Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM032 OM5 32M LC Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cord
Overview
The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM032 is a 32-meter (105 ft) pre-terminated OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cord from the QuickNet™ family, built for structured cabling deployments where rapid, tool-free fiber interconnects are the priority. OM5 wideband multimode (50/125µm) supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), meaning a single duplex run can carry aggregate bandwidth well beyond what standard OM4 achieves over the same fiber count — a practical advantage when migrating toward 40G or 100G without pulling new cable. The LC duplex uniboot connector format keeps both fibers in a single, low-profile boot, reducing congestion in high-density patch panels where cable management is already tight. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket meets the flammability requirements for data centers, telecommunications rooms, and equipment distribution areas where jacket off-gassing during a fire event poses a serious personnel hazard — standard PVC jackets are not appropriate in plenum or enclosed-plant environments by most enterprise safety codes.
Compatibility
Designed for LC duplex port infrastructure: compatible with fiber optic patch panels, transceivers, and switches using LC form-factor ports including SFP+ (10G), SFP28 (25G), and QSFP breakout configurations. Integrates directly with Panduit QuickNet™ pre-terminated trunk systems and HD Flex cassette modules that use LC duplex interface ports. Suitable for any standards-compliant LC duplex termination point conforming to TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, or ANSI/TIA-942-B data center cabling specifications. The OM5 fiber grade is backward-compatible with OM4 and OM3 equipment — plugging into an OM4 switch port will work, though you will not gain OM5's SWDM headroom unless both ends of the link are OM5. The 32-meter length suits inter-rack and end-of-row switch connections within a standard data hall; for longer horizontal runs or MDA-to-HDA links, evaluate trunk cable assemblies rather than extended patch cords.
Installation Notes
LSZH jackets are slightly stiffer than standard PVC at low temperatures — allow the cable to acclimate to ambient temperature before routing in cold data halls to reduce bend stress at connectors. Minimum bend radius must be observed at patch panel dress-out; LC uniboot connectors require a positive-latch seating click before locking into the adapter — verify audible confirmation on each port. Pull force must stay below the cable's rated tensile load; do not use the connector as a pull point. Store unused lengths in a low-dust environment with dust caps seated to protect the factory-polished ferrule faces.
