What does “pre-terminated” mean in an optical distribution frame?

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What does &#8220;pre-terminated&#8221; mean in an optical distribution frame?

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A pre-terminated ODF uses factory-terminated and factory-tested fiber modules and trunk cables instead of on-site splicing. Deployment becomes plug-and-play: modules click into the trays, trunks connect at the rear, and links are ready to patch – significantly reducing installation time, labor cost and the risk of field-termination errors.