Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM002 OM5 LC-SC Patch Cord

Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM002 Opti-Core OM5 Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM002 is a 2-meter OM5 multimode duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-density enterprise networks requiring 40G/100G future-proofing. Terminated with LC duplex on one end and SC duplex on the other, this lime-green jacketed cable bridges modern SFP+ transceivers to legacy SC infrastructure without adapter loss. The Opti-Core construction ensures low insertion loss and high return loss across the 850nm–950nm SWDM window, while OFNR riser-rated jacketing meets IEC 60332-1-2 and NEC Article 770 for in-wall vertical runs.

Key Features

• OM5 multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 150m and 100GBASE-SR4 to 100m via SWDM4
• LC duplex to SC duplex termination for SFP+/QSFP+ to legacy switch/patch-panel connectivity
• 50μm core optimized for 850nm VCSEL transmission with reduced modal dispersion
• Lime green jacket for instant OM5 identification per TIA-598-D color coding
• Riser-rated (OFNR) for vertical building risers and non-plenum horizontal distribution
• 2mm cable diameter for high-density rack routing and bend-radius compliance
• Pre-terminated duplex configuration eliminates field fusion and polarity errors

OM5 multimode fiber adds short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) to the traditional 850nm window used by OM3/OM4, allowing four 25G lanes across 850nm, 880nm, 910nm, and 940nm wavelengths. This enables 100GBASE-SR4 over a single duplex LC or SC connection rather than requiring parallel 8-fiber or 12-fiber MPO trunks. The Panduit Opti-Core LC and SC connectors are factory-terminated with ceramic ferrules polished to less than 0.15dB insertion loss typical, pre-tested for return loss greater than 30dB, and individually serialized for traceability. The 50μm core diameter matches OM3/OM4 deployed bases, so this cable can drop into existing OM3/OM4 links and deliver backward-compatible 10G/40G performance while future-proofing the physical layer for 100G upgrades. The lime jacket is TIA-598-D compliant for instant visual differentiation from aqua OM3/OM4 or orange OM1/OM2 cables during moves/adds/changes, reducing mis-patch risk in crowded IDFs.

The LC-to-SC hybrid termination addresses a common enterprise pain point: core switches and storage arrays migrating to LC-based SFP28/QSFP28 modules while campus backbone panels and legacy switches remain SC-terminated. Deploying this hybrid jumper eliminates the need for bulky SC-to-LC adapter couplers that add 0.3dB insertion loss, increase failure points, and consume vertical rack space. The 2-meter (6.5 ft) length is sized for intra-rack or adjacent-rack connections in typical 42U cabinets, with enough slack for proper service loops and bend-radius compliance (10x cable diameter minimum bend radius for multimode per TIA-568.3-D). The duplex zipcord construction maintains polarity—connector A-to-A, B-to-B—across the link, so transmit and receive lanes align without field rework. The 2mm round cable cross-section routes cleanly through vertical cable managers and horizontal D-rings without the snagging issues of flat duplex cables, and the low profile supports high bundle counts without exceeding conduit fill ratios.

Riser-rated (OFNR) jacketing meets IEC 60332-1-2 and NEC Article 770.154(A) for installation in vertical shafts and non-plenum horizontal spaces, the most common cable pathway in multi-story commercial buildings. The jacket is halogen-free and passes limited flame-spread tests, ensuring it self-extinguishes and does not propagate fire between floors. For integrators running fiber risers between telecom rooms or connecting floors via vertical cable trays, OFNR rating satisfies AHJ and building-code requirements without the cost premium of plenum-rated (OFNP) cable. Panduit backs the Opti-Core line with a standard manufacturer warranty and publishes full insertion-loss and return-loss test data per connector, supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 certification testing per TIA-526-14-B and TIA-526-7. This 2-meter OM5 LC/SC patch cord delivers field-proven enterprise connectivity for 10G-to-100G multimode links where legacy SC infrastructure meets modern LC transceivers.