Panduit F91ELANB1SNM006 Opti-Core OS2 Single-Mode Fiber Patch Cord, SC APC to LC/APC, 6m
Pre-terminated single-mode fiber patch cord engineered for long-haul data transmission in enterprise networks, data center interconnects, and IP surveillance fiber backbones. The Panduit F91ELANB1SNM006 pairs SC simplex APC and LC simplex APC connectors over 6 meters of OS2 9/125μm fiber with a 1.6mm LSZH jacket, delivering standard insertion loss performance and angled-polish terminations that minimize back reflection in high-bandwidth, latency-sensitive installations. Yellow jacket provides immediate single-mode identification during pulls and inspections.
Key Features
- OS2 9/125μm single-mode fiber supports 10G/40G/100G Ethernet and multi-kilometer transmission distances
- SC APC (simplex angled physical contact) to LC/APC simplex connectors reduce return loss below -60 dB for DWDM and analog video applications
- 1.6mm LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) cable jacket complies with EN 60332-1-2 for plenum and riser installations where fire-safety codes prohibit PVC
- Standard insertion loss specification ensures compatibility with structured cabling budgets and multi-hop fiber links
- 6-meter (19.68 ft) length suits rack-to-rack, equipment-to-patch-panel, and mid-span interconnects in confined spaces
- Factory-terminated and individually tested by Panduit—eliminates field polishing, reduces installation time, and guarantees consistent optical performance
- Yellow outer jacket meets TIA-598-C color coding for instant single-mode fiber identification
Single-mode OS2 fiber delivers the lowest attenuation (≤0.4 dB/km at 1310 nm, ≤0.3 dB/km at 1550 nm) of any optical fiber type, making the F91ELANB1SNM006 the correct choice when your design calls for long-distance links, high data rates, or future-proofing for 40GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-LR4, or coherent optics. The 9μm core diameter supports a single light mode, eliminating modal dispersion and enabling transmission distances that exceed 10 km on standard transceivers and can reach 40+ km with extended-reach optics. APC (angled physical contact) endfaces—polished at 8 degrees relative to the fiber axis—direct back-reflected light into the cladding rather than returning it to the source, a critical advantage in DWDM systems, CATV/RF-over-fiber distributions, and any application where return loss below -60 dB is required to prevent laser instability or signal degradation. Both SC and LC connectors arrive pre-polished and insertion-loss tested at Panduit's factory; you install with confidence that every patch cord meets the published specification without field rework. The 1.6mm cable construction uses a tighter bend radius and thicker buffer than 0.9mm tight-buffered designs, offering improved durability in high-density patch panels and reducing the risk of kinking during pulls through crowded cable trays.
Deploy the F91ELANB1SNM006 when your fiber link requires dissimilar connector types—SC on one end (common on older switches, media converters, and legacy telecom equipment) and LC on the other (the de facto standard for SFP/SFP+/SFP28 transceivers and modern 10G/25G/100G network interfaces). The 6-meter length bridges adjacent racks, connects top-of-rack switches to middle-of-row aggregation enclosures, or runs from a wall-mounted fiber termination panel to a nearby NVR or server. LSZH jacketing is mandatory in European installations and increasingly specified in North American projects where building codes classify spaces as plenum or riser; the EN 60332-1-2 flame-test rating ensures that the cable self-extinguishes and emits minimal smoke and no halogenated acids during combustion. Because the patch cord is factory-terminated, you avoid the cost and variability of field fusion splicing or mechanical splicing; pull it from the carton, clean the endfaces with lint-free wipes and isopropyl alcohol, inspect under a fiber microscope if your QA process requires it, and seat the connectors—link comes up immediately with insertion loss that matches the Panduit datasheet. For large projects, the F91ELANB1SNM006 ships in cartons of 10, simplifying procurement and reducing per-unit packaging waste on multi-building campus deployments or data center floor builds.
Complies with EN 60332-1-2 vertical flame propagation standards for LSZH-jacketed cables. Panduit Opti-Core patch cords are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality systems and ship with full technical documentation including insertion loss and return loss test results. The combination of APC polish, OS2 fiber, and Panduit's factory QA process makes the F91ELANB1SNM006 the reliable choice when your structured cabling design demands low-loss, low-reflection single-mode interconnects with proven long-term stability in mission-critical networks.
