Panduit FS2EPKGLGNGM015 Opti-Core OM4+ 2-Fiber LC Patch Cord with G-Code Keying

The Panduit FS2EPKGLGNGM015 is a 15-meter OM4+ duplex LC fiber patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth datacenter and enterprise network deployments requiring physical layer security. One end features G-coded (keyed) duplex LC connectors that mate only with matching coded adapters, preventing unauthorized patching and wrong-circuit connections. The other end uses standard LC connectors for flexibility in cross-connect or equipment termination. Plenum-rated (OFNP) for installation in air-handling spaces, this cord delivers ultra-low insertion loss and supports 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 applications up to 150 meters.

Key Features

OM4+ Signature Core multimode fiber supports 40G/100G Ethernet and future bandwidth expansion

G-code keying on one end provides physical layer security by restricting connector compatibility to matching coded components

Ultra-low insertion loss maximizes link budget for long-reach and high-speed applications

Plenum-rated (OFNP) jacket for use in air-handling spaces without conduit, meeting NEC Article 770 requirements

15-meter (49.2-foot) length suitable for rack-to-rack connections, cross-connect to equipment room, or campus riser runs

Violet jacket color per TIA-568 OM4 identification standard

1.6mm zipcord cable construction for easy routing and minimal bend radius

Panduit's Opti-Core OM4+ fiber delivers 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850nm, exceeding TIA-568.3-D OM4 specifications and providing headroom for 40GBASE-SR4 (150m), 100GBASE-SR10 (150m), and emerging 200G/400G short-reach applications. The Signature Core geometry ensures consistent performance across the installed base, reducing insertion loss variability and extending usable link distances. Ultra-low loss performance—typically below 0.15 dB per mated pair—preserves precious loss budget in multi-tier datacenter fabrics and campus backbones where every tenth of a decibel matters.

The G-code keying system adds a mechanical layer of access control to your fiber infrastructure. In secure facilities, financial trading floors, government networks, and multi-tenant datacenters, keyed connectors prevent accidental or intentional cross-connections by ensuring that only authorized, matching-coded patch cords can mate with critical ports. This FS2EPKGLGNGM015 cord is asymmetric—G-coded LC on one end, standard LC on the other—allowing you to protect the equipment or patch-panel side while maintaining standard connectivity on the other. Deploy these cords in environments where physical security policies require verifiable control over Layer 1 access, or where operational discipline demands color-and-key coding to reduce human error during maintenance windows.

The plenum-rated OFNP jacket qualifies this cord for installation in ceiling plenums, raised floors, and HVAC ducts without additional conduit, simplifying datacenter cabling and reducing installation labor. The 1.6mm zipcord construction—two 900-micron buffered fibers in a single oval jacket—provides durability and flexibility for tight routing paths, cable trays, and patch-panel dressing. At 15 meters, this length bridges typical rack-row separations, connects equipment racks to main distribution areas, or spans vertical risers in multi-floor installations. The violet jacket provides instant visual identification of OM4+ infrastructure, supporting structured cabling discipline and reducing the risk of mixing fiber grades during moves, adds, and changes.

Panduit Opti-Core cords are factory-terminated and individually tested to ensure insertion loss, return loss, and geometry compliance before shipping. Each cord ships with protective dust caps on both connectors and meets RoHS environmental directives. This cord is part of Panduit's end-to-end fiber system—compatible with Opti-Core cassettes, enclosures, and keyed adapters—giving you a single-source solution for secure, high-performance optical infrastructure.