Panduit FOWNX12 OM3 12-fiber Outside Plant Cable

Product Description

The PANDUIT FOWNX12 is a 12-fiber outside plant fiber optic cable designed for demanding network infrastructure installations. Built to OM3 multimode specifications with a 50-micron core diameter, this cable supports high-bandwidth applications including 10 Gigabit Ethernet and structured cabling systems. Its outside plant construction is engineered to withstand exposure to moisture, temperature variation, and mechanical stress, making it suitable for direct burial, conduit runs, and aerial pathways between buildings. Licensed low-voltage contractors and network infrastructure technicians handle installation in commercial and campus environments.

This cable is used in outside plant runs connecting buildings, data centers, and campus network nodes. The OM3 multimode rating supports high-speed transmission over typical enterprise backbone distances. Its ruggedized jacket construction addresses the environmental demands of runs that transition from indoor to outdoor plant or exist entirely in outdoor pathways. It is sold as a single unit per purchase.

Key Features

• OM3 multimode fiber with 50-micron core for high-bandwidth transmission
• 12-fiber count suits backbone and inter-building runs
• Outside plant construction rated for environmental exposure including moisture and temperature extremes
• Single unit (EA) packaging for straightforward procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an outside plant multimode fiber optic cable suitable for use with OM3-compatible fiber optic connectors, patch panels, and transceivers in structured cabling infrastructure.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage or fiber optic cabling technician following TIA-568 and applicable local codes. Always de-energize connected equipment before terminating or splicing fiber runs. Observe the cable minimum bend radius during pulling and routing to avoid attenuation or fiber damage. Conduit fill ratios and burial depth requirements should follow local jurisdiction standards and TIA-758 for outside plant work.