Panduit FS2EPKDKDNDM002 Opti-Core OM4+ 2-Fiber Duplex LC Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2EPKDKDNDM002 is a 2-meter OM4+ duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-performance datacenter and enterprise network installations where ultra-low loss, physical layer security, and plenum fire rating are non-negotiable. Built on Panduit's Signature Core OM4+ fiber—exceeding standard OM4 specifications—this cord delivers the headroom needed for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 links in security NVR backhaul, IP camera trunk aggregation, and core switch uplinks. The duplex LC connectors are keyed with Panduit's D-code system (yellow), ensuring only matching D-code components mate—a physical safeguard against cross-connects in mixed-tenant or high-security environments. The yellow zipcord jacket is OFNP-rated (plenum), cleared for installation in ceiling return-air spaces without conduit, and the 1.6mm cable diameter fits standard cable management and breakout panels.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core Fiber: Exceeds OM4 bandwidth specs; supports 10/40/100G over extended distances with margin for future upgrades
- D-Code Keyed Connectors: Yellow-coded duplex LC ends physically prevent mis-mating with non-D-code ports—critical for zoned security networks
- OFNP Plenum Rating: UL-listed for air-handling spaces; install above drop ceilings or in horizontal pathways without metal conduit
- Ultra-Low Insertion Loss: Factory-terminated and tested to tighter-than-TIA insertion loss limits; reduces link budget penalties on long runs
- Duplex LC Form Factor: Industry-standard small-form-factor connector; fits 10G/40G/100G transceivers in Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and security appliance SFP+ slots
- 2-Meter (6.56 ft) Length: Optimized for rack-to-rack or in-row patch panel connections; long enough to route cleanly, short enough to avoid cable management bulk
OM4+ fiber is Panduit's enhanced multimode specification, delivering 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth at 850nm—well beyond the 4700 MHz·km floor of standard OM4. In practice, this means you can push 40GBASE-SR4 to 150 meters or 100GBASE-SR10 to 125 meters with link budget to spare, versus the razor-thin margins of commodity OM4. For security integrators, this translates to future-proof backbone links between NVR clusters and core switches, or from edge aggregation switches back to a datacenter. The ultra-low insertion loss (typically <0.25 dB) is achieved through Panduit's factory-polishing process and pre-tested connector end-faces; you're not gambling on field terminations. Duplex LC is the de facto standard for 10G and beyond—every enterprise-grade NVR, managed PoE+ switch, and firewall with fiber uplink uses LC; this cord mates directly with SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 breakout cables without adapters.
The D-code keying is a physical tab-and-slot system molded into the LC connector body. Yellow D-code connectors only insert into yellow D-code adapters or transceivers fitted with yellow D-code boots. If you're running multi-tenant networks—say, separate camera VLANs for different building tenants—or if you're segregating unclassified and classified traffic on parallel fiber plants, D-code keying adds a mechanical enforcement layer that survives tech turnover and prevents accidental cross-connects during MACs (moves, adds, changes). The yellow jacket color aligns with TIA-598 for OM4, making visual inspection trivial; every tech knows yellow = 10G multimode or better. The 1.6mm zipcord construction gives you two 900µm buffered fibers side-by-side, easy to route through tight bend-radius cable managers and breakout boxes without kinking. OFNP plenum rating means the jacket meets NFPA 262 flame and smoke tests; you can run this cord in the ceiling grid above your IT closet or in the horizontal space above a security operations center without pulling a fire-code variance or installing expensive J-hooks in conduit.
This patch cord ships as a single unit (carton quantity 10 for bulk orders) and meets RoHS directive compliance, clearing procurement hurdles for federal and state projects with environmental purchasing mandates. Panduit Opti-Core components are widely specified in Bicsi DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant) and RCDD designs for structured cabling Tier III and Tier IV datacenters; using factory-terminated cords like the FS2EPKDKDNDM002 instead of field-terminated fiber reduces your per-link test time from 15 minutes to under 2 minutes and eliminates the variability of hand-polished end-faces. For integrators running hundreds of camera drops back to a central NVR farm, or building out redundant 40G uplinks for a video management server cluster, this cord represents the intersection of performance, compliance, and install speed that keeps projects on schedule and within link-budget spec.
