Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM025 Opti-Core OM5 Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM025 is an 82-foot (25-meter) OM5 multimode duplex fiber patch cord with LC push-pull connectors on both ends. Designed for high-bandwidth data center and enterprise backbone applications, this Opti-Core® cable supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) and enables 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and future 200G/400G transmission over extended distances. The lime green jacket provides immediate visual identification of OM5 infrastructure, critical in dense patch panel environments where fiber type verification prevents costly mismatches.

Key Features

OM5 lime green 50/125 µm multimode fiber for SWDM and high-speed Ethernet

LC duplex push-pull connectors with low insertion loss and high return loss

25-meter length ideal for cross-connect, equipment-to-equipment, or intra-floor runs

Riser-rated (OFNR) plenum-compatible construction for code-compliant vertical pathways

2mm duplex cable diameter reduces pathway congestion in high-density racks

IEC 60332-1-2 flame test compliance for international installations

Backward compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure at reduced distances

OM5 fiber, standardized as ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA-492AAAE, extends the multimode roadmap by optimizing performance across four shortwave wavelengths (850/880/910/940 nm) rather than the single 850 nm used by OM3/OM4. This SWDM capability effectively quadruples bandwidth capacity over the same fiber strand—enabling 100 Gbps transmission over 150 meters or 200 Gbps over 100 meters using cost-effective VCSEL transceivers instead of expensive parallel optics or single-mode gear. The 50-micron core diameter maintains compatibility with existing 40G/100G SR4 optics while future-proofing for SWDM-based 200G/400G deployments. Panduit's Opti-Core manufacturing process ensures <0.12 dB maximum insertion loss and >35 dB return loss at both connectors, critical margins for link budget compliance in 100-meter channels with multiple mated pairs. The LC push-pull connector design provides audible/tactile click confirmation and toolless release—reducing installation time and accidental disconnects during adjacent port service.

In hyperscale data centers and enterprise core networks, OM5 serves as the cost-optimized bridge between legacy OM3/OM4 horizontal infrastructure and single-mode campus backbone—handling 40G/100G today while delivering a clear migration path to 200G/400G without rip-and-replace. This 25-meter length fits typical intra-row equipment connections (top-of-rack to spine, storage array to SAN fabric) and cross-connect patch panel jumpers where OM5's extended reach advantage matters most. The lime green jacket follows TIA-598 color coding for instant OM5 identification during adds/moves/changes; mixing OM3 (aqua) and OM5 (lime) in the same cabinet is common during phased upgrades, and visual differentiation prevents link budget errors. Riser-rated OFNR construction allows installation in vertical shafts and open-air return plenums without additional conduit in most jurisdictions, simplifying multi-floor equipment stacks and reducing labor. The 2mm duplex cable body enables higher port density per rack unit compared to 3mm zip-cord designs—valuable in 1U 48-port LC panels where bend radius and pathway fill directly impact airflow and future expansion capacity.

IEC 60332-1-2 flame propagation testing certifies this cable for use in international builds and multinational enterprise standards, complementing its NEC OFNR compliance for North American vertical pathways. Panduit Opti-Core fiber optics carry manufacturer warranty and ship from stock with 10-piece carton quantity for volume deployment efficiency. The FW2ERQ1Q1SNM025 is the specified choice for IT teams deploying 100G leaf-spine fabrics, AV integrators running uncompressed 4K video over IP, and security network architects building NDAA-compliant surveillance infrastructure where edge switch uplinking demands future-proof bandwidth and verified fiber pedigree.