Panduit FWUYL7575KAM053 QuickNet 24-Fiber OM5 Trunk Cable Assembly
The Panduit FWUYL7575KAM053 is a 24-fiber OM5 trunk cable assembly engineered for high-density data center deployments where space, speed, and extended reach are critical. Spanning 53 meters (173.88 feet), this pre-terminated QuickNet trunk delivers 30 to 40 percent space savings over traditional trunk assemblies, making it ideal for crowded cable pathways, overhead tray runs, and densely packed equipment rows. The lime-green OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports both legacy 10G/40G applications and emerging shortwave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) architectures up to 100 Gbps, future-proofing your infrastructure without a forklift upgrade. LSZH jacketing meets stringent fire-safety requirements for enclosed spaces, while factory termination and testing eliminate field splicing labor and reduce installation errors.
Key Features
- 24-Fiber OM5 Wideband Multimode: 50µm fiber diameter optimized for 850-950nm SWDM transmission, supporting 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 over extended distances
- 53-Meter Extended Reach: Pre-measured 173.88-foot length bridges main distribution areas (MDAs) to intermediate distribution areas (IDAs) or connects equipment rows within large data halls
- 30-40% Space Savings: Small-diameter trunk construction reduces cable tray congestion and improves airflow in hot aisles and overhead pathways
- QuickNet Pre-Terminated Design: Factory-installed connectors and 100% optical testing eliminate field termination labor, cutting installation time by up to 70% versus on-site splicing
- LSZH Jacket: Low smoke zero halogen construction complies with IBC plenum requirements and international fire codes for enclosed data center spaces
- Lime Color Coding: High-visibility lime jacket matches TIA-598-D OM5 identification standards, simplifying fiber-type verification during MAC operations
- Multi-Standard Compliance: Meets ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, TIA-492-AAAD, and IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a.3 specifications for guaranteed interoperability
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free and halogen-free materials meet EU environmental directives for global deployments
OM5 wideband multimode fiber represents a generational leap in data center optical infrastructure. While OM3 and OM4 fibers are optimized for single-wavelength 850nm transmission, OM5 extends modal bandwidth across the 850-950nm spectrum, enabling SWDM architectures that transmit four wavelengths simultaneously over a single fiber pair. This multiplexing approach delivers 40 Gbps or 100 Gbps throughput using cost-effective VCSEL optics, without the expense of singlemode transceivers or the reach limitations of OM3. The FWUYL7575KAM053's 50-micron fiber diameter and 953 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 953nm support 100GBASE-SR4 links up to 150 meters—sufficient for most intra-building data center topologies—while maintaining backward compatibility with installed 10GBASE-SR and 40GBASE-SR4 equipment. The 24-fiber count aligns with structured cabling best practices: twelve fiber pairs provide redundancy for spine-leaf architectures, support future link aggregation, and accommodate parallel optics (MPO-12 breakout to duplex LC) without requiring additional trunk pulls. LSZH jacketing is non-negotiable in modern data centers; under fire conditions, PVC-jacketed cables emit dense smoke and corrosive hydrochloric acid fumes that damage sensitive electronics and obstruct egress. This assembly's LSZH construction meets NFPA 90A plenum ratings and international IEC 60332-3-24 flame-spread limits, protecting both personnel and capital equipment.
Panduit's QuickNet trunk assemblies address the number-one cost driver in fiber deployments: field labor. On-site fusion splicing or mechanical termination requires specialized skills, calibrated fusion splicers, OTDR test equipment, and multiple quality-control checks—steps that extend project timelines and introduce variability in insertion loss and return loss. The FWUYL7575KAM053 arrives pre-terminated with MTP or LC connectors (verify connector type with distributor based on application), factory-tested to exceed TIA-568-C.3 Tier 1 performance (≤0.35 dB insertion loss per mated pair, ≥20 dB return loss), and serialized for traceability. Installers pull the trunk through cable tray, plug connectors into patch panels or switch modules, and verify link integrity with a simple visual fault locator or power meter—no splicing van, no certified fusion technician, no multi-day lead time for rework. The 53-meter length is purpose-built for data center horizontals: long enough to reach from an end-of-row switch stack to a perimeter MDA or across adjacent hot/cold aisle pairs, yet short enough to avoid the signal attenuation and handling challenges of 100+ meter campus backbones. The small-diameter trunk profile—achievable through tight-buffered 900µm fiber and optimized jacket extrusion—reduces conduit fill ratios by 30 to 40 percent compared to traditional loose-tube or distribution-style cables, freeing tray space for power whips, copper uplinks, or future fiber additions. In hyperscale and colocation environments where every rack unit and every inch of overhead clearance carries a cost, this space efficiency translates directly to operational expenditure savings and improved thermal management.
This assembly ships tested and certified to ISO/IEC 11801 Class FA, TIA-568-C.3 multimode channel requirements, TIA-492-AAAD OM5 fiber specifications, and IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a.3 attenuation limits. Panduit provides serialized test reports documenting insertion loss, return loss, and fiber length for every connector pair, establishing a performance baseline for future troubleshooting and change documentation. For integrators deploying 40G/100G Ethernet switching fabrics, migrating from 10G spine architectures, or building out greenfield colocation facilities with multi-tenant fiber distribution, the FWUYL7575KAM053 delivers a field-proven balance of reach, density, and installation speed. The 24-fiber count supports twelve duplex links or two 12-fiber MPO trunks, giving engineers flexibility to deploy parallel optics today and migrate to higher-density MPO-24 or duplex BiDi configurations tomorrow without pulling new cable. The lime OM5 jacket ensures instant visual differentiation from legacy OM3 (aqua) and OM4 (erika violet) infrastructure, reducing the risk of mismatched optics during maintenance windows. This is the trunk assembly you specify when the project schedule has zero margin for splicing delays, the fire marshal requires LSZH throughout the facility, and the client expects a 25-year fiber plant that scales seamlessly from 10G to 100G and beyond.
