According to the fiber optic cable connection method, fiber optic terminal boxes can be divided into straight-through and branched types.The straight-through fiber optic terminal box has one big or mid-span hole for connecting the receiving line, while the branched fiber optic terminal box has several receiving outer holes in the cable.

According to the shell material, fiber optic terminal boxes can be divided into a metal shell and a plastic shell.

According to the number of fusion fibers, the fiber optic terminal box can be divided into 2 in, 8 out, and 4 in. 12 out, 4 in 24 out, etc.

According to the style, the fiber optic terminal box can be divided into wall mount, rack mount, rack drawer, and desktop type.
The wall-mount fiber optic terminal box is designed for pre-connected cables, field mounting of connectors, or field bonding of pigtails. It offers an ideal solution for building entrance terminals, telecommunication closets, main cross-connects, computer rooms, and other controlled environments.
The rack-mount fiber optic terminal box is widely used in the local central office. It is also used for fiber optic cable fixation, protection, cable termination, patching, etc.
The rack drawer fiber optic terminal box has aluminum sliding fittings with self-locking functions to prevent the drawer from falling when moved; 19-inch rack mount for ST, SC, LC, and FC adapters. The drawer is the holding board for splicingand easy to withdraw the fibers when testing and distributing. Desktop fiber optic terminal box using high-quality ABS or metal material. It is used for indoor, and outdoor fiber cables.

5. Indoor and Outdoor