The TE Connectivity 2227727-1 is a zSFP+ cage, ganged as a 1 x 2 configuration, meaning it holds two standard SFP+ modules side by side in a single port cluster. It is a press-fit, right-angle through-hole component designed for board-edge mounting on a host PCB — typical in switches, routers, and line cards where the cage sits behind the I/O panel and the modules insert from the front. The press-fit termination eliminates the soldering step, which simplifies assembly and rework on multi-layer backplanes. This cage comes with the EMI shield and light pipe pre-integrated as part of the assembly. The EMI shield contains radiated emissions from the high-speed differential pairs inside the module, and the light pipe routes the module's link/activity LED to the front bezel — saving a separate light-pipe holder and reducing BOM line count.
Compatibility and Module Fit
The 2227727-1 accepts standard SFP+ modules. Any SFP+ transceiver that meets the mechanical envelope will seat and latch into this cage.