SFP+ Cages for Fibre/Ethernet Applications - SS-79100 Series

Stewart Connector’s single and multiport SFP+ cages are designed to meet the requirements for small form factor industry standards. Stewarts SFP+ cage offering is the next step in supporting the growing demand for I/O solutions in both fibre channels and Ethernet applications, where improved performance is necessary with increasing data rates. Supports 8 Gbps fibre channels and 10 Gbps Ethernet.

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Features and Benefits

• Fully compatible with SFP+ interfaces and backwards compatible mechanically with SFP
• SFP+ single and multiport configurations available in press-fit and PCI (1°) versions to accommodate various board thicknesses and assembly processes
• All SFP+ cages have 360° gaskets, spring finger and multiple ground-pin locations to increase the EMI shielding in various applications
• Belly-to-belly mounting is capable on single and ganged cages to ensure effective utilization of PCB real estate
• Improved thermal management in higher wattage transceiver applications due to heat sinks mounted to various single and ganged configurations
• Light pipes available for all configurations to provide a "link" or "no link" status using LEDs mounted on the PCB
• Press-fit mounting options eliminate termination to PCB though soldering, lowering the applied cost and avoid solder related issues
• Compliant with industry standards SFF-8432, SFF-8083, and SFF-8431