A connector device (203) for connecting a first fiber optic cable (1;101) to a plurality of second fiber optic cables (9′;220). The connector device (203) includes a casing (205) having a first opening (204) arranged to receive the first fiber optic cable (1;101), a second opening (206) arranged to receive the plurality of second fiber optic cables (9′;222), a cavity that connects the first and second openings (204, 206) such that a fiber connection can be made between the first fiber optic cable (1;101) and the plurality of second cables (9′;220), and first and second parts (205a, 250b) that are connectable to each other; and securing means for securing the casing (205) to the first fiber optic cable (1;101) and to the plurality of second fiber optic cables (9′;220) such that when secured thereto the casing (205) transfers tensile loads between the cables (1;101, 9′;220), wherein the securing means includes a furcation member (209) that is arranged to receive and support the plurality of second fiber optic cables (9′;220). A method for producing a furcated fiber optic cable is also disclosed.