Panduit F92ELANLNSNM005 Opti-Core™ OS2 Single-Mode Fiber Patch Cord
The Panduit F92ELANLNSNM005 Opti-Core™ fiber patch cord delivers OS2-grade single-mode performance in a 2-fiber duplex configuration optimized for enterprise datacenter, storage-area-network, and high-bandwidth backbone deployments. This 5-meter (16.4 ft) jumper terminates with green SC/APC duplex connectors on one end and standard LC duplex on the other, addressing the common need to interface legacy SC infrastructure with modern LC-equipped switches and SAN controllers. The 1.6mm cable diameter enables tighter bend radii and cleaner cable management in dense patch-panel environments, while the LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket meets fire-safety requirements for plenum-rated spaces and enclosed equipment rooms where toxic fume generation is a code concern.
Key Features
- OS2 single-mode fiber (9/125µm) rated for 10G/40G/100G Ethernet and Fibre Channel over distances up to 10 km at 10GBASE-LR wavelengths
- SC/APC (Angled Physical Contact) termination on one end reduces back reflection below -60 dB, critical for high-bitrate and analog video transport applications
- LC duplex termination on opposite end provides direct compatibility with SFP+, QSFP28, and modern switch/NIC form factors
- 1.6mm cable diameter (vs. standard 3.0mm breakout) improves airflow in high-density racks and reduces pathway fill in cable trays
- LSZH jacket certified to IEC 60332-1 and IEC 60754 — generates minimal smoke and no halogenated acid gas during combustion, meeting NFPA 90A and international building codes
- Yellow jacket follows TIA-598-C color coding for OS2 single-mode fiber, preventing field mis-identification during MAC work
- Factory-terminated and tested — each duplex pair ships with documented insertion loss, eliminating the labor and inconsistency of field terminations
- Opti-Core™ brand — Panduit's enterprise-grade fiber platform with 25-year application assurance when installed per manufacturer guidelines
OS2 single-mode fiber operates at 9/125µm core/cladding dimensions and supports wavelengths from 1310 nm to 1550 nm with maximum attenuation of 0.4 dB/km at 1310 nm and 0.3 dB/km at 1550 nm per ISO/IEC 11801 and TIA-568.3-D standards. This low loss budget makes OS2 the correct choice for inter-building campus links, storage replication circuits between datacenters, and any application where future migration to 40GBASE-LR4 or 100GBASE-LR4 is anticipated. The SC/APC termination on this cord uses an 8° angle-polished ferrule that directs reflected light into the cladding rather than back toward the transmitter — a design that reduces optical return loss to -60 dB or better, compared to -40 dB typical for UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) connectors. This matters in DWDM systems, high-bitrate Fibre Channel (16G/32G FC), and RF-over-fiber applications where even small amounts of back reflection degrade signal-to-noise ratio and increase bit-error rates. The LC side uses standard PC (Physical Contact) polish, which is appropriate for the duplex transceiver interface where return loss specifications are less stringent. Note that you cannot mate an APC connector to a UPC connector without risking endface damage — this cord is designed for installations where the SC infrastructure is already APC-terminated (common in telco handoffs and CATV headend environments) and you need to convert to LC for switch connectivity.
The 1.6mm cable diameter is a key differentiator for high-density deployments. Standard duplex fiber jumpers use 3.0mm or 2.0mm zipcord construction, which consumes more volume in cable managers and reduces airflow through vertical pathways. Panduit's 1.6mm reduced-diameter design cuts cross-sectional area by approximately 60% compared to 3.0mm zipcord, allowing installers to route more circuits through the same J-hooks or cable trays while maintaining the 1-inch minimum bend radius required to prevent macrobend attenuation. In practice, this means you can dress 48-port fiber patch panels without the spaghetti-bowl effect that forces techs to over-bend cables or leave excess slack that blocks airflow. The LSZH jacket compounds the safety advantage: during a fire event, PVC-jacketed cables release hydrochloric acid and dense black smoke that obscures egress paths and corrodes sensitive electronics. LSZH-jacketed cables generate light-colored smoke with minimal particulate and zero halogenated gases, which is why LSZH is required by the International Building Code (IBC) for cables installed in air-handling spaces without conduit, and strongly preferred in datacenters and telecom closets where equipment value and personnel safety are paramount. Typical installation: use this 5-meter length for rack-to-rack connections within the same row (up to 15 feet of horizontal run after accounting for vertical rise and service loop), or for intra-rack connections between a fiber patch panel at the top of the rack and switches distributed vertically. Always leave a minimum 6-inch service loop at each end to accommodate future re-termination or equipment moves without replacing the entire jumper.
This cord ships as a single duplex assembly (one SC duplex connector body, one LC duplex connector body, with two fibers linking them) and is packaged in quantities of 10 per carton for volume deployments. It carries Panduit's standard Opti-Core™ warranty covering materials and workmanship, and qualifies for the manufacturer's 25-year application assurance program when installed in a structured cabling system that includes Panduit fiber enclosures, adapters, and cable. Compliance includes TIA-568.3-D (commercial building telecommunications cabling standard for optical fiber), ISO/IEC 11801 (generic cabling for customer premises), IEC 60332-1 (flame propagation), IEC 60754-1 and -2 (halogen-free and corrosive gas testing), and RoHS. Common applications: 10GBASE-LR Ethernet uplinks (850 m to 10 km depending on transceiver spec), 16G/32G Fibre Channel storage fabrics, DWDM transport where SC/APC interfaces are standard on mux/demux modules, CATV/DOCSIS fiber nodes requiring APC connectors for return-path management, and any scenario where you're extending a legacy SC-based backbone into a modern LC-equipped switching layer without re-terminating the entire SC infrastructure.
