Optitap MST Box

GL-MST01-06 6-Port OptiTap MST Box

The GL-MST01-06 is a six-port outdoor Multiport Service Terminal (MST) for connecting distribution fibers to subscriber drop cables. Its IP68 enclosure measures 112 × 267.5 × 89 mm and provides hardened connection interfaces, with a cable-gland or hardened-adapter feeder entrance. Custom feeder lengths and stub-tail configurations support planned FTTH distribution points; specify the matching connector assembly and mounting kit for pole, pedestal, handhole or strand installation.

GL-MST01-06 MST Box Features

Six External Drop Connection Ports

Six externally accessible ports provide the connection positions for matched drop assemblies. With the approved pre-terminated configuration, an additional drop can be connected without opening the terminal enclosure. Record the numbered port-to-fiber map and unused-port sealing arrangement during commissioning.

Hardened Interface Configurations

The range lists hardened SC, hardened LC duplex and hardened MPO adapter options. Select the actual interface for the ordered assembly and match its mechanical housing, optical interface and cable plug. Port count and fiber count depend on that selected configuration; the listed options are not a mixed-port bill of materials.

Selectable Feeder Entrance and Stub

A cable gland or hardened-adapter entrance supports different feeder connection plans. Feeder fiber counts of 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 cores and customized lengths are listed. Approve the input termination, fiber assignment and stub routing with the complete assembly drawing.

IP68 Enclosure for Outdoor Nodes

The terminal has a stated IP68 protection rating and a published size of 112 × 267.5 × 89 mm. Select the sealing components for the feeder and drop configuration, then confirm the required assembled test conditions. Keep inspection and cleaning procedures with the installation instructions.

Mounting Options for the Access Route

Pole, pedestal, handhole and strand mounting are listed in the specifications; wall and pole installation are also described. Specify the kit for the actual support structure, connector access and cable routing. Confirm bracket dimensions, fixing arrangements and clearance with the approved installation drawing.

General Technical Specifications

Temperature specification: Confirm whether the listed −40 to +85°C range applies to operation, storage or another condition for the selected assembly. Confirm the connector option and installed port arrangement separately from the six-port enclosure designation.

Cable and Optical Specifications

Optical acceptance: Cable attenuation is stated per kilometre; the 0.4 dB maximum insertion loss and 65 dB minimum return loss are listed as connector values. Confirm their applicable interface, measurement reference and test conditions. Confirm the component and test definition for directivity; this entry does not define a splitter ratio.

Cable ordering: Confirm the meaning of the "50meter to customized" stub-length entry, the selected flat cable size and the required input termination in the quotation and assembly drawing.

GL-MST01-06 Dimensional Drawing

MST Position in an FTTP Distribution Network

FTTH and FTTA Application Planning

FTTH Distribution-to-Drop Connections

At a neighborhood distribution point, adding subscriber drops can require repeated access to a sealed enclosure. The GL-MST01-06 provides six external hardened connection positions so matched pre-terminated drops can be connected at the port. In the illustrated FTTP architecture, place the terminal downstream of the FDH split and connect it to the planned distribution cable. Before ordering, confirm the feeder fiber count, port map, drop plug and optical budget. Identify any feeder splice work separately from subscriber drop connection, and approve the arrangement for unused ports and future service activation.

Pole, Pedestal, Handhole and Strand Routes

An access route may use several support structures, each with different space and cable-routing constraints. The listed mounting options let the same six-port model be specified for pole, pedestal, handhole or strand locations when the corresponding kit is approved. Position the MST at the distribution-to-drop node with access to each connected plug and the feeder exit. Confirm bracket geometry, fastening parts, cable support, bend limits and installation clearance. For handholes or exposed locations, define the required assembled IP68 test conditions and the inspection procedure for seals and mating surfaces before procurement.

FTTA Fiber Connections at Mobile Sites

Tower and rooftop links require connector assemblies matched to the radio equipment and the site fiber plan. The GL-MST01-06 description includes FTTA applications, while its adapter list includes hardened SC, LC duplex and MPO options. Position the selected configuration at the approved outdoor connection point between the distribution run and matched equipment leads. Before ordering, confirm the exact receiving interface, fiber mapping, duplex polarity or multifiber arrangement where applicable, feeder construction and mounting kit. Have the radio-link design define the optical path; an internal splitter is not established by the six-port enclosure specification.

Selection and Ordering Details

Configuration FAQ

Does six ports mean six fibers in every configuration?

The six-port designation identifies external connection positions. Fiber allocation depends on the selected SC, LC duplex or MPO interface and the approved internal map. Confirm the feeder count and port-to-fiber schedule for the ordered assembly.

Is a PLC splitter included as standard?

The illustrated FTTP network uses splitting at the FDH. No internal splitter ratio is specified for this GL-MST01-06 configuration. Include a circuit drawing and the required splitter specification if the project needs splitting inside the terminal.

What supports cable management during maintenance?

A documented feeder route, numbered port map and identified drop leads help technicians trace connections and replace the correct cable. Keep matched connector parts, inspection instructions and the approved layout with the installation record.

Related Product Family

Multiport Service Terminals   |   GL-MST01-06 reference product