Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM021 OM5 21m LC Duplex Plenum Fiber Patch Cable
Overview
The Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM021 is a 21-meter (68.9 ft) OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cable from Panduit's QuickNet™ pre-terminated cabling line, built for structured cabling deployments where installation speed and standards compliance aren't negotiable. It uses LC duplex connectors on both ends — the dominant interface on today's fiber optic patch cable switches, transceivers, and patch panels — and carries an OFNP plenum rating, making it code-compliant for air-handling spaces without conduit. With OM5 wideband multimode fiber (50/125µm), this cable supports parallel optics and wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) applications, meaning it's future-ready for 40G/100G BiDi and SWDM transceiver deployments where a standard OM4 cable would require additional fiber pairs. For a data center switching environment running OM5-capable transceivers, that bandwidth headroom eliminates a cabling re-pull when you upgrade active equipment.
Compatibility
Designed for LC duplex SFP+ and SFP28 ports across enterprise and data center gear: Cisco Catalyst and Nexus series switches, Arista 7000-series, Juniper EX/QFX series, HPE ProCurve/Aruba, and virtually any 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G transceiver module with an LC interface. Matches Panduit QuickNet patch panel systems using LC ports, including the FX2 and NetKey panel families. Meets TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B — the three standards that most enterprise and colocation structured cabling specifications reference for compliance documentation. At 21 meters, this length fits cross-connects from an MDA to HDA or within a larger equipment distribution area where shorter jumpers won't reach.
Installation Notes
OFNP plenum rating satisfies NEC Article 770 for open-air plenums and air-handling spaces — no conduit required in those environments, reducing both material cost and pull time. Verify the 21m run does not exceed the OM5 maximum channel insertion loss budget for your transceiver and switch combination; OM5 at this length is well within attenuation limits for 10G–100G applications, but confirm with your transceiver's receiver sensitivity spec. LC connectors are push-pull latching; ensure the release tab is fully depressed before extraction to avoid adapter damage on high-density panels.
