scope:

This Recommendation refers to passive optical nodes (optical wall outlets and extender boxes) for customer indoor premises. The nodes contain interconnection points (maximum of 4) between customer drop cables and patch cords/pigtails for optical network units (ONUs) and terminal devices. The passive optical nodes may also be used as an interconnect between indoor cables and may also be used to store cable/fibre overlength.

This Recommendation:

- refers to passive optical nodes for customer indoor premises, including optical wall outlets (surface mounted, flush mounted) and extender boxes;

- specifies the characteristics and requirements of the housing as well as the fibre management system;

- specifies mechanical and environmental characteristics of the nodes;

- defines a test plan for the performance evaluation of different types of the nodes used in indoor non-temperature controlled (IN) or indoor temperature controlled (IC);

- provides simulation of the effect of interventions related to network maintenance and reconfigurations;

- includes a checklist for a systematic product characterization according to [ITU-T L.200].