Panduit FS2EPKCLCNCM007 Opti-Core™ OM4+ C-Coded Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2EPKCLCNCM007 is a 7-meter OM4+ duplex LC fiber patch cord engineered for high-security datacenter and enterprise installations where physical layer protection matters. One end features C-coded green duplex LC connectors that mechanically key to matching C-coded adapters, while the opposite end uses standard non-coded green duplex LC connectors—enabling controlled patch points where only authorized jumpers can complete the link. Built on Panduit's Signature Core™ OM4+ fiber with ultra-low insertion loss, this plenum-rated (OFNP) zipcord cable delivers 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet performance across distances up to 150 meters at 850nm, meeting the demands of modern converged IP infrastructure—surveillance NVRs, access control panels, and high-throughput storage arrays alike.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core™ multimode fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 to 150m, future-proofing backbone and horizontal runs
- C-coded duplex LC connector on one end provides physical layer security—only C-keyed patch cords mate with C-coded adapters, preventing unauthorized re-patching in secure server rooms and IDF closets
- Ultra-low insertion loss specification ensures reliable link budgets for 10G/40G/100G optics, reducing troubleshooting and margin erosion over multi-hop paths
- OFNP plenum rating complies with NEC Article 770 for air-handling spaces, eliminating costly conduit in drop-ceiling and raised-floor environments
- 1.6mm zipcord jacket construction balances flexibility for tight-radius routing with pull strength for installation through cable trays and wire management
- Factory-terminated and tested duplex LC connectors on both ends eliminate field-termination labor, reducing per-port install time and ensuring consistent optical performance
- Green jacket and connector boots match TIA-598-C OM4 color coding for instant fiber-type identification during adds, moves, and changes
- Part of Panduit's Opti-Core coded system family—mix and match A/B/C/D-coded components to create color-and-key isolation zones across multi-tenant or classified network segments
The FS2EPKCLCNCM007's asymmetric keying—C-coded on one end, non-coded on the other—addresses a specific deployment scenario common in secure facilities: the patch panel or switch port uses a C-coded adapter (locking out standard jumpers), while the far-end device (NVR, IP camera switch, SAN controller) uses a conventional non-coded adapter. This architecture lets you enforce physical access control at the aggregation layer without requiring coded optics or adapters on every endpoint. OM4+ fiber delivers 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850nm, exceeding OM4's 3500 MHz·km baseline—practical headroom when you're pushing 25G/40G/100G optics to their distance limits or planning for 200G/400G migration paths. Ultra-low insertion loss (typically <0.15 dB) preserves optical power budget, critical when cascading through multiple patch points or driving long horizontal runs in large campuses. The OFNP jacket meets NFPA 262 (UL 910) flame and smoke requirements, mandatory for ducts, plenums, and other air-handling spaces per NEC 770.113(A)—install this cable above drop ceilings or under raised floors without conduit, saving material cost and installation time on datacenter builds and IDF upgrades.
Panduit's zipcord construction uses a 1.6mm dual-fiber ribbon that splits easily for breakout routing, yet remains robust enough for pull-through scenarios—pull strength exceeds 100 lbf short-term, and the aramid yarn reinforcement protects the fiber cores during installation. Factory-terminated duplex LC connectors arrive pre-polished to sub-0.15 dB insertion loss and pre-inspected for end-face geometry, eliminating the variability and rework common with field terminations. For integrators provisioning secure server rooms, IDF closets, or classified network segments, the C-coding system provides a lightweight physical access control layer that complements MAC/ACL security: even if an attacker gains physical access to the rack, they cannot re-patch links without C-keyed jumpers. Deploy C-coded adapters at your core switches and storage arrays, stock C/non-coded jumpers like the FS2EPKCLCNCM007 for patch-panel-to-device runs, and maintain separation between trusted and untrusted zones without expensive electronic port locks or conduit-and-cage solutions.
The FS2EPKCLCNCM007 ships as a single 7-meter (22.97 ft) duplex patch cord, factory-bagged and serialized for inventory control. It meets TIA-568.3-D performance requirements for OM4 and exceeds them with OM4+ Signature Core fiber, providing measurable headroom for next-generation optics. RoHS compliant for EU and global deployments. For mission-critical surveillance networks—40-camera 4K NVR arrays, fiber-fed access switches serving high-density PoE camera zones, or SAN links between recorder clusters and storage heads—this coded jumper delivers the performance, compliance, and physical security that generic commodity patch cords cannot.
