Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM025 2.5m OM4 LC-LC Duplex Fiber Cable

Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM025 OM4 LC-LC Duplex Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM025 delivers 2.5-meter duplex LC-to-LC connectivity for 10G/40G/100G multimode fiber networks. OM4 50/125µm laser-optimized fiber supports 10GBASE-SR to 400 meters and 40/100GBASE-SR4 to 150 meters over duplex or parallel links. Aqua LSZH jacket meets IEC 60332-1 and 60332-3C flammability requirements for plenum and riser installations. Factory-terminated LC connectors ship with <0.25dB typical insertion loss and >20dB return loss, eliminating field-polish variability on backbone and horizontal runs. This length works for intra-rack patching in 42U cabinets, switch-to-panel jumpers in two-post racks, and cross-connect fields where slack management matters more than reach.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber — 10GbE to 400m, 40/100GbE to 150m per TIA-492AAAD
• Duplex LC/LC connectors — factory-terminated with ceramic ferrules, push-pull latching, 0.20dB max insertion loss
• 2.5-meter length — fits intra-rack, switch-to-patch-panel, and short cross-connect runs without excess slack
• Aqua LSZH jacket — IEC 60332-1/3C flame-rated, low smoke zero halogen for enclosed pathways and international installs
• Polarity: Type A (straight-through) — pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, standard duplex transceiver wiring
• 2mm duplex zipcord — 4.0mm minimum bend radius (10× fiber diameter), flexible routing in high-density panels

OM4 laser-optimized fiber uses a 50µm core with reduced modal dispersion compared to OM3, extending 10GBASE-SR reach from 300m to 400m and enabling 40/100GBASE-SR4 over cost-effective multimode infrastructure. The aqua jacket color-codes OM4 per TIA-598-D, preventing accidental cross-patching with OM3 (aqua with beige stripe) or OM5 (lime green). Duplex LC connectors fit standard SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceiver cages with push-pull tabs that release under 2lbf — no needle-nose pliers needed in dense switch faceplates. Factory termination uses precision cleave-and-crimp or fusion-splice methods, then inspects every ferrule endface under 400× magnification for scratches, contamination, and geometry per IEC 61300-3-35. Insertion loss ships at 0.20dB typical (0.25dB max) and return loss exceeds 20dB, meaning <1% reflected power that could degrade BER on 25GbE-per-lane links.

The 2.5-meter length bridges the gap between 1-meter intra-rack jumpers (too short for switch-to-panel or top-of-rack to mid-rack runs) and 5-meter cables that create service-loop bulk in compact installations. Use this length for: (1) patching a top-of-rack switch to a mid-mount fiber panel in a 42U cabinet; (2) connecting two adjacent racks when the switches sit at different U-positions; (3) cross-connect fields where horizontal cable managers and vertical wire guides add 0.5–1.0m to the straight-line distance. The 2mm duplex zipcord jacket maintains a 4mm minimum bend radius — tight enough for 1U horizontal managers and vertical fingers without kinking. LSZH jacket chemistry produces <0.5% halogen content and <5% light transmission loss at 3 meters during combustion, meeting enclosed-space and international building codes where PVC off-gassing is prohibited.

This cable uses Type A (straight-through) polarity: transmit on position 1 maps to receive on position 1 at the far end, matching the pin-out of duplex transceivers and duplex adapter panels. For MPO-based 40G/100G breakouts, pair this with Panduit FAP or FQPP cassettes that convert 12-fiber or 24-fiber MPO trunks into duplex LC ports with method-B or method-C array polarity. The LC connector boot is low-profile (12mm) and slopes at 45°, allowing two cables to occupy adjacent SFP+ cages on 0.5-inch-pitch switch faceplates without boot interference. Meets TIA-568.3-D Category OM4 specifications, ISO/IEC 11801 Class OM4, and Panduit's 25-year application assurance when installed per TIA-606-B labeling and TIA-569-D pathway standards.