Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM032 Fiber Optic Patch Cable
The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM032 is a duplex LC-to-LC fiber optic patch cable engineered for high-bandwidth data center, telecom, and enterprise network installations. This 32-meter multimode assembly features precision-polished LC connectors on both ends, optimized for 10GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, and 100GBASE-SR10 applications over OM3 or OM4 fiber infrastructure. The riser-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for vertical pathway installations between floors, while the aqua color-coding provides instant visual identification of multimode fiber in mixed-media environments. Field-proven in mission-critical deployments where insertion loss budgets are tight and link reliability is non-negotiable.
Key Features
- Duplex LC-to-LC connectors with ceramic ferrules for consistent sub-0.35 dB insertion loss across the link
- 32-meter reach supports floor-to-floor datacenter runs, equipment-to-patch-panel connections, and inter-building campus links
- Riser-rated jacket (CMR) qualifies for vertical shafts and plenum-substitute pathways per NEC Article 770
- Aqua PVC jacket follows TIA-598-C color standards for instant multimode fiber identification during adds/moves/changes
- Pull-proof strain relief boots protect fiber at connector interface during cable pulls and repeated reconnections
- Factory-terminated and tested to TIA-568 performance thresholds—eliminates field termination labor and connector waste
Panduit's LC connector design uses a 1.25mm ceramic zirconia ferrule with eight-degree angled physical contact (APC optional on single-mode variants). The duplex clip mechanism ensures proper polarity alignment during insertion into LC duplex adapters, preventing A/B fiber reversals that can break bidirectional 40G/100G links. Each connector is individually inspected using automated interferometry to guarantee end-face geometry compliance with IEC 61300-3-35 standards. The cable jacket is constructed from flame-retardant PVC that self-extinguishes and produces minimal smoke during fire events, meeting UL 1666 riser flammability requirements without the cost premium of plenum-rated OFNP cable.
In 10GBASE-SR deployments over OM3 fiber, this 32-meter cable provides headroom well within the 300-meter distance limit, accommodating future link-loss margin reductions caused by additional patch panels or media converters. For 40GBASE-SR4 or 100GBASE-SR10 applications, the same cable supports the 100-meter OM3 distance specification with loss budget to spare. The duplex configuration is ideal for standard Ethernet and Fibre Channel links that require simultaneous transmit/receive paths; for parallel optics (MPO/MTP), Panduit offers corresponding trunk assemblies. The 32-meter length is pre-cut and factory-tested, eliminating the guess-work of bulk cable pulls and the risk of mid-span splices that introduce 0.1–0.3 dB loss penalties.
Strain relief boots are molded in a low-profile design that fits high-density LC panels without blocking adjacent ports, critical in 1U patch panels populated with 48 or 96 LC duplex ports. The boot color matches the cable jacket, maintaining visual consistency in cable management systems. Each cable ships with protective dust caps on both connector ends to prevent contamination during storage and pre-installation staging. This assembly is TIA-568-C.3 compliant and tested to ISO/IEC 11801 performance specifications, ensuring interoperability with standards-compliant transceivers from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, HPE, and other OEM suppliers. The factory test report certifies insertion loss, return loss, and end-face geometry for each connector pair, providing documentation for warranty claims and acceptance testing protocols.
