An overmolded multi-port optical connection terminal for a fiber optic
distribution cable includes a tether cable containing a plurality of
optical fibers optically connected to a corresponding plurality of
optical fibers terminated from the fiber optic distribution cable at a
first end of the tether cable, an overmolded housing a the second end of
the tether cable, at least one connector port, and plenum means for
accommodating excess fiber length (EFL) caused by shrinkage of the tether
cable and/or pistoning of the optical fibers of the tether cable during
connector mating. In one embodiment, a centralized plenum means is
defined by an internal cavity within the overmolded housing sufficient
for accommodating the EFL without micro bending. In another embodiment, a
distributed plenum means is defined by an oversized tubular portion of
the tether cable having an inner diameter sufficient for accommodating
the EFL without micro bending.