Panduit FWUYL7575LNM021 QuickNet 24-Fiber OM5 Trunk Cable Assembly - 21 Meters
The Panduit FWUYL7575LNM021 is a factory-terminated 24-fiber OM5 trunk cable assembly engineered for high-density data center environments where space efficiency and future bandwidth scalability are critical. This 21-meter (68.9 ft) QuickNet trunk cable delivers up to 30-40% space savings versus traditional trunk assemblies while supporting 100GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-SR4, and emerging short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) applications over extended distances. OM5 wideband multimode fiber enables four-lane 100G transmission using just two fibers via BiDi or SWDM optics, reducing fiber count requirements for next-generation 200G/400G migration paths. Factory termination and testing ensure Day 1 reliability in mission-critical hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center deployments.
Key Features
- 24-fiber OM5 (50/125 μm) trunk cable assembly with factory-installed connectors and end-to-end insertion loss testing
- OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 100G over 150m and emerging SWDM/BiDi applications, fully backward compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure
- Small-diameter trunk design reduces cable bundle volume by 30-40%, enabling higher pathway fill ratios and improved airflow in overhead/underfloor spaces
- 21-meter (68.9 ft) length optimized for mid-reach data center interconnects, row-to-EOR switch runs, and cross-aisle SAN fabric links
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets IEC 60332-1 and IEC 60754 flammability/toxicity standards for enclosed plenum and riser installations
- Lime color jacket enables rapid visual identification in mixed OM3/OM4/OM5 deployments and simplifies MACs in high-density patching environments
- QuickNet factory termination eliminates field fusion splicing, speeds deployment, and reduces labor cost by 60-80% versus bulk fiber installation
- Tested to TIA-568-C.3 and ISO/IEC 11801 standards with included test reports documenting insertion loss and polarity per connector
- RoHS compliant construction meets European hazardous substance restrictions for global data center compliance
OM5 wideband multimode fiber represents the current performance ceiling for 50/125 μm multimode infrastructure, optimized for 850nm VCSEL transmission while adding support for 880nm, 910nm, and 940nm wavelengths used in SWDM and BiDi optics. This four-wavelength capability allows 100GBASE-SR2 (100G over two fibers) and future 200GBASE-SR4 (200G over four fibers) applications, effectively doubling fiber capacity versus OM4 in the same physical footprint. The FWUYL7575LNM021's 24-fiber count supports twelve duplex LC connections or two 12-fiber MTP/MPO array connectors (configuration depends on specified connector type - verify with distributor), enabling scalable 10G/25G server connectivity or high-radix 40G/100G spine-leaf fabrics. Panduit's small-diameter trunk construction uses a rugged central strength member and optimized fiber packing geometry to achieve 30-40% diameter reduction versus legacy round trunk cables. In practice, this translates to 50-60 small-diameter trunks fitting in a 4-inch ladder rack section that would accommodate only 30-35 traditional trunks - a critical advantage in pathways operating near NEC Article 300.17 and TIA-569-D 40-50% fill-ratio limits. The reduced cross-section also improves hot-aisle/cold-aisle separation by minimizing cable dam effects that block perforated floor tiles or overhead supply vents. OM5's effective modal bandwidth (EMBc) of 4700 MHz·km at 850nm and minimum 2470 MHz·km at 950nm enables 100GBASE-SR4 over 150 meters - a 50% reach extension versus OM4's 100-meter limit that eliminates the need for costly intermediate cross-connect points in large-footprint data halls.
The 21-meter length is purpose-built for common data center middle-mile scenarios: end-of-row (EOR) switch to main distribution area (MDA) connections in 50-70 foot rows, cross-aisle SAN fabric links in modular raised-floor designs, and intra-rack spine uplinks in leaf-spine architectures where leaf switches reside in middle-of-row positions. Factory-terminated trunk cables eliminate the four-hour fusion splice and test cycle required for field-terminated 24-fiber assemblies, compressing installation time to under 10 minutes per trunk for route/dress/connect/verify workflow. QuickNet assemblies ship with connector end-caps and pulling grips attached; installation teams route the assembly through overhead J-hooks or underfloor innerduct, dress to the patch panel or switch faceplate, remove end-caps, insert connectors, and validate link light-up. This plug-and-play approach is essential for rapid deployment schedules in wholesale colocation builds (100+ racks in 4-6 week windows) and phased hyperscale expansions where weekly 100-200 server installations are typical. The LSZH jacket is required for enclosed air-return plenums under NFPA 90A and for international projects where IEC 60332-3 Bundle Test Category C compliance is specified. Unlike PVC jackets that release hydrochloric acid and dense smoke during fire events, LSZH compounds produce minimal opacity and non-corrosive combustion byproducts - protecting personnel egress visibility and reducing equipment damage in adjacent fire zones. The lime color follows TIA-598-D Annex G recommendations for OM5 identification (OM3 is aqua, OM4 is Erika violet/magenta) and prevents accidental OM3-to-OM5 cross-patching that would waste OM5's bandwidth headroom. For mixed-generation deployments where OM3/OM4 horizontal cabling feeds into OM5 backbone trunks, mode-conditioning patch cords or OM4-rated backbone links may be required to maintain IEEE 802.3 link budgets - consult transceiver datasheets for exact loss/dispersion limits.
This trunk cable assembly meets TIA-568-C.3 multimode channel specifications for insertion loss (≤2.46 dB max over 100m including connections), ISO/IEC 11801 Edition 2.2 OF-500 OM5 cabling performance, TIA-492-AAAD fiber geometry requirements for 50 ± 2.5 μm core diameter and 125 ± 1 μm cladding diameter, and TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5) connector intermateability standards. Factory test reports document actual measured insertion loss per connector (typically 0.15-0.35 dB at 850nm depending on trunk length and connector count), enabling accurate link loss budget modeling for 40G/100G optics with 1.5-2.0 dB receiver sensitivity margins. Panduit's ISO 9001 manufacturing process includes automated end-face inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 to verify zero scratches/contamination and core concentricity within ≤0.5 μm for Grade B connector performance. For integrators deploying leaf-spine fabrics with 100m-or-less horizontal runs, OM5 trunk cables future-proof the physical layer for 200G/400G optics upgrades (expected 2027-2028 volume availability) without re-cabling - a critical advantage in 10-15 year data center infrastructure planning cycles where conduit fills cannot be easily expanded. The 24-fiber count aligns with standard 1U/2U 24-port LC or 12-port MPO panel configurations, simplifying BOM planning and ensuring patch cord compatibility across multi-vendor switch deployments from Cisco Nexus, Arista 7000 series, Juniper QFX, and Dell PowerSwitch platforms.
