Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM007 OM5 LC Uniboot Patch Cord 7m

Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM007 OM5 Multimode Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2RPU1U1NNM007 Opti-Core fiber patch cord delivers OM5 wideband multimode performance in a 7-meter plenum-rated assembly. Built with 50µm OM5 fiber and LC Duplex Uniboot connectors on both ends, this lime green 2mm cable supports short-wave division multiplexing (SWDM) for 40G/100G datacenter links while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy OM3/OM4 infrastructure. The uniboot design consolidates two fibers into a single, push-pull boot—reducing pathway congestion by 50% compared to standard duplex patch cords and simplifying polarity reversal during moves, adds, and changes. UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) polished connectors provide <0.35 dB insertion loss typical, meeting IEEE 802.3 and TIA-568 transmission budgets for 10GBASE-SR, 25GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR4 links. Lime green jacketing conforms to TIA-598 color-coding standards for OM5 fiber, preventing field misidentification in mixed-media environments.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber with 50µm core supports SWDM wavelengths (850nm–950nm) for 4-lane 100G transmission over duplex fiber
• LC Duplex Uniboot connectors consolidate duplex connectivity into single-body housing, saving 50% panel space vs. standard LC duplex
• Plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket meets NEC Article 725 and IEC 60332-1-2 for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit
• UPC polish delivers <0.35 dB insertion loss and >50 dB return loss for low-penalty links in structured cabling systems
• 7-meter (23-foot) length fits typical top-of-rack to aggregation switch runs in datacenter row deployments
• Lime green TIA-598 color-coding prevents accidental cross-connection with OM3 (aqua) or OM4 (violet) infrastructure
• 2mm reduced-diameter cable enables higher-density routing in horizontal cable managers and vertical ladder rack
• Carton quantity of 10 streamlines procurement for full-rack 40G/100G switch deployments

OM5 fiber extends effective modal bandwidth to 4700 MHz·km at 953nm (SWDM lane 4), enabling 100GBASE-SR4 transmission over 150 meters with four 25G wavelengths on a single duplex fiber pair—eliminating the need for 8-fiber MPO cables in short-reach datacenter applications. The Opti-Core construction uses aramid yarn strength members and precision-molded LC connectors with ceramic ferrules, rated for 500 mating cycles per TIA-604-10-D. Backward compatibility with OM3/OM4 active equipment ensures drop-in deployment: 10GBASE-SR links achieve 300m reach (same as OM3), while 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 links match OM4's 150m specification when using traditional parallel optics. The uniboot's push-pull tab allows one-handed extraction from high-density panels, and the integrated polarity-flip mechanism (rotate inner duplex connector 180°) supports A-to-B and A-to-A deployment topologies without re-termination.

Plenum (OFNP) jacketing meets NEC 770.113(B) flame spread and smoke generation limits, allowing unrestricted installation in ceiling voids, raised floors, and HVAC plenums—critical for modern datacenter hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts where overhead cable trays traverse return-air paths. The 2mm reduced-diameter construction (vs. 3mm standard duplex zip-cord) increases usable pathway fill by 30%, supporting TIA-569 conduit fill ratios in retrofit installations. IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame test certification extends compliance to international facilities and telco central offices. For security and surveillance IP networks migrating to 10G/25G backhaul, this patch cord supports multigigabit camera aggregation switches, NVR 10GbE uplinks, and fiber-to-the-edge access layer builds—particularly in casino, airport, and critical infrastructure projects where plenum rating is code-mandated and future 40G/100G scalability justifies OM5 over OM4.

Installation and maintenance benefits include toolless polarity management (no adapter swaps or A/B cable replacements), reduced strain on densely populated patch panels (single-pull uniboot vs. dual-pull standard LC), and field-verifiable TIA-598 lime color confirmation during acceptance testing. The 7-meter length matches common rack elevations in 42U–48U cabinets with top-of-rack or middle-of-row switch placement, minimizing excess cable service loops that complicate airflow management. UPC polish ensures compatibility with both multimode and single-mode test equipment (though OM5 is multimode-only), and the connector's push-pull boot prevents accidental fiber end-face contact during handling. Panduit's Opti-Core fiber is factory-tested for insertion loss, return loss, and geometry per IEC 61300-3-35, with test results traceable to NIST standards—providing as-built documentation for TIA-606 labeling and BICSI RCDD turnover packages.