Panduit FWTYL7575KNM012 12-Fiber OM5 Trunk Cable

Panduit FWTYL7575KNM012 12-Fiber OM5 Wideband Multimode Trunk Cable Assembly

Panduit's FWTYL7575KNM012 QuickNet trunk cable assembly delivers 12 fibers of OM5 wideband multimode fiber in a 12-meter length, purpose-built for 40G and 100G data center spine connections and high-density horizontal runs. Factory-terminated with tested MPO/MTP connectors and packaged in a reduced-diameter LSZH jacket, this assembly eliminates field termination labor while consuming 30 to 40 percent less pathway space than conventional trunk cables. The lime-colored jacket provides instant OM5 identification in structured cabling environments where fiber type verification matters for troubleshooting and moves/adds/changes.

Key Features

• OM5 Wideband Multimode Fiber: 50-micron core supports shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) for 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, and future 400G applications over extended distances compared to OM3/OM4
• Factory-Terminated QuickNet Assembly: Pre-connectorized MPO/MTP interfaces eliminate field splicing, field termination, and on-site testing—reducing install time from hours to minutes per link
• 12-Fiber Count: Supports parallel optics (40G/100G SR4) or breakout to twelve discrete 10G/25G LC duplex links via fanout modules
• LSZH Jacket: Low smoke zero halogen construction meets plenum and riser flammability requirements while minimizing toxic fume generation during fire events
• Reduced Diameter Design: 30–40% smaller cross-section than legacy trunk cables—critical for filling congested cable trays, ladder racks, and overhead pathways in brownfield data centers
• 12-Meter Length: 39.37-foot reach handles typical top-of-rack to end-of-row spine runs or cross-aisle horizontal links without excess slack or mid-span splice points
• Lime Color Coding: Industry-standard OM5 jacket color enables instant visual identification and prevents accidental cross-patching with OM3 (aqua) or OM4 (erika violet) infrastructure
• Compliant and Tested: Meets TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-492-AAAD, and IEC 60793-2-10 type A1a.3 specifications; factory insertion loss and return loss testing documented per assembly

OM5 wideband multimode fiber extends the usable spectrum of 50-micron multimode fiber from the traditional 850 nm window to include 880 nm, 910 nm, and 940 nm wavelengths. This four-wavelength grid enables shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), allowing a single fiber pair to carry four independent 25G or 50G channels for aggregate 100G or 200G capacity without requiring parallel ribbon fiber or MPO breakout harnesses. While 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 applications consume eight fibers (four transmit, four receive) on OM3 or OM4 infrastructure, OM5's SWDM capability positions the installed base for future 100G-DR and 200G-DR optics that operate over duplex LC connectivity. The 50-micron core diameter maintains backward compatibility with existing OM3 and OM4 transceiver ecosystems—10GBASE-SR, 25GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR4 optics all function correctly on OM5 fiber, making this assembly a future-ready choice for greenfield builds and forklift upgrades where the incremental cost delta pays dividends during the next transceiver generation cycle. TIA-492-AAAD specifies OM5's effective modal bandwidth (EMB) of 3500 MHz·km at 850 nm and minimum 1850 MHz·km at 950 nm, delivering 100-meter reach for 100GBASE-SR4 and up to 150 meters for SWDM-based 100G-DR—substantially longer than OM3's 70-meter 100G limit.

Panduit's QuickNet factory-terminated trunk assemblies arrive on site with connectors installed, polished, and insertion-loss tested under controlled clean-room conditions. Each assembly ships with a test report documenting per-fiber IL and RL values, eliminating the need for contractor-performed OTDR or tier-1 certification prior to commissioning. This factory quality control removes the variability introduced by field termination—inconsistent epoxy curing, contaminated end-faces, improper ferrule geometry—that accounts for the majority of fiber link failures in the first 90 days post-install. For integrators deploying 40G or 100G spine fabrics under compressed schedules, the labor arbitrage is significant: a field-terminated 12-fiber trunk with MPO connectors requires approximately 90 minutes of tech time (strip, clean, epoxy, cure, polish, inspect, test) plus consumables and test equipment; the QuickNet assembly installs in under five minutes (route, dress, plug, verify link light). The reduced-diameter construction directly addresses the pathway congestion endemic to hyperscale and colocation facilities—existing cable tray fill calculations based on legacy 2.9 mm or 3.0 mm distribution cables no longer apply when QuickNet's ~2.0 mm overall diameter permits 30 to 40 percent more cables in the same J-hook, basket tray, or vertical riser conduit. The 12-meter length maps to common data center geometries: 39 feet handles a typical 36-foot cross-aisle run (18-foot equipment row depth, 6-foot hot aisle, 12-foot reach to opposite row) with minimal slack, or a vertical riser run from raised-floor distribution to overhead cable tray in facilities with 12-foot slab-to-slab heights.

LSZH jacketing is mandated by NFPA 90A and IBC for plenum spaces (above suspended ceilings, below raised floors, in HVAC return plenums) where PVC's chlorine content produces hydrochloric acid gas and dense black smoke during combustion. The FWTYL7575KNM012's LSZH construction passes UL 1666 riser flame testing and meets the toxicity and smoke density limits of IEC 60754 and IEC 61034, making it legally compliant for installation in occupied spaces without requiring metallic conduit or fire-rated cable tray. For multinational enterprises with facilities in Europe or Asia-Pacific regions, LSZH jacketing satisfies local building codes (BS 6853, EN 50267, EN 50268) that prohibit halogenated compounds outright. The lime jacket color follows TIA-598-D Annex F color coding for OM5 fiber—distinct from OM3's aqua (TIA-598-D Table F.1) and OM4's erika violet—preventing accidental patching errors in mixed-generation infrastructures where OM3, OM4, and OM5 links coexist during phased upgrades. This assembly's 12-fiber count aligns with the industry-standard MPO-12 connector format used in 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP+ and QSFP28 transceiver modules, or can feed MPO-to-LC breakout cassettes for twelve discrete duplex LC ports supporting 10GBASE-SR or 25GBASE-SR server NICs. Panduit's manufacturing process includes 100-percent end-face inspection via automated interferometry, ensuring each ferrule meets IEC 61300-3-35 geometry limits for radius of curvature, apex offset, and fiber height—critical parameters that determine insertion loss and return loss in the installed channel.