Panduit FS2EPKELENEM003 Opti-Core™ OM4+ 2-Fiber E-Coded Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2EPKELENEM003 is a 3-meter duplex LC fiber optic patch cord built on OM4+ Signature Core™ technology, delivering ultra-low insertion loss for 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet applications in enterprise datacenters and high-density network environments. One end features E-coded duplex LC connectors while the other end remains non-coded, enabling controlled interoperability within Panduit's physical-layer security architecture. OFNP plenum rated for air-handling spaces, this orange-jacketed zipcord cable provides the performance and compliance commercial integrators need for mission-critical fiber deployments.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core™ fiber supports 10/40/100G Ethernet with extended reach and margin
- E-coded duplex LC on one end, non-coded duplex LC on the other for migration flexibility
- Ultra-low insertion loss specification ensures optimal link budget on high-speed channels
- OFNP plenum rating meets NEC 770 requirements for air-handling installations
- 1.6 mm zipcord jacket design simplifies routing in tight pathways and cable managers
- 3-meter (9.84 ft) length ideal for rack-to-rack and intra-rack patching
- Orange jacket provides immediate visual identification of OM4+ multimode links
- RoHS compliant construction for environmentally responsible procurement
OM4+ fiber extends the performance envelope of standard OM4 by tightening modal bandwidth specifications and reducing differential mode delay, translating to longer channel reach at 40G and 100G speeds without requiring costly OM5 or singlemode upgrades. Panduit Signature Core™ manufacturing process ensures consistent geometry and low attenuation across the entire production run—critical when you're managing hundreds of patch cords in a spine-leaf architecture or storage area network where every tenth of a dB counts toward link margin. The ultra-low insertion loss rating on these duplex LC connectors means you can confidently deploy 100GBASE-SR4 or 40GBASE-SR4 links at extended distances, avoiding the transceiver upgrades and re-cabling that result from marginal budget calculations.
The E-coded connector system addresses physical-layer security in classified, financial, or multi-tenant environments where accidental or unauthorized cross-connections create compliance exposure. The keyed LC housing on the coded end will only mate with a corresponding E-keyed adapter or bulkhead, preventing insertion into standard adapters and effectively isolating that network segment at the physical layer. By pairing an E-coded end with a non-coded end, this patch cord enables controlled migration—connect the coded side to the secure enclave infrastructure and the non-coded side to legacy or shared equipment during phased upgrades. This asymmetric design avoids the operational friction of requiring matching codes on every jumper while still enforcing boundaries where policy demands it.
The 1.6 mm zipcord jacket strikes the balance between flexibility and durability integrators need in congested rack environments—thin enough to route through high-density horizontal managers and vertical cable guides without inducing excessive bend radius, yet robust enough to survive repeated moves, adds, and changes without jacket splits or connector stress. OFNP plenum rating is non-negotiable for above-ceiling and in-duct pathways in commercial buildings; this cable meets NEC Article 770 flame and smoke requirements without the cost and performance compromises of retrofitting conduit. The 3-meter length covers the majority of rack-to-rack patching scenarios in row-based datacenter layouts while minimizing excess cable slack that creates airflow obstructions and thermal hotspots.
Supplied in cartons of 10, the FS2EPKELENEM003 fits into structured procurement for datacenter builds and refresh projects where consistency, traceability, and known performance are requirements, not aspirations. RoHS compliance ensures these patch cords meet EU and California e-waste regulations for organizations with global procurement standards. When your SAN or datacenter fabric depends on every link coming up clean at 100G line rate, Panduit Opti-Core patch cords deliver the insertion loss consistency and mechanical reliability senior network engineers specify to avoid the support calls, truck rolls, and optics swaps that result from commodity cable failures.
