Abstract:
The disclosed apparatus may include (1) an access surface that provides access to ports used to connect devices to a telecommunications network via the line card, (2) a back opposite the access surface, (3) a row of ports arranged along the access surface to house a set of transceivers, and (4) a recessed row of ports arranged along the access surface to house an additional set of transceivers, such that the recessed row of ports is recessed inward toward the back relative to the row of ports. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.