Optical fiber distribution terminal for network access point

摘要

A distribution terminal (10) is provided for interconnecting one or more fiber optic drop cables (12) with at least one fiber optic distribution cable (16) at a convenient access point in a telecommunications network. The terminal (10) comprises a base (20) and a cover (50) adapted to be opened and closed on the base (20). The base (20) defines an interior cavity (21) having a lower fiber management area (26) for accessing the distribution cable (16') and an upper fiber management area (28) for accessing the drop cables (12). The upper fiber management area (28) includes a transition panel (40) that is movable relative to the base (20) to provide access to the lower fiber management area (26). Thus, both the lower fiber management area (26) and the upper fiber management area (28) are easily and readily accessible to a field technician initially installing the terminal (10) and subsequently reconfiguring the optical fiber connections within the terminal (10) at the access point. <IMAGE>