QSFP14 Cage 1x1-A1 WITH HEAT SINK AND LIGHT PIPE
QSFP14 Cage 1x1-A1 Description
48001-01N011 stands out by combining three structural features in one single-port QSFP14 cage: an ALUMINUM heat sink, 2 integrated light pipes, and an EMI finger. That combination gives the port both thermal hardware above the cage and visible status guidance at the front-panel side, which is more feature-complete than a basic single-port cage without added indication or cooling components.
Its 1x1 four-lane format keeps the design focused on a dedicated high-bandwidth QSFP interface, while the press-fit structure supports cleaner board assembly. With a body size of 65.8 x 19.46 x 13.7 mm, this model is especially suited for designs that want a standard single-port QSFP cage but also need heat dissipation support and clearer port-level visibility built directly into the hardware.
GLGNET QSFP14 1x1-A1 Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 48001-01N011 |
| Product Name | QSFP14 1x1-A1 WITH HEAT SINK AND LIGHT PIPE |
| Product Type | 1x1 QSFP14 Connector Cage with Heat Sink and Light Pipe |
| Number of Ports | 1x1 |
| Number of Lanes | 4 Lane/Port |
| Data Rate | 14Gbps Max |
| Dimensions | 65.8 x 19.46 x 13.7 mm |
| Depth | 65.8 mm |
| Width | 19.46 mm |
| Height | 13.7 mm |
| EMI Finger | Yes |
| Light Pipe | No |
| 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.
