Panduit F91ERANB1SNM007 Opti-Core OS2 SC/APC-LC/APC Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit F91ERANB1SNM007 Opti-Core simplex patch cord delivers reliable single-mode fiber connectivity for security backhaul, datacenter links, and enterprise structured cabling where low insertion loss and APC return-loss performance matter. This 7-meter (23 ft) jumper terminates OS2 9/125 μm fiber with SC/APC on one end and LC/APC on the other—both connectors feature 8° angle-polished green boots that minimize back-reflection below -60 dB, critical when feeding high-speed transceivers or long-haul links that cannot tolerate return-loss penalties. The 1.6 mm cable jacket and Riser (OFNR) flammability rating make it suitable for horizontal runs and vertical risers in commercial installations without requiring plenum-rated cable.
Key Features
- OS2 Single-Mode Fiber: 9/125 μm core supports 10G/40G/100G over distances up to 10 km and beyond, future-proofing datacenter and campus backhaul
- SC/APC to LC/APC Termination: Green angled physical-contact connectors on both ends deliver ≤ -60 dB return loss, protecting sensitive optics in DWDM, security NVR uplinks, and SFP+ modules
- 1.6 mm Jacket: Low-profile cable simplifies high-density patch-panel dressing and reduces pathway congestion in equipment cabinets
- Riser (OFNR) Rated: Meets NFPA 262 / UL 1666 flame test; suitable for vertical and horizontal building pathways outside plenum spaces
- Factory-Terminated Quality: Pre-polished connectors with standard insertion loss eliminate field-termination variability and speed deployment
- 7-Meter Length: Provides adequate reach for rack-to-rack connections, patch-panel cross-connects, and equipment-room links without excess slack
Fiber patch cords are the final-mile link in any structured cabling system, and poor termination or mismatched polish types create insertion-loss penalties that degrade link budgets and shorten maximum reach. The F91ERANB1SNM007 uses factory-polished APC connectors on both ends, ensuring consistent geometry and eliminating the risk of UPC-to-APC mismatch that would introduce 1–2 dB loss and potential connector damage. APC's 8° endface angle reflects return light into the cladding rather than back toward the source, keeping return loss below -60 dB—essential for analog video transmission over fiber, coherent optics, and any link budget-sensitive application. The yellow cable jacket follows TIA-598-C color coding for single-mode fiber, and the green connector boots signal APC termination at a glance, reducing misidentification during maintenance. The 1.6 mm diameter keeps bend radius manageable (≥10× cable OD = 16 mm minimum) and simplifies routing through high-density panels where 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm duplex cables would crowd pathways.
In security and surveillance deployments, this patch cord bridges NVR SFP+ ports to backbone fiber trunk lines, enabling 10GbE camera aggregation switches to backhaul hundreds of streams without copper bandwidth constraints. In datacenter and enterprise IT environments, it connects LC-based SFP/SFP+/SFP28 transceivers in switches and servers to SC-terminated backbone cassettes or wall-mounted fiber distribution units. The Riser rating satisfies NEC Article 770 for general building use outside air-handling spaces, covering 90% of horizontal and vertical pathways; only true plenum ceilings require OFNP cable. The 7-meter length hits the sweet spot for equipment-room and intermediate distribution frame (IDF) layouts—long enough to reach across adjacent racks or span a small equipment room without requiring cable management trays to coil excess length, yet short enough to minimize attenuation (OS2 fiber incurs ~0.35 dB/km, so 7 m contributes negligible loss).
Panduit's Opti-Core line maintains tighter manufacturing tolerances than generic patch cords, with insertion loss typically ≤0.3 dB per mated pair and return loss specification met across 100% of production. Each cord ships with protective dust caps on both connectors; inspect and clean endfaces with lint-free wipes and isopropyl alcohol before first insertion to prevent contamination-induced loss. The SC simplex connector uses a push-pull latch mechanism that withstands hundreds of mate/demate cycles without latch fatigue, while the LC simplex employs a modular RJ-style latch compatible with high-density LC duplex panels (though this cord is simplex, it will physically mate with one port of a duplex LC adapter). For projects requiring plenum rating, see Panduit's OFNP-rated Opti-Core equivalents; for duplex (two-fiber) links, specify the corresponding duplex MPN. This patch cord is backed by Panduit's manufacturer warranty and ships in single-unit packaging, with cartons of 10 available for volume deployments.
