An optical fibre connector system, including an optical connector disposed
therein, and a recess allowing a through connector to be connected to the
optical connector. The optical fiber connector system includes an
engagement mechanism that acts on the optical connector to prevent
release of the through connector when connected to the optical connector,
and which is operable to enable release of the through connector. The
engagement mechanism is a movable element that normally engages the
connector to the support and which can be moved to disengage the
connector from the support, thereby releasing the through connector.