Panduit FS2EPKDKDNDM005 Opti-Core OM4+ Coded Duplex LC Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2EPKDKDNDM005 is a 5-meter (16.4 ft) plenum-rated OM4+ fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-speed 10/40/100G network deployments where physical layer security matters. Built on Panduit's Signature Core OM4+ multimode fiber with duplex LC coded connectors (Code D, yellow), this cable delivers ultra-low insertion loss and prevents unauthorized cross-connections in mission-critical data centers, enterprise networks, and secure facilities. The OFNP plenum jacket meets strict fire safety codes for air-handling spaces, while the yellow color-coding provides instant visual identification of OM4+ infrastructure.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core multimode fiber supports 10GBASE-SR up to 550m, 40/100GBASE-SR4 up to 150m
- Coded duplex LC connectors (Code D) deliver physical layer security — only mate with matching keyed components
- Ultra-low insertion loss design ensures reliable link budgets in extended-reach applications
- Plenum-rated OFNP jacket complies with NEC Article 770 for installation in air-handling spaces
- Yellow cable jacket and yellow connector boots provide instant OM4+ identification
- 1.6mm zipcord cable construction balances flexibility with durability in high-density patch fields
Coded Connector System for Physical Security: The Code D keyed LC interface is part of Panduit's coded cabling system — a mechanical layer of security that prevents accidental or intentional mispatching. In environments handling classified data, financial transactions, or healthcare records, coded connectors ensure fiber links can only be established between authorized endpoints. The yellow Code D designation matches Panduit's OM4+ color standard while the physical key pattern blocks insertion into non-coded or differently-coded adapters.
OM4+ Performance for Next-Generation Networks: Panduit Signature Core OM4+ fiber exceeds TIA-492AAAE specifications with tighter modal bandwidth control and lower attenuation. This translates to margin headroom for 40G/100G BiDi optics, longer 10G links without mode conditioning, and future-proofing as 200G/400G multimode standards emerge. The 50/125 µm core is backward compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure while delivering the lowest bit error rates in mixed-generation deployments.
Plenum Safety and Installation: The OFNP flammability rating qualifies this cord for horizontal cable trays, vertical risers, and plenum return-air spaces without conduit. Installers working under BICSI DCDC or TIA-942 data center standards can route these cords through overhead ladder rack and raised-floor distribution — reducing installation complexity and maintaining code compliance. The 1.6mm zipcord jacket strikes the right balance: robust enough for repeated plugging cycles in congested switch fabrics, yet supple enough for tight-radius turns around structured cabling managers.
This patch cord ships as a single unit (carton quantity: 10 units) and meets RoHS environmental directives. Panduit's manufacturing process includes end-face inspection and insertion-loss verification on every connector, ensuring out-of-the-box performance that meets or exceeds industry standards for enterprise and data center fiber infrastructure.
