Patent ID: 7467896

Claim:
A preconnectorized cable comprising: a cable having at least two strength components, an optical waveguide, and a cable jacket, wherein the cable jacket generally surrounds the at least two strength components and the 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 optical waveguide, the at least one plug connector having a shroud with a first end and a second end, the shroud includes a first finger and a second finger for mating with a complementary receptacle, the first finger and the second finger are disposed about 180 degrees apart and have different cross-sectional shapes for keying the plug connector with the complementary receptacle, wherein the at least one plug connector includes a crimp housing and a connector assembly, wherein the crimp housing has at least two shells with a longitudinal passageway therethrough and at least one cable clamping portion between the at least two shells for securing the at least two strength components therebetween.