Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM003 Opti-Core OM4+ B-Coded Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit FS2EPKBLBNBM003 is a 3-meter OM4+ duplex fiber patch cord engineered for high-speed data center and enterprise backbone applications. Featuring Signature Core fiber, OFNP plenum rating, and B-code keyed connectivity on one end, this cord delivers ultra-low insertion loss and physical-layer security for 40G/100G networks, NVR storage arrays, and multi-building surveillance infrastructure.

Key Features

OM4+ Signature Core fiber supports 40GBASE-SR4 up to 150m and 100GBASE-SR4 up to 100m

B-coded duplex LC connector on one end pairs only with matching B-coded infrastructure — prevents cross-connection errors in multi-tenant or high-security installations

OFNP plenum rating meets NEC 770.179 for air-handling spaces without additional conduit

Ultra-low insertion loss specification (typically <0.15 dB) maximizes link budget and extends reach

1.6mm zipcord cable jacket balances flexibility and durability for frequent moves/adds/changes

Red jacket provides instant visual identification in dense patch fields and helps enforce polarity conventions

Factory-terminated and tested — eliminates field splicing labor and reduces deployment time

10-pack carton quantity simplifies ordering for multi-rack rollouts

OM4+ fiber is the workhorse of modern data centers and IP surveillance backend networks. This cord's Signature Core construction delivers 4700 MHz·km effective modal bandwidth — enough headroom for 40 Gigabit Ethernet over 150 meters or 100 Gigabit Ethernet over 100 meters using parallel optics. For integrators deploying high-channel-count NVRs, SAN storage, or spine-leaf data center fabrics, OM4+ ensures your fiber infrastructure won't become the bottleneck when you upgrade from 10G to 40G or 100G optics. The duplex LC form factor is the industry standard for enterprise and data center applications, supported by virtually every switch, NVR, and media converter on the market.

The B-code keying system adds a mechanical layer of security and error prevention. The B-coded end of this cord will only mate with B-coded adapters or equipment ports — it physically cannot be plugged into standard (uncoded) or A-coded infrastructure. This is critical in multi-tenant data centers, government facilities, or any environment where cross-connects between isolated networks could create security or compliance violations. Deploy B-coded patch cords and adapters on your secure/classified network, and standard uncoded on your general-purpose network — a technician physically cannot plug one into the other, even by mistake. The other end of this cord is standard uncoded LC, allowing flexible breakout from secured backbone infrastructure to edge equipment.

OFNP plenum rating is mandatory for any cable installed in return-air plenums, above drop ceilings, or in HVAC ducts per NEC Article 770. This cord's low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket meets the most stringent UL 910 test requirements, making it code-compliant in virtually every commercial installation. The 1.6mm zipcord construction (two 900µm buffered fibers in a dual-element jacket) is rugged enough for daily handling yet flexible enough to route through tight bend radiuses in congested rack environments. The 3-meter (9.8 ft) length is ideal for intra-rack connections, top-of-rack to aggregation switch links, or short cross-connects in wiring closets.

This cord is built to ANSI/TIA-568.3-D and ISO/IEC 11801 standards, ships with insertion loss test data, and is backed by Panduit's infrastructure warranty when installed as part of a complete Panduit fiber system. RoHS compliant.