2007181-1 TE SFP+ Cage Ganged (1 x 2) Connector Press-Fit Through Hole

TE 2007181-1 1x2 SFP+ Ganged Cage Assembly

Engineered to deliver uncompromising signal integrity and robust environmental protection in harsh data center and telecommunications infrastructure, the TE 2007181-1 is a premium 1x2 (2-port) SFP+ ganged cage assembly. Designed as a ruggedized, sealable 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 ports into a single, contiguous mechanical structure, it enables hardware architects to optimize front-panel I/O density while protecting sensitive printed circuit board (PCB) layouts.

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 2007181-1 ensures a permanent, gas-tight mechanical connection to the PCB, making it the definitive physical layer housing for mission-critical core routers, ruggedized edge computing enclosures, and outdoor networking chassis.

1x2 Ganged Architecture & Sealable PCB Integration

The ganged 1x2 port matrix is an essential mechanical foundation for modular high-capacity aggregation routers and specialized outdoor telecommunications equipment requiring compact, multi-channel transceiver placements.

• Sealable Faceplate Design: Uniquely designated as a sealable cage assembly, this housing is highly suitable for IP-rated chassis designs, ruggedized outdoor enclosures, and military-grade hardware subjected to moisture, dust, and particulate ingress.
• Belly-to-Belly Support: The mechanical footprint is specifically optimized for SFP+ Stacked Belly-to-Belly applications. This allows hardware designers to mount identical cage assemblies on both the top and bottom surfaces of a shared PCB, effectively doubling port density without risking thermal or EMI crossover.
• Streamlined Front Panel (No Lightpipes): Designed explicitly without integrated lightpipes, preserving the integrity of the environmental seal and reducing internal routing complexity for systems utilizing external, chassis-mounted diagnostic LEDs.

Typical Applications

Combining 16 Gb/s performance, robust EMI shielding via an elastomeric gasket, military-grade thermal resilience (-55°C to 105°C), and a sealable press-fit design, the 2007181-1 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 clean, 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.