{"product_id":"ft11bcs2101-sfp-cage-single-port-with-light-pipe","title":"FT11BCS2101 SFP+ Cage Single Port With Light pipe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"checklist-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eF-tone FT11BCS2101 1x1 Port SFP+ Cage with Lightpipe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to streamline port-level diagnostics and maximize faceplate I\/O density in modern data center and telecommunications infrastructure, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFT11BCS2101\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a highly durable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1x1 (single-port) SFP+ cage assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed as a standalone mechanical receptacle, this shielding cage envelops and protects PCB-mounted electrical connectors, providing critical structural alignment and physical housing for high-speed Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) optical transceivers and direct-attach copper (DAC) cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed from a premium\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.25mm thick Nickel-Plated Copper Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e, this heavy-duty cage delivers superior structural rigidity and uncompromising resistance to oxidation and corrosion. Featuring an extreme military-grade operating temperature range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-55°C to 85°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, the FT11BCS2101 guarantees mission-critical mechanical reliability for both climate-controlled enterprise data centers and unconditioned outdoor edge computing enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Clear Polycarbonate Lightpipes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding clear, port-level diagnostic feedback is a critical requirement for rapid troubleshooting in densely packed rack environments. The FT11BCS2101 intelligently resolves this by incorporating precision-engineered\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear Polycarbonate Lightpipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edirectly into the cage architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Port Visibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese 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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Mechanical Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy integrating the lightpipe directly into the cage structure, hardware designers eliminate the need for complex external LED light-guides, preserving the integrity of the electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding at the faceplate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced EMI Containment \u0026amp; Shielding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) in high-speed chassis configurations is a critical design mandate. The FT11BCS2101 achieves superior electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) through its advanced shielding construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.25mm Nickel-Plated Copper Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe premium metal housing acts as a continuous Faraday shield, aggressively containing internal high-frequency emissions generated by the PHY transceivers and ensuring strict compliance with FCC, CE, and CISPR regulatory standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive EMI Springs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeavy-duty metallic EMI springs surround the perimeter of the port opening. These springs ensure continuous, low-impedance electrical contact with the metallic chassis bezel, aggressively sealing the enclosure against external Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and safely shunting electrostatic discharge (ESD) to ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMechanical Design \u0026amp; Press-Fit PCB Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware engineers prioritize long-term mechanical reliability alongside high-yield automated manufacturing. The FT11BCS2101 leverages advanced solderless technology to optimize the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress-Fit (Compliant Pin) Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cage utilizes a Through-Hole Press-Fit mounting style. The compliant pins are driven directly into plated through-holes (PTH) on the PCB, creating a cold-welded, gas-tight mechanical bond that heavily resists vibration, physical shock, and completely eliminates the thermal stress associated with secondary wave soldering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Rigidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe robust metallic cage acts as a rigid guide rail system, absorbing the physical stress of frequent SFP+ transceiver insertions and extractions, thereby protecting the delicate internal SMT electrical connectors from mechanical fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining robust EMI containment, integrated visual diagnostics, extended thermal resilience (-55°C to 85°C), and a highly reliable press-fit design, the FT11BCS2101 is the optimal mechanical housing for high-throughput network architectures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Center \u0026amp; Enterprise Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-density Top-of-Rack (ToR) switches, core edge routers, and network aggregation devices demanding visually monitored faceplate I\/O.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelecommunications Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBroadband access hubs, 5G baseband units (BBUs), and fiber-to-the-x (FTTX) optical line terminals (OLTs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Edge Computing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRuggedized industrial Ethernet switches and micro-data center nodes deployed in extreme temperature environments (-55°C to 85°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNext-generation firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and unified threat management (UTM) hardware requiring robust EMI containment and clear port diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ftable_0114f109 { width:100%; 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