Panduit FWUYL7575LAM025 QuickNet 24-Fiber OM5 Trunk Cable Assembly
The Panduit FWUYL7575LAM025 is a factory-terminated 24-fiber OM5 multimode trunk cable assembly engineered for high-density data center installations where cabinet space, deployment speed, and extended reach are critical constraints. Spanning 25 meters (82 feet) with LSZH-rated jacketing, this lime-colored trunk delivers 30 to 40 percent space savings over standard assemblies while supporting 100G/200G/400G Ethernet applications across the extended wavelength range that OM5 enables. Data center managers specifying backbone links between distribution frames, storage arrays, or switch fabrics gain pre-terminated reliability, reduced installation labor, and immediate compliance with TIA-568-C.3 and ISO/IEC 11801 fiber infrastructure standards.
Key Features
- 24-fiber OM5 multimode trunk assembly with 50μm core diameter for 100G/200G/400G short-wave multiplexing
- 25-meter (82 ft) overall length bridges typical intra-floor distribution frame spacing in enterprise data centers
- Small-diameter trunk design occupies 30-40% less pathway fill compared to bundled duplex assemblies
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets IEC 60332-3C flammability and plenum-alternative safety requirements
- Factory-terminated QuickNet connectors eliminate field splicing, reduce installation time by 60-70%, and deliver <0.35 dB insertion loss per TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5)
- Lime green jacket provides instant OM5 identification per TIA-598-D color coding standards
- Pre-tested to TIA-492-AAAD and IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a.3 ensures channel performance out of the box
- RoHS compliant construction supports green building certifications and equipment disposal planning
OM5 multimode fiber extends the capabilities of traditional OM3/OM4 infrastructure by supporting short-wave division multiplexing (SWDM) across four distinct wavelength channels—850 nm, 880 nm, 910 nm, and 940 nm. Where legacy OM4 assemblies require parallel optics (8 or 20 fibers) to achieve 100 Gbps, OM5 can deliver the same throughput over a single duplex pair when paired with SWDM transceivers, or scale to 200G/400G over this 24-fiber trunk when deploying parallel optics in spine-leaf architectures. The 50μm core diameter maintains full backward compatibility with existing OM3/OM4 optics while future-proofing the physical layer for next-generation 800G and 1.6T Ethernet standards under development. For integrators managing data center refresh cycles, OM5 trunks provide a 10-15 year investment horizon without requiring costly cable plant replacement when optics evolve. The FWUYL7575LAM025's 25-meter reach aligns with typical top-of-rack to end-of-row switch distances (15-20 meters) plus vertical riser runs in raised-floor environments, eliminating the need for mid-span splice enclosures that introduce insertion loss and failure points.
Small-diameter trunk construction addresses the most persistent constraint in hyperscale and colocation facilities: pathway congestion. Traditional 24-fiber assemblies built from twelve duplex breakouts consume 40-50% more cross-sectional area in overhead cable tray, under-floor conduit, and cabinet vertical managers. The FWUYL7575LAM025 consolidates all 24 fibers into a single LSZH jacket with an outer diameter 30-40% smaller than bundled equivalents, translating directly to increased fill capacity in existing pathways—critical when retrofitting legacy data halls or maximizing density in modular container deployments. LSZH jacketing meets the fire safety mandates of NFPA 70 (NEC Article 770) for plenum-alternative installations and European EN 50575 CPR Class B2ca requirements, making this assembly suitable for international projects where PVC is restricted. Installation labor costs drop sharply: where field-terminated systems require 8-12 hours of tech time for a 24-fiber link (splice tray prep, fusion splicing, OTDR testing, enclosure build), the factory-terminated QuickNet system deploys in under 90 minutes—trunk routing, breakout fanout to patch panels, and basic insertion loss verification. For integrators billing T&M labor, this compression can represent $800-1,200 in avoided costs per link, offsetting the premium of factory assemblies within a single deployment.
Compliance with TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801 Edition 2.2, and IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a.3 ensures interoperability with global structured cabling standards and simplifies acceptance testing—insertion loss, return loss, and polarity are certified at the factory and documented per assembly serial number. The lime green jacket follows TIA-598-D Appendix A color coding (OM5 = lime, OM4 = aqua, OM3 = aqua, OM2 = orange, OM1 = orange/yellow) to prevent cross-connection errors during MAC (move-add-change) work. RoHS compliance supports LEED v4.1 Material Ingredients credit (Option 1) and California Proposition 65 sourcing requirements. For federal and state-funded projects subject to Buy America Act or TAA restrictions, Panduit maintains domestic manufacturing lines that can supply BAA-compliant variants on request—consult factory lead times during bid preparation.
