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The integrated EMI shield and molded-in light pipe reduce component count on the board: one pick-and-place operation replaces a separate cage, shield can, and light pipe assembly. ## ZQSFP+ vs Standard QSFP+ — What the Enhanced Interface Means for the Build ZQSFP+ (Z-Pluggable QSFP+) is TE's enhanced version of the standard QSFP+ form factor. The key difference is the integrated cage and shielding: the 2227671-3 combines the receptacle, cage, and EMI shield into one press-fit body, whereas a standard QSFP+ connector typically requires a separate cage assembly and a gasket. The 2x3 ganged configuration means six ports share a common shield structure, reducing crosstalk between adjacent ports compared to individual cages. The press-fit interface also eliminates the reflow profile constraints of a soldered cage — important when the connector sits on a thick backplane with mixed via sizes. Standard QSFP+ modules mate directly with this ZQSFP+ receptacle; the interface is mechanically and electrically compatible. ## Press-Fit Termination — Board Layout and Assembly Notes Press-fit termination requires a specific PCB hole diameter and a controlled insertion force per compliant pin for TE's ZQSFP+ connectors. The integrated light pipe routes the port status LEDs to the front panel.","metaTitle":"TE 2227671-3 ZQSFP+ Receptacle, 228 Pos, Press-Fit","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 2227671-3 ZQSFP+ receptacle with cage, ganged 2x3 configuration, 228 positions (38 x 6).","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Pluggable Terminal Blocks"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Tray","Features":"EMI Shielded, Light Pipe","Termination":"Press-Fit","Mounting Type":"Through Hole, Right Angle","Connector Type":"ZQSFP+","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","Connector Style":"Receptacle with Cage, Ganged (2x3)","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Base Product Number":"2227671","Number of Positions":"228 (38 x 6)","Contact Finish Thickness":"30.0µin (0.76µm)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$102.5600","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/a8e389460d1bdd2707b21bb0f344b93e.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/2227671-3/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What connector type and configuration is 2227671-3?","answer":"The 2227671-3 is a TE Connectivity ZQSFP+ receptacle with cage in a ganged 2x3 configuration — six QSFP ports in a single body. It has 228 positions total (38 per port), press-fit termination, through-hole right-angle mounting, and includes an integrated EMI shield and light pipe."},{"question":"Is 2227671-3 compatible with standard QSFP+ modules?","answer":"Yes, standard QSFP+ modules mate directly with this ZQSFP+ receptacle. The ZQSFP+ interface is mechanically and electrically compatible with QSFP+ modules; the enhanced cage and shielding do not change the module interface."},{"question":"Does 2227671-3 include the light pipe?","answer":"Yes, the connector includes an integrated light pipe as a listed feature. The molded-in light pipe routes port status LEDs to the front panel, eliminating a separate light pipe assembly step."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2227671-3","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/2227671-3 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}