An optical fiber cable distribution shelf is disclosed which comprises at least one stack of pivotably mounted trays that each have a panel of optical adapters mounted to the front of the tray. Thus, each tray is pivotably mounted in the cable distribution shelf and can be pivoted horizontally from a position parallel to center to a forward perpendicular-to-center position for easy access to the front or rear optical fiber connectors leading to the adapters mounted on the tray.