Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM012 OM5 2-Fiber LC Duplex 12M Fiber Optic Patch Cord
Overview
The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM012 is a factory-terminated, 2-fiber OM5 wideband multimode patch cord from the Panduit QuickNet pre-terminated cabling system. At 12 meters (39.4 ft), it targets structured cabling runs inside fiber optic cable pathways between top-of-rack switches and patch panels in data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and equipment distribution areas. The OM5 50/125µm wideband multimode fiber core supports both legacy 10/40/100G applications and emerging shortwave division multiplexing (SWDM) transmission — giving you forward compatibility when bandwidth demands increase without pulling new cable. The LSZH jacket meets strict smoke and halogen emissions requirements, making FW2RLU1U1ONM012 the correct choice where life safety codes prohibit PVC-jacketed cables — server rooms, plenum corridors, and open-office riser spaces with limited ventilation.
Compatibility
OM5 wideband multimode (50/125µm) is backward compatible with OM3 and OM4 equipment, so this cord integrates directly into existing multimode plant without wavelength conflicts. LC duplex connectors mate with LC-port transceivers and panels across major switch and router platforms from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, and Dell — anywhere an SFP+, QSFP+, or QSFP28 transceiver with an LC receptacle is installed. Designed to data center cabling standards TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B, so it slots into structured cabling infrastructures built to any of those three frameworks without a standards conflict. Pair with Panduit QuickNet cassettes and patch panels for a fully pre-terminated high-density zone-cabling system — no field termination, no splice losses to qualify.
Installation Notes
LSZH jackets are stiffer than standard PVC at low temperatures — leave adequate bend radius (minimum 30mm under load) at patch panel and switch port entries to avoid macrobend attenuation. LC duplex connectors are keyed; confirm port polarity (Type A, B, or C) against your cassette or transceiver before routing. At 12M this cord is suited to short horizontal runs and intra-rack or inter-rack links within the same row — for cross-row or inter-suite runs exceeding this length, size up to a longer variant in the Panduit QuickNet line. Clean LC ferrules before insertion; use a lint-free IEC 61300-3-35 grade cleaner to avoid insertion-loss spikes from particulate contamination on the OM5 ferrule face.
