A high density fiber optic distribution frame includes a frame assembly, one
or
more left-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly, one or
more right-hand connector module housings mounted on the frame assembly and an
Interbay Storage Unit (IBU) positioned on the frame assembly medially between the
left-hand connector module housings and the right-hand connector module housings.
Each connector module housing includes one or more connector modules having one
or more adapters for interconnecting optical fibers between connector modules on
the distribution frame or on an adjacent distribution frame in a communications
network. The distribution frame is compatible with existing fiber optic connector
housings, maintains the minimum bend radius of the optical fibers transitioned
on the frame between connector modules, and reduces the length of a single length
jumper employed on the frame. An alternative embodiment includes an Interbay Fiber
Manager (IFM) for routing and storing additional jumpers.