Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM011 OM5 LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cord

Overview

The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM011 is an 11-meter (36.1 ft) OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cord from the QuickNet™ pre-terminated infrastructure line. It ships factory-terminated with LC Uniboot connectors on both ends in a 2-fiber duplex configuration — the correct choice when you need ready-to-install connectivity in fiber optic cabling environments without field termination risk or associated labor. OM5 wideband multimode (50/125µm) supports short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), making this cord a better long-term investment than OM3 or OM4 when the end-application is 40G or 100G over parallel optics — the same physical cable plant stays relevant as speeds increase. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket limits toxic gas and smoke output during combustion, a hard requirement in plenum-adjacent data hall corridors, telecommunications rooms, and entrance facilities where occupant safety codes restrict PVC-jacketed media.

Compatibility

Designed for deployment in structured cabling systems conforming to TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B — the dominant standards governing data center infrastructure and enterprise LAN cabling. The LC Duplex interface mates with SFP+ and SFP28 transceiver ports on aggregation and top-of-rack switches, patch panels, and media converters from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, and other vendors shipping LC-interfaced optics. OM5 glass is backward-compatible with OM3 and OM4 transceivers, so this cord integrates into mixed-generation plants without link budget recalculation. Panduit QuickNet™ patch cords are designed to work within the broader Panduit structured cabling ecosystem including QuickNet modular enclosures and patch panels, but the LC-duplex interface is universal across compliant panels from any vendor. For high-density spine-leaf or switching infrastructure deployments where polarity management matters, confirm Uniboot polarity orientation (A-to-A or A-to-B) against your transceiver and panel layout before ordering in bulk.

Installation Notes

The Uniboot design consolidates both fibers into a single, slim jacket rather than a traditional duplex zipcord, which cuts cable tray fill volume roughly in half versus standard duplex patch cords at equivalent fiber count — a practical advantage in dense distribution frames. Minimum bend radius during installation must be maintained per TIA-568.3-D guidelines; do not route around tight corners without a cable management guide. LSZH jacket compounds are less flexible at low temperatures than PVC equivalents — route and dress cabling before the space drops below recommended handling temperature. Clean all ferrules with a fiber inspection scope and appropriate cleaner before mating; factory end-faces are clean at ship but should be inspected if the cord has been stored open-ended.