Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM038 38m LC-LC OM4 Duplex Fiber Cable

Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM038 Duplex LC to LC OM4 Fiber Patch Cable

The Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM038 is a 38-meter duplex fiber optic patch cable engineered for high-speed 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet backbone installations in enterprise datacenters, security control rooms, and telecommunications infrastructure. Built with OM4 laser-optimized 50/125 micron multimode fiber and precision LC duplex connectors on both ends, this aqua-jacketed cable delivers reliable 40/100GBASE-SR4 transmission over distances up to 150 meters at 100Gb/s and 400 meters at 40Gb/s. The 38-meter length makes it ideal for cross-rack interconnects, switch-to-switch uplinks, or facility backbone runs where pre-terminated field cables eliminate fusion splicing and reduce deployment time. Panduit’s factory-terminated assemblies ensure consistent insertion loss under 0.3dB and meet TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 standards for structured cabling systems.

Key Features

• OM4 50/125 μm laser-optimized multimode fiber supports 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet up to 150m
• Duplex LC to LC connectors with ceramic ferrules and push-pull latching mechanism
• 38-meter (124.7 ft) length for backbone runs, cross-rack interconnects, and facility uplinks
• Aqua LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets plenum and riser fire ratings
• Factory-terminated with <0.3dB insertion loss and <-50dB return loss per connector
• TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 compliant for structured cabling deployments
• Backward compatible with OM3, OM2, and OM1 legacy fiber infrastructure

OM4 fiber is the de facto standard for modern datacenter and enterprise network builds requiring 40GBASE-SR4 or 100GBASE-SR4 parallel optics. The laser-optimized 50/125 micron core supports effective modal bandwidth of 4700 MHz·km at 850nm, enabling 100Gb/s transmission over 150 meters with BiDi or parallel optics transceivers. This eliminates the need for costly single-mode fiber and long-reach optics in most intra-building applications. The duplex LC connector format—two fibers in a single compact footprint—maximizes port density in high-density fiber patch panels and SFP+/QSFP28 transceiver cages. Ceramic ferrules maintain concentricity tolerances within 1.5 microns, and the push-pull latch design prevents accidental disconnects during service or MAC (moves, adds, changes). Panduit’s factory polishing process ensures low insertion loss across the entire product run, reducing troubleshooting and rework compared to field-terminated connectors.

The 38-meter length is purpose-built for horizontal backbone runs in distributed enterprise deployments: core switch to distribution switch uplinks in multi-floor office buildings, NVR to SAN interconnects in security operations centers, or cross-aisle links in colocation facilities. Aqua LSZH jacketing meets NFPA 262 (UL 910) plenum fire test requirements and emits minimal smoke or halogenated gases under fire conditions, critical for installations in air-handling spaces or occupied areas subject to life-safety codes. The cable’s 2.0mm zipcord construction provides flexibility for tight-radius bends around cable trays and vertical cable managers without exceeding the 10x bend radius limit that can induce microbending loss. Pre-terminated assemblies ship with protective dust caps on all connectors and include test reports documenting insertion loss, return loss, and fiber length—streamlining acceptance testing and as-built documentation for TIA-606-C labeling requirements.

This cable is TIA-568.3-D Category OM4 certified and tested to ISO/IEC 11801-1 Class OM4 link performance standards. Panduit’s manufacturing process includes automated endface inspection per IEC 61300-3-35 to verify core concentricity, fiber height, and absence of scratches or contamination. The assembly ships with a manufacturer warranty and meets Buy American Act (BAA) compliance for federally funded projects when specified. For installations requiring 10Gb/s over longer distances (up to 550m), this OM4 cable backward-supports 10GBASE-SR optics originally designed for OM3 fiber, providing future-proofing for phased network upgrades without re-cabling horizontal pathways.