Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM015 OM5 15m LC Uniboot Patch Cord

Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM015 OM5 Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM015 Opti-Core™ fiber patch cord delivers wideband multimode OM5 performance in a high-density 2mm uniboot form factor. This 15-meter duplex cable connects LC uniboot UPC to LC uniboot UPC, supporting 40G/100G short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) over 50µm multimode fiber. The optimized insertion-loss construction and LSZH jacket meet IEC 60332-1-2 flame standards, making it the right choice for datacenter spine-leaf topologies, security control room aggregation switches, and any installation where rack space, future bandwidth scalability, and fire code compliance all matter.

Key Features

• OM5 Wideband Multimode Fiber: Supports SWDM for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 applications up to 150m, extending the life of multimode infrastructure without requiring singlemode migration
• LC Duplex Uniboot Design: Single-boot duplex connector reduces cable diameter by 50% compared to dual-cable assemblies, freeing up pathway fill and improving airflow in crowded patch panels
• Optimized Insertion Loss: Factory-tested to ensure IL performance below industry maximums, reducing link budget margin erosion on multi-hop security network backbones
• 2mm LSZH Jacket: Low smoke zero halogen construction meets IEC 60332-1-2 flammability standards, required for plenum-equivalent installations in many jurisdictions and all enclosed telecommunications rooms
• Lime Green Color Code: High-visibility jacket matches TIA-598 OM5 identification standard, preventing accidental cross-patching with OM3/OM4 infrastructure during MACs
• Standard Polarity: A-to-B fiber mapping eliminates the need for polarity-flip modules on duplex links, simplifying deployment on bidirectional transceiver pairs

OM5 fiber represents the fifth generation of multimode technology, engineered specifically for SWDM wavelength plans that transmit four or more 25G lanes over a single duplex pair. Where OM3 and OM4 are optimized for 850nm VCSEL transmission, OM5 extends effective modal bandwidth across the 850nm–953nm window, enabling 100G transmission over the same duplex LC interface used for 10G links. For integrators managing IP camera aggregation switches, video management server clusters, or access control head-end failover pairs, OM5 patch cords provide a hedge against bandwidth exhaustion — when a 10G SFP+ uplink needs to become 40G or 100G, you replace the transceiver, not the entire fiber plant. The 15-meter length covers typical intra-row distances in datacenter hot-aisle layouts and reaches across medium-sized telecommunications rooms without mid-span splice losses.

The uniboot LC connector consolidates both fibers into a single molded housing with a push-pull latch tab, cutting the physical footprint compared to traditional duplex LC designs that use a separate boot and clip for each fiber pair. This matters in high-port-density switches common to modern IP surveillance deployments — a 48-port 10G aggregation switch populated with uniboot patch cords leaves measurably more space for cable bend radius and technician access than the same switch populated with standard duplex LC cables. The 2mm cable diameter further reduces bundle cross-section in cable managers and overhead ladder rack; ten 2mm uniboot cables occupy roughly the same space as six traditional 3mm duplex assemblies. The LSZH jacket is specified when local fire codes prohibit PVC in return-air spaces or when the installation is in an enclosed room without independent ventilation — combustion byproducts from LSZH are significantly less toxic than halogenated materials, a life-safety requirement in many commercial buildings and all European Union installations per CPR (Construction Products Regulation) standards.

Factory polarity testing confirms A-to-B fiber orientation (transmit on one end maps to receive on the other), so duplex transceivers link without requiring polarity-key cassettes or crossover modules. Insertion loss is measured and recorded during manufacturing to verify performance headroom on longer links or multi-connector paths; Panduit's optimized IL spec ensures that even after connector mating cycles and environmental aging, the link budget remains within IEEE 802.3 and TIA-568 maximums. The lime green jacket is not decorative — it is the TIA-598 standard identifier for OM5 fiber, preventing accidental patching of OM5 jumpers into OM3 or OM4 infrastructure (which would work but waste the OM5 bandwidth capability) or vice versa (which could cause link errors if the active equipment expects OM5 modal bandwidth). For installations mixing fiber generations during phased upgrades, color-coded jumpers are the first line of defense against configuration mistakes during after-hours maintenance windows.

This patch cord ships in single-unit packaging with protective dust caps on both connectors; carton quantity is ten assemblies for bulk deployments. It meets IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame propagation limits, qualifies for use in LSZH-mandated spaces, and carries Panduit's manufacturer warranty covering materials and workmanship defects.