Panduit FW2U1ONM031 OM5 LC Duplex 101.7FT Plenum Fiber Optic Cable - FW2RPU1U1ONM031

Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM031 OM5 LC Duplex 31m Plenum Fiber Optic Patch Cord

Overview

The Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM031 is a 2-fiber OM5 wideband multimode patch cord from the QuickNet™ pre-terminated fiber infrastructure line, configured with LC duplex connectors on both ends and cut to 31m (101.7ft). OM5 wideband multimode (50/125µm) supports short-wave division multiplexing (SWDM) and is backward-compatible with OM3 and OM4 — meaning you can deploy it in existing multimode infrastructure today and carry higher-density parallel optic applications without re-cabling. The OFNP plenum jacket rating satisfies NEC requirements for installation in air-handling spaces: HVAC plenums, raised floors with shared airflow, and above-ceiling pathways in commercial buildings. At 31m, this cord spans cross-room horizontal runs in telecommunications rooms, equipment distribution areas, or data center row-to-row links without the splice loss and termination labor of field-polished connectors. Pre-terminated factory polishing delivers insertion loss consistency that field terminations rarely match at this length. This cable meets TIA-568.3-D, ISO/IEC 11801, and ANSI/TIA-942-B — the core standards governing structured cabling in enterprise network cabling and data center environments.

Compatibility

LC duplex is the dominant connector format in current-generation active equipment — compatible with SFP+ and SFP28 transceivers across Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE, and Dell switch and router platforms, as well as patch panels in Panduit's own QuickNet™ modular cassette system and standard 19-inch LC patch panel frames from any manufacturer. OM5 lime-green jacket provides visual identification per TIA-598-D color coding, distinguishing it from OM3 (aqua) and OM4 (erika violet/aqua) in congested fiber optic cable runs. The plenum OFNP rating aligns with Panduit's broader Panduit structured cabling ecosystem and is appropriate alongside Panduit QuickNet cassette modules, patch panels, and fiber enclosures. Not suitable for outdoor or direct-burial applications — OFNP is a flame-retardant indoor rating, not a weatherproofing spec.

Installation Notes

LC connectors require a latch-locking insertion — confirm keyway orientation before seating to avoid connector damage in dense patch panels. At 101.7ft, manage bend radius carefully during routing; OM5 50/125µm fiber maintains a minimum bend radius of approximately 10x the cable diameter under load (check Panduit's installation guide for exact values). The uniboot connector format on this cord consolidates both fibers in a single LC housing, reducing panel port spacing requirements — verify your patch panel or cassette accepts uniboot LC before ordering. OFNP jacketing is stiffer than riser or LSZH alternatives; allow additional slack at each end for service loops in tight equipment spaces.