2007180-1 TE SFP+ Cage Ganged (1 x 2) Connector 16 Gbs Included Lightpipe

TE 2007180-1 1x2 SFP+ Ganged Cage Assembly with Lightpipes

Engineered to maximize faceplate I/O density and streamline port-level diagnostics in demanding data center and telecommunications infrastructure, the TE 2007180-1 is a premium 1x2 (2-port) SFP+ ganged cage assembly. Designed as a ruggedized cable-to-board receptacle for Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) optical transceivers and direct-attach copper (DAC) cables, this highly integrated shielding cage reliably supports high-speed data transmission rates up to 16 Gb/s per channel. By consolidating two physical ports into a single, contiguous mechanical structure equipped with dual round lightpipes, hardware architects can drastically optimize front-panel I/O density without sacrificing critical visual feedback.

Constructed from high-grade Nickel Silver Alloy, this cage assembly delivers intrinsic resistance to oxidation and outstanding mechanical durability across an extreme extended temperature range of -55°C to 105°C. Utilizing a highly reliable solderless Through Hole Press-Fit mounting mechanism, the 2007180-1 ensures a permanent, gas-tight mechanical connection to the printed circuit board (PCB), making it the definitive physical layer housing for mission-critical core routers, ruggedized edge computing enclosures, and outdoor networking chassis.

Integrated Dual Round Lightpipes for Visual Diagnostics

Providing clear, port-level diagnostic feedback in high-density ganged configurations is a critical requirement for rapid network troubleshooting. The 2007180-1 elegantly resolves this by incorporating precision-engineered Dual Round Lightpipes directly into the cage architecture.

• Targeted Port Visibility: These integrated optical channels efficiently capture light from surface-mounted LEDs located on the motherboard and route it directly to the front chassis bezel. This provides network administrators with immediate, unambiguous visual status indicators (such as Link Speed and Network Activity) for both ports.
• Streamlined Mechanical Profile: Integrating the lightpipes directly into the mechanical cage eliminates the need for complex external LED light-guides, thereby preserving the integrity of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding at the faceplate.

Typical Applications

Combining 16 Gb/s performance, integrated diagnostic lightpipes, military-grade thermal resilience (-55°C to 105°C), and robust elastomeric gasket EMI sealing, the 2007180-1 is the optimal mechanical housing for extreme-environment network architectures:

• Defense & Aerospace: Ruggedized military communication hubs, radar systems, and avionics subjected to massive temperature fluctuations and requiring tight environmental sealing at the faceplate.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure: Broadband access hubs, unconditioned outdoor 5G baseband units (BBUs), and fiber-to-the-x (FTTX) optical line terminals operating in dusty or humid environments.
• Data Center & Enterprise Switching: High-density 10GbE / 16GFC edge switches and Top-of-Rack (ToR) routers requiring visually monitored, ganged 1x2 port matrices.
• Industrial & Edge Computing: Hardened industrial Ethernet gateways and micro-data center nodes deployed in harsh manufacturing, mining, or energy sector environments.