QSFP to RJ45 1x3-A0 WITH HEAT SINK AND LIGHT PIPE
QSFP28 1x3-A0 Description
49009-00N011 combines three QSFP28 ports with both an ALUMINUM heat sink and 12 integrated light pipes, making it a distinctly balanced multi-port cage rather than a plain stacked or bare-cage design. The triple-port format lets the cage carry more front-panel bandwidth in one module, while the light-pipe count gives each port area stronger visual support for status indication.
At the same time, the integrated heat-sink structure makes the cage more specialized for port arrays that cannot ignore thermal conditions around clustered QSFP to RJ45 interfaces. For three-port QSFP28 layouts that need both port visibility and thermal hardware in the same module, this model offers a more complete front-panel structure than simpler multi-port versions.
QSFP to RJ45 Cage 1x3-A0 Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 49009-00N011 |
| Product Name | QSFP28 1x3-A0 |
| Product Type | 1x3 QSFP28 Cage with Heat Sink and Light Pipe |
| Number of Ports | 1x3 |
| Number of Lanes | 4 Lane/Port |
| Data Rate | 28Gbps Max |
| Dimensions | 67.9 x 57.45 x 15.15 mm |
| Depth | 67.9 mm |
| Width | 57.45 mm |
| Height | 15.15 mm |
| EMI Finger | Yes |
| Light Pipe | 12 LP |
| Heat Sink | ALUMINUM |
| Mounting | Press Fit |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
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Key Advantages of QSFP to RJ45 Connectivity
Built around a four-lane interface, QSFP-DD cage delivers higher aggregate bandwidth than single-lane pluggable formats and is widely used where uplink capacity, port efficiency, and dense high-speed connectivity matter most.
QSFP+ Cage Applications in High-Bandwidth Networks
QSFP+ cage is commonly used where multi-lane bandwidth is needed in a compact module format, especially in systems that rely on high-capacity uplinks, dense switching fabrics, and heavier east-west traffic.
Switch Uplinks and Aggregation Links
QSFP is widely used on uplink and aggregation ports where traffic from many lower-speed access ports must be concentrated into fewer higher-bandwidth interfaces.
Leaf-Spine and Data Center Fabrics
In data center switching architectures, QSFP fits naturally into fabric-facing connections that require higher throughput and efficient lane-based interconnect design.
High-Performance Storage and Backend Interconnects
QSFP cage is also suitable for backend fabrics that move large data sets between storage nodes, controllers, and high-throughput equipment where wider links are preferred.
HPC, AI, and Compute Clusters
Compute-heavy platforms such as HPC and AI clusters often need denser high-bandwidth node-to-node connectivity, making QSFP a practical option for multi-lane system interconnects.
