Panduit FWTYL7575LNM013 QuickNet 12-Fiber OM5 Trunk Cable Assembly
The Panduit FWTYL7575LNM013 is a factory-terminated 12-fiber OM5 wideband multimode trunk cable engineered for high-density data center backbones requiring 100GBASE-SR4, 400GBASE-SR16, or future shortwave parallel optics. This 13-meter (42.65 ft) assembly uses 50-micron OM5 fiber with lime LSZH jacketing, delivering 30 to 40 percent space savings over traditional round trunk cables while meeting extended reach requirements for large-scale switch-to-switch or tier-to-tier interconnects. QuickNet trunk assemblies eliminate field termination labor and variability, providing pre-tested insertion loss performance and polarity management straight from the factory.
Key Features
- OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 40G/100G at 150m and 400G shortwave applications with extended reach over OM3/OM4
- 12-fiber trunk cable with factory-installed connectors eliminates field termination and reduces deployment time by 70 percent
- Small-diameter cable design uses 30 to 40 percent less pathway space, critical for congested overhead tray and under-floor routing
- Lime LSZH jacket meets IEC 60332-3 flammability and low-smoke requirements for enclosed data center spaces and international installations
- 13-meter length optimized for intra-row switch fabrics, end-of-row aggregation layers, or cross-aisle spine connections in leaf-spine topologies
- QuickNet sub-brand system ensures compatibility with Panduit cassette modules, patch panels, and MPO trunk infrastructure
- Pre-tested insertion loss and polarity per TIA-568-C.3 eliminates on-site OTDR testing for accept/reject decisions
- Meets TIA-492-AAAD, ISO/IEC 11801, and IEC 60793-2-10 A1a.3 standards for 50µm wideband multimode fiber
- RoHS compliant construction for LEED and environmentally regulated installations
- Single-unit packaging with integrated pull-eyes and strain relief boots for damage-free installation
OM5 wideband multimode fiber represents the current endpoint in multimode technology, extending the usable bandwidth of 50-micron fiber from 4700 MHz·km (OM4) to a minimum of 4700 MHz·km at 850 nm plus additional bandwidth at 953 nm for shortwave wavelength-division multiplexing (SWDM). For 100GBASE-SR4 applications, OM5 supports 150-meter reach using parallel 850 nm lanes, compared to 100 meters for OM3. More critically, OM5 enables 400GBASE-SR8 at 100 meters or emerging 400G SWDM applications at extended distances using BiDi transceivers. The FWTYL7575LNM013 trunk cable uses laser-optimized 50-micron core fiber with tight overfill launch loss control, ensuring compatibility with VCSEL transceivers across the 40G/100G/400G roadmap. Insertion loss is factory-tested and documented, with typical values below 0.35 dB per mated pair including connector loss. The 12-fiber count provides six duplex channels or one 12-fiber MPO backbone link, supporting MTP-12 to LC breakout cassettes or direct MPO-to-MPO switch module connections.
Deployment speed and pathway congestion are persistent challenges in hyperscale and colocation data centers where cabinet density exceeds 15 kW per rack and overhead tray fill ratios approach NEC limits. Traditional round trunk cables consume 40 to 60 percent more cross-sectional area than small-diameter designs, forcing expensive pathway additions or limiting future capacity. The FWTYL7575LNM013 uses a reduced-diameter construction that maintains bend radius performance (10x cable diameter minimum bend under load) while reducing tray congestion. The lime jacket color provides instant visual identification for OM5 infrastructure, preventing cross-connection errors during MAC work or troubleshooting. LSZH jacketing meets low-smoke-zero-halogen requirements per IEC 60332-3-24, critical for enclosed data halls where PVC combustion products would damage IT equipment or create egress hazards. The 13-meter length is precisely sized for common data center scenarios: intra-row TOR to spine connections (8 to 12 meters after vertical and horizontal routing), end-of-row aggregation to core (10 to 15 meters including service loops), or cross-aisle connections in pod architectures. QuickNet trunk assemblies ship with factory-installed MPO connectors using method-B or method-C polarity as specified, aligning with TIA-568-C.0 Annex polarity guidelines and eliminating the field labor, consumables, and test equipment required for fusion splicing or mechanical termination. Installation time drops from 45 minutes per 12-fiber trunk (field termination) to under 5 minutes (plug-and-test), a 90 percent reduction in skilled labor hours.
This trunk cable meets TIA-568-C.3 performance requirements for OM5 fiber, TIA/EIA-568-C.1 general telecommunications cabling standards, and ISO/IEC 11801 international structured cabling standards. Fiber specifications comply with TIA-492-AAAD (OM5 fiber) and IEC 60793-2-10 type A1a.3, ensuring interoperability with standards-compliant transceivers from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Mellanox, and other OEMs. Connectors meet TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5) physical-contact interface geometry for low return loss and repeatable performance across mating cycles. RoHS compliance allows use in LEED-certified facilities and European installations subject to WEEE directives. The factory-supplied test report documents insertion loss, return loss, and polarity verification, providing as-built records for DCIM systems or customer acceptance testing. For integrators deploying 100G leaf-spine fabrics, 40G storage networks, or future-proofing for 400G migration, the FWTYL7575LNM013 delivers the extended reach, density, and deployment speed required to meet project schedules and pathway constraints without sacrificing optical performance or standards compliance.
