Panduit FW2ERQ1Q1NNM048 48-Meter Duplex LC OM3/OM4 Multimode Fiber Assembly
Panduit's FW2ERQ1Q1NNM048 is a factory-terminated 48-meter duplex LC-to-LC multimode fiber patch cable engineered for high-density datacenter backbone runs, inter-floor risers, and campus network aggregation points. The aqua jacket designates OM3/OM4 50/125µm core geometry optimized for 10/40/100GbE Ethernet over extended distances. Riser-rated per NFPA 262 and UL 1666, this assembly meets NEC Article 770 fire-propagation limits for vertical pathways without requiring plenum-rated cable, reducing material cost on projects where plenum spaces aren't traversed. Ideal for IP surveillance NVR-to-switch uplinks, access-control server trunks, and AV-over-IP distribution backbones where 48 meters (157.5 feet) bridges equipment rooms across floors or spans mid-rise building cores.
Key Features
- 48-meter (157.5 ft) duplex LC-to-LC multimode assembly — spans 4–5 story vertical risers or cross-building horizontal runs in a single cable with zero splices
- OM3/OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber — supports 10GBASE-SR to 300m, 40GBASE-SR4 to 150m, 100GBASE-SR4 to 100m per IEEE 802.3
- Aqua OFNR jacket — riser-rated per UL 1666 and NFPA 262, legal for vertical pathways and general building distribution without plenum requirement
- Factory-terminated duplex LC connectors — pre-polished to IEC 61300-3-35 grade B endface geometry, tested insertion loss ≤0.35 dB, return loss ≥20 dB
- Pull-proof strain relief boots — over-molded bend-radius limiters prevent kinking during cable pulls through conduit and ladder rack
- TIA-568.3-D compliant — meets structured cabling link performance requirements for OM3/OM4 channels in commercial buildings and datacenters
The FW2ERQ1Q1NNM048 ships as a single continuous assembly with no field termination required. Each LC connector is factory-polished using Panduit's automated endface inspection process — every connector passes visual fault locator and insertion-loss testing before leaving the manufacturing floor, guaranteeing ≤0.35 dB insertion loss and ≥20 dB return loss per TIA-568.3-D. The 2.0mm duplex zipcord construction uses 900µm tight-buffered fibers inside a flame-retardant OFNR jacket rated for general building risers and horizontal distribution spaces. Aqua coloring provides instant visual confirmation of OM3/OM4 multimode infrastructure per TIA-598-D, preventing cross-connection errors when mixed with OS2 yellow single-mode or OM2 orange legacy multimode in the same rack. The assembly supports bidirectional 10/40/100GbE transmission using 850nm VCSEL transceivers — common in IP camera NVR uplinks (aggregating 32+ 4K streams), access-control server clusters (multi-site replication), and AV-over-IP matrix switches (uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 SDVoE transport). Panduit's pull-proof strain relief boots extend bend radius to 15mm minimum, protecting fiber cores during installation pulls through 3/4" EMT conduit or J-hook cable tray — critical when routing through tight 90-degree bends at floor penetrations or wall-entry points.
The 48-meter length is purpose-built for three deployment scenarios: (1) vertical riser runs in 4–5 story mid-rise buildings (12-foot floor-to-floor height × 4 = 48 feet vertical + 100 feet horizontal building-width span fits within the 157.5-foot total length), (2) cross-building datacenter rows (rack-to-core-switch runs spanning 6–8 server racks at 6-foot spacing plus overhead cable tray routing), and (3) campus backbone segments linking building MDFs to perimeter IDFs in education, healthcare, or government facilities. Security integrators commonly deploy this length for NVR-to-network-core uplinks in retail or logistics campuses where the NVR sits in a building-entry equipment closet and the core switch resides in a central IT room 30–40 meters away. The riser rating eliminates the 30–50% cost premium of plenum-rated cable while still meeting code for vertical pathways, drop ceilings with HVAC returns, and any non-plenum horizontal distribution space. The duplex LC form factor supports SFP+ 10GbE, QSFP+ 40GbE, and QSFP28 100GbE optics in a standardized footprint — common in Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper QFX, and NETGEAR M4300 switches used as aggregation layers in converged IP surveillance, access control, and AV infrastructure.
This assembly ships with Panduit's standard manufacturer warranty and meets Buy American Act domestic-content thresholds for federally funded projects (verify current BABA certification status for your project year). The OFNR riser rating satisfies NEC 770.154(A) and IBC Chapter 8 fire-protection requirements for general building vertical pathways, ensuring code compliance in commercial office, education, healthcare, hospitality, and government installations where plenum cable isn't mandated by local AHJ interpretation. For high-density patch-panel environments, Panduit's LC connector design fits 24-port panels at 0.5-inch spacing without boot interference, enabling clean 48-strand backbone terminations in 1U of rack space. Pre-terminated assemblies eliminate field polishing labor, fusion splicing equipment, and OTDR testing overhead — reducing installation time from 45 minutes per duplex link (field termination + test) to under 5 minutes (pull + plug + label), critical when deploying 20+ backbone links under compressed project schedules.
