The Optical Termination Box (OTB) consists of three sections: the Pigtail and Cable Inlet, the Splice Tray, and the Patch Cord compartment. A Fiber Termination Box (FTB), also known as an Optical Terminal Box (OTB), is a crucial component in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) applications. Its primary function is to efficiently manage and terminate fiber optic cables, connecting the cable's core to a pigtail. Due to its small size, it is also considered a miniature version of the Optical Distribution Frame or Optical Distribution Frame (ODF). Optical Fiber Patch Cord/Cable is similar to coaxial cable, except. What Is the Role of a Fiber Optic Terminal Box in FTTH? When most teams plan an FTTH rollout, they obsess over feeder routes, splitter ratios, and ONT models—but the handoff point where glass meets the living space is often under-specified.