Panduit FW2UIT1U1ONM3.5 OM5 Fiber Cable - FW2RLU1U1ONM3.5

Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM3.5 OM5 LC Duplex 2-Fiber LSZH Patch Cable

Overview

The Panduit FW2RLU1U1ONM3.5 is a factory-terminated OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cable from the Panduit QuickNet™ fiber cabling line. It ships as a 2-fiber, LC duplex assembly with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket — the configuration you reach for when deploying pre-terminated fiber optic cabling in data centers, telecom rooms, entrance facilities, or equipment distribution areas where installation speed and compliance matter. OM5 wideband multimode (50/125µm) supports parallel optics and shortwave wavelength-division multiplexing (SW-CWDM), making this cable forward-compatible with 40G and 100G BiDi transceivers — you're not locking in to a fiber plant that needs replacing as bandwidth scales. The LSZH jacket keeps toxic fume output low in the event of fire, satisfying the plenum-adjacent safety requirements common in enclosed equipment rooms. Meets TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B, so it checks the compliance boxes for structured cabling audits in enterprise and carrier-grade facilities.

Compatibility

Designed for LC duplex ports — the dominant connector on modern network switches, SFP/SFP+ transceivers, fiber patch panels, and optical distribution frames (ODFs). Compatible with any OM5- or OM4-rated LC duplex port; OM5 is backward-compatible with OM4 and OM3 equipment, though operating at OM3/OM4 distance limits in those pairings. Suitable for Panduit QuickNet pre-terminated cassette systems and standard 1U/2U patch panel ports with LC duplex adapters. The 3.5-meter length targets cross-connect and inter-rack runs inside a single row or adjacent racks — verify your actual rack-to-rack distance before ordering if span exceeds ~10 feet.

Installation Notes

LSZH jacket requires no special conduit for fire-rating compliance in most enclosed equipment rooms, but confirm local code for plenum-rated spaces — LSZH and plenum (OFNP) are not interchangeable classifications. The uniboot design (LC Uniboot as noted in the short description) routes both fibers through a single connector housing, reducing congestion in high-density patch fields and simplifying polarity management on multi-port runs. Inspect ferrule end-faces per TIA-526-14B before seating — factory polish does not substitute for field contamination checks after handling.