Panduit F91ER3NB1SNM003 OS2 Single-Mode Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit F91ER3NB1SNM003 Opti-Core fiber patch cord delivers 9/125 µm OS2 single-mode connectivity between SC and LC/APC terminations across a 3-meter span. Built on 1.6 mm simplex cable with riser-rated OFNR jacketing, this jumper bridges structured cabling enclosures, patch panels, and media converters in security camera backbone networks, datacenter cross-connects, and AV distribution systems where low insertion loss and minimal back-reflection matter. The angled physical contact (APC) polish on the LC end reduces return loss to -60 dB typical, making this cable the right choice for analog video transmission over fiber, long-haul IP camera links, and any deployment where laser-based transceivers demand clean optical paths.

Key Features

OS2 9/125 µm single-mode fiber rated for transmission distances up to 10 km at 10 Gb/s and 40 km at 1 Gb/s

SC simplex to LC/APC simplex connectivity — SC end uses ultra-physical contact (UPC) polish, LC end uses 8° angled polish for <-60 dB return loss

1.6 mm cable diameter in yellow PVC jacket for rapid single-mode identification in mixed-mode environments

Riser-rated OFNR flame-retardant jacket meets NEC Article 770 and EN 60332-1-2 for vertical installation in plenum-return pathways

Standard insertion loss specification — factory-terminated and tested to ensure <0.3 dB attenuation per connector pair

3-meter (9.84 ft) length handles typical rack-to-rack and panel-to-equipment connections without excess slack

OS2 fiber supports wavelengths from 1260 nm to 1625 nm, covering the entire O-, E-, S-, C-, and L-bands used by CWDM and DWDM systems. Integrators deploying IP camera networks over single-mode fiber will see this cable linking building entry points to core switches, bridging IDF patch panels to camera media converters, and connecting SFP+ modules in NVR appliances to remote fiber aggregation points. The 1.6 mm simplex form factor reduces bundle diameter in cable management channels compared to 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm duplex assemblies, and the SC/LC combination matches the most common enterprise transceiver pairing — SC duplex modules in legacy Cisco and Brocade switches, LC duplex in modern 10G and 25G optics. The APC polish on the LC end is critical when single-mode fiber carries analog video via SFP-based media converters or when return loss budgets prohibit the 4% Fresnel reflection inherent in UPC terminations.

Riser-rated OFNR jacketing qualifies this cable for vertical runs between floors in commercial buildings, provided the pathway does not serve as an air-handling plenum. Typical applications include fiber risers in telecom closets, IDF-to-MDF links in multi-story facilities, and camera backbone runs in parking structures where conduit transitions between floors. The yellow jacket color follows TIA-598-D single-mode fiber identification standards, preventing accidental cross-connection with orange-jacketed OM1/OM2 or aqua-jacketed OM3/OM4 multimode cables during service or MAC work. Standard insertion loss specification means each connector is factory-polished and tested to <0.3 dB attenuation — integrators can rely on published link loss budgets without field testing every jumper during commissioning.

Panduit Opti-Core patch cords ship in cartons of 10, with each cable individually bagged and labeled. The SC and LC connectors use ceramic ferrules with stainless steel bodies and strain-relief boots color-coded to match the cable jacket. Field technicians will find the 3-meter length ideal for patch panel to switch connections in 42U racks with top-of-rack architecture, and the simplex construction eliminates the duplex clip that can interfere with high-density LC panel modules. This cable meets EN 60332-1-2 flame propagation requirements and carries UPC code 61305680466 for inventory tracking in ERP systems. When your fiber link budget allows 0.5 dB for interconnects and you need factory-terminated reliability without the lead time of custom assemblies, the F91ER3NB1SNM003 provides a tested, standards-compliant path between SC and LC/APC endpoints.