Panduit FW2RLU1U1NNM030 Opti-Core OM5 LC Duplex Uniboot Fiber Patch Cable - 30m
The Panduit FW2RLU1U1NNM030 is a 30-meter OM5 multimode fiber patch cable engineered for next-generation datacenter and enterprise network deployments requiring high bandwidth density and simplified cable management. Built on the Opti-Core platform, this 2-fiber jumper features LC duplex uniboot connectors on both ends with UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) polish, a slim 2mm LSZH jacket in lime green, and a 50µm core optimized for shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM). OM5 extends the capability of traditional OM3/OM4 multimode fiber by supporting four-lane transmission over a single duplex connection—critical for 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and emerging 200G/400G SWDM applications within the 850nm window. For integrators architecting spine-leaf topologies, migrating to 40G/100G uplinks, or deploying high-density SAN and hyper-converged infrastructure, this cable delivers the bandwidth headroom and physical footprint reduction required in modern rack environments.
Key Features
- OM5 Multimode Fiber: 50µm core supports SWDM four-lane transmission for 40G/100G over duplex connections; extends reach and bandwidth compared to OM3/OM4
- LC Duplex Uniboot Connectors: Space-saving uniboot design consolidates two fibers into a single compact boot; UPC polish ensures low insertion loss and back reflection
- 2mm LSZH Jacket: Low smoke zero halogen construction meets IEC 60332-1-2 flammability standards; required for plenum and riser installations in occupied spaces
- 30-Meter Length: 98.43-foot reach spans typical datacenter row-to-row and building backbone runs; suitable for inter-rack spine connectivity and MDA-to-EDA pathways
- Lime Green Color Coding: High-visibility jacket simplifies OM5 identification and polarity management in mixed-fiber environments alongside OM3 aqua and OM4 magenta cables
- Standard Polarity: Straight-through A-to-B mapping eliminates crossover confusion in 40G/100G SR4 deployments; compatible with industry-standard TIA-568 polarity schemes
- Panduit Opti-Core Precision: Factory-terminated and tested for guaranteed insertion loss performance; reduces field termination labor and rework on critical links
OM5 multimode fiber represents the current evolutionary step in datacenter optics, addressing the bandwidth scaling demands of 40G/100G Ethernet and Fibre Channel without requiring immediate migration to single-mode infrastructure. Unlike OM3 (2000 MHz·km at 850nm) and OM4 (4700 MHz·km), OM5 adds support for shortwave wavelength division multiplexing across 850nm, 880nm, 910nm, and 940nm channels—effectively quadrupling the data-carrying capacity of a single duplex link. This matters in spine-leaf architectures where each 100G uplink can now run over two fibers instead of eight (as required with parallel optics), dramatically reducing the connector count, patch panel density, and cable congestion at top-of-rack and spine switch ports. The FW2RLU1U1NNM030's uniboot LC design amplifies this density advantage: the single consolidated boot occupies roughly half the panel space of traditional duplex LC connectors with separate boots, and the push-pull tab design allows one-handed insertion and removal even in fully populated 144-port panels. The 2mm cable diameter further reduces pathway fill compared to 3mm distribution or breakout cables, easing the thermal management burden in enclosed hot-aisle containment and preventing airflow blockage at rear cable managers. For installations subject to building codes in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and increasingly North American markets, the LSZH jacket construction is non-negotiable—it meets IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame propagation limits and emits minimal smoke and zero halogenated acid gases during combustion, critical for life-safety in occupied floors, underfloor plenums, and above-ceiling return-air spaces where PVC jacketed cables are prohibited.
The 30-meter length positions this cable for backbone and horizontal runs common in enterprise datacenters and colocation facilities: row-to-row spine uplinks, main distribution area (MDA) to equipment distribution area (EDA) trunks, and connections between physically separated racks housing SAN storage, blade chassis, and top-of-rack switches. At 98.43 feet, the FW2RLU1U1NNM030 provides enough slack for proper service loops and pathway routing through overhead ladder rack or underfloor trench without introducing unnecessary attenuation—OM5 supports 100GBASE-SR4 up to 150 meters, so this 30m jumper operates well within the loss budget even when accounting for connector insertion loss (typically <0.25 dB per mated pair) and any intermediate splice points. Lime green color coding follows the de facto industry standard established by TIA and IEC for OM5 identification, preventing accidental cross-connection with legacy OM3 aqua (10G-optimized) or OM4 magenta (40G/100G SR4) infrastructure during moves, adds, and changes. The standard polarity configuration—connector A position 1 to connector B position 1, A2 to B2—aligns with Method A (straight-through) trunk polarity schemes used in structured cabling systems and matches the pinout expected by 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP transceivers without requiring polarity-flip modules or crossover adapters. Panduit's Opti-Core manufacturing process ensures each cable is factory-terminated using automated fusion splicing and precision polishing, then tested for insertion loss, return loss, and geometry per IEC 61300-3-4 and IEC 61300-3-35 standards; this factory certification eliminates the variability and rework common with field-terminated connectors and provides documented performance baselines for post-installation troubleshooting and warranty claims.
Deploy the FW2RLU1U1NNM030 in new 40G/100G datacenter builds, OM5 refresh projects migrating from parallel fiber breakout cables to duplex SWDM links, or mixed-speed environments where future 200G/400G SWDM optics adoption is planned within the next refresh cycle. The uniboot form factor and 2mm diameter make it especially well-suited for high-density patching scenarios—blade server backplanes, modular SAN director switches, and top-of-rack leaf switches where panel real estate and airflow are at a premium. IEC 60332-1-2 compliance ensures acceptability in LSZH-mandated installations globally, and the 10-unit carton quantity supports bulk ordering for large-scale rollouts without excessive packaging waste.
