Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM010 Opti-Core™ OM4+ 10-Meter B-Coded Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM010 is a 2-fiber OM4+ duplex patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth data center and surveillance backbone links where physical layer security matters. This 10-meter (32.8 ft) jumper features Panduit's Signature Core™ OM4+ fiber with ultra-low insertion loss, OFNP plenum rating for in-ceiling runs, and B-code keying on one LC duplex end for foolproof connection control. The red 1.6mm zipcord jacket handles tight bend radii in cable managers and patch panels without kinking.

Key Features

B-Coded LC Security: One end LC duplex B-coded, opposite end non-coded — mates only with matching B-key adapters to prevent unauthorized or incorrect connections at the physical layer

OM4+ Signature Core™ Fiber: 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode supports 40GBASE-SR4 to 150m and 100GBASE-SR10 to 100m with insertion loss typically under 0.15 dB

OFNP Plenum Rated: UL 910 plenum cable jacket meets NEC Article 770 for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit

1.6mm Zipcord Jacket: Low-profile duplex cable routes cleanly in high-density patch fields and survives minimum bend radius of 10× cable OD during install

10-Meter Reach: Pre-terminated length ideal for rack-to-rack, switch-to-SAN, or IDF patch panel to core switch links in structured cabling

Factory Pre-Polished Connectors: Precision-polished LC ferrules ensure repeatable low-loss connections; no field termination required

OM4+ multimode fiber is the workhorse for 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet links under 150 meters. Panduit's Signature Core™ design tightens the modal bandwidth spec beyond standard OM4, delivering lower differential mode delay and margin for 40G/100G QSFP transceivers even on links near the distance limit. Typical insertion loss of 0.12–0.15 dB per mated pair means you preserve optical budget for longer runs or additional connections in the channel. The 50-micron core diameter and 850nm laser optimization make this cable fully backward-compatible with 1G/10G SFP+ optics while future-proofing the link for 25G/40G/100G upgrades without re-cabling.

The B-code keying system adds a mechanical layer of security and error prevention. Standard LC connectors will mate with any LC adapter; B-coded connectors mate only with B-keyed adapters, creating a physically isolated fiber network. This is critical in co-location facilities, multi-tenant data centers, or classified environments where a single mis-patch can compromise security or bring down the wrong production VLAN. Deploy B-coded patch cords on your secure camera uplink network or storage fabric, and standard (non-coded) jumpers everywhere else — the two systems cannot accidentally cross-connect. One end of this cord is B-coded, the other is standard, allowing you to convert a standard adapter port to a B-coded port in the field without replacing the entire structured cabling system.

The OFNP plenum jacket meets NFPA 262 / UL 910 flame and smoke tests, so you can run this cable in drop ceilings, raised floors, and HVAC plenums without metallic or non-metallic conduit. For surveillance installs, that means pulling camera uplinks through the same ceiling space as your PoE home-run cables. The red jacket color provides instant visual identification in mixed-topology patch fields — red typically denotes OM4 or high-speed multimode in TIA-598-D color coding. The 1.6mm zipcord construction (two fibers in a flat, divisible jacket) keeps the cable flexible for tight turns in cable managers and reduces bulk in congested patch panels compared to round distribution-style cables.

This patch cord is RoHS compliant and ships in single units (carton quantity: 10). As part of Panduit's Opti-Core™ structured fiber system, it pairs with Panduit LC adapters, cassettes, and panel systems for a unified cabling architecture. When your uplink budget allows zero dB to spare and your security posture demands physical isolation, the FS2EPKBLBNBM010 delivers both — factory precision, field-proven reliability, and a keying strategy that stops wrong-port incidents before they happen.