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F-tone FT22BC01201 2x2 Ports SFP+Cage Connector With Inner LightPipe

F-tone FT22BC01201 2x2 Ports SFP+Cage Connector With Inner LightPipe

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F-tone FT22BC01201 2x2 Stacked SFP+ Cage Connector Technical Overview

The FT22BC01201 is an industry-standard 2x2 stacked SFP+ 4-port cage assembly featuring integrated inner optical lightpipes engineered for high-density 10Gb/s Ethernet and 16Gb/s Fibre Channel networking platforms. Constructed from 0.25mm high-conductivity copper alloy with nickel plating and utilizing solderless press-fit PCB mounting, it provides quad-port vertical and horizontal I/O consolidation, real-time optical LED link status diagnostics, and resilient chassis EMI grounding for enterprise switches, SAN storage directors, and industrial telecom infrastructure.

  • Mechanical Form Factor: 2x2 Stacked 4-Port SFP+ Cage Assembly with integrated inner optical lightpipes (2.490" L x 1.142" W x 1.005" H / 63.25mm L x 29.00mm W x 25.53mm H).
  • Signal Ecosystem Support: Engineered for 10GbE optical transceivers, 16G Fibre Channel modules, and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables operating up to 16 Gb/s (SFF-8431).
  • Board Mount Technology: Solderless Through-Hole Press-Fit termination with 0.25mm nickel-plated copper alloy body for high contact normal force.
  • Cross-Reference Sourcing: Direct footprint-compatible alternative to industry 2x2 stacked SFP+ cage assemblies from TE Connectivity, Molex, and Amphenol for supply chain diversification.

F-tone FT22BC01201 SFP+ Cage Connector Product Overview

FT22BC01201 is a 2x2 stacked SFP+ cage assembly featuring integrated inner lightpipe optics, metallic EMI shielding springs, 0.25mm nickel-plated copper alloy construction, and press-fit PCB mounting. Designed for quad-port density expansion on multi-layer line cards in enterprise core switches, SAN storage arrays, and industrial networking enclosures, this 4-port stacked assembly routes board-mounted LED light cleanly to front faceplate indicator ports while providing 360-degree EMI shielding across an extended industrial operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).

Key Benefits of F-tone FT22BC01201 SFP+ Cage Connector

  • Ultra-High 2x2 Quad-Port Density Consolidation: Arranges four SFP+ ports in a 2-row by 2-column matrix, doubling front-panel port capacity per linear inch of faceplate width on 1RU/2RU switch line cards.
  • Integrated Inner LightPipe Optics: Pre-assembled inner optical lightpipes guide SMT LED light from the PCB cleanly to the front panel, providing clear visual link and activity status diagnostics for stacked ports without light bleeding.
  • Durable 0.25mm Nickel-Plated Copper Alloy Body: Constructed from 0.25mm thick copper alloy with premium nickel plating, providing low transfer contact resistance, superior wear resistance over repeated module insertion cycles, and enhanced structural stiffness.
  • Solderless Through-Hole Press-Fit Integration: Precision press-fit compliant pins enable automated board insertion without subjecting sensitive motherboard substrates and adjacent SMT components to solder reflow thermal stress.
  • Extended Industrial Operating Envelope (-40°C to +85°C): Built for long-term electrical and mechanical reliability in demanding enterprise data centers, outdoor telecom cabinets, and edge compute environments.
  • Multi-Source Drop-In Compatibility: Standard SFP+ MSA mechanical footprint enables seamless deployment alongside original OEM equipment for BOM cost optimization and lead-time reduction.
Part Number: FT22BC01201 Part Status Active
Connector Style Cage Connector Type SFP+
Cage COPPER ALLOY,Ni PL ATED THICKNESS 0.25mm
PACKAGING TRAY PACKAGING Mounting Type Through Hole, Right Angle
Port Matrix Configuration 2x2 Port Number of Ports 4
Operating Temperature Range -40 – 85°C PCB Mounting Style Through Hole - Press-Fit
Included Lightpipe With Inner LightPipe Height (Inches/mm) 25.53/1.005
Length (Inches/mm) 63.25/2.490 Width (Inches/mm) 29.00/1.142

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Power and Wavelength Testing

Test the signal delivering strength and wavelength, to ensure the signal decoding capacity of the receiver, and the wavelength remains consistent from the transmitter to the receiver.

Power and Wavelength Testing

Traffic Testing

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Traffic Testing

Optical Performance Testing

Test the transceivers' eye diagram situation, receiving sensitivity, extinction ratio, wavelength, light-emitting, light-receiving, current and voltage, to ensure the signal quality, stability and reliability of the transmission.

Optical Performance Testing

End Face Testing

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End Face Testing

Various Switch Tests

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Various Switch Tests

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