QSFP28 Cage 2x3-P-A01 W-LPB
QSFP28 Cage 2x3-P-A01 W-LPB Description
160517-00111 combines a six-position stacked QSFP28 cage layout with an ALUMINUM heat sink and 6 light pipes, making it a hybrid design that balances thermal structure and port visibility. Unlike bare stacked cages that choose either a simpler top surface or a larger light-pipe count, this model uses a more selective light-pipe arrangement together with a heat-sink feature in the same 2x3 module.
That combination gives the cage a more application-specific identity for designs that need some visual guidance across six QSFP28 positions but also want metal thermal hardware above the cage. For a 2x3 stacked interface that does not fully sacrifice either visibility or heat management, this model provides a more mixed-feature solution.
QSFP28 Cage 2x3-P-A01 W-LPB Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 160517-00111 |
| Product Name | QSFP28 2x3-P-A01 W-LPB |
| Product Type | 2x3 Stacked QSFP28 Cage with Heat Sink and Light Pipe |
| Number of Ports | 2x3 |
| Number of Lanes | 4 Lane/Port |
| Number of Circuits | 38 Circuits/Port |
| Data Rate | 28Gbps Max |
| Pitch | 0.8 mm |
| Dimensions | 73.4 x 59.1 x 25.4 mm |
| Depth | 73.4 mm |
| Width | 59.1 mm |
| Height | 25.4 mm |
| EMI Finger | Yes |
| Light Pipe | 6 LP, Left Up |
| 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.
