QSFP+ Receptacle with Cage — Ganged 1x4
The TE Connectivity 2214574-4 is a QSFP+ receptacle with an integrated cage, configured as a ganged 1x4 stack. This means a single connector body presents four QSFP+ ports side-by-side, each with 38 signal and power contacts for a total of 152 positions. The right-angle through-hole mounting orients the cage parallel to the PCB, allowing the module to insert from the board edge. The integrated EMI shielding — a metal cage with grounding features — manages radiated emissions from the high-speed data lanes, a requirement for compliance with FCC and similar standards in data-center and telecom equipment.
This avoids the thermal stress of reflow or wave soldering and simplifies rework — a single contact can be replaced if damaged. The through-hole mounting provides mechanical retention against the insertion and extraction forces of the QSFP+ module, which can be significant over repeated mating cycles.