What This SFP+ Cage Receptacle Does That a Bare Connector Can't
The TE Connectivity 1-2007492-5 is a ganged 2x1 SFP+ receptacle with an integrated cage — a single metal housing that holds two SFP+ modules side by side and provides the EMI containment and mechanical alignment a bare board-mount connector lacks. The cage includes an EMI shield, board guide pins for alignment during assembly, and an integrated light pipe for port status indication. This is the part you spec when the panel layout calls for two adjacent SFP+ ports with a single press-fit footprint and the shielding that keeps radiated emissions below Class A limits.
Press-Fit Termination and Right-Angle Mounting
That saves a process step on the line and makes rework possible if a pin gets bent during handling. Through-hole mounting gives the cage the mechanical anchor it needs to withstand repeated module insertion and extraction without lifting pads.
Shielding, Alignment, and Status Indication
The integrated EMI shield is the primary reason to choose this over a bare receptacle — it contains the RF energy from the high-speed differential pairs inside the cage so the system passes radiated emissions testing without a separate gasket or clip-on shield. The light pipe carries the port LED from the board to the front bezel, so the status indicator is visible without routing a separate light guide.