QSFP28 2x2 Cage-A2 WITH HEAT SINK
QSFP28 2x2 Cage-A2 WITH HEAT SINK Description
49030-02XXX1 stands out as a four-position stacked QSFP28 cage that gives priority to thermal hardware rather than light-pipe visibility. Its integrated ALUMINUM heat sink makes the 2x2 structure more specialized for layouts where four closely grouped QSFP28 ports need a more substantial metal feature above the cage instead of a cleaner bare-top design.
The 2x2 arrangement, 38 circuits per port, and 0.8 mm pitch define it as a dense stacked interface module, while the lack of a light pipe keeps the front-panel structure simpler. For designs that need a four-port stacked QSFP28 cage with a thermal-first profile and no added status-indication parts, this version is the more focused option.
QSFP28 2x2 Cage Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 49030-02XXX1 |
| Product Name | QSFP28 2x2-A2 |
| Product Type | 2x2 Stacked QSFP28 Cage with Heat Sink |
| Number of Ports | 2x2 |
| Number of Lanes | 4 Lane/Port |
| Number of Circuits | 38 Circuits/Port |
| Data Rate | 28Gbps Max |
| Pitch | 0.8 mm |
| Dimensions | 73.6 x 38.8 x 25.4 mm |
| Depth | 73.6 mm |
| Width | 38.8 mm |
| Height | 25.4 mm |
| EMI Finger | Yes |
| Light Pipe | No |
| Heat Sink | Integrated 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.
