Panduit F91BNANNNSNM002 OS2 SC/APC Simplex Patch Cord 2m

Panduit F91BNANNNSNM002 Opti-Core OS2 Simplex Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit F91BNANNNSNM002 is a 2-meter simplex single-mode fiber optic patch cord engineered for high-performance data center, telecom room, and enterprise network deployments. Built on OS2 9/125µm fiber with SC/APC termination on one end and a 900µm tight-buffered pigtail on the other, this cord delivers the ultra-low insertion loss and back-reflection performance required for 10G/40G/100G and coherent optics applications. The angled physical contact (APC) polish on the SC connector minimizes return loss to -60 dB or better, making it ideal for DWDM, high-bitrate video transport, and any architecture where signal integrity is non-negotiable. OFNR riser-rated jacket and TIA/ISO compliance ensure code-legal installation in vertical pathways and horizontal distribution systems.

Key Features

• OS2 Single-Mode Fiber – 9µm core supports transmission distances up to 10 km (10GBASE-LR) or 40 km (coherent optics), future-proof for 400G and beyond
• SC/APC to Pigtail Design – Factory-polished SC connector with 8° angled endface on one end; 900µm buffered pigtail on the other for field fusion splicing or mechanical termination in cassettes and fanouts
• Tight-Buffered 900µm Construction – Protective buffer layer over bare fiber simplifies handling, stripping, and connector installation compared to 250µm bare fiber
• OFNR Riser Rating – UL-listed for vertical riser pathways and plenum-to-floor distribution, meeting NEC Article 770 requirements for in-building fiber
• Yellow Jacket – Industry-standard color coding for OS2 single-mode fiber, preventing cross-connection errors in multi-fiber environments
• Opti-Core Platform – Part of Panduit's modular pre-terminated fiber system, compatible with Opti-Core cassettes, panels, and trunk assemblies for scalable datacenter cabling
• Standards Compliant – Meets or exceeds ISO/IEC 11801, TIA-568-C.3, and FOCIS-3/10 mechanical and optical specs; tested to Telcordia GR-326-CORE

The F91BNANNNSNM002's simplex architecture is purpose-built for dedicated point-to-point links where transmit and receive paths run on separate fibers—common in SFP/SFP+ BiDi optics, analog video-over-fiber systems, and legacy OC-3/OC-12 SONET circuits. The SC/APC connector mates with datacenter switch modules, media converters, and fiber distribution panels, while the pigtail end fusion-splices into backbone trunk cables, pre-terminated harnesses, or gets mechanically spliced inside Opti-Core cassettes during moves/adds/changes. The 900µm buffer eliminates the need for furcation kits or breakout boots—each fiber is individually robust enough to route through patch panel slots and cable managers without additional protection. Panduit's factory termination process delivers <0.3 dB typical insertion loss and <0.1 dB variation across production runs, ensuring consistent link budgets when deploying hundreds of patch cords in a single build-out.

OS2 fiber's 9µm core and 125µm cladding are optimized for 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths, the backbone of enterprise and carrier networks. Compared to OM3/OM4 multimode, OS2 extends reach 20x–100x at equivalent data rates, supports CWDM/DWDM multiplexing, and eliminates modal dispersion—critical when upgrading 10G links to 25G/100G without pulling new cable. The APC polish reduces Fresnel reflection from 4% (UPC) to <0.01%, preventing cavity resonance in lasers and crosstalk in dense wavelength systems; it's the required interface for PON deployments, coherent 400G, and any system using external-cavity or DFB lasers. The yellow OFNR jacket passes UL 1666 riser flame tests and is sunlight-resistant for campus aerial drops, though its primary use case is indoor horizontal/backbone distribution. Two-meter length fits standard equipment-room layouts—patch from a wall-mounted fiber panel to a ToR switch 1.5 meters away with enough slack for service loops and cable management arms, or splice into a trunk inside a 19-inch rack-mount enclosure without excess coil buildup.

Designed for telecom rooms, data centers, enterprise MDFs/IDFs, and outside-plant demarcation enclosures where field-terminated pigtails interconnect with pre-connectorized backbone trunks or cassette-based architecture. Fully compliant with TIA-568-C.3 Annex A polarity methods and ISO 11801 backbone cabling specs, this cord integrates into structured cabling systems without adapters or gender changers. Panduit backs the Opti-Core line with a 20-year application assurance warranty when installed per manufacturer guidelines—giving integrators and building owners long-term performance confidence in mission-critical fiber infrastructure.