Abstract: A method for interconnecting at least one pair of optical fibers attached to an amp pair and devices used for transporting the amp pair including a splicing station and an apparatus for holding a plurality of optical fibers is diclosed. The method includes storing each of the optical fibers on a fiber transport attached to the amp pair, placing the amp pair into a splicing station, splicing at least two of the optical fibers and receiveing fiber transports on a holder attached to the amp pair. An apparatus for suppporting an amp pair having a plurality of fiber transports associated therewith includes a base defining a plurality of cavities adapted to hold the fiber transports and an aperture adapted to surround the amp pair. An apparatus for holding a plurality of optical fiber transports includes a fixture adapted to mount the optical fiber storage assembly and to separately receive each optical fiber transports from a plurality of optical fiber transports.

Abstract: A system for protecting optical components is disclosed. The system includes an optical tray with at least one optical component and a cover that can be mounted on the optical tray. The optical tray includes a base with an aperture and a door assembly mounted on the base. The aperture has an area that is sufficiently large for access to components on the optical tray. The door assembly has at least one door having a surface area sufficient to cover at least a portion of the aperture. The cover protects the components and contents of the optical tray against external shock, including mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic impulses, yet allows easy access to these components and contents when desired.