The TE Connectivity 2214574-7 is a QSFP+ receptacle with an integrated ganged (1x4) cage — a single metal housing that holds four QSFP+ ports side by side. It carries 152 positions total, arranged as 38 per port. EMI shielding is built into the cage, and the light pipe feature routes optical status indicators from the board to the front bezel.
The 152-position count (38 x 4) is the first check against your BOM — each of the four QSFP+ ports needs its full 38-circuit complement. The press-fit tail design avoids a wave-solder step, which is a common requirement in backplane assemblies where the opposite side of the board is already populated. The right-angle mount orients the cage so the cable entry is perpendicular to the PCB, matching the standard panel cutout for a 1x4 QSFP+ ganged cage. The EMI shield is integral to the cage — no separate gasket or clip needed at the panel face. The light pipe is a molded plastic channel that snaps into the cage and aligns with board-mounted LEDs, saving a separate light-pipe assembly step.