Panduit FS2EPKALNNAM007 Opti-Core OM4+ 2-Fiber Duplex LC Patch Cord
The Panduit FS2EPKALNNAM007 is a 7-meter (23-foot) plenum-rated fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-bandwidth datacenter, enterprise network, and IP surveillance infrastructure deployments. Built on OM4+ Signature Core multimode fiber with duplex LC terminations, this jumper delivers ultra-low insertion loss performance suitable for 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 applications up to 150 meters. One end features Panduit's A-code keyed LC connector—part of a color-coded physical security system that prevents accidental cross-connections and unauthorized access at the fiber layer—while the opposite end uses a standard duplex LC interface for compatibility with non-keyed equipment.
Key Features
- OM4+ Signature Core Fiber: Optimized for 40G/100G Ethernet with effective modal bandwidth exceeding 4700 MHz·km at 850nm, future-proofing your backbone against next-generation speed upgrades.
- A-Code Keyed Connector: Black-coded duplex LC on one end mates only with matching A-code adapters, adding a physical layer of access control in secure facilities, preventing tech errors during MACs, and isolating production from staging networks.
- Plenum OFNP Rating: UL 910-compliant for installation in air-handling spaces without conduit—critical for datacenter hot/cold aisle overhead runs, raised-floor cable trays, and IT room plenum drops.
- Ultra-Low Insertion Loss: Factory-polished LC ferrules with <0.15 dB typical IL ensure maximum link budget headroom for long campus runs, cascaded patch panels, or sensitive 40G optics operating near receiver sensitivity thresholds.
- 7-Meter Length: Spans cross-rack connections in mid-sized datacenters, MDF-to-IDF jumpers in enterprise telecom rooms, or NVR-to-core-switch links in centralized IP surveillance control rooms without excess slack.
- 1.6mm Zipcord Jacket: Tight-buffered dual-fiber construction with black PVC outer jacket balances flexibility for tight-radius turns in high-density racks with durability against abrasion during repeated reconfigurations.
OM4+ multimode fiber extends the reach of 10GBASE-SR from 300m (standard OM3) to 550m and supports 40GBASE-SR4 at 150m—nearly double OM3's 100m limit—making this patch cord a cost-effective alternative to single-mode infrastructure in campus backbone scenarios where fiber counts are high and transceiver costs matter. The aqua-equivalent performance class also headrooms 25G and 50G per-lane applications emerging in NVMe-oF storage fabrics and AI/ML cluster interconnects. For integrators designing IP camera networks with centralized recording, OM4+ jumpers future-proof the backbone between your PoE aggregation switches and core—critical when 4K, 8K, and multi-sensor panoramic cameras push aggregate throughput beyond 10G uplink capacity.
Panduit's keyed adapter system uses precision-molded color inserts that physically block insertion of non-matching connectors, eliminating the "oops, wrong fiber" problem during after-hours maintenance or when multiple contractors share the same telecommunications room. In environments where production surveillance video, corporate data, and guest Wi-Fi backhaul share the same MDF, A-code black jumpers can isolate the physical security VLAN at layer 0—an auditable control that satisfies PCI DSS segmentation requirements and government facility access mandates. The standard LC end integrates into existing infrastructure without adapter replacement, so you can phase in keying one equipment rack at a time rather than forklift the entire install.
Plenum OFNP flame rating matters in the 95% of commercial IT installs where cable runs above suspended ceilings or below raised floors—spaces legally classified as air plenums. Non-plenum (OFNR riser) cable in these zones fails inspection, triggers certificate-of-occupancy holds, and creates liability during fire-marshal audits. Panduit's FEP-jacketed design self-extinguishes and produces minimal smoke under UL 910 Steiner Tunnel testing, meeting NEC Article 770 requirements without expensive EMT conduit. For datacenter operators balancing density and code compliance, OFNP jumpers let you pack 200+ fibers per vertical cable manager while maintaining insurance and tenant lease covenants.
The 7-meter length hits the sweet spot for typical datacenter row spacing (1.2m aisle + 1.2m rack depth × 2 + vertical rise + service loop ≈ 6–8m) and mid-scale telecom room layouts where your core switch sits in a central cabinet and edge aggregation switches occupy perimeter racks 15–20 feet away. Pre-terminated jumpers eliminate fusion-splicing labor, field-polish variability, and the OTDR test cycle—you open the bag, click both ends, and validate with a visual fault locator in under 60 seconds. For projects billed T&M, that labor delta pays for the entire patch cord cost in one truck roll.
This cord ships as part of Panduit's RoHS-compliant Opti-Core fiber system, backed by the manufacturer's structured cabling warranty when installed per TIA-568 and factory documentation. The duplex LC form factor is the de facto standard for 10G/40G SFP/QSFP optics in enterprise switches from Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and HP, as well as IP camera infrastructure from Axis, Hanwha, and i-PRO where fiber uplinks aggregate PoE switch stacks. Insertion loss consistency (<0.10 dB standard deviation across production runs) eliminates the "why is this link flapping" troubleshooting loop that costs integrators billable hours and erodes client trust—a 23-foot fiber that works the day you click it in and still works three years later when the client adds another 40-camera expansion wing.
