ZQSFP+ Receptacle with Ganged Cage — 228 Positions, Press-Fit
This is the connector half that mounts on the PCB and accepts QSFP-style transceiver modules from the panel side. The EMI-shielded cage is integral to the connector body, so the shielding path from the module to the chassis ground is contained within the assembly, not reliant on a separate clip or gasket.
What the 228-Position Ganged Cage Means for the Design
The 2x3 ganged cage means six QSFP ports in a single PCB footprint — each port carries 38 signal contacts plus the cage ground plane. The press-fit tail array requires a backplane with plated through-holes sized for the compliant pin geometry; no solder paste or reflow profile to manage.