The TE Connectivity 2214574-1 is a QSFP+ receptacle with an integrated ganged 1x4 cage, delivering 152 positions arranged as 38 per port. This is the complete I/O assembly for a four-port, high-density faceplate — the cage, the EMI shielding, and the light pipe are all on one part number, so there is no separate cage to source or align on the pick-and-place line.
Press-fit termination and a right-angle through-hole mounting orientation mean this connector is designed for a solderless backplane assembly. The press-fit compliant pin compresses into a plated through-hole, creating a gas-tight joint without the thermal stress of reflow — a standard choice for high-reliability telecom and datacom line cards where rework access matters.
What the features mean on the board
The integrated EMI shield is required by the QSFP+ specification. The built-in light pipe routes the port LED from the board edge to the faceplate.