Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM005 OM5 LC Uniboot Patch Cable 5m

Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM005 OM5 LC Uniboot Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM005 delivers OM5 multimode performance in a space-efficient 2mm uniboot configuration, purpose-built for high-density data center interconnects and enterprise backbone installations. This 5-meter duplex patch cable features optimized insertion loss specifications and LC uniboot connectors on both ends, reducing cabinet footprint while maintaining TIA-568.3-D compliance for 40/100/400GBASE-SR4 and short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications. The LSZH jacket meets IEC 60332-1-2 flame ratings for installation in occupied spaces and international facilities where halogen restrictions apply.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber—supports SWDM across 850-953nm spectrum for lane-count reduction at 40/100G speeds
• LC duplex uniboot connectors—50% footprint vs. standard duplex, tool-free polarity reversal without re-termination
• Optimized insertion loss—factory-tested to tighter tolerances than TIA maximum, ensuring margin for temperature/aging drift
• 2mm reduced-diameter jacket—increases pathway fill capacity by 37% over standard 3mm cables in high-count bundles
• LSZH flame-retardant construction—low smoke, zero halogen emissions for life-safety compliance in European and Asian markets
• Lime green color coding—instant visual identification per TIA-598-D OM5 standard, prevents cross-connection errors

OM5 fiber extends the usable bandwidth of 50-micron multimode from OM4's 4700 MHz·km at 850nm to support four additional wavelengths between 880-953nm. This enables short-wave wavelength-division multiplexing (SWDM), where a single duplex fiber pair carries four parallel 25G lanes—delivering 100GBASE-SR4 performance without migrating to eight-fiber MPO infrastructure. For integrators managing incremental bandwidth upgrades in legacy OM3/OM4 plants, OM5 provides a parallel-optics migration path that reuses existing LC active equipment and cabinet patch panels. The FW2RLU1U1ONM005's optimized insertion loss—typically 0.15-0.25 dB below TIA-568.3-D's 0.75 dB channel maximum—preserves link budget headroom when daisy-chaining through multiple cross-connects or extending reach beyond published distance limits.

The uniboot LC design consolidates both transmit and receive fibers into a single push-pull housing, reducing patch panel port spacing requirements from 12.5mm to 6.25mm in ultra-high-density modules. Polarity reversal—required when converting A-to-B trunk polarity or troubleshooting TX/RX swaps—is accomplished by sliding the retention clip and rotating the internal fiber sub-assembly 180°, eliminating field re-termination and the insertion loss variability that accompanies it. The 2mm jacket diameter increases conduit and cable tray fill ratios in accordance with NEC Chapter 9 Table 1, a critical advantage when retrofitting additional fiber runs through congested pathways or maxed-out vertical cable managers. For data center operators balancing airflow and cable management, the reduced cross-section lowers bundle diameter and improves hot aisle/cold aisle separation compliance.

This 5-meter length suits top-of-rack to end-of-row aggregation switches, mid-span cross-connects in structured cabling environments, and SAN storage array interconnects where slack management and service loop requirements exceed 3-meter pre-made assemblies. LSZH jacketing is mandatory for installations subject to EN 50575 (CPR), IEC 61034 smoke density limits, or facilities with explicit halogen prohibitions—common in transportation hubs, healthcare, and multinational headquarters where fire code harmonization spans multiple jurisdictions. The Panduit Opti-Core product line maintains ISO 9001 manufacturing traceability and supplies per-cable test data for insertion loss and return loss, supporting change management documentation requirements in DCIM platforms and ensuring day-two troubleshooting teams have baseline performance records when diagnosing intermittent link errors or bit error rate anomalies.