The TE Connectivity 2274000-1 is a zSFP+ cage — the metal enclosure that receives and shields an SFP+ transceiver module at the board edge. The right-angle orientation orients the cage parallel to the board, so the module inserts from the panel face. An integrated light pipe routes the module's link-status LED to the front bezel, and the EMI shielding gasket on the cage face bleeds chassis ground before the signal contacts mate.
Press-Fit Assembly and Board Layout
Because this is a press-fit part, the board must have the correct plated through-hole diameter and the assembly tooling to push the compliant pins home — no wave solder or reflow step. The EMI shield contacts the chassis ground plane on the board edge, so the keep-out zone around the cage footprint needs a solid ground pour under the gasket area.
Compatibility Note: zSFP+ vs SFP+
The zSFP+ cage is mechanically and electrically compatible with standard SFP+ modules — the 'z' denotes a reduced-height profile that fits tighter card-to-card spacing, not a different module interface. Any SFP+ transceiver that meets the SFF-8431 specification will seat in this cage and latch. The light pipe position and the EMI shield geometry are specific to the zSFP+ cage footprint, so confirm the panel cutout matches the TE application drawing before committing the board layout.