Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM003 3m OM5 LC Duplex Fiber Cord

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM003 Opti-Core OM5 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM003 is a 3-meter OM5 multimode fiber optic patch cord engineered for next-generation 40G/100G/400G data center and enterprise network deployments. Built on Panduit's Opti-Core platform, this duplex jumper features precision-polished LC push-pull connectors on both ends, 50-micron OM5 fiber rated for shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), and lime green jacketing for instant TIA-568 standard identification. Riser-rated (OFNR) for in-building vertical pathways, this cable ships as a single unit in cartons of 10, supporting structured cabling projects that demand low insertion loss, high return loss, and deterministic performance across 850nm multi-wavelength transmission.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and 400G applications via SWDM over extended distances compared to OM3/OM4
• LC duplex push-pull connectors provide tool-free latching, high port density in SFP/SFP+ transceivers, and audible click confirmation
• 3-meter (9.84 ft) length bridges rack-to-rack, switch-to-patch-panel, or equipment-to-SAN fabric interconnects in tight datacenter hot/cold aisles
• Lime green 2mm duplex jacket meets TIA-568.3-D color coding for OM5, eliminating field misidentification and simplifying MAC operations
• Riser-rated (OFNR) per IEC 60332-1-2 flame propagation standards for installation in vertical cable trays and risers without additional conduit
• Factory-terminated and tested to Panduit's precision polishing specs, ensuring <0.35 dB insertion loss typical and >20 dB return loss at 850nm

OM5 fiber represents the current apex of multimode technology for enterprise and hyperscale environments. Unlike OM3 (300m at 40G) and OM4 (400m at 100G), OM5's wideband design supports four discrete wavelengths between 850nm and 950nm simultaneously—enabling 40G/100G transmission over 440m or 400G over 150m using SWDM optics, all on a single duplex fiber pair. This wavelength multiplexing eliminates the need for parallel fiber ribbons (8-fiber MPO trunks) in many mid-reach scenarios, cutting transceiver costs and simplifying polarity management. The FW2ERQ1Q1SNM003's 50-micron core and optimized modal bandwidth across the SWDM spectrum make it the logical choice for leaf-spine fabrics, NVMe-oF storage networks, and any 25G/40G/100G link budget requiring margin beyond OM4's single-wavelength ceiling.

LC connectors dominate SFP-based switching and storage—Cisco Nexus, Arista 7000-series, Dell PowerSwitch, Brocade SANs, and virtually every 10G/25G/40G/100G transceiver relies on the LC's 1.25mm ferrule and push-pull latch. Panduit's duplex LC design incorporates ceramic ferrules polished to <50nm surface finish, spring-loaded alignment sleeves, and strain-relief boots that protect the 900-micron buffer tube from kink radius violations during cable management. The audible snap-in feedback confirms full seating, and the push-pull tab allows single-handed removal even in back-to-back patch panel density—critical when you're managing 96-port fiber cassettes or spine switch faceplates with 1U, 48-port SFP+ layouts. At 3 meters, this jumper fits the majority of intra-rack and adjacent-rack runs without excess service loop clutter or the signal budget waste of oversized lengths.

Lime green jacketing isn't cosmetic—TIA-568.3-D mandates aqua for OM3, erika violet for OM4, and lime green for OM5, creating a visual taxonomy that prevents cross-gen patching mistakes during MACs or emergency cutover. When you're troubleshooting a 100G link that's flapping due to modal dispersion, jacket color confirms whether someone accidentally plugged an OM3 tail into a 100m run spec'd for OM5. Panduit's 2mm zipcord construction bundles both fibers in a single jacket—easier to dress through vertical managers and horizontal troughs than individual simplex legs, and the riser (OFNR) rating satisfies NEC Article 770 for general-purpose vertical pathways, telecom closets, and above-ceiling spaces without plenum-grade cost. For true plenum (return-air) environments, step up to Panduit's OFNP variant; for this application, riser handles the vast majority of structured cabling installs in commercial and institutional buildings.

Deploy the FW2ERQ1Q1SNM003 when your design calls for future-proof bandwidth headroom, standards-compliant color identification, and field-proven termination quality. Panduit Opti-Core patch cords ship with insertion loss and return loss test reports traceable to factory certification, backed by manufacturer warranty and compatible with all TIA-568-compliant OM5 infrastructure—cassettes, panels, and MPO-to-LC breakout modules. This is the cable you spec when 100G today must scale to 400G tomorrow without a forklift upgrade, and when every dB of link budget matters in a 150-meter campus backbone or a densely packed hyperconverged cluster.