Frame for optical fiber distribution and management, and associated methods

P:OPER\RJC\2008\Dccmber\30712028 claims (w div.dc-24/12/2008 The preferred embodiments of the present invention include an optical splitter module having connectorized optical fibers that are stored on the bulkhead faceplate of the module. 5 The module includes an optical splitter output harness, for example, a ribbon cable assembly attached to the bulkhead with rugged strain mechanism. The ribbon harness is converted to individual optical fibers with connectors which are stored on adapter receptacles on the faceplate. Adapter receptacles used may optionally be half receptacles when storage is the only desired function or may be full receptacles when access to the 10 optical fiber ferrule tip is required. Access to the ferrule tip may be required for attaching fiber optic terminators to eliminate undesirable reflections caused by unterminated connectors. The module provides an administrative location for splitter outputs prior to being connected individually into service. The module also provides an administrative storage location for splitter outputs taken out of service as a temporary staging area. WO 20051050277 PCT/US2004/038303