Panduit FY9TP55A005F055 QuickNet HD Flex Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Cable, ST Connectors, 55 ft
Overview
The Panduit FY9TP55A005F055 is a 55-foot (16.8 m) pre-terminated fiber trunk cable from the Panduit QuickNet HD Flex product family, engineered for fast, tool-free fiber deployment in structured fiber cabling environments. Pre-terminated from the factory with ST connectors on both ends, this trunk eliminates field termination labor and the associated risk of inconsistent splice quality — a practical advantage when commissioning multiple runs under a tight schedule in data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, or equipment distribution areas.
At 55 ft (16.8 m), the FY9TP55A005F055 covers a span suited to mid-length inter-rack and cross-connect runs. ST connectors are a bayonet-style interface still common in installed-base telecom rooms and legacy network infrastructure where LC or MPO migration has not yet occurred. If your patch panels and equipment already use ST ports, this trunk installs directly without adapters.
Key Features
- Factory pre-terminated, ST connectors: No field polishing, no fusion splicing, no insertion-loss variability from technician skill — the factory termination is consistent by design. Pull it, seat the connectors, done. This matters when you're commissioning a rack under time pressure.
- 55 ft / 16.8 m working length: Long enough for most inter-cabinet horizontal runs within an MDA or cross-connect zone, without the slack management burden of an oversized trunk. Measure your run before ordering — pre-terminated trunks cannot be field-shortened.
- QuickNet HD Flex sub-brand: The QuickNet HD Flex designation within the Panduit structured cabling line indicates this cable is part of a system designed for high-density, flexible routing — relevant in high-density fiber distribution environments where bend radius and bundle management are real constraints.
- Designed for rapid deployment: Pre-terminated infrastructure is the correct choice when installation windows are short (maintenance windows, phased rollouts, remote site deployments) and rework cost is high. A factory-terminated trunk removes the two most common causes of fiber call-backs: bad field terminations and incorrect polarity.
Integration & Compatibility
The FY9TP55A005F055 is suited for data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and equipment distribution areas that already have ST-interface panels or active equipment. ST is a mature connector standard — verify your patch panels and transceivers accept ST before ordering. If your infrastructure has transitioned to LC or MPO, this trunk will require ST-to-LC or ST-to-MPO adapter sleeves, which add cost and one additional mating interface to each link. For new builds, confirm connector type alignment across the full channel before committing to a pre-terminated trunk SKU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the exact length of the FY9TP55A005F055?
A: The FY9TP55A005F055 has an overall length of 55.0 ft (16.8 m).
Q: What connector type does the FY9TP55A005F055 use?
A: Both ends are terminated with ST (straight tip, bayonet-style) connectors.
Q: Which sub-brand or product family does this cable belong to?
A: It is part of Panduit's QuickNet HD Flex family, which is designed for high-density, flexible fiber infrastructure deployments.
Q: Where is the FY9TP55A005F055 typically deployed?
A: Panduit specifies this cable for data centers, telecommunications rooms, entrance facilities, and equipment distribution areas requiring pre-terminated fiber infrastructure for rapid deployment.
Q: Can this trunk be field-shortened or re-terminated?
A: Pre-terminated trunks are factory-finished and are not designed for field shortening or re-termination. Measure your run precisely before ordering.
The FY9TP55A005F055 is a straightforward tool for a specific problem: you need 55 ft (16.8 m) of fiber terminated with ST connectors and you need it installed fast, without field termination variables. The QuickNet HD Flex designation tells me Panduit designed this for high-density environments where cable management and consistent optical performance across many links matter more than shaving cost per foot.
Technical Highlights:
- Pre-terminated ST connectors: Factory terminations remove the technician-skill variable from insertion loss. On a trunk run at 55 ft, that consistency matters for link budget calculations, especially if you're cascading through multiple patching tiers.
- 55 ft / 16.8 m length: This span fits a typical MDA-to-EDA horizontal run or a mid-row cross-connect in a rectangular data hall. It's long enough to avoid mid-run couplers but short enough to avoid excessive slack loops at the cabinet.
- QuickNet HD Flex system compatibility: Designed as part of a broader pre-terminated ecosystem — pair it with matching QuickNet panels and cassettes for a fully system-matched fiber channel rather than mixing vendor termination standards.
Deployment Considerations:
- ST connectors are correct for legacy telecom rooms and installed-base environments, but verify every mating interface before ordering — adding ST-to-LC adapters mid-channel introduces extra mating loss and a mechanical failure point.
- Pre-terminated trunks are fixed-length by definition. Measure the actual cable path (including vertical managers, bend radius allowances, and slack at each end) — not the straight-line distance — before committing to this 55 ft SKU.
This trunk is the right fit for a telecommunications room or data center distribution zone where ST-interface infrastructure is already in place and the project schedule doesn't allow time for field termination. It is not the right fit for new builds trending toward LC or MPO unless adapter sleeves are already in the BOM.
