Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM006 OM5 6m LC Duplex Fiber Cord

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM006 OM5 Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM006 Opti-Core® patch cord delivers 6-meter OM5 wideband multimode connectivity for short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications in datacenter, enterprise AV, and high-bandwidth surveillance backbone deployments. This duplex LC-to-LC jumper supports 50/125 μm multimode fiber with lime green jacket and riser (OFNR) flammability rating, meeting IEC 60332-1-2 standards for installation in vertical cable pathways between floors. OM5 fiber enables 40/100 Gb/s transmission over extended distances compared to legacy OM3/OM4, making this cord ideal for upgrading existing multimode infrastructure or building out new 400G-ready networks without the cost and complexity of single-mode fiber.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber — 50/125 μm core/cladding supports four-lane SWDM transmission for 40G/100G/400G Ethernet
• 6-meter (19.69 ft) length — pre-terminated duplex jumper for rack-to-rack or equipment-to-patch-panel connections in datacenter or telecom room environments
• LC duplex push-pull connectors — tool-free latching mechanism with 2 mm ferrule spacing; backward compatible with OM3/OM4 LC ports
• Lime green 2 mm round cable — color-coded per TIA-598-D for instant OM5 identification in dense fiber management systems
• Riser-rated OFNR jacket — UL listed for vertical installation in non-plenum spaces; passes IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame test
• Factory-terminated and tested — Panduit Opti-Core® quality with insertion loss and return loss specs certified per TIA-568.3-D

OM5 fiber (ISO/IEC 11801 designation) extends the effective modal bandwidth of 50 μm multimode fiber from 4700 MHz·km (OM4 at 850 nm) to support short-wavelength division multiplexing across four distinct wavelengths: 850, 880, 910, and 940 nm. This four-lane architecture allows a single duplex fiber pair to carry 100 Gb/s over 150 meters or 40 Gb/s over 440 meters using BiDi or parallel optics transceivers — double the reach of OM4 at the same data rate. For surveillance and AV integrators, this translates to longer camera runs from datacenter core switches to remote IDFs or the ability to aggregate 25G/100G IP camera traffic over existing multimode plant without costly single-mode upgrades. The LC duplex connector form factor uses a push-pull tab design that seats and releases without tools, reducing installation time in high-density patch panels. Each connector incorporates a ceramic ferrule with sub-micron concentricity tolerance and factory-polished endface, ensuring insertion loss below 0.35 dB and return loss better than -20 dB per TIA standards. The 2 mm round cable body is more flexible than zipcord-style duplex cable, simplifying routing in tight bend-radius applications such as fiber distribution hubs or high-density rack cable managers. Lime green jacket color instantly distinguishes OM5 from aqua (OM3), erika violet (OM4), orange (OM1/OM2), or yellow (single-mode) cables in mixed-generation installations, reducing the risk of mismatched transceiver and fiber types that cause link failure or performance degradation.

Deploy this patch cord in datacenter top-of-rack to spine switch connections where 40G/100G QSFP28 or QSFP-DD transceivers demand low-loss multimode fiber with SWDM capability. It also suits enterprise AV distribution systems using HDBaseT 2.1 or Dante AV-H networked media transport, where 10G/25G fiber uplinks connect video matrix switches to remote endpoint racks over distances beyond Cat 6A cable reach (100 meters). In physical security applications, use the FW2ERQ1Q1SNM006 to trunk aggregated camera streams from edge NVRs to centralized storage arrays or to interconnect fiber-based PoE switches (such as those from Axis or Hanwha) in campus surveillance networks where OM5's extended reach reduces the need for intermediate fiber distribution points. The riser (OFNR) flammability rating permits installation in vertical risers, cable shafts, and air ducts that do not carry HVAC return air; for plenum spaces requiring OFNP rating, select Panduit's plenum-rated Opti-Core® variant. Connector endfaces are protected by removable dust caps during shipping and should remain capped until installation to prevent contamination — even microscopic dust or skin oils on the ferrule can cause insertion loss spikes or intermittent link drops. Typical applications include 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and emerging 100GBASE-SR BiDi transceivers, all of which benefit from OM5's lower differential mode delay and optimized bandwidth profile across the 850–950 nm spectrum.

The FW2ERQ1Q1SNM006 is manufactured to TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801-1 standards for OM5 multimode fiber, with performance verified through automated insertion loss, return loss, and endface geometry testing at Panduit's ISO 9001-certified facilities. This 6-meter length is well-suited for intra-rack connections in 42U cabinets, cross-connects between adjacent racks (up to ~18 feet of slack-adjusted routing), or patch-panel-to-switch links in telecom rooms with overhead ladder rack or under-floor cable tray. Integrators upgrading from 1G/10G to 25G/100G Ethernet can reuse existing OM3/OM4 infrastructure for shorter runs and deploy OM5 selectively where extended reach or future 400G readiness justifies the marginal cost premium, maintaining a clear migration path without rip-and-replace fiber plant overhaul.