Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM006 OM5 6m LC Uniboot Fiber Cord

Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM006 Opti-Core OM5 Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FW2RPU1U1ONM006 is a 6-meter OM5 multimode fiber optic patch cord with LC duplex uniboot connectors and plenum-rated OFNP jacketing. Designed for short-wave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications, this lime green patch cord supports 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet transmission over multimode fiber infrastructure. The uniboot LC connector design reduces port density requirements by 50% compared to traditional duplex LC cables, critical in high-density data center and telecom environments where rack space is constrained. Plenum rating ensures code compliance for installation in air-handling spaces above drop ceilings or under raised floors without additional conduit.

Key Features

• OM5 multimode fiber optimized for 40/100GbE SWDM transmission up to 150 meters
• LC duplex uniboot connectors with UPC polish for low insertion loss and back reflection
• 6-meter (19.68 ft) length suitable for rack-to-rack or intra-rack patching
• Plenum-rated OFNP jacket meets IEC 60332-1-2 flammability standards for air-handling spaces
• Lime green jacket for instant OM5 identification per TIA-598-D color coding standard
• 50-micron core diameter with laser-optimized fiber for high bandwidth density
• 2 mm cable diameter for improved airflow and cable management in congested pathways

OM5 fiber represents the latest evolution in multimode fiber technology, specifically engineered to support emerging short-wave wavelength division multiplexing architectures. Unlike OM3 and OM4 fibers optimized for single-wavelength 850 nm transmission, OM5 maintains consistent bandwidth performance across the 850-950 nm spectrum, enabling four-lane SWDM optics to deliver 40 or 100 Gigabit Ethernet over a single duplex fiber pair. This wavelength-agnostic design extends effective multimode reach to 150 meters for 100GbE applications, double the OM4 distance, and positions your infrastructure for next-generation 200G and 400G multimode optics without requiring a forklift upgrade to single-mode fiber. The 50-micron core diameter maintains backward compatibility with existing OM3/OM4 electronics while delivering 3-4 dB/km lower attenuation at the critical 953 nm wavelength used in SWDM lane 4. For integrators deploying IP camera networks with high-throughput NVR aggregation switches, building out server clusters for video analytics workloads, or future-proofing access control networks consolidating onto 10/25/40GbE spines, OM5 eliminates the single-mode fiber installation complexity while preserving multi-decade service life.

The uniboot LC connector design consolidates both transmit and receive fibers into a single compact housing with a push-pull tab, reducing the footprint at the patch panel or switch port by half compared to traditional duplex LC cables with separate boots. In 1U switches with 48 SFP+ or SFP28 ports, this space savings is the difference between accessible cable management and a tangled mass of duplex LC connectors blocking airflow and preventing technician access during MACs. The push-pull tab allows single-handed insertion and extraction even in fully loaded panels, and the 2 mm cable diameter—substantially smaller than the 3 mm jacket common on older OM3 duplex cables—improves bend radius compliance and reduces the cross-sectional area consumed in vertical cable managers or horizontal troughs. Panduit's factory-terminated LC connectors are polished to UPC (ultra-physical contact) specifications with insertion loss ≤0.3 dB typical and return loss ≥50 dB, ensuring reliable link budget margin even on longer 6-meter runs or in systems with multiple interconnects between building entrance facilities, telecom rooms, and equipment racks.

Plenum rating (OFNP per NEC Article 770) is mandatory for any cable installed in environmental air spaces—areas where building HVAC systems use structural voids for return air circulation rather than dedicated ductwork. In commercial installations, this includes the space above drop ceilings in office areas, under raised floors in data centers, and vertical shafts connecting floors in multi-story facilities. Non-plenum cables installed in these spaces represent a life-safety code violation and create liability exposure; during a fire, PVC-jacketed cables emit dense smoke and toxic hydrogen chloride gas that propagates rapidly through air-handling pathways. This Panduit patch cord uses a low-smoke, halogen-free jacket compound meeting IEC 60332-1-2 vertical flame propagation limits, self-extinguishing within seconds of ignition and producing minimal smoke opacity. For security integrators running fiber from an IDF to networked cameras in hallway ceilings, or IT teams patching between core switches and storage arrays in a co-location facility, plenum compliance is non-negotiable. The 6-meter length supports typical rack-to-adjacent-rack runs in rows with 42U or 48U cabinets spaced on 24-inch centers, or vertical runs from a bottom-mounted patch panel to top-of-rack switches with sufficient service loop for future reconfiguration.