Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM008 OM5 8m LC Duplex Patch Cord

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM008 OM5 8-Meter LC Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1SNM008 Opti-Core® fiber patch cord delivers OM5 wideband multimode performance for high-density datacenter and enterprise backbone installations. This 8-meter (26.25 ft) duplex cable features LC push-pull connectors on both ends, 50-micron multimode fiber, and lime green jacketing for quick visual identification in structured cabling environments. Riser-rated (OFNR) for vertical pathway compliance, it supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) and 100GBASE-SR4 Ethernet over distances up to 150 meters—critical for IP camera backbone links, storage networks, and AV-over-fiber deployments where bandwidth headroom and future-proofing matter.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber — supports SWDM across 850–953 nm wavelengths for 4× the effective bandwidth of OM4 in the same fiber count
• 8-meter (26.25 ft) duplex cable — pre-terminated with LC push-pull connectors for fast, tool-free installation in racks and patch panels
• 50-micron core, OM5-grade glass — tested to 28,000 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth (EMB_c) at 953 nm per ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA-492AAAE
• Riser-rated jacket (OFNR) — IEC 60332-1-2 compliant for vertical cable runs in non-plenum risers and telecommunications rooms
• Lime green color coding — instant visual differentiation from OM3 (aqua) and OM4 (magenta) in high-density installs
• Panduit Opti-Core® quality — factory-terminated with insertion loss ≤ 0.35 dB typical, backed by comprehensive test data and insertion/return loss specs

OM5 fiber was standardized specifically to enable shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), allowing four 25 Gb/s channels to share a single duplex fiber pair for 100 Gb/s aggregate throughput—an elegant alternative to costly parallel optics or OM4 upgrade cycles. The 50-micron core maintains full backward compatibility with 850 nm SR optics (10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet), while the extended bandwidth at 880 nm, 910 nm, and 953 nm unlocks SWDM transceivers without re-cabling. For integrators planning long-life security or AV infrastructure—think 4K/8K IP camera backbone, SAN extension, or media server interconnects—this future-proofs the physical layer against protocol migrations. LC duplex push-pull connectors simplify dense patch-panel work: the push-pull tab releases the latch without finger access to the sides, critical in 1U panels with 24+ ports. Ferrule endfaces are factory-polished and inspected to meet TIA-568 insertion loss limits, eliminating field termination variability. The 2 mm round jacketing is riser-rated (OFNR), approved for vertical runs in shafts and telecommunications closets per NEC Article 770; plenum spaces require the OFNP variant. Lime green follows TIA-598 color coding for immediate OM5 identification during MACs—essential when mixing OM3, OM4, and OM5 in the same rack.

In IP surveillance deployments, this cable suits media converter or SFP-based fiber uplinks from camera aggregation switches to core network gear—common in parking structure, perimeter, or campus scenarios where copper reach limits force a fiber backbone. Pair it with 10GBASE-SR or 25GBASE-SR SFPs for multi-gigabit camera streams (think 12 MP at 30 fps, or AI-processed 4K feeds) without the latency of protocol translation. AV integrators use OM5 for SDVoE or Dante AV-over-IP infrastructure, where uncompressed 4K@60 signals demand 10G+ lanes and low packet loss. The 8-meter length fits intra-rack or adjacent-rack hops in datacenter hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts, and cross-connect jumpers in telecom rooms. Duplex LC is the de facto standard for enterprise Ethernet optics (SFP, SFP+, SFP28), ensuring drop-in compatibility with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and branded surveillance switch optics. Riser rating satisfies NEC and IBC vertical pathway requirements without the cost penalty of plenum; if your cable tray traverses return-air spaces, verify local AHJ interpretation or step up to the OFNP SKU.

OM5's SWDM capability effectively quadruples per-fiber capacity compared to traditional parallel-optic 100G (which needs eight fibers), making it the go-to choice for bandwidth-constrained conduit or when conduit fill calculations limit fiber count. Panduit's Opti-Core® program includes serialized test reports and IL/RL values for each jumper, supporting TIA-606 labeling and infrastructure documentation requirements in mission-critical facilities. For integrators specifying structured cabling that must outlast three equipment refresh cycles—security, datacenter, or enterprise backbone—OM5 with LC duplex is the intersection of proven installed base, transceiver availability, and standards-track future bandwidth.