Panduit FZTYP5EL2SAF230 OM3 12-fiber Trunk Cable

Product Description

The PANDUIT FZTYP5EL2SAF230 is a pre-terminated OM3 multimode fiber optic trunk cable designed for high-density structured cabling installations. It features an MPO female connector on one end and LC duplex connectors on the other, making it a breakout-style trunk assembly suited for connecting backbone fiber runs to active equipment or patch panels. The OFNP (plenum-rated) jacket meets fire code requirements for installation in air-handling spaces. Network technicians and low-voltage contractors use this cable to build clean, organized fiber distribution systems with minimal field termination work.

This trunk cable is used in enterprise data centers, commercial building structured cabling, and campus backbone applications where OM3 50-micron multimode fiber is specified. The MPO-to-LC duplex breakout configuration supports connections between high-density MPO backbone runs and standard LC-interface switches, transceivers, or patch panels. It is suited for both new installations and additions to existing OM3 infrastructures. The plenum jacket rating allows routing through environmental air spaces without conduit where local codes permit.

Key Features

• OM3 multimode fiber supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 40/100G applications over appropriate distances
• MPO female to LC duplex breakout configuration enables direct connection to LC-interface equipment
• OFNP plenum-rated jacket suitable for air-handling plenum spaces per fire and building codes
• 12-fiber count provides six LC duplex channels from a single MPO connector
• Pre-terminated factory assembly reduces field labor and termination errors

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit trunk assembly for OM3 multimode fiber infrastructures using MPO backbone and LC duplex equipment interfaces.

Installation Notes

This cable should be installed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or qualified network cabling technician familiar with fiber optic handling practices. Minimum bend radius must be observed throughout the routing path to prevent signal loss or fiber damage. Inspect all connector end-faces and clean with approved fiber cleaning tools before mating. Plenum installations must comply with applicable local building and fire codes, including NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 770 requirements for optical fiber cables.