Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM003 OM5 LC-SC Fiber Patch Cord 3m

Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM003 Opti-Core OM5 Multimode Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERLNSNSNM003 delivers 3-meter LC-to-SC duplex connectivity engineered for wideband multimode fiber (WBMMF) applications demanding short-wavelength division multiplexing. Built on OM5 50-micron multimode fiber rated for 100G at 150 meters, this Opti-Core patch cord supports next-generation SWDM transmission that multiplexes four 25G lanes across 850–950 nm bands—critical for high-density data center spine links, NVR-to-SAN fabric, and 10GBASE-SR/25GBASE-SR security backbone deployments where existing OM3/OM4 cabling falls short of reach or bandwidth requirements.

Key Features

• OM5 50 μm multimode fiber certified for 100GBASE-SR4 at 150m and short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM)
• LC Duplex to SC Duplex connectors (2 mm jacketed) for rack-to-switch or panel-to-device hybrid terminations
• Lime green jacket for instant OM5 visual identification per TIA-598-D color-coding standard
• Riser-rated OFNR jacket meets IEC 60332-1-2 flame propagation limits for vertical cable runs in commercial risers
• Opti-Core construction with ceramic ferrule end-face polish delivering ≤0.25 dB insertion loss, ≥-35 dB return loss
• 3-meter (9.84 ft) fixed length eliminates field-termination labor and maintains factory insertion-loss certification

OM5 multimode fiber extends usable bandwidth to 28,000 MHz·km at 953 nm—four times the effective modal bandwidth of OM4 at wavelengths beyond the traditional 850 nm window. The FW2ERLNSNSNM003 exploits this headroom by supporting SWDM4 and SWDM8 transceivers that transmit parallel 25G lanes at 850/880/910/940 nm, enabling 100G duplex transmission over a single fiber pair. This eliminates the parallel-optics complexity of breakout cables and reduces required strand count by 75% in spine-leaf data center fabrics. For security integrators running IP video storage networks or building control/access VLAN trunks between distribution closets, OM5 future-proofs installations against the shift from 10G to 25G edge switching—a transition already underway in enterprise NVR and hyperconverged appliance designs. Panduit's Opti-Core ferrule geometry and end-face polish deliver ≤0.25 dB insertion loss across all six fiber grades (OS2, OM1–OM5), maintaining consistent optical budget margin whether the link terminates at legacy OM3 equipment or next-generation SWDM optics.

The LC-to-SC duplex configuration addresses hybrid patch scenarios common in phased cabling upgrades: LC dominates modern 10G/25G switches and SFP+ transceivers, while SC remains prevalent in older fiber enclosures, patch panels, and wall-plate terminations installed during OM1/OM2 buildouts. A 3-meter cord spans floor-to-rack vertical runs in standard 42U cabinets (2 m vertical + service loop), rack-to-rack horizontal hops in adjacent frames, or switch-to-patch-panel links in telecommunications rooms where outlet jacks sit below equipment rails. The 2 mm duplex jacket (versus 3 mm round-cord designs) reduces congestion in zero-U vertical managers and horizontal finger ducts, maintaining minimum bend radius (15 mm dynamic, 30 mm static) without kinking inside densely populated wire trays. Lime green coloring follows TIA-598-D standards for instant OM5 recognition during moves/adds/changes—critical in mixed-fiber environments where inadvertently patching OM5 into OM3-optimized links wastes the bandwidth investment, and plugging legacy OM1 into OM5 ports creates modal dispersion that corrupts 25G signaling.

Riser-rated OFNR jacketing meets IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame-spread limits, qualifying this cord for installation in air-return plenums and vertical cable trays per NEC Article 770.154. Panduit's factory-terminated construction eliminates the insertion-loss variance and end-face contamination risk inherent in field polishing, ensuring every cord ships with <0.25 dB loss certification and return-loss performance exceeding TIA-568.3-D Tier 1 limits. For integrators deploying fiber-to-the-edge access control panels, PoE++ media converters in remote camera locations, or AV-over-IP encoder racks in stadium/venue installations, the FW2ERLNSNSNM003 provides deterministic optical performance and standards-compliant flame rating in a plug-and-play 3-meter length that matches the real-world distance between rack-mount gear and overhead/underfloor cable entry points.