Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM012 12-Meter LC to LC Duplex OM4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM012 is a factory-terminated 12-meter duplex fiber optic patch cable with LC connectors on both ends, built on OM4 50/125μm multimode fiber with aqua jacket. Riser-rated (OFNR) for vertical pathway installations in commercial buildings, this assembly ships with LC duplex connectors pre-polished to <0.25 dB insertion loss per Panduit's QC standards. Designed for 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR10 applications up to 550 meters at 10 Gb/s and 150 meters at 40/100 Gb/s, it eliminates field termination labor and variation in high-density datacenter, AV distribution, and IP camera backbone runs.

Key Features

OM4 50/125μm laser-optimized multimode fiber rated for 10/40/100 Gb/s Ethernet over extended distances

Factory-terminated LC duplex connectors with ceramic ferrules, pre-tested to <0.25 dB insertion loss and -40 dB return loss minimum

12-meter (39.4 ft) length suits typical cross-aisle rack connections, riser drops, and equipment-room patch runs

OFNR riser-rated jacket meets NEC Article 770 for vertical building pathways without conduit in non-plenum spaces

Aqua jacket per TIA-598-D color standard for instant OM4 identification during moves/adds/changes

Pull-proof strain relief boots protect connector-to-cable transition from bend-radius violations during installation

The FW2ERQ1Q1NNM012 uses Corning or equivalent OM4 fiber with 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850 nm, supporting VCSEL-based transceivers in 10GBASE-SR (400m), 40GBASE-SR4 (150m), and 100GBASE-SR10 (150m) applications per IEEE 802.3ae/ba. Factory polish to 0° APC or flat-end geometry (this assembly is UPC) ensures <0.15 dB typical insertion loss and return loss better than -40 dB, critical for loss-budget compliance in stacked switch fabrics and SAN storage arrays. The duplex LC form factor is keyed to prevent single-fiber misalignment and fits standard LC adapter panels in 1U fiber enclosures, media converters, and SFP/SFP+ transceiver cages. Panduit ships each cable with individual test reports serialized to the assembly, providing as-built documentation for TIA-568 link certification and warranty claims.

Common deployment scenarios include cross-connect jumpers in equipment rooms, horizontal OM4 backbones feeding IP camera VMS servers, and AV-over-IP switch uplinks where 10 Gb/s bandwidth is required beyond the 100-meter copper limit. The 12-meter length eliminates coiling excess cable in overhead ladder rack or beneath raised floors, reducing clutter and airflow obstruction in hot-aisle containment environments. Riser rating (OFNR) satisfies NEC 770.113(B) for installation in vertical shafts, elevator chases, and IDF-to-IDF risers without metal conduit, though plenum spaces require the OFNP equivalent. The aqua jacket meets TIA-598-D Annex E for OM4 visual identification, preventing accidental substitution with OM3 (aqua with different tone) or OM2 (orange) cables during MAC work.

Panduit's LC connectors use zirconia ceramic ferrules with 125μm bore tolerance and multi-step polish to maintain <0.05μm apex offset, ensuring physical contact even after 500+ mating cycles per IEC 61754-20. The duplex clip mechanism is rated to 10 N extraction force and includes a pull tab for gloved technician access in tight patch-panel environments. This assembly is backed by Panduit's standard manufacturer warranty and is UL Listed and RoHS compliant for integration into green-building and government projects requiring material-disclosure documentation.