Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM002 OM5 2m LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM002 OM5 Multimode Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM002 is a 2-meter OM5 wideband multimode fiber optic patch cord with LC duplex push-pull connectors, designed for 40G/100G/400G Ethernet deployments in datacenters, enterprise networks, and high-bandwidth AV installations. OM5's extended wavelength range (850-950nm) supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), delivering four times the capacity of OM4 over the same fiber pair—critical when rack density and cable management are constrained. The lime green jacket meets TIA-598-D color coding for instant OM5 identification during adds/moves/changes.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber (50/125 μm) rated for 100m at 40/100 Gbps, 150m at 400 Gbps via SWDM
• LC duplex push-pull connectors on both ends—high port density, tool-free insertion/removal, proven field reliability
• 2-meter (6.56 ft) length ideal for rack-to-rack links, top-of-rack to spine switches, or intra-rack patching
• Lime green OFNR riser-rated jacket meets IEC 60332-1-2 flammability standards for vertical cable runs
• Panduit Opti-Core manufacturing ensures low insertion loss, repeatable performance, and factory-terminated precision
• Backwards compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure while future-proofing for next-gen 400G/800G optics

OM5 fiber was standardized specifically to support SWDM technology, which transmits four wavelengths (850, 880, 910, 940 nm) simultaneously over a single duplex fiber pair. This quadruples effective bandwidth without additional fiber strands—a major advantage in congested pathways or when conduit fill is at capacity. The 50 μm core diameter maintains full compatibility with existing OM3/OM4 active equipment (transceivers will simply operate at OM3/OM4 distances), so you can deploy OM5 infrastructure now and activate SWDM optics when budgets or application requirements dictate. The LC duplex form factor remains the industry standard for enterprise and datacenter work: its 1.25mm ferrule delivers twice the port density of SC connectors, the push-pull tab allows one-handed operation in tight spaces, and the physical click provides tactile confirmation of proper seating. Panduit's Opti-Core patch cords ship with connector endfaces pre-cleaned and dust caps installed, reducing contamination-related insertion loss and simplifying acceptance testing.

In spine-leaf datacenter topologies, 2-meter patch cords typically connect top-of-rack switches to overhead cable trays or patch panels, then onward to spine switches in adjacent racks. The riser-rated (OFNR) jacket meets NEC Article 770 requirements for vertical runs between floors without conduit, and IEC 60332-1-2 certification confirms flame propagation limits for international installations. For AV professionals deploying 4K/8K video distribution or uncompressed SDI-over-IP, OM5's bandwidth headroom eliminates concerns about future codec changes—an AVB or Dante AV network can scale from 10G to 100G links without re-cabling. The lime green color-coding (TIA-598-D Appendix C) visually segregates OM5 from aqua OM3 or violet OM4 cables, reducing mis-patching during maintenance windows. Panduit backs Opti-Core products with a comprehensive warranty; factory termination and automated endface inspection eliminate the variability of field-terminated connectors, so insertion loss stays within the 0.35 dB IL / 0.25 dB RL spec across the entire carton.

When planning 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, or 400GBASE-SR8 links, verify that your transceiver data sheets explicitly support OM5 or list SWDM compatibility—most newer Cisco, Arista, and Juniper optics do. For legacy 10G links, OM5 will work but offers no distance advantage; the real ROI appears at 40G and above. This 2-meter length suits typical rack layouts (42U cabinet with 1200mm depth plus horizontal cable manager overhang); for longer spans between rows, consider 5m or 10m variants in the same Opti-Core family to maintain consistent performance and warranty coverage across the installation.