SFP Cage 2X2 with Light PIPE SFP Connector Dust Cover Fiber Optic Module Shielding
SFP Cage 2X2 with Light PIPE SFP Connector Dust Cover Fiber Optic Module Shielding
Description
Our SFP Cage 2x2 with Light Pipe & Dust Cover is a fully integrated, hot-swappable I/O connector system engineered for high-density networking equipment. Designed to accept SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 fiber optic transceiver modules, this 2x2 stacked cage delivers four high-speed ports in a compact footprint — maximizing port density while minimizing PCB real estate.
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Specification |
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Product Name |
SFP Cage 2x2 with Light Pipe & Dust Cover |
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Data Rate Support |
1.25 Gbps (SFP) / 10.3125 Gbps (SFP+) / 25.78 Gbps (SFP28 backward compatible) |
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Port Configuration |
2x2 Stacked (4 ports total) |
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Connector Type |
20-position female receptacle, 0.8mm pitch |
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Contact Material |
Phosphor bronze, gold flash over nickel (30µ" optional) |
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Cage Shell Material |
Copper alloy, nickel plated |
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Light Pipe |
Integrated PMMA light guide, transmits 2 LED channels per port (Link + ACT) |
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Dust Cover |
UL94 V-0 rated polymer, spring-loaded auto-close mechanism |
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EMI Gasket |
Beryllium copper spring fingers – top, left, right, bottom |
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Mounting Style |
Press-fit compliant pins (Ø0.64mm) / optional SMT solder tail |
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Mating Cycles |
≥100 insertions |
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Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +85°C |
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Compliant Standards |
SFF-8431, INF-8074i, RoHS 2.0, REACH, UL94 V-0 |
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Compatible Modules |
SFP / SFP+ / SFP28 transceivers, DAC, AOC |
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MOQ |
500 pcs |
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Sample Lead Time |
5–7 working days |
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Mass Production Lead Time |
3–4 weeks |
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Customization |
Cage height, port count (1xN / 2xN), light pipe color, belly-to-belly, custom footprints |
The built-in light pipe eliminates the need for separate LED light guides, channeling status indicators (Link, Activity, Speed) directly from the PCB to the front panel. The integrated dust covers automatically protect unpopulated ports from dust, moisture, and ESD, significantly extending module lifespan in data center and industrial environments. Combined with full-perimeter EMI spring fingers, this cage ensures signal integrity and regulatory compliance (FCC/CE) even in dense multi-port configurations.
Key Advantages
✅ Space-Saving 2x2 Stacked Architecture
✅ Maintenance-Free Port Monitoring
✅ Automatic Port Protection
✅ Best-in-Class EMI Performance
✅ Seamless Cross-Brand Replacement
Typical Applications
Data center top-of-rack (ToR) and leaf-spine Ethernet switches
Enterprise L2/L3 managed switches (24-port / 48-port models)
Network interface cards (NICs) for servers and storage arrays
5G fronthaul/backhaul transport equipment
Industrial Ethernet switches (DIN-rail, rack-mount)
Network security appliances: firewalls, load balancers, IDS/IPS
Fiber Channel SAN directors and switches.
FAQ
Q: How soon can we receive the quotation?
A: If the specification is confirmed, our quotation can be provided within 24 hours.
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