Panduit FW2U1U1NNM012 OM5 2F 12M LC Duplex Plenum Fiber Patch Cable - FW2RPU1U1NNM012

Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM012 OM5 Wideband Multimode LC Duplex Plenum Fiber Patch Cable

Overview

The FW2RPU1U1NNM012 is a 12-meter (39.4 ft) OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cable from Panduit's QuickNet™ pre-terminated infrastructure line. It ships factory-terminated with LC duplex connectors on both ends and carries an OFNP (plenum) flammability rating — meeting the NEC requirements for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit. That combination makes it the right pull for runs between top-of-rack switches and patch panels in plenum ceiling data centers, telecommunications rooms, or entrance facilities where open plenum routing is the norm. The 50/125µm OM5 fiber core supports short-wavelength wavelength-division multiplexing (SWDM), giving you a path to 40G and 100G throughput over duplex runs without a full cabling overhaul — a meaningful difference from OM3/OM4 if your switching roadmap includes SWDM4 optics. Compliance with TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B means this cable integrates cleanly into structured cabling audits and data center certification documentation without exception handling.

Compatibility

Installs in any LC duplex port on multimode-capable active equipment and patch panels: standard SFP+ and SFP28 ports on Cisco Nexus, Arista, Juniper QFX, and HPE FlexFabric switches; Panduit QuickNet modular cassette systems with LC duplex ports; Corning, Leviton, and CommScope LC fiber patch panels; and any transceiver accepting OM4/OM5 50/125µm multimode fiber (verify SWDM support on the transceiver side if targeting 40G/100G SWDM4 applications). This cable is duplex LC — it is not compatible with MPO/MTP trunk systems, LC uniboot single-fiber breakout panels, or SC/ST/FC port equipment without an adapter.

Installation Notes

Plenum (OFNP) jacket satisfies NEC Article 770 open-plenum routing requirements — no additional conduit needed in rated air-handling spaces, but verify local AHJ interpretation before skipping conduit in mixed-occupancy spaces. Factory-terminated ends eliminate field polishing; inspect ferrules for contamination before mating. LC connectors engage with a push-pull latch — do not over-tension; minimum bend radius applies on runs through cable management arms. Confirm polarity scheme (standard duplex LC uses Method A per TIA-568.3-D) matches your patch panel and transceiver polarity before seating.