Patent ID: 9164250
Filing Date: 2015-10-20
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: connecting connectors of a first removable modular optical connection assembly, having a first predefined arrangement of optical signal conduits, to respective connectors on a support structure that are optically connected to corresponding devices, the first modular optical connection assembly comprising a housing providing an inner chamber in which the optical signal conduits are contained, wherein portions of the connectors of the first modular optical connection assembly protrude outwardly away from the housing; and replacing the first modular optical connection assembly with a second modular optical connection assembly having a second, different predefined arrangement of optical signal conduits contained in an inner chamber of a housing of the second modular optical connection assembly, to change a topology of a network interconnecting the devices, wherein portions of the connectors of the second modular optical connection assembly protrude outwardly away from the housing of the second modular optical connection assembly.