Abstract: Connector assemblies for insertion into a port structure of a telecommunication enclosure to provide an environmentally sealed connection are disclosed herein. An exemplary connector assembly includes a forward connector housing, an intermediate body positioned over a portion of the forward connector housing, an optical connection portion coupled to the forward connector housing, and an adapter, positionable over the intermediate body. The intermediate body comprises a forward portion and a rearward portion, with the forward portion including an external key and a plurality of trigger elements. Each trigger element has a foot portion and a locking portion, and the rearward portion includes an orientation key in substantial alignment with the external key.

Abstract: Extender ports comprising one or more connection ports with associated securing features and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a shell, a first and second connection port, at least one securing feature passageway, and at least one securing feature. The first and second connection ports are disposed on the extender port and aligned for making an optical connection between external fiber optic connectors inserted into respective connection ports. The securing features are associated with the connection port passageway, and are suitable for retaining and releasing the external fiber optic connectors.

Abstract: An optical submodule includes an optical assembly, an input port and an output port. The input port accepts an input optical fiber and retains the input optical fiber in proper orientation with respect to the optical assembly. The output port accepts an output optical fiber and retains the output optical fiber in proper orientation with respect to the optical assembly. In one embodiment, the input and output optical fibers each include a collimating lens. In another embodiment, the collimating lenses for the input and output optical fibers are included within the optical assembly.