FIBER PEDESTAL WITH MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS

1 . A fiber pedestal, comprising:

a base;

a cover; and

a distribution box;

wherein the base, the cover, and the distribution box structured to form first configuration and a second configuration,

the first configuration has a first volume and corresponds to an unassembled state of the fiber pedestal; and

the second configuration has a second volume that is larger than the first volume and corresponds to an assembled state of the fiber pedestal.

2 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a plurality of knockouts for selectively creating cable entry points.

3 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes a splice compartment with a pivotable splice tray.

4 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the cover includes a top cover member and two side cover members.

5 . The fiber pedestal of claim 4 , wherein the two side cover members are substantially identical parts.

6 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes trunk cable strain relief clamps.

7 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the base and cover are made from weather-resistant materials suitable.

8 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes ports for both incoming and outgoing fiber connections.

9 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes a drop compartment with SC/APC adapters.

10 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes a tie-down area.

11 . The fiber pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the distribution box includes a cable management system with spools.

12 . A fiber pedestal, comprising:

a base having a rectangular configuration;

a cover, engageable with the base to define an interior space; and

a distribution box housed within the interior space;

wherein the base, the cover, and the distribution box are structured to form a first configuration and a second configuration,

the first configuration corresponds to an unassembled, nested state of the fiber pedestal, and

the second configuration corresponds to an assembled state of the fiber pedestal.

13 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the base includes a plurality of knockouts for selectively creating cable entry points.

14 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the distribution box includes a splice compartment with a pivotable splice tray.

15 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the cover includes a top cover member and two side cover members.

16 . The fiber pedestal of claim 15 , wherein the two side cover members are substantially identical parts.

17 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the distribution box includes trunk cable strain relief clamps.

18 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the distribution box includes ports for both incoming and outgoing fiber connections.

19 . The fiber pedestal of claim 12 , wherein the distribution box includes a drop compartment with SC/APC adapters.

20 . A fiber pedestal, comprising:

a base with a split configuration allowing for the front and rear housing sections to be selectively assembled and separated;

a cover that that is engageable with the base; and

a distribution box positioned within the base and cover, the distribution box having a splice tray and a drop fiber management system,

wherein the base, the cover, and the distribution box are structured to form a first configuration and a second configuration,

the first configuration has a first volume for an unassembled, nested state of the fiber pedestal, and

the second configuration has a second volume larger than the first volume, corresponding to an operational, assembled state of the fiber pedestal.