PORT MAPPING IN FIBER OPTIC NETWORK DEVICES

摘要

A fiber optic network device comprising an input port adapted to receive a multi-fiber cable having active optical fibers designated in a consecutive sequence is disclosed. A first plurality of optical fibers is disposed within the fiber optic network device and extends from the input port. The first plurality of optical fibers aligns to a first section of the consecutive sequence. A second plurality of optical fibers is disposed within the fiber optic network device and extends from the input port. The second plurality of optical fibers aligns to a second section of the consecutive sequence. A plurality of drop ports open into the fiber optic network device. The plurality of drop ports are adapted to optically couple ones of the first plurality of optical fibers to at least one drop cable external to the fiber optic network device. A pass-through port is included in the fiber optic network device and adapted to optically couple the second plurality of optical fibers to a second fiber optic network device through a multi-fiber adapter. The multi-fiber adapter has a plurality of connection ports such that the second plurality of optical fibers optically connects to the plurality of connection points in a central alignment at the pass-through port.