Panduit FS2EPKDLNNDM007 Opti-Core OM4+ 2-Fiber Duplex LC Patch Cord

The Panduit FS2EPKDLNNDM007 is a 7-meter (23 ft) OM4+ duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-speed datacenter, surveillance NVR interconnects, and enterprise backbone applications demanding ultra-low insertion loss and physical layer security. Built with Panduit's Signature Core™ OM4+ multimode fiber and featuring Coded-D keyed LC connectors on one end, this patch cord integrates seamlessly into keyed infrastructure systems where preventing unauthorized cross-connects is critical—think secure government facilities, financial datacenters, or multi-tenant surveillance headend installations where a single mis-patch can compromise an entire VLAN or evidence chain.

Key Features

• OM4+ Signature Core™ multimode fiber supports 10/40/100G Ethernet to 150m, 25G/50G to 100m—futureproof for next-gen IP camera aggregation and SAN extension
• Coded-D keyed duplex LC on one end pairs only with matching Coded-D adapters and patch panels, eliminating accidental cross-connection in high-density environments
• Ultra-low insertion loss spec (typically <0.15 dB) preserves link budget on long backbone runs and multi-tier aggregation architectures
• OFNP plenum-rated zipcord jacket meets NEC Article 770 for air-handling space installation without conduit—critical for overhead datacenter hot-aisle routing and above-ceiling NVR rack placement
• 1.6mm zipcord construction balances flexibility for tight-radius patch panel dressing with durability for repeated reconnection during MAC/adds/changes
• Yellow jacket follows TIA-598-D OM4 color convention for instant visual identification in mixed single-mode/multimode infrastructures

OM4+ fiber delivers 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth—50% higher than standard OM4—which translates to extended reach on 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR4 links without requiring OM5 wideband fiber. For surveillance integrators, this means you can aggregate sixteen 4K IP cameras over a single 40GbE uplink at distances up to 150 meters from edge switch to core, or run 100GbE between NVR storage nodes in a multi-building campus without deploying single-mode infrastructure. The ultra-low loss spec ensures you stay within IEEE 802.3 power budget even after multiple mated pairs—essential when daisy-chaining through intermediate patch panels in riser closets or when inserting TAP modules for network visibility appliances.

The Coded-D keying system solves a persistent problem in datacenter and security operations center environments: accidental cross-patching during late-night maintenance or rapid incident response. Standard duplex LC connectors are identical across all fibers—plug any cable into any port and it seats perfectly, even if you've just connected your production surveillance VLAN into your guest network uplink. Panduit's keyed system uses a mechanical D-profile on the LC connector body and mating adapter that allows connection only between components sharing the same code. Deploy Coded-D yellow patch cords and adapters on your surveillance infrastructure, Coded-E aqua on your SAN, and standard on your general datacenter fabric—now a tier-one operator physically cannot mis-patch a camera uplink into a storage port even under time pressure. The single-ended keying (Coded-D on one end, standard LC on the other) is intentional: terminate your structured cabling infrastructure with standard LC jacks, then use these transition patch cords to connect keyed equipment patch panels or switch modules, giving you migration flexibility without re-terminating every permanent link.

The 7-meter length hits a sweet spot for datacenter row applications: long enough to reach from a top-of-rack switch in aisle A across to an NVR chassis in the adjacent row (typical hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts run 6-8 meters cross-aisle), short enough to avoid excessive service loop coiling that creates clutter and air-flow obstruction in overhead cable trays. The 1.6mm zipcord jacket uses a figure-8 cross-section that splits cleanly by hand when you need to break out individual fibers for separate routing, yet remains robust enough to survive 50+ insertion cycles on patch panel moves without jacket deformation or fiber stress. OFNP plenum rating means you can route this through HVAC plenums, above drop ceilings, or in raised-floor datacenters without metallic conduit or raceway—a significant labor and material cost saving on retrofit jobs where pulling additional conduit would require building permits and asbestos abatement. The yellow jacket is not decorative: TIA-598-D mandates aqua for OM3, erika violet for OM4, and lime for OM5, but many manufacturers including Panduit use yellow for OM4+ (an intermediate grade) to distinguish it visually during troubleshooting or MAC operations. In a cabinet with 144 LC ports, color-coding is the difference between a 30-second trace and a 30-minute tone-and-probe exercise.

This patch cord is RoHS compliant and ships as a single unit (carton quantity 10 for volume orders). It integrates into Panduit's broader Opti-Core infrastructure ecosystem—use with Panduit FAP fiber adapter panels, FMT cassettes, and FMP high-density enclosures for a unified keying architecture across your physical layer. For installations requiring OM4+ throughout, specify matching Panduit Signature Core™ trunk assemblies and pre-terminated MTP/MPO harnesses to maintain consistent insertion loss and modal bandwidth across every mated pair. When physical layer security, link budget precision, and operational error prevention matter more than cost-per-foot, the FS2EPKDLNNDM007 delivers the engineering discipline that separates five-nines uptime from recurring late-night troubleshooting calls.