Abstract: An adjustable length extension assembly kit (100) for connection to a spacer assembly (22) of an interbay telecommunication cable management system (10) is disclosed. The kit (100) can include a front extension assembly (102) having an upper part (106) and a lower part (108) wherein both the upper and lower parts (106, 108) have a plurality of segments (110, 130) separated by cut-lines (112, 136). The lower part (106) can be configured for direct attachment to a first end (22c) of the spacer assembly (22) by fasteners (40). The upper and lower parts (106, 108) are configured for direct attachment to each other such that the cut-lines (112) of the upper part are aligned with the cut-lines (136) of the lower part. The adjustable length extension assembly kit (100) may also include a rear extension assembly (200) also having a plurality of segments (210) separated by cut-lines (212). The rear extension assembly (200) is configured for direct attachment to the spacer assembly (22) on an opposite second end (22b).

Abstract: A system may receive first user input that identifies an optical route in an optical network, may receive a second user input that identifies a view type, and may provide, based on the first user input and the second user input, a user interface. The user interface may display, based on the identified view type, a representation of components associated with the optical route, a representation of ports on each of the components, a representation of a first parameter associated with each port, and a representation of an optical link associated with the optical route, where the representation of the optical link identifies a port on each of the components that connects the optical link to each of the components.

Abstract: A component is disclosed. In one aspect, the component can be adapted to be secured to an aerial strand which provides support for aerial cables. The component can include an aerial enclosure unit having a housing with first and second housing pieces. The first housing piece can be pivotally moveable relative to the second housing piece about a hinge pivot axis between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The housing having opposite minor sides that extend longitudinally between the first and second ends and opposite major sides that extends longitudinally between the first and second ends and also extends between the opposite minor sides. The component can include a linkage arrangement that couples the aerial enclosure unit to the aerial strand.

Abstract: A fiber optic drop terminal assembly includes a housing, a spool and a fiber optic distribution cable. The housing has a first exterior surface and an oppositely disposed second exterior surface. A plurality of ruggedized adapters is mounted on the first exterior surface of the housing. The ruggedized adapters include a first port accessible from outside the housing and a second port accessible from inside the housing. The spool is engaged with the second exterior surface and includes a drum portion. The fiber distribution cable is coiled around the drum portion. The distribution cable includes a first end and an oppositely disposed second end. The second end is disposed inside the housing.

Abstract: An optical fiber enclosure includes a generally rectangular housing including mounting tabs, the mounting tabs to secure the optical fiber enclosure to a rack; a plurality of trays slidable relative to the housing, the plurality of trays extendable from a front side of the housing; and a plurality of cable management clips along a front edge of a tray of the plurality of trays, the cable management clips arranged to retain optical fiber cables entering the enclosure.

Abstract: A secure cable housing system for use within a secure fiber optic communications network is provided. The secure cable housing system includes a non-secure cable box and a secure equipment box. The secure network equipment box includes a secure interior cavity, and the non-secure cable box is smaller than the secure interior cavity such that the non-secure cable box fits within the secure interior cavity. The secure network equipment box allows the optical cable to be received into the secure interior cavity without disconnecting the fiber optic cable from the non-secure box.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to a subrack comprising a backplate and at least one tray configured so that a plurality of connections can be made at a plurality of positions on the tray. Each of the plurality of connections involves at least one connector having information stored in a device associated therewith that can be read. The backplate and the tray are configured so that the tray can be selectively attached and removed from the backplate. The backplate and the tray are configured so that the devices associated with the connectors involved in making the connections can be read via the tray. The devices associated with the connections can be implemented, for example, using RFID tags or connection point identifier (CPID) storage devices (such as EEPROMs).

Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction.

Abstract: Multi-port optical connection terminal assemblies, related terminals and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a multi-port optical connection terminal assembly may include an enclosure including an internal cavity, an input orifice, and optical connection nodes. The multi-port optical connection terminal assembly may also include an optical splitter comprising a body, an input optical fiber, and output optical fibers. At least a portion of the body of the optical splitter may be disposed outside the internal cavity of the enclosure. The input optical fiber of the optical splitter may be disposed outside the internal cavity of the enclosure, and the plurality of the output optical fibers of the optical splitter may be disposed inside the internal cavity. In this manner, the enclosure of the multi-port optical connection terminal assembly is not required to be sized to completely contain the optical splitter.

Abstract: An optical subassembly includes an optical device assembly including an active device and an optical fiber cable operably connected to the active device that sends optical signals to the active device and receives optical signals from the active device. A carrier module has a cable receiving space that receives the optical fiber cable therein. The carrier module includes a device support structure that supports the active device for placement on a mating surface during controlled manufacturing.

Abstract: A stress control apparatus for managing effects caused by electrical stress in a high voltage environment, and methods of manufacturing the apparatus. A dielectric tube with a central bore coated with a conductive material has an outer conductive coating on a lower section that is grounded. The central bore carries a high voltage potential from a current-carrying conductor. The grounded coating transitions to the exposed outer dielectric surface along a gradually tapered transition. A conductive insert connects to the central bore and forms an electric field in a space between the insert and the grounded coating. When coated with an epoxy and inserted into the central bore, the insert forms a small gap between an outer surface of the insert and part of the central bore, such that there is no zero potential difference in the gap. Any epoxy that oozes out during insertion will collect in the gap.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of a fiber distribution hub include a swing frame pivotally mounted within an enclosure having a low profile. For example, the enclosure can have a depth of less than about nine inches. Termination modules can be mounted to the swing frame and oriented to slide at least partially in a front-to-rear direction to facilitate access to connectors plugged into the termination modules. Splitter modules and connector storage regions can be provided within the enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network architecture that uses outside plant fan-out devices to distribute optical signals between fiber distribution hubs and multi-service terminals. The network architecture can also include collector boxes positioned at selected locations of the network architecture. Additionally, patching systems can be used in facilitating upgrading the capacity of the fiber optic network.

Abstract: A modular optical fiber distribution housing is provided. The housing includes a first row of splitter modules and a second row of splitter modules both supported from the inner surface of one of the plurality of walls, and each splitter module is receives an input optical fiber and includes a splitting device configured to split a signal carried by the received input optical fiber into a plurality of signals carried by respective output optical fibers. The first row of splitter modules is located between the second row of splitter modules and the inner surface of the wall supporting the first and second rows of splitter modules.

Abstract: A device and a system may facilitate access to communication connectors, adapters, and/or ports that are supported within a housing, e.g., a rack or cabinet. The system may include one or more of the devices. Each device may include a tray having a proximal portion pivotably coupled to a distal portion, the proximal portion including a lip extending at an oblique angle away from the tray. A plurality of arms may be pivotably attached to the distal portion of the tray. A plurality of cable attachment members may be coupled to the plurality of arms. A plate may be attached to a bottom surface of the tray, a proximal portion of the plate including a lip extending along a bottom portion of the proximal lip of the tray, and a distal portion including a lip extending at an oblique angle away from the distal portion of the tray.

Abstract: An optical module includes a horizontal base plate, a lens mounted on the base plate, a fiber sleeve, and a board lock. The lens has a front end face and a rear end face corresponding to the front end face. The fiber sleeve is mated with the rear end face of the lens. The fiber sleeve has a front surface and a rear surface. The board lock is mounted at a rear of the fiber sleeve. The board lock has a strain relief base and a cover locking to the strain relief base. The strain relief base has a front wall and a pogo pin forwardly extending beyond the front wall. The fiber sleeve defines a receiving hole in the rear surface for fixing the pogo pin. The cover is retained to the base plate.

Abstract: A connectored cable including a cable having an optical fiber for transmitting an optical signal; and a connector that accommodates a substrate on which a photoelectric conversion portion that is optically coupled to an end face of the optical fiber is installed, and in which the optical fiber is wired so that at least three bent portions are formed, the orientation of the optical fiber in a front-rear direction being changed, the optical fiber being bent into a U shape at each of the bent portions, and so that one of two bent portions on a front side is located on a down side of the substrate and the other bent portion on the front side is located on an up side of the substrate.

Abstract: A slack cable storage apparatus includes a housing having a top, a bottom, sides, a back extending between the top, bottom and sides thereby defining a storage volume and a cable opening extending through the housing. A spooling assembly is located in the storage volume. The spooling assembly includes a spooling member about which a cable is to be wound. A retainer is moveably connected to the spooling member. The retainer has a cable storing configuration where the retainer overlies a spooling volume adjacent the spooling member and a cable access configuration where the retainer is moved to allow access to the cable when spooled about the spooling member.

Abstract: A fiber optic terminal configured to optically connect optical fibers from received network-side and subscriber-side fiber(s) to facilitate providing direct or intermediate optical connections between a fiber optic network and a destination. The fiber optic terminal includes at least one adapter module comprising at least one adapter panel. The adapter panel is configured to receive both an input fiber and one or more of a plurality of output fibers from an optical splitter. To establish optical connections between the network-side and subscriber-side fiber(s), the input fiber from the optical splitter is optically connected to an input fiber optic adapter on the adapter panel, which is optically connected to the at least one network-side fiber. One or more of the plurality of output fibers from the optical splitter are optically connected to one or more output fiber optic adapters on the adapter panel, which are optically connected to the subscriber-side fibers.

Abstract: A cable closure includes a housing that delimits an interior of the cable closure and seals off the cable closure toward the outside. The housing is formed by a covering body having shells hinged together and cable insertion regions provided on mutually opposite sides of the shells. Sealing elements are positioned at the mutually opposite sides of the covering body proximate the cable insertion regions. A closing mechanism having a latch and latch support is configured to lock the shells together. The latch support has a first end section pivotably attached to one of the shells and a second end section pivotably attached to the locking latch, which in turn has an end section serving as an actuating handle for closing and opening the cable closure.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to rack systems for housing computing devices. The rack may include a plurality of removable shelves. A removable shelf may include a column having a plurality of slots. By stacking a plurality of the removable shelves in the rack, a larger column may be formed. This larger column may provide additional space to mount other features. In one example, the larger column may be used to mount a wire duct. The wire duct may be attached to a mounting plate having a plurality of hooks. The hooks of the mounting plate may mate with the slots of the columns of the shelves. The mounting plates may be used to mount features at other locations on the rack as well.

Abstract: An enclosure for housing and fastening a length of optical cable, the optical cable having an outer sheath and a flexible strength member, includes a fixing element and a retention assembly, the fixing element being adapted for engaging a portion of the outer sheath and the retention assembly being adapted for fastening the flexible strength member. The fixing element and the retention assembly are independent from each other. The retention assembly includes a reel and a reel seat. The reel is adapted to receive at least one turn of the flexible strength member wound thereon and to be inserted without rotation into the reel seat. The reel seat is adapted for housing the reel. The reel seat is shaped at least partially mating the shape of the reel.

Abstract: A plastic optical port of an optical communications module is equipped with an adapter having an inner diameter that adjusts to the outer diameter of a ferrule when the ferrule is mated with the optical port. In the mated configuration, the adapter creates an interference fit between the optical port and the ferrule that prevents or at least reduces relative movement between the optical port and the ferrule. Preventing or at least reducing relative movement between the ferrule and the optical port ensures that the distal end of the ferrule and the distal end of the fiber stub held within the port are maintained in precise optical alignment with one another. This, in turn, ensures high optical coupling efficiency for light being coupled between the distal end of the fiber stub and the distal end of the ferrule.

Abstract: A cable boot is mounted to a telecommunications module housing an optical component, wherein the cable boot extends outwardly from the module. The cable boot is mounted by axially passing the cable boot over a plurality of cables carrying fiber optic signals leading to the optical component, axially passing a portion of the cable boot through a cutout defined on a main housing of the telecommunications module, placing a boot retainer over the boot in a direction transverse to the axial direction to capture the flexible boot against movement both in the axial direction and the transverse direction, and mounting a cover on the main housing to capture the boot retainer against the main housing.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including: a housing having a splitter compartment; a multiple fiber adapter attached to an exterior of a front housing wall of said housing; a multiple fiber connector connected to said multiple fiber adapter and disposed in an interior of the front housing wall of said housing; an optical splitter in said splitter compartment of said housing; an input fiber optically connected to said optical splitter; and a plurality of output fibers optically connected to said optical splitter and said multiple fiber connector, wherein the housing includes a hinge plate corresponding to a bottom housing wall perpendicular to the front housing wall of said housing in a closed state and mounted on a hinge affixed to said housing at an intersection between the bottom housing wall and a rear housing wall opposite from the front housing wall.

Abstract: A self-locking cable clamp arrangement includes a bracket and a flexible tab disposed on the bracket. The bracket has a cable mounting region, a first engagement region, and a support region disposed therebetween. A cable can be clamped to the cable mounting region. The support region defining two members spaced apart sufficient to enable an edge of the panel to extend partially therebetween. The flexible tab can be selectively coupled to the cable mounting region and to the first engagement region. The clamp arrangement mounts to the panel by sliding the bracket downwardly through an open-ended slot defined in the panel until the tab is received within a cutout portion of the panel to secure the bracket to the panel.

Abstract: A splice cassette includes a base and a cover. The base includes an outer channel and an inner storage region separated by a spool wall. The cover is configured to mount to the base to enclose the inner storage region. The outer channel extends radially outwardly from a perimeter of the cover. The cover includes guide spools and a chip receiving arrangement disposed on an inwardly-facing surface that faces the base when the cover mounts to the base. The splice chip remains on the cover when the cover is removed from the base.

Abstract: A fiber splice enclosure is provided. The fiber splice enclosure includes an enclosure, a cover, a chassis, and a cable port mounting plate for allowing entry and exit of cables. The cable port mounting plate is removably fastened to the enclosure and the chassis.

Abstract: A system for mounting a plurality of fiber optic cassettes includes an enclosure and angle-iron-shaped elongated members that are affixed within the enclosure and vertically spaced apart. The elongated members include shelf fastener perforations disposed at regular intervals along a mounting surface and arranged to horizontally and vertically align with fastener perforations of one of the fiber optic cassettes. The system further includes a plurality of adapter brackets. Each of the adapter brackets include first and second generally planar sections spaced apart from one another and a third section joining the first and second sections. The third section includes a bracket fastener perforation. First, second and third stabilization features protrude from the first and second planar sections and are collectively arranged to secure the adapter bracket to one of the elongated members and to simultaneously allow the adapter bracket to move in a horizontal direction without substantial resistance.

Abstract: A conduit for passing fiber optic cables through a fiber optic shelf includes a floor section and two sidewalls joining opposing sides of the floor extending towards a top of the conduit. The sidewalls and floor form a u-shaped enclosure having an opening at the top. A fastening anchor having a first tab joins the floor and extends away from the top perpendicular to the floor. A fastener perforation on the first tab is dimensioned to receive a fastener for affixing a fiber optic cassette to a fiber optic shelf. An engagement anchor joins the floor at an opposite end from the fastening anchor and extends away from the top. A protrusion on the engagement anchor extends towards the first tab so as to engage a fastener perforation of a mounting rail in the fiber optic shelf and secure the conduit to the mounting rail.

Abstract: An exterior distribution pedestal cabinet includes an enclosure having a top, a bottom and first and second sides extending between the top and the bottom, a door disposed on a front side of the enclosure, a cable management bracket within the enclosure, a plurality of splitter modules mounted within the enclosure at the cable management bracket, a connector holder bracket, a plurality of connector holders mounted at the connector holder bracket; and a pass-through connector adaptor plate.

Abstract: A wire holder used to safely receive optical fiber cables. The wire holder includes a main body and a plurality of collection arms. The main body defines a rotation axis and includes a first cylindrical outer surface. The plurality of collection arms extends from the first cylindrical outer surface encircling the cylindrical outer surface. Each collection arm includes a first fixing poles extending substantially parallel to the rotation axis. Each first fixing pole defines two openings passing through the first fixing poles. The openings of the first fixing poles form a first circular space to receive the optical fiber cables.

Abstract: Rack mountable equipment enclosures have been developed that contain a multiplicity of fiber optical component such as optical taps, arrayed waveguide gratings (AWGs), optical splitters, and optical switches at a greater component density than has been previously achieved. For example, 192 fiber optical taps can be contained in a standard 19 inch wide equipment enclosure that is only 1 Rack Unit (1.75 inches) high. This high component density is achieved by locating the optical components within a multiplicity of modular containers inside of the equipment enclosure. The components are connected to fiber optic pig-tails that extend beyond the modular containers. These pig-tails are terminated with multi-fiber connectors that are mounted on the front panel of the equipment enclosure. This strategy allows for efficient packing of the modular containers containing optical components in the full volume of the rack space that is available to the equipment enclosure.

Abstract: A fiber optic distribution terminal includes an enclosure having a base. A cover is pivotally engaged to the base. The base and the cover cooperatively define an interior region. A cable spool assembly is disposed in the interior region of the enclosure. The cable spool assembly includes a first flange and a second flange. The first flange has a flange and an inner drum that extends outwardly from the flange. The second flange has a tray and an outer drum that extends outwardly from the tray. The outer drum defines a bore. The outer drum is in snap-fit engagement with the inner drum. A plurality of adapters is disposed on the tray. A fiber optic cable is disposed about the outer drum of the cable spool assembly. The fiber optic cable includes a plurality of connectorized ends that is engaged with first ports of the plurality of adapters.

Abstract: A fiber panel system includes a chassis and at least blades configured to mount to the chassis. Each blade is moveable relative to the chassis between a retracted (closed) position and at least one extended position. Cable slack is managed at the front and/or rear of each chassis to facilitate movement of the blades without pulling or bending the cables beyond a maximum bend limit. Each blade may be locked into one or more positions relative to the chassis.

Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.

Abstract: An inlet guide for facilitating distribution of optical fibers into at least one duct is provided. The inlet guide includes a first portion, a second portion, a first end, a second end, a head, and a main body. The first portion includes a first opposing surface. The second portion includes a second opposing surface and is separable from the first portion. The head is disposed at the first end and comprises an outlet port. The main body is disposed at the second end. The first portion and the second portion cooperate to define a plurality of passageways for the optical fibers. The plurality of passageways extends between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A unitary tray for operably supporting a fiber-optic module is disclosed. The tray includes a guide base and guide rails that define a central channel sized to accommodate the fiber-optic module. The fiber-optic module can be slid into a central module position from the back or the front of the tray, and then locked in the central module position. Opposing unitary side guides with slotted channels can be used to form a drawer that holds one or more of the trays. The drawers can be used to form fiber-optic equipment such as an interconnection unit that supports the modules and that allows for conveniently making multiple optical fiber interconnections.

Abstract: A telecommunications cabinet includes a cabinet housing; a fiber optic splitter; a plurality of spools disposed on a cable management surface; a panel oriented at a fixed angle relative to the access opening so that the panel extends laterally and rearwardly between the access opening and the cable management surface; and a plurality of adapters disposed on the panel.

Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure includes a housing and a cable spool assembly disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The cable spool assembly has a first tear-away end and a second tear-away end. The first and second tear-away ends include at least one area of weakness extending from an inner diameter of the cable spool assembly to an outer diameter of the cable spool assembly. A mounting plate is rotationally engaged with the cable spool assembly such that the cable spool assembly and the housing selectively and unitarily rotate about an axis of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A plurality of connector modules is disclosed. The connector modules have respective various indicia including topside indicia to indicate orientation and ferrule indicia to indicate ferrule position. Ferrules may be removably inserted into the connector modules, and may include seated indicia that indicate if the ferrules are seated.

Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure assembly includes a housing having an interior region and a bearing mount disposed in the interior region of the housing. A cable spool is connectedly engaged with the bearing mount such that the cable spool selectively rotates within the housing. A termination module disposed on the cable spool so that the termination module rotates in unison with the cable spool. A method of paying out a fiber optic cable from a fiber optic enclosure includes rotating a cable spool, which has a subscriber cable coiled around a spooling portion of the cable spool, about an axis of a housing of the fiber optic enclosure until a desired length of subscriber cable is paid out. A termination module is disposed on the cable spool.

Abstract: A modular assembly for supporting fiber optic splices includes a tray, cradle, and splice holder. A splice holder is mounted to the first face of the cradle base and defines a plurality of fiber optic splice slots positioned over the depression. The splice holder has parallel upright members extending from a splice holder base to define the slots between the members. The members have internal sidewalls incorporating at least one pair of grooves defining passages in which fiber splices fit. The passages have a tapered shape to accommodate varying sizes of fiber splices, and the holder utilizes alternating orientations for the passages to flexibly fit fiber splices therein. The members define an internal cavity with thinned end walls and a bubble formation at a face of the member that add to the flexibility of the members.

Abstract: A housing including a plurality of openings for receiving fiber optic connectors and protecting the polished end face of the connectors from damage while the connectors are stored within a telecommunications connection cabinet. A module with a plurality of optical fiber cables connected to a first optical fiber cable and terminated by a fiber optic connector. Each of the connectors are inserted within openings in a connector holder for storage and protection until the cables need to be connected to a customer equipment cable.

Abstract: Disclosed an optical connector plug to be fitted into a LC type adapter having a wide width opening and a narrow width opening. The optical connector plug includes a square cylindrical front housing; a plug frame for retaining a ferrule and slidable in the front housing, a locking housing connected to the plug frame and fitted in and locked with the LC type adapter. The guide portion on an upper part of the front housing has side wall surfaces coming in sliding contact with the opening having a narrow width at the upper part of the adapter and locking projections on the sidewall surfaces. The locking projections abut against an edge portion of an opening of the adapter when the locking housing is fitted into the adapter, so that the front housing is moved rearward, and a distal end portion of the ferrule projects outward from the opening.

Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module including a rack mount portion, a center portion, and a main housing portion. The rack mount portion is stationarily coupled to the frame, the center portion is slidably coupled to the rack mount portion along a sliding direction, and the main housing portion is slidably coupled to the center portion along the sliding direction. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module includes fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame. The center portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame, the center portion also including a latch for unlatching the center portion for slidable movement. Slidable movement of the center portion with respect to the rack mount portion moves the main housing portion with respect to the frame along the sliding direction.

Abstract: A splice tray rail system includes a splice tray assembly which includes a splice tray and a tray holder and a rail having a first portion and the second portion. The splice tray assembly is disposed in a first direction when the splice tray is engaged with the first portion of the rail, and the splice tray assembly is disposed in a second direction when the splice tray is engaged with the second portion of the rail.

Abstract: A telecommunications aggregator enclosure includes a housing and a cover movably connected thereto. The cover is movable between open and closed positions. A printed circuit board is disposed in the housing. At least one first optical termination is connected to the printed circuit board to receive cables from a base station router. At least one second optical termination is connected to the printed circuit board to receive cables from at least one metro cell. A power supply module is connected to the printed circuit board to supply power thereto.

Abstract: A fiber optic telecommunications device includes a frame and a fiber optic module. The fiber optic module includes a main housing portion defining fiber optic connection locations for connecting cables to be routed through the frame and a cable management portion for guiding cables between the main housing portion and the frame. The main housing portion of the fiber optic module is slidably mounted to the frame, the main housing portion slidable between a retracted position and an extended position in a sliding direction. The cable management portion of the fiber optic module includes a radius limiter slidably coupled to both the main housing portion and the frame, wherein movement of the main housing portion with respect to the frame slidably moves the radius limiter with respect to the main housing portion along the sliding direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical device, including: an optical module, configured to implement an optical function of the optical device and including several outlet ports; and an identification module, containing identification information for identifying the optical device. The present invention further relates to a system and method for managing an optical device, where the system includes: an interface apparatus, configured to couple multiple optical devices; an identification information obtaining apparatus, configured to obtain identification information of the optical devices and/or identification information of outlet ports of the multiple optical devices through the interface apparatus; and a control apparatus, configured to manage the optical devices according to the obtained identification information.