Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM002 Opti-Core OM4+ 2-Fiber Keyed/Non-Keyed Duplex LC Patch Cord

The Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM002 is a 2-meter plenum-rated fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth 40/100GbE applications where physical layer security matters. This OM4+ Signature Core cable features Panduit's keyed connector system on one end—restricting mating to matching keyed components—while the opposite end remains standard duplex LC for flexibility at non-secure endpoints. The OFNP plenum jacket qualifies it for air-handling spaces, and the 1.6mm zipcord construction simplifies routing in tight pathways. Datacenter operators, government integrators, and enterprise IT teams deploy this cord when OM4+ bandwidth, keyed security, and plenum compliance converge in a single link.

Key Features

• OM4+ Signature Core — 50μm multimode fiber supporting 10GbE to 550m, 40GbE to 150m, 100GbE to 100m; backward-compatible with OM3/OM4 infrastructure
• Keyed/Non-Keyed Design — One end features B-keyed duplex LC (red), the other end standard duplex LC (red); prevents unauthorized cross-connects and accidental mis-patching in secure zones
• Plenum Rated (OFNP) — UL 910 compliant for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit; low smoke, low flame-spread jacket
• Ultra-Low Insertion Loss — Factory-terminated and tested to exceed TIA-568 performance; typical IL <0.15 dB per mated pair
• 1.6mm Zipcord Jacket — Slim dual-fiber construction for high-density patching; easy separation for breakout terminations
• 2-Meter Length — 6.56 ft reach for rack-to-rack, panel-to-switch, or intra-cabinet links

OM4+ Bandwidth for 40/100GbE Migration: Panduit Signature Core OM4+ fiber delivers 50μm core diameter optimized for 850nm VCSEL transceivers. The OM4+ designation guarantees overfilled-launch bandwidth ≥4700 MHz·km, enabling 40GBASE-SR4 to 150 meters and 100GBASE-SR10 to 100 meters—critical for spine-leaf datacenter fabrics and high-frequency trading floors. The aqua-jacket industry convention is overridden here by red for the keyed system, but performance remains OM4+ spec.

Physical Layer Security via Keyed Connectors: The B-keyed end uses Panduit's color-coded key system (red key insert) that mechanically blocks insertion into non-keyed or differently keyed adapters. This creates a hardware-enforced security boundary—SAN traffic, out-of-band management, or classified networks stay isolated even if a technician grabs the wrong patch cord. The non-keyed end connects to standard LC infrastructure, making this cord ideal for secure-endpoint-to-general-infrastructure links without requiring keyed adapters everywhere.

Plenum Compliance Without Conduit: The OFNP jacket (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) passes UL 910 Steiner Tunnel flame tests, qualifying it for installation above drop ceilings, in HVAC plenums, and in raised floors per NEC 770.113(B). All-dielectric construction (no metallic components) eliminates grounding concerns and lightning-induced ground loop risk in building-to-building links within the same plenum space.

Deployment Context: Use this cord when patching from a secure SAN or management VLAN (keyed patch panel) to a standard switch port, or when connecting keyed wall outlets in secure rooms to non-keyed backbone infrastructure. The 2-meter length fits typical rack-to-adjacent-rack or mid-cabinet-to-top-of-rack scenarios. For longer runs, Panduit offers the same keyed/non-keyed configuration in 3m, 5m, 10m, and 15m lengths. For both-ends-keyed links, specify FS2EPKBLKBLK variants.

RoHS compliant. Carton quantity: 10 patch cords. Backed by Panduit's fiber product warranty covering materials and workmanship. Factory termination ensures consistent sub-0.15 dB insertion loss across all connectors—hand-terminating keyed LC connectors in the field introduces higher loss and longer labor time.