Patent ID: 7785015

Claim:
A preconnectorized cable comprising: a cable having at least two strength components disposed about at least one optical waveguide, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least two strength components and the at least one optical waveguide; and at least one plug connector, the at least one plug connector being attached to an end of the cable, thereby connectorizing the at least one optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector having a housing and a shroud having a first end and a second end, the shroud includes a first finger and a second finger for mating, separated by a pair of openings having a similar size, wherein the first finger and the second finger are disposed about 180 degrees apart and have different cross-sectional shapes for keying the plug connector, wherein a portion of the crimp housing is disposed within the shroud and the shroud has a keyed passageway for inhibiting rotation between the shroud and the crimp housing.