The TE Connectivity 2110487-1 is a QSFP+ cage connector — the metal enclosure that receives a QSFP+ transceiver module on a line card or switch board. This orientation is standard for faceplate-mounted I/O in data center switches, routers, and server NICs where the cage protrudes through a panel cutout. The cage is EMI shielded, containing radiated emissions from the high-speed differential pairs within the chassis. The right-angle orientation means the board footprint must account for the cage body overhang beyond the edge connector; keep-out zones on the top and bottom layers around the cage are specified in the product drawing.
Mounting and Board Layout Considerations
Through-hole right-angle mounting gives the cage strong mechanical retention against the insertion and extraction forces of the QSFP+ module. The cage is available in Tape & Reel for automated pick-and-place assembly, or Cut Tape for prototype and low-volume builds. The reel quantity is set by the supplier; the Cut Tape option lets you order the exact count for a single board run without excess inventory.