Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM001 OM5+ Wideband Multimode Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM001 is a 2-fiber OM5+ wideband multimode fiber optic patch cable with LC duplex connectors, engineered for next-generation 40G/100G data center and campus backbone deployments. Built on OM5 lime-green wideband fiber, this cable supports short-wave wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM) for four-lane 100GBASE-SR4 transmission over a single duplex fiber pair, cutting required fiber count by half compared to OM3/OM4. Panduit's factory-terminated assemblies deliver guaranteed insertion loss performance and eliminate field termination errors in mission-critical structured cabling installations.

Key Features

• OM5 wideband multimode fiber supports 40G/100G over extended distances via SWDM
• LC duplex connectors with precision ceramic ferrules for low insertion loss
• Factory-terminated assemblies with tested and certified performance
• ANSI/TIA-492AAAE compliant lime-green 50/125µm fiber
• Reduced fiber count for 100G links — one duplex pair replaces four OM3/OM4 pairs
• Backwards-compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure at legacy data rates

Panduit's OM5 wideband multimode fiber represents the latest evolution in enterprise optical infrastructure. Unlike OM3 (300m at 40G) and OM4 (400m at 100G) fibers optimized for 850nm laser transmission, OM5 adds support for short-wave wavelength division multiplexing across four distinct wavelengths (850nm, 880nm, 910nm, 940nm). This multi-wavelength capability enables 100GBASE-SR4 transmission over a single LC duplex pair at distances up to 150 meters, where traditional OM4 would require eight fibers (four duplex pairs) using parallel optics. For integrators designing 100G spine-leaf architectures or upgrading 10G/40G backbones, OM5 delivers immediate fiber-count savings and future-proofs the physical layer for 200G/400G migrations.

The LC duplex interface is the dominant connector standard in data center and enterprise environments, offering high port density and tool-free insertion. Panduit's factory terminations use precision-polished ceramic ferrules and controlled insertion-depth boots to guarantee less than 0.35dB typical insertion loss and greater than -40dB return loss, both critical for maintaining link budgets in 40G/100G optics. Each cable undergoes end-to-end insertion loss testing and ships with a serialized test report, eliminating the variability and rework common in field-terminated assemblies. The lime-green outer jacket provides instant visual identification of OM5 infrastructure, preventing cross-connection errors during MAC (moves, adds, changes) work.

This 1-meter assembly is optimized for top-of-rack switch-to-server connections, patch panel cross-connects, and equipment-rack jumpers where short, flexible runs are required. Panduit constructs the cable with a 2.0mm round jacket and aramid-yarn strength members for pullout resistance exceeding 100N, meeting TIA-568 Category OF-300 mechanical specs. The cable is fully backward-compatible with OM3 and OM4 transceivers — connecting an OM5 patch cable to a 10GBASE-SR or 40GBASE-SR4 optic operates at the legacy distance specifications without modification. For commercial integrators managing multi-generation networks or deploying spine-leaf fabrics in surveillance VMS environments, security operations centers, or AV-over-IP infrastructures, the FW2ELQ1Q1NNM001 provides a standards-compliant, tested, future-ready fiber link you can deploy with confidence.