Panduit FW2U1U1ONM011 OM5 Fiber Patch Cable - FW2RPU1U1ONM011

Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM011 OM5 LC Duplex Plenum Fiber Patch Cable

Overview

The Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM011 is an 11-meter (36.1 ft) OM5 wideband multimode fiber patch cable from the Panduit QuickNet™ fiber cabling line, built for pre-terminated infrastructure deployments in data centers, telecom rooms, and entrance facilities. It ships factory-terminated with LC duplex uniboot connectors on both ends — a configuration that cuts pathway fill in half compared to standard dual-boot duplex assemblies, which matters when you're routing dozens of cables through shared trays and conduits. OM5 50/125µm wideband multimode fiber supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), extending viable reach for 40G and 100G links beyond what OM4 can deliver over a single fiber pair. At 36.1 feet, this length fits mid-to-long horizontal runs within a structured cabling zone — use it for fiber optic patch runs between patch panels and active equipment, or cross-connect between adjacent racks in a core-distribution layout.

Compatibility

Designed for use with any LC duplex-terminated fiber infrastructure: Panduit QuickNet cassettes, fiber patch panels, and modular enclosures accepting LC connectors. Compatible with OM5-capable transceivers and switches from Cisco, Arista, HPE, Juniper, and other vendors supporting 850nm VCSEL optics or SWDM4 for 40G/100G applications. Works in OM4-based plants as a backward-compatible replacement — OM5 fiber meets and exceeds TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B specification floors for OM4 performance. Also integrates with Panduit's fiber enclosure systems including the HD Flex and PanMPO modular platforms where LC duplex breakout connections are standard. The OFNP plenum rating satisfies NEC Article 770 requirements for installation in air-handling spaces — no conduit required in plenum ceilings, which simplifies runs between telecom rooms and overhead distribution areas. For structured network cabling projects requiring compliance with ANSI/TIA-942-B data center standards, this cable meets the specification without additional qualification testing.

Installation Notes

The uniboot LC connector design maintains polarity management in a single jacket — confirm your cassette or panel polarity scheme (Method A, B, or C per TIA-568.3-D) before deploying in a pre-terminated system; uniboot assemblies require polarity verification at termination points. Route through cable trays rated for plenum environments; the OFNP jacket does not require metallic conduit in air-handling spaces but observe minimum bend radius (typically 10× cable OD under load, 20× when pulling) to avoid attenuation at the connectors. Mating ferrules should be cleaned per IEC 61300-3-35 before insertion — contamination at the LC interface is the leading cause of elevated insertion loss on installed links.