalate.