Panduit F92EPKELESEM003 Opti-Core™ 2-Fiber OS2 Coded Duplex LC Fiber Patch Cord

The Panduit F92EPKELESEM003 is a 3-meter OS2 single-mode fiber patch cord engineered for secure, high-performance fiber installations where physical layer security matters. Part of the Opti-Core™ coded cabling system, this cord features asymmetric E-coded connectors—duplex LC with E-code on one end, standard duplex LC on the other—allowing secure termination at the patch panel while maintaining standard connectivity at the equipment end. OFNP plenum rating and 1.6mm zipcord jacket construction make it code-compliant for ceiling and air-handling pathways in commercial datacenter and enterprise network deployments.

Key Features

OS2 single-mode fiber supports 10G/40G/100G transmission over extended distances with minimal signal loss

E-coded duplex LC connector on one end provides physical layer security—only mates with matching E-coded adapters

Standard uncoded duplex LC on opposite end maintains compatibility with existing equipment ports

OFNP plenum-rated jacket meets NEC requirements for installation in air-handling spaces and above suspended ceilings

1.6mm zipcord cable design balances flexibility for tight bend radii with durability for repeated handling

Orange jacket color-coding indicates single-mode fiber per TIA-598 industry standard

Coded fiber systems like Opti-Core™ add a layer of physical security to network infrastructure by ensuring that patch cords and adapters only mate when codes match. In environments where unauthorized port access or accidental mis-patching could compromise security or uptime—financial datacenters, healthcare networks, government facilities—the E-code prevents casual insertion of non-authorized jumpers. The asymmetric design here (coded at the panel, uncoded at the switch/server) is the most common deployment model: you secure the aggregation point without requiring coded transceiver modules on active equipment.

OS2 single-mode fiber delivers the bandwidth and reach required for modern datacenter and campus backbones. With attenuation under 0.4 dB/km at 1310nm and chromatic dispersion specifications optimized for 10GBASE-LR, 40GBASE-LR4, and 100GBASE-LR4, this cord supports current and future optical standards over distances from a few meters to tens of kilometers when spliced into longer runs. The duplex LC form factor is the industry workhorse—high port density, reliable push-pull latching, and universal support across switch, storage, and server platforms.

OFNP plenum rating is non-negotiable for in-ceiling installations in commercial buildings. This cord meets UL 910 and NFPA 262 flame spread and smoke requirements, ensuring compliance with building codes and minimizing liability in the event of fire. The 1.6mm zipcord jacket is stiffer than 0.9mm single-fiber cordage but still flexible enough for patch-panel dress and tight-radius routing inside racks. At 3 meters, this length is ideal for cross-connect fields, inter-rack links in adjacent rows, or switch-to-patch-panel jumpers in standard 42U cabinets.