Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM039 39-Meter OM4 LC-LC Duplex Fiber Assembly
The Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM039 is a 39-meter (128-foot) duplex multimode fiber optic patch cable assembly engineered for high-bandwidth datacenter, enterprise network backbone, and IP surveillance infrastructure. Built on OM4 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode fiber with LC-to-LC duplex connectors, this assembly supports 10GBASE-SR Ethernet up to 400 meters and 40/100GBASE-SR4 applications up to 150 meters—ideal for connecting core switches, SAN arrays, or NVR uplinks in distributed security installations. The aqua jacket provides instant visual identification per TIA-598 fiber color coding standards, reducing mis-patching risk during MACs (moves, adds, changes) in high-density rack environments. Panduit's Elite-grade termination process delivers <0.15 dB insertion loss typical, ensuring headroom for long campus runs or multi-span security network topologies.
Key Features
- 39-meter duplex assembly — pre-terminated, factory-tested, ready to deploy
- OM4 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode fiber — 10 Gb/s to 400m, 40/100 Gb/s to 150m per IEEE 802.3
- LC duplex connectors both ends — ceramic ferrule, push-pull latch, zirconia insert for <0.15 dB insertion loss
- Aqua jacket (TIA-598 compliant) — instant visual OM4 identification in mixed-fiber environments
- 1.6 mm Riser-rated (OFNR) cable — meets NEC Article 770 for vertical pathway installations
- RoHS compliant — lead-free construction for datacenter/federal procurement requirements
This assembly addresses the backbone connectivity gap in IP surveillance and converged security networks where copper's 100-meter limit creates deployment barriers. In distributed surveillance architectures—say, a campus with multiple IDF closets feeding a central MDF/NVR room—OM4 fiber provides the bandwidth density to aggregate dozens of 4K or multi-sensor cameras per fiber pair while maintaining sub-millisecond latency for real-time analytics. The 39-meter length suits typical building floor-to-floor or cross-corridor spans where pre-terminated assemblies eliminate field termination labor and the insertion-loss variability that comes with hand polishing. LC connectors deliver half the panel footprint of SC, critical when rack space is constrained by UPS gear, access control panels, and PoE switch stacks. Panduit's push-pull boot design allows single-operator MACs in tight spaces without fingernail-chipping frustration.
The OM4 fiber core is engineered for 850nm VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) transmission with <3.0 dB/km attenuation and 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth—substantially better than OM3's 2000 MHz·km—enabling 10GBASE-SR over the full 400-meter distance budget without mode conditioning patches or expensive singlemode transceivers. For AV/security integrators deploying Dante audio, NDI video, or AVB streams alongside surveillance traffic, OM4's bandwidth overhead accommodates future growth to 25/40 Gb/s spine links without rewiring risers. The aqua jacket isn't just cosmetic: in racks mixing OM3 (aqua), OM2 (orange), and singlemode (yellow), color coding prevents the $800 mistake of plugging a 10G transceiver into OM2 fiber and spending hours troubleshooting phantom link flaps. Riser rating (OFNR) meets NEC 770.113 for vertical cable trays and plenums with appropriate cable management; for true plenum spaces, specify the OFNP variant.
Factory termination guarantees <0.15 dB insertion loss and >35 dB return loss per TIA-568.3-D, tested at 850nm and 1300nm wavelengths. Each assembly ships with an individual test report traceable to calibrated reference-grade test equipment, providing audit-trail documentation for ISO 9001 project close-out or datacenter Tier III certification requirements. The ceramic ferrule endface is inspected to IEC 61300-3-35 standards, eliminating the scratches and contamination common in field terminations that degrade link margin over time. For integrators billing T&M, pre-terminated assemblies convert unpredictable field-termination labor (fusion splicing, polishing, testing, re-work) into a fixed-cost line item with same-day deployment schedules. The duplex LC format is the de facto standard for 10G SFP+ and 25G SFP28 transceivers across Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquiti, and Axis switch platforms, ensuring broad compatibility without adapter hassles.
