Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM003 Opti-Core OM5 Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM003 is a 3-meter OM5 multimode fiber optic patch cord engineered for 40G/100G Ethernet and next-generation 400G short-reach datacenter interconnects. Built on 50-micron wideband multimode fiber with an LC duplex uniboot connector configuration, this plenum-rated jumper delivers the bandwidth density and polarity management high-speed network architectures demand. The lime green OFNP jacket meets NEC Article 770 plenum requirements for air-handling spaces while providing instant visual identification of OM5 infrastructure per TIA-598-D color coding. At 3 meters, it's sized for structured patch-panel-to-switch connections in racks and for cross-connects in fiber distribution frames where slack management and bend-radius protection are critical.
Key Features
- OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 150m, 100GBASE-SR4 to 150m, and emerging 400G short-reach applications using SWDM technology
- LC duplex uniboot connectors save 50% panel space versus traditional duplex LC, with integrated polarity-flip mechanism for A-to-B or A-to-A keying without re-termination
- Plenum-rated OFNP jacket (IEC 60332-1-2 compliant) for installation in air-return plenums, above drop ceilings, and under raised floors per NEC 770.113
- 50-micron core with optimized modal bandwidth enables 10× higher data rates than OM3 on equivalent link lengths
- Factory-terminated and UPC-polished for insertion loss ≤0.35 dB typical, return loss ≥50 dB, eliminating field termination variability
- Lime green jacket color provides instant visual distinction from OM3 (aqua) and OM4 (eggshell) infrastructure, reducing cross-patching errors during maintenance
OM5 multimode fiber introduces wideband capability across the 850-950 nm spectrum, allowing short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) to carry four 100G channels over a single duplex fiber pair for 400G aggregate throughput. This architecture reduces fiber count in datacenter spines and eliminates the need for parallel optics breakout cables in Top-of-Rack to End-of-Row links under 150 meters. The FW2RPU1U1NNM003's 3-meter length is optimized for adjacent-rack cross-connects and patch-panel-to-switch jumpers where structured cabling standards call for equipment-cord flexibility without excessive slack. Panduit's Opti-Core platform uses laser-optimized 50 µm core geometry and precision-polished LC ferrules to maintain modal dispersion budgets across the full OM5 bandwidth window, ensuring compliance with IEEE 802.3bm and 802.3cm link loss budgets.
The LC duplex uniboot connector consolidates two fibers in a single compact boot, reducing port density by half compared to standard duplex LC patch cords. The integrated polarity key can be manually flipped in the field to convert Method-A (straight-through) to Method-B (crossover) polarity without disassembly or re-termination, simplifying trunk-to-trunk and array-to-array connections in 40G/100G MPO-to-LC breakout scenarios. Both connectors are factory-installed with UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) polish to minimize back-reflection and ensure insertion loss remains within the 0.75 dB channel budget defined in TIA-568.3-D for OM5 permanent links. Panduit's quality control process includes interferometric end-face inspection to IEC 61300-3-35 standards, screening out scratches, pits, and geometry defects that degrade link margin in high-speed optics.
The OFNP plenum jacket is extruded from low-smoke, flame-retardant compound that self-extinguishes per IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame test and meets UL 910 (NFPA 262) Steiner Tunnel requirements for air-handling spaces. This rating is mandatory for horizontal cable runs above accessible ceilings in commercial buildings and for underfloor pathways in raised-floor datacenters where HVAC plenums circulate conditioned air. The 2 mm duplex cordage construction balances flexibility for tight-radius routing around cable managers with enough rigidity to prevent fiber microbending under sustained bend loads. Panduit specifies a minimum bend radius of 10× cable diameter during installation (20 mm) and 5× under static load (10 mm), well within the constraints of high-density patch panels and zero-U vertical cable managers. Installers working in congested racks will appreciate the reduced bundle diameter compared to dual simplex cords—critical when dressing 96-strand MPO trunks alongside copper DAC and power whips in 42U enclosures.
This patch cord ships as a single unit in cartons of 10, making it straightforward to stock for datacenter builds, surveillance NVR upgrades, or AV-over-IP switch deployments where consistent cable management and color-coding matter. The lime green OM5 jacket is required per TIA-598-D Annex F for any fiber supporting SWDM or extended-bandwidth 850 nm applications, ensuring field techs can distinguish next-gen infrastructure from legacy OM3/OM4 during troubleshooting or moves-adds-changes. For integrators designing 100G surveillance backbones or IP-based access control networks with 40G core switches, the FW2RPU1U1NNM003 provides the reach, bandwidth, and plenum compliance to future-proof fiber patch fields without the cost and complexity of single-mode infrastructure.
