Hubbell DFHPCCSLCF2MM CS-LC OM3/OM4 Plenum Duplex Fiber Patch Cord

Overview

The Hubbell DFHPCCSLCF2MM is a 2-meter, plenum-rated multimode duplex fiber optic patch cord terminated with CS connectors on one end and LC connectors on the other. Finished in aqua — the industry-standard color coding for OM3/OM4 multimode fiber — this cord is built for structured cabling environments where NEC Article 800 plenum (CMP) compliance is a code requirement, not an option. If you are connecting transceivers in a drop ceiling or open-air plenum space in a commercial building, the plenum jacket rating eliminates the need for conduit and keeps you on the right side of the fire code.

Key Features

• CS-to-LC Duplex Termination: CS (Small Form Factor Push-Pull) connectors on one end pair with LC connectors on the other. This makes the DFHPCCSLCF2MM the right cable when your transceiver or switch uses a CS port and your patch panel or device uses LC — a connector mismatch that shows up frequently in high-density spine-leaf data center builds where CS-port transceivers land on LC-terminated panels.
• OM3/OM4 Multimode Glass: Compatible with both OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber, supporting 10GbE up to 300m (OM3) or 400m (OM4) and 40/100GbE at shorter distances. For most IDF-to-MDF runs in enterprise or campus buildings, this headroom is more than sufficient — you are unlikely to hit a distance wall at 2 meters.
• Plenum (CMP) Jacket Rating: The CMP-rated outer jacket meets the NEC requirements for installation in air-handling plenum spaces. In practical terms, this means you can run this cord above a drop ceiling or through an HVAC return-air space without wrapping it in conduit. In a riser or conduit application, a riser-rated (CMR) cord would do the same job at lower cost — but if there is any chance the run passes through a plenum space, the CMP rating on this cord removes the guesswork.
• Aqua Color Coding: Aqua jacket follows TIA-568 color conventions for OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, making it visually distinct from OS1/OS2 single-mode (yellow) and OM1/OM2 (orange) in the same rack. In a dense patch bay, this reduces mis-patching risk during moves, adds, and changes.
• 2-Meter Length: Sized for within-rack or rack-to-adjacent-rack connections — typical for patch panel to switch connections in a structured cabling bay. Long enough to route cleanly with a 1U cable manager; short enough that you are not dealing with excess cord looping up space in a high-density enclosure.
• Duplex Construction: Two fibers in a zip-cord jacket handle both transmit and receive paths in a single cord. Standard requirement for full-duplex LC and CS transceiver ports — no need to pair two simplex cords.

Integration and Compatibility

The DFHPCCSLCF2MM is suited for fiber optic patch cord applications in enterprise LAN, data center, and commercial security network backbones. It integrates with any CS-port transceiver (common in Cisco and high-density switch line cards) and LC-terminated patch panels or network devices. For Hubbell structured cabling infrastructure environments, this cord extends naturally from Hubbell fiber cassettes and panels. Pair it with a compatible network switch or media converter for connecting fiber-based IP security system segments. Consult a fiber optic cable selection guide if you are unsure whether OM3/OM4 or single-mode is appropriate for your link budget and distance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What connector types are on the DFHPCCSLCF2MM?

A: The DFHPCCSLCF2MM is terminated with CS connectors on one end and LC connectors on the other, in a duplex (two-fiber) configuration.

Q: Is this patch cord rated for plenum installations?

A: Yes. The DFHPCCSLCF2MM carries a plenum (CMP) jacket rating, making it suitable for installation in air-handling ceiling spaces and other plenum environments per NEC Article 800 requirements.

Q: What multimode fiber grades does the DFHPCCSLCF2MM support?

A: This cord is compatible with both OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber, supporting 10GbE, 40GbE, and 100GbE applications within the distance limits of each fiber grade.

Q: Why is the jacket aqua colored?

A: Aqua is the TIA-568 standard color designation for OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber, distinguishing it from single-mode (yellow) and OM1/OM2 (orange) in mixed-fiber patch environments.

Q: Can I use this cord in a riser (non-plenum) installation?

A: Yes. A CMP-rated (plenum) cord can be used in riser applications — it exceeds the minimum requirement. If the entire run is confirmed non-plenum, a CMR-rated cord is a cost-effective alternative, but the DFHPCCSLCF2MM works in either environment.

Ted Perry

The DFHPCCSLCF2MM is the cord you reach for when your high-density switch or transceiver card uses CS ports and your structured cabling panel terminates in LC — a connector pairing that catches integrators off guard the first time they encounter it. The plenum CMP jacket is the other deciding factor: if there is any chance the cord passes through a return-air ceiling space, this rating keeps you code-compliant without adding conduit.

Technical Highlights:

• CS-to-LC Duplex: CS connectors deliver a push-pull locking mechanism in a smaller footprint than LC, which is why they appear on high-port-count line cards — this cord bridges that interface to the far more common LC-terminated patch panel without an adapter in the signal path.
• CMP Plenum Jacket: CMP exceeds CMR and CM ratings, so this cord is not restricted to any specific routing environment — plenum ceiling, riser, or conduit all accept it. Useful when a single part number needs to cover multiple installation contexts across a building.
• OM3/OM4 Compatibility: Supporting both OM3 (10GbE to 300m) and OM4 (10GbE to 400m), the cord does not constrain future fiber upgrades if the building plant is later upgraded from OM3 to OM4 glass.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm that your transceiver specifies CS connector format before ordering — CS ports are not universal on all switch platforms, and substituting an LC-to-LC cord on a CS port requires an adapter that adds a potential failure point.
• At 2 meters, this cord is sized for within-rack or adjacent-rack patching. Runs requiring more than approximately 3 meters between patch points should be sourced in the correct length from the outset — fiber connectors are not field-terminated on-site without specialized equipment.

The DFHPCCSLCF2MM is the right specification for enterprise IDF closets and data center top-of-rack deployments where CS-port transceivers land on LC-terminated structured cabling panels in a plenum-ceiling environment — particularly in multi-tenant commercial buildings where the fire code does not leave room for substituting a non-plenum cord.