Panduit FS2EPKEKENEM005 Opti-Core OM4+ E-Coded Duplex LC Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FS2EPKEKENEM005 is a 5-meter OM4+ duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-performance data center and enterprise backbone installations where physical layer security is critical. Built with Signature Core OM4+ fiber and E-coded LC connectors, this plenum-rated jumper delivers ultra-low insertion loss while preventing unauthorized connection swaps through Panduit's color-coded keying system. The 1.6mm zipcord jacket and OFNP rating make it compliant for in-ceiling plenum runs, while the orange jacket and E-code orange connector bodies provide instant visual identification in dense patch fields.

Key Features

E-coded duplex LC connectors on both ends—physical keying prevents mismating with non-E-coded ports

OM4+ Signature Core fiber supports 40/100G Ethernet up to 150m, exceeding standard OM4 performance

OFNP plenum rating for code-compliant installation in air-handling spaces and above drop ceilings

Ultra-low insertion loss design ensures maximum link budget for demanding 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 deployments

1.6mm zipcord jacket construction—flexible, easy to route, and resistant to kinking in tight bend radii

5-meter (16.4 ft) length ideal for cross-connect fields, row-to-rack links, and horizontal patch panel runs

Panduit's Opti-Core OM4+ fiber uses Signature Core technology to deliver tighter modal bandwidth tolerances than standard OM4, translating to lower bit error rates and extended reach for 40G and 100G multi-mode links. The E-coded LC connector system adds a layer of physical security by mechanically keying each connector to mate only with matching E-code adapters and ports—critical in government, financial, and healthcare data centers where accidental or intentional cross-connects can compromise network segmentation. Both ends of this duplex jumper carry the orange E-code body; the cable jacket is also orange for consistent color-coding throughout your infrastructure. Insertion loss is factory-tested and held to ultra-low thresholds, ensuring you retain maximum link budget even on longer 40G OM4+ channels that approach the 150-meter limit.

The 1.6mm zipcord jacket pairs two simplex fibers in a flat, separable configuration that routes cleanly through vertical cable managers and tight horizontal trays. OFNP plenum rating means the jacket meets NEC 770.179 requirements for flame spread and smoke generation, making this cord legal for installation in air-return plenums without conduit. In practice, that translates to cleaner overhead pathways in data centers and office buildings where you're routing fiber above drop ceilings. The 5-meter length strikes a balance between flexibility and slack management: long enough to span row-to-row links or reach from a top-of-rack switch down to mid-rack patch panels, yet short enough to avoid excessive coiling. Integrators working in multi-tenant colocation facilities or classified government networks will appreciate the E-code keying—when you assign each tenant or security zone a unique connector code (A through L), you create a physical enforcement layer that prevents accidental or malicious jack swaps even if someone gains physical access to the patch field.

This jumper ships as a single unit (carton quantity 10 for volume orders) and meets RoHS material restrictions. Panduit's coded connector system is field-proven across thousands of secure installations; unlike label-based or documentation-based security, mechanical keying provides a fail-safe interlock that works even when technicians are unfamiliar with your site's logical topology. For integrators building OM4+ backbones in finance, defense, or healthcare verticals—or any environment where a single mis-patch can trigger a compliance violation or data breach—the FS2EPKEKENEM005 delivers the physical-layer assurance that cabling documentation alone cannot provide.