Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM007 OM5 LC-LC 7m Fiber Patch Cord

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM007 Opti-Core OM5 Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM007 delivers OM5 wideband multimode fiber performance in a 7-meter duplex patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter and security infrastructure deployments. Built on 50-micron OM5 fiber with LC duplex push-pull connectors at both ends, this Opti-Core cable supports legacy 10G/40G networks while future-proofing for 100G and shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications. The lime green jacket provides instant visual identification of OM5 fiber in mixed-mode environments, and OFNR riser rating ensures code compliance for vertical cable runs between floors. At 7 meters (22.97 feet), this length suits equipment-room patch panel connections, NVR-to-switch backbone links, and rack-to-rack datacenter runs where bandwidth-intensive security video, access control, and analytics traffic demand reliable physical-layer performance.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and emerging SWDM applications up to 100 meters
• 50-micron core diameter optimized for VCSEL laser transmission in datacenter and campus backbone installations
• LC duplex push-pull connectors deliver high port density and tool-free latching in crowded patch panels
• 7-meter (22.97 ft) length ideal for equipment room racks, camera aggregation switches, and NVR uplink connections
• Lime green 2mm duplex jacket meets TIA-598-D OM5 color coding for instant fiber-type identification
• OFNR riser flammability rating (IEC 60332-1-2) compliant for vertical runs in commercial security installations
• Panduit Opti-Core construction ensures consistent insertion loss and return loss across the duplex pair
• Factory-terminated and tested to eliminate field termination labor and performance variability

OM5 fiber represents the current multimode standard for bandwidth-intensive datacenter applications, extending OM4 reach while adding support for shortwave wavelength division multiplexing. Where security integrators face NVR uplinks carrying dozens of 4K or AI-processed camera streams, or access-control systems aggregating hundreds of edge devices, the additional bandwidth headroom and future 100G migration path justify OM5 deployment even when current equipment runs 10G or 40G interfaces. The 50-micron core works with standard 850nm VCSELs while supporting four-wavelength SWDM transmission (850/880/910/940nm) that quadruples effective bandwidth without requiring parallel fiber pairs. In practice, this means a single OM5 duplex link can replace four OM3 links in next-generation architectures, reducing fiber count and patch-panel congestion in high-density security operations centers. The lime green jacket distinguishes OM5 from aqua OM3/OM4 and orange OM1/OM2 cables at a glance, preventing cross-connection errors during adds-moves-changes and simplifying documentation in multi-tier fiber plants.

LC duplex push-pull connectors dominate datacenter and structured cabling for good reason: the small form factor delivers twice the port density of SC connectors, the push-pull tab enables single-handed insertion and removal even in tight spaces, and the physical keying prevents reverse-polarity mistakes that would break duplex bidirectional links. At 7 meters, this patch cord length suits the majority of equipment-room and datacenter scenarios—rack-to-rack runs in the same row, patch panel to top-of-rack switch connections, or NVR chassis to core aggregation switch uplinks where both devices share the same equipment lineup. OFNR riser rating provides the flammability performance required for vertical cable runs between floors in commercial buildings, making this cord suitable for security installations where a ground-floor equipment room connects to rooftop antenna systems or upper-floor server closets via riser pathways. The 2mm duplex jacket is stiffer than single 0.9mm tight-buffered cables, improving bend-radius control and strain relief at the connector boot, but flexible enough for routing through crowded cable managers without kinking.

Panduit Opti-Core patch cords ship factory-terminated and tested, eliminating the insertion-loss variability and end-face contamination risks inherent in field terminations. For integrators managing SLA commitments on datacenter security infrastructure or operating under strict change-control windows, the reliability advantage of pre-term cables is measurable: no fusion splicer calibration, no epoxy cure time, no end-face polish inspection, and no failed links due to technician error. The duplex configuration maintains polarity across the A-to-B fiber pair, so transmit-to-receive alignment is guaranteed as long as both ends connect to like-keyed adapters. In large projects specifying hundreds of fiber links—campus-wide security networks, stadium surveillance builds, or distributed data-center expansions—the labor savings from factory-terminated patch cords typically offset the higher per-foot material cost within the first few dozen connections, and the reduced rework and troubleshooting time accelerates project closeout and final acceptance testing.