Although the company did not detail the connection with Thailand, JDSU is a customer of the optical products contract manufacturer Fabrinet, which has suffered considerable flood damage as its facilities in Thailand.

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Optical networking stocks are down sharply Tuesday as investor come to grips with the significant damage from flooding in Thailand to facilities operated by Fabrinet, a contract manufacturer that specifically serves the sector.

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The optical door flips open when the eject button is pressed to protect the drive from dust and potential damage when not in use.

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