Panduit F8BNM5ENNAAM010 QuickNet 288-Fiber OS2 Trunk Cable Assembly
The Panduit F8BNM5ENNAAM010 is a factory-terminated 288-fiber single-mode trunk cable engineered for high-density datacenter and enterprise network backbones. Part of Panduit's QuickNet™ pre-terminated system, this 10-meter (33-foot) assembly eliminates field termination labor while delivering guaranteed insertion loss performance across all 288 OS2 9/125µm fibers. The yellow LSZH jacket meets strict flammability and smoke-toxicity requirements for enclosed equipment rooms, cable trays, and plenum-rated pathways. For integrators deploying 40G/100G/400G Ethernet aggregation layers or storage-area networks requiring massive fiber counts between racks, cross-connects, or zone distribution frames, this trunk reduces install time from days to hours compared to individual connector termination.
Key Features
- 288 OS2 single-mode fibers (9/125µm) supporting 10G/40G/100G/400G Ethernet and beyond
- Factory-terminated with insertion loss tested and documented per fiber pair
- 10-meter overall length optimized for intra-row rack connections and cross-connect runs
- Yellow LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket for safety compliance in enclosed spaces
- QuickNet™ pre-terminated system with pull-ready design and integrated strain relief
- Meets TIA-568-C.3, ISO/IEC 11801, GR-409-CORE, and ICEA S-83-596 standards
- TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5) compliant connectors for multi-vendor interoperability
- RoHS compliant construction for environmental responsibility
Single-mode OS2 fiber delivers the lowest attenuation and highest bandwidth of any optical fiber grade—9/125µm core/cladding diameter supports transmission distances exceeding 10 kilometers at 10 Gigabit Ethernet rates, with headroom for 40GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-LR4, and emerging 400G optics. The 288-fiber count provides 144 duplex circuits or 24 twelve-fiber MTP trunk interfaces, making this assembly ideal for spine-leaf datacenter fabrics, storage replication links, or campus backbone consolidation. Each fiber is precision-cleaved and epoxy-polished at the factory, then tested for insertion loss, return loss, and geometry per TIA-568-C.3 tier-1 requirements. Panduit ships test data with every trunk, giving you documentable proof of performance before the cable enters your pathway—critical for customers requiring as-built fiber plant records or pre-deployment acceptance testing. The yellow jacket color follows TIA-598-D single-mode identification standards, preventing accidental cross-connection with multimode (aqua/orange) infrastructure during moves, adds, or changes.
Pre-terminated trunks solve the labor and quality-control challenges inherent in field termination. A 288-fiber trunk terminated on-site requires 576 individual connector polish operations (assuming duplex LC or simplex SC), each vulnerable to contamination, geometry errors, or incorrect epoxy cure. Even with experienced techs, that's 40–60 hours of labor, plus the cost of consumables, test equipment, and potential rework for out-of-spec connectors. The F8BNM5ENNAAM010 arrives pull-ready with breakout legs or fanout modules (depending on configuration) and integrates directly into Panduit's fiber enclosure ecosystem—panel-mount housings, rack-mount splice shelves, or wall-mount terminals. The 10-meter length is purpose-built for typical raised-floor datacenter row spacing (rack-to-rack at 6–8 meters) with enough service loop for proper bend-radius management at both ends. LSZH jacketing is mandatory for many international datacenters, telecommunications central offices, and equipment rooms without dedicated HVAC exhaust; in a fire event, LSZH compounds emit 60–80% less smoke and zero halogenated acids compared to PVC, protecting both personnel and sensitive electronics. For projects subject to NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 770 or IBC Chapter 8 fire-resistive construction requirements, LSZH trunks like this one often satisfy AHJ (authority having jurisdiction) specifications without requiring separate conduit or plenum-rated cable trays.
This assembly meets or exceeds TIA-568-C.3 transmission performance for single-mode fiber, ISO/IEC 11801 Class B (OS2) optical specifications, Telcordia GR-409-CORE generic requirements for premises fiber, and ICEA S-83-596 mechanical/environmental standards for indoor optical cables. TIA-604-5 (FOCIS-5) connector compliance ensures mating compatibility with industry-standard SC, LC, or MTP/MPO interfaces from any manufacturer. For integrators building out Cisco ACI fabrics, Arista spine-leaf networks, or NetApp/Pure Storage SAN environments where fiber is the performance bottleneck, the F8BNM5ENNAAM010 delivers the physical-layer foundation for 100 Gbps and 400 Gbps optics without requiring a truck roll for re-cabling when you scale bandwidth. Panduit backs this trunk with a manufacturer warranty and provides technical support for pathway design, bend-radius calculations, and integration with their copper-to-fiber migration systems.
