Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM016 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM016 Fiber Optic Cable Assembly

The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM016 is a factory-terminated fiber optic cable assembly engineered for backbone connectivity in enterprise networks, datacenters, and commercial AV installations. Pre-terminated assemblies eliminate field-termination variability and deliver consistent optical performance out of the box—critical when you're certifying links for 10G/40G/100G Ethernet or running long-haul surveillance NVR uplinks. Panduit factory terminates every connector under controlled conditions with automated polishing and 100% insertion-loss testing, so you're deploying a known-good link rather than gambling on field crimps. This assembly ships ready to install with protective dust caps on both ends and includes individual test reports when ordered through authorized channels.

Key Features

• Factory-terminated duplex fiber assembly with precision-polished connectors for consistent IL/RL performance
• Pre-tested to TIA-568 and IEC 61300 standards—every cable ships with documented insertion loss and return loss values
• Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) or plenum-rated jacket options for code-compliant horizontal and riser installations
• Color-coded boots and strain-relief design simplify polarity management in high-density patch panels
• Compatible with Panduit and third-party fiber enclosures, cassettes, and modular patch panels

Panduit's factory-termination process uses automated fusion splicing and ceramic ferrule polishing to achieve insertion loss typically under 0.35 dB and return loss better than 50 dB on singlemode variants, exceeding TIA Cat limits for structured cabling. Every assembly passes automated interferometry inspection before leaving the factory, catching cosmetic defects (scratches, pits, contamination) that field-terminated connectors often miss. For integrators installing ONT links, IP camera uplinks over fiber, or SAN storage arrays, this pre-certification eliminates the need to rent an OTDR or optical loss test set for acceptance testing—Panduit's test report is your baseline. The assembly's pull-proof strain relief and bend-radius-limited boot design protect the fiber during installation: you can route this through cable trays, conduit, and tight-radius cable managers without risking microbend attenuation or fracture at the connector interface.

In datacenter and enterprise backbone applications, pre-terminated assemblies also cut deployment time. A 48-strand MTP trunk with breakout cassettes can go live in under an hour versus a full day of field terminations, and you're deploying known-good links instead of troubleshooting intermittent loss from contaminated field connectors. Panduit color-codes the boots to match TIA-598 polarity standards (aqua for multimode OM3/OM4, yellow for singlemode OS2), so A-to-B duplex polarity is visually obvious during moves/adds/changes. The assembly's jacket is rated for the installation environment—OFNP plenum for air-handling spaces, OFNR riser for vertical pathways, LSZH for international installations under IEC 60332 flame-spread limits. Check local AHJ requirements before specifying jacket type; some jurisdictions mandate LSZH in occupied spaces regardless of plenum/riser classification.

This assembly integrates with Panduit's fiber infrastructure ecosystem: FHD high-density panels, FAP modular adapter plates, and NKFP swing-out patch panels. The connector's physical footprint and keying match industry-standard LC, SC, or MPO interfaces (confirm connector type via full MPN decode or Panduit configurator), so you can mix Panduit assemblies with existing infrastructure from other vendors without adapter penalties. For surveillance installations running IP cameras over fiber to a central NVR, this assembly provides a clean, tested link that supports full 10GbE bandwidth—eliminating the copper distance limit and PoE voltage drop that plague long CAT6A runs. Datacenters use these assemblies for switch-to-switch 40GBASE-SR4 links, SAN storage trunks, and out-of-band management networks where electrical isolation matters. The factory test report (available via Panduit's online portal with the cable's serial number) documents wavelength-specific IL/RL at 850nm, 1300nm, or 1310/1550nm depending on fiber type, giving you a baseline for future troubleshooting when link performance degrades. Store cables in their protective packaging until installation, and clean both connector endfaces with lint-free wipes and isopropyl alcohol before mating—contamination is the #1 cause of field failures even on pre-terminated assemblies.