Panduit F92ELANB1SNM008 Opti-Core™ OS2 Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit F92ELANB1SNM008 delivers OS2 single-mode connectivity between datacenter equipment racks, patch panels, and enterprise network infrastructure where low-loss, long-reach fiber links are specified. This 8-meter duplex patch cord terminates SC/APC connectors on one end and LC/APC on the other, addressing the common topology where distribution frames use SC interfaces while active switches and media converters require LC ports. The 1.6mm cable diameter and LSZH jacket meet density and fire-safety requirements in modern server rooms and telecommunications closets.
Key Features
- OS2 single-mode fiber rated for 10G/40G/100G transmission over distances up to 10 km
- SC/APC to LC/APC duplex configuration with green connectors indicating 8° angled polish
- 1.6mm cable jacket reduces bundle diameter in high-density patch-panel environments
- LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket compliant with IEC 60332-1 and IEC 61034 for enclosed pathways
- Standard insertion loss spec ensures compatibility with IEEE 802.3 and TIA-568 channel budgets
- 8-meter (26.25 ft) length suitable for intra-rack, rack-to-rack, or row-to-row datacenter runs
Single-mode OS2 fiber supports wavelengths from 1310 nm to 1550 nm with 9/125 µm core/cladding dimensions, making this cord suitable for 10GBASE-LR, 40GBASE-LR4, and 100GBASE-LR4 interfaces specified in enterprise and colocation deployments. The APC (Angled Physical Contact) polish on both SC and LC connectors reduces back-reflection to below -60 dB, critical for preventing signal degradation in DWDM systems and high-speed coherent optics. Panduit's Opti-Core™ construction uses precision-polished ceramic ferrules and controlled insertion-loss testing to ensure each cord ships within the 0.3 dB maximum specified by TIA-568.3-D for duplex single-mode interconnects. The yellow outer jacket provides instant visual identification of single-mode links in mixed fiber plants, reducing mis-patching risk during MAC operations.
The 1.6mm cable diameter—half the size of legacy 3.0mm cordage—allows integrators to route twice the fiber count through the same ladder rack or vertical manager, a key advantage in 40U cabinets where rear patch-panel access is constrained. LSZH jacketing emits less than 0.5% hydrogen chloride and produces light-transmitting smoke under fire conditions per IEC standards, satisfying building codes in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North American installations with strict material mandates. The SC/APC to LC/APC pinout matches the dominant architecture in IP security, AV-over-IP, and SAN environments where edge switches use compact LC SFP+ modules while core infrastructure retains SC-based fiber distribution. At 8 meters, this cord length bridges typical datacenter row spacing (6–7 meters) with enough service loop for future re-termination or equipment relocation without requiring a full cable pull.
This cord is UL listed and meets TIA-568.3-D Category OS2 specifications for single-mode fiber interconnects. Panduit's end-face geometry and insertion-loss testing ensure plug-and-play compatibility with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Mellanox optics without field polishing or rework. Integrators deploying 10G backbone links between IP camera NVRs and core switches, or provisioning SAN connectivity for hyperconverged clusters, will find the SC-to-LC topology eliminates the need for midspan adapters while the 8-meter length handles equipment-to-MDA or row-to-EOR distances in ANSI/TIA-942 Rated-3 and Rated-4 datacenters.
