Panduit FW2LU1U1ONM029 OM5 Fiber Optic Patch Cable - FW2RLU1U1ONM029

Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM029 OM5 LC Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable

Overview

The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM029 is a QuickNet™ pre-terminated fiber optic patch cable built for structured cabling installations that need a long, pre-certified run without field termination. It ships at 29m (95.1 ft) — a length that bridges equipment distribution areas to entrance facilities or spans large raised-floor data hall rows without splicing. The OM5 wideband multimode fiber (50/125µm) supports current 10/25/40/100G applications while also enabling short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) on the same strand, giving you a migration path to higher-density parallel optics without pulling new cable. The LC duplex uniboot connector keeps connector count and bend radius manageable in high-density patch fields. LSZH jacket rated per TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B means it meets the flammability requirements for plenum-adjacent and enclosed-space runs where halogen off-gassing is a risk during a fire event — a requirement in many data center and telecom room code environments.

Compatibility

Designed for any fiber optic networking infrastructure using LC duplex interfaces, including Panduit QuickNet™ modular cassette systems, pre-terminated trunk assemblies, and standard LC-equipped transceivers (SFP, SFP+, SFP28, QSFP breakout). Compatible with patch panels, fiber enclosures, and switch ports accepting LC duplex connectors across vendors — Cisco, Arista, Juniper, HPE, and similar platforms. OM5 is backward-compatible with OM3 and OM4 equipment; however, maximum reach at a given data rate will be governed by the lower-grade fiber in a mixed-fiber link. For network switches with high-density SFP28 or QSFP28 ports in data center spine/leaf deployments, the SWDM capability of OM5 is most relevant when paired with SWDM4-compatible transceivers.

Installation Notes

At 29m, route planning matters before installation — confirm tray capacity and slack storage locations before pulling. The LSZH jacket is slightly stiffer than PVC at low temperatures; avoid tight bends below the cable's minimum bend radius during routing. LC uniboot design means both transmit and receive fibers share a single outer jacket and connector body, which simplifies labeling and polarity management in reversible-polarity uniboot configurations. Verify polarity scheme (A, B, or universal) against your cassette and trunk infrastructure before committing to a run at this length.