Speed you need, from QSFP to QSFP 112G
Our complete quad small form factor pluggable, QSFP connector portfolio includes QSFP+, zQSFP, QSFP28, QSFP56 and QSFP 112G. We provide a large range of simple and customizable design options. Our QSFP portfolio provides a simple upgrade path from 10 Gbps NRZ to 112Gbps PAM-4 — including four channels of data in one pluggable interface. Each channel is capable of transferring data from 10 to 112 Gbps and supports a total of up to 400 Gbps per port. Our QSFP product portfolio includes cages in single, ganged, and stacked configurations with various light pipe, bezel mount, and heat sink options.
Select Applications
QSFP Product Portfolio
- Network Interface
- Switches, Servers, and Routers
- Wireless Base Stations
- Test and Measurement Equipment
- Storage and Optical Transport
Featured Products
QSFP 112G Connector and Cage
TE Connectivity’s (TE) QSFP 112G connecotrs and cages address next-generation data center needs by supporting aggregate data rates up to 400 Gbps with signal integrity, high density and superior thermal.
Key Benefits
QSFP 112G Connector and Cage
Fast Data Transfer
- Supports aggregate data rates of 400 Gbps
- Superior signal integrity and meet 112G PAM-4
High Density
- Fits up to 32 ports on a 1RU switch configuration by offering 1x1, 1x2, 1x4, 1x5, 2x1 connector & cage configurations
Improved Thermal Management
- Utilizes integrated thermal bridge and zipper heat sinks technology which helps improve superior thermal performance
Design Flexibility
- Backwards compatible, providing an easy upgrade path from existing solutions
- Provides additional board trace design flexibility by allowing signal traces go between PCB layers
Broad Portfolios
- Provides both SNIA QSFP2 Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) specification Style A & Style B compliant products to support broad range of system customer’s design needs
- Offers direct attach cable (DAC) assembly with various lengths and AWG options to satisfy the customer requirements
TE Connectivity’s (TE) QSFP 112G connectors and cages design to support 112G-PAM4 signal modulation, can achieve up to 400 Gbps aggregate data rate per port with signal integrity, high density and superior thermal. The product family offers a wide range of design options and port configurations.
↑DATA
Up to 112 gigabits per second data transfer rates
↓EMI
Improved EMI performance through 112 Gbps
10-112
Designed for simple upgrade from 10–112 Gbps
Featured Product
QSFP28/56 Behind Bezel 1x6 Cage Assembly
Our new QSFP28/56 behind bezel 1x6 cage assembly which offers enhanced design flexibility for high density switches and routers.
- Offers 4 channels (4x) of 32+ Gbps data rates
- Supports 100 Gbps Ethernet (28 Gbps x 4), 100 Gbps InfiniBand (IB) Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) requirements and Fibre Channel applications
- Can also be used in current 10 Gbps and 16 Gbps applications with substantial electrical margin.
- Backwards compatible with existing QSFP optical modules and cable assemblies
- Supports future 56 Gbps PAM-4 technologies
Product Features
zQSFP+ Connectors
- Increased data rates up to 56 Gbps per lane
- Supports 100 Gbps Ethernet, 200 Gbps Ethernet, 100 Gbps InfiniBand (IB) Enhanced Data Rate, (EDR) requirements, 128G Fibre Channel, 25G/50G Consortium, 25G NRZ and 56G PAM-4
- 2.5 times more throughput than traditional QSFP solutions
- Higher loss budget for optics and copper cables at 10 Gbps
- Backwards compatible with QSFP+/QSFP28 cables and transceivers
- Dual-sourced product available through Molex LLC
Product Features
QSFP+ Connectors
- 4 channels in one interface
- Supports 10 Gbps Ethernet and 14 Gbps IB requirements (FDR)
- 3–4x the density of SFP+ and XFP
- Uses 38-position SMT connector
Stacked Belly-to-Belly zQSFP+ Cages
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Our new stacked belly-to-belly cages address the requirements for higher density switch designs using next-generation 48 and 64 silicon ports, including Open Compute Project (OCP) reference designs. They support a single printed circuit board (PCB) architecture (versus two PCBs) in each line card, saving significant costs.
Thermally Enhanced zQSFP+ Cages
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Our thermally enhanced solutions offer better front-to-back and back-to-front airflow through the cages, providing better heat dissipation for industry leading thermal performance.
Backwards Compatible and Flexible
for a Simple Upgrade Path
The backwards compatibility with QSFP+/QSFP28 cables and transceivers and the flexibility of the entire QSFP portfolio offer a simple upgrade path from 10 Gbps to 56 Gbps. The infographic below compares each product in this portfolio:
Cage Configuration Options
Single, Ganged, and Stacked
The QSFP product portfolio includes cages in single, ganged, and stacked configurations with various light pipe, bezel mount, and heat sink options.
Speed Comparison for QSFP/QSFP+ and zQSFP+ Interconnects
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What data rate does QSFP product portfolio support?
A: zQSFP+ connectors support 100 Gbps Ethernet, 200 Gbps Ethernet, 100 Gbps InfiniBand (IB) Enhanced Data Rate, (EDR) requirements, 128G Fibre Channel, 25G/50G Consortium, 25G NRZ and 56G PAM-4.
QSFP+ connectors support up to 10 Gbps per channel Ethernet (40G total) and 14 Gbps per channel InfiniBand (56 Gbps total).
Q: Is TE’s footprint compatible with other suppliers?
A: Single port QSFP+ cages are industry standard footprints. Most zQSFP+ cages are footprint compatible with Molex. It is always recommended to double check PCB footprint and bezel cutout compatibility.
Our portfolio of zQSFP+ interconnects offers 2.5 times more throughput than existing interconnect solutions to help meet today’s design challenges.
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