Patent ID: 7142765
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A fiber distribution frame comprising: (a) a rack extending vertically from a bottom to a top, the rack defining a left side, a right side, a front, and a rear; (b) a left vertical cable guide with a side access, the left vertical cable guide positioned on the left side of the rack, and a right vertical cable guide with a side access, the right vertical cable guide positioned on the right side of the rack; (c) a cable termination area positioned on the rack including: (d) wherein the first and second areas are each defined by at least one termination module mounted to the rack, each termination module including: (e) a horizontal passageway positioned on the rack extending between the right vertical cable guide, and the left vertical cable guide; (f) wherein the panels are selectively, partially removable from the respective termination module; (g) a retention mechanism for retaining the panels when each panel is partially removed from the respective termination module.