Panduit FZTYP5EL2SAF170 OM3 12-fiber Trunk Cable

Product Description

The PANDUIT FZTYP5EL2SAF170 is an OM3 multimode 12-fiber trunk cable rated OFNP (optical fiber nonconductive plenum) and terminated with an MPO female connector on one end and LC duplex connectors on the other. Designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise environments, this trunk assembly provides a pre-terminated, plug-and-play solution for high-density fiber distribution. The OFNP rating makes it suitable for installation in air-handling plenum spaces without the need for conduit. Licensed cabling technicians and low-voltage contractors handle installation in data centers, network closets, and campus backbone applications.

This trunk cable is used in high-density fiber optic patching and backbone distribution systems. The MPO-to-LC duplex configuration supports breakout to individual LC-connected equipment such as switches, routers, transceivers, and fiber patch panels. The 12-fiber count is well suited for 10G and 40G network architectures using OM3 multimode glass. Typical install scenarios include data center top-of-rack cabling, inter-closet backbone runs, and migration from ribbon to duplex LC infrastructure.

Key Features

• OM3 multimode fiber supports 10GbE and 40GbE transmission standards
• OFNP plenum rating allows installation in air-handling spaces without conduit
• Pre-terminated MPO female to LC duplex connectors reduce field termination labor
• 12-fiber count provides balanced breakout to six LC duplex pairs
• Factory-terminated assembly ensures consistent insertion loss and return loss performance

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style structured cabling trunk assembly for use with MPO-based fiber cassettes, patch panels, and LC-connected active equipment in OM3 multimode fiber distribution systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage cabling technician familiar with TIA-568 fiber optic cabling standards. Power down or place active ports in a safe state before mating or de-mating fiber connectors. Inspect and clean all MPO and LC ferrules before connection using appropriate fiber cleaning tools. Do not exceed the minimum bend radius of the cable during routing to avoid signal degradation.