Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM041 LC to LC Single-Mode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable
The Panduit FW2ELQ1Q1NNM041 delivers enterprise-grade fiber connectivity for security surveillance networks, data center links, and campus backbone installations requiring single-mode duplex transmission over 4-meter distances. Factory-terminated LC-to-LC connectors provide sub-0.3 dB insertion loss with field-proven mechanical durability, while riser-rated jacketing meets NEC Article 770 and UL 1666 specifications for vertical pathway compliance. This assembly ships pre-tested with insertion loss certification, eliminating field termination labor and reducing installation time by 70% compared to field-assembled alternatives.
Key Features
- Factory-terminated duplex LC connectors on both ends with ceramic ferrules for <0.3 dB insertion loss and <-50 dB return loss
- OS2 9/125 µm single-mode fiber supports 10G/40G/100G Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and CWDM/DWDM wavelengths from 1310 nm to 1625 nm
- 4-meter (13.1 ft) length optimized for rack-to-rack, panel-to-switch, and short-run inter-building connections
- Riser-rated (OFNR) jacket with 2.0 mm nominal outer diameter meets NEC 770.154(A) for vertical riser installation without conduit
- Pull-proof strain relief boots protect connector bodies during cable management and prevent fiber damage from bend-radius violations
- Yellow jacket provides instant visual identification of single-mode fiber in mixed-mode environments per TIA-598-D color coding
Single-mode fiber patch cables serve as the critical last-mile connection between active equipment and structured cabling infrastructure in enterprise security and datacenter deployments. The FW2ELQ1Q1NNM041's OS2 fiber core supports transmission distances up to 40 km at 10 Gbps and 10 km at 100 Gbps, making it the standard choice for surveillance NVR uplinks, SAN storage connectivity, and building-to-building campus links where multimode's 300-550 meter OM3/OM4 distance ceiling creates unacceptable limitations. Panduit's automated factory termination process produces LC connectors with ferrule end-face geometry that consistently achieves IEC 61300-3-35 Grade B specifications—critical for 10G+ optics where a 0.5 dB excess loss budget leaves zero margin for poor connector quality. Each assembly undergoes 100% insertion loss and return loss testing before shipment, with test results available via Panduit's batch traceability system for audit documentation and warranty claims.
The 4-meter length addresses the most common patch cable application in modern data centers and security control rooms: rack-to-rack connections within the same row, typically spanning 1-3 rack positions plus vertical cable management pathways. Unlike the 1-meter and 2-meter assemblies that force installers into tight bend-radius constraints around dense patch panels, or the 5-meter and 10-meter variants that create excess service loops requiring additional cable management hardware, the 4-meter length provides sufficient slack for proper stress relief while minimizing pathway congestion in overhead ladder rack and vertical managers. Riser-rated OFNR jacketing meets NEC 770.154(A) requirements for vertical installation in non-plenum spaces without metallic conduit, covering the 90% of security and IT applications where true plenum-rated (OFNP) cable adds cost without code-compliance benefit. The 2.0 mm jacket diameter allows up to 144 duplex LC assemblies to fit within a standard 1RU high-density panel's cable management pathway—a critical density metric when designing IP camera aggregation switches handling 48+ surveillance endpoints.
LC duplex connectors have become the de facto standard for enterprise fiber connectivity, driven by their small form factor (SFP/SFP+ transceiver compatibility), push-pull latching mechanism that survives 500+ mating cycles per IEC 61754-20, and field-proven performance in high-vibration equipment environments. Unlike SC connectors that require 10.2 mm panel spacing and push-pull operation with potential for cross-threading, LC's RJ-45-comparable footprint enables 2x port density on switch faceplates and patch panels while the positive-latch design prevents accidental disconnection during adjacent-port service. The FW2ELQ1Q1NNM041's strain relief boots extend 15 mm beyond the connector body to protect the aramid yarn strength member and fiber strain point—the primary failure mode in field-assembled patch cords where inadequate crimp force or missing boots allow the 9 µm fiber core to fracture under 2 lb pull loads. Yellow jacketing provides instant visual differentiation from aqua OM3/OM4 multimode and orange OM1/OM2 legacy multimode assemblies, reducing cross-connection errors that can damage 10G-SR optics when accidentally mated to single-mode infrastructure.
This assembly integrates into TIA-568-C.3-compliant structured cabling systems serving IP surveillance networks where camera-to-switch distances exceed multimode's 300-meter OM3 limit at 10 Gbps, or where future migration to 25G/40G/100G uplink speeds requires the wavelength flexibility and distance capacity that only single-mode fiber provides. It carries Panduit's standard manufacturer warranty and ships with protective end caps to prevent ferrule contamination during storage and installation.
