A retractable optical fiber assembly is provided, including a first ring
adapted to accommodate a first winding of a fiber optic cable having a
first end. A second ring is positioned concentrically with the first
ring. The second ring is rotatable with respect to the first ring, and
the second ring is adapted to accommodate a second winding of the fiber
optic cable having a second end. Rotating the second ring in a first
direction causes the fiber optic cable to wind onto the second ring
thereby retracting the second end towards the retractable optical fiber
assembly, and causes the fiber optic cable to unwind about the first ring
thereby retaining the first end in a stable position as the second end is
retracted. A module is also provided that includes a plurality of
retractable optical fiber assemblies.