QSFP28 1x4 Cage Connector for Quad Port SFP Cage Applications S5014100C0SA4（Cross out Molex 1000177242）

Product Overview

The S5014100C0SA4 is a QSFP28 1x4 cage connector for quad port 100G panel openings. It uses 0.25 mm stainless steel for the cage, partitions and EMI fingers, supports press fit or solder assembly on 1.6 mm typical boards, and mates with QSFP MSA compatible transceivers per SFF-8663.

Product Specifications

Product Features

• 0.25 mm Stainless Steel Body
  Cage, partitions and EMI fingers are stamped from stainless steel for mechanical strength.
• Spring Finger EMI Gasket
  Integral fingers compress against the panel cutout to contain EMI across four ports.
• Press Fit or Solder Options
  Choose the assembly process that matches your production line.
• Light Pipe Option
  Optional quad light pipe locations bring port status LEDs to the bezel.
• Nose Plating Options
  Optional Au/Ni or nickel only nose plating matches chassis grounding needs.

Packing Details

• Packaging Method: Standard VITALCONN pack with part number traceability
• Carton Quantity: Follows standard VITALCONN packing
• Custom Packaging: Available on request

Applications

• 100G Ethernet Switches
  Four QSFP28 ports in one 76.81 mm cage cut panel and assembly cost.
• Servers and Storage Systems
  High port density front panels for data center hardware.
• Routers and Aggregation Equipment
  SFF-8663 footprint mates with standard QSFP MSA transceivers.
• Network Interface Cards
  Press fit assembly suits high volume board level production.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is a QSFP28 1x4 cage connector used for?
A: A QSFP28 1x4 cage connector houses four QSFP28 transceivers behind one panel opening, providing EMI shielding and mechanical alignment for 100G links. S5014100C0SA4 fits 76.81 x 51.21 mm quad openings on switches, servers and routers built to the SFF-8663 footprint.

Q: Does the S5014100C0SA4 support press fit and solder assembly?
A: Yes. The cage supports both press fit and solder process options on boards with 1.6 mm typical thickness, in single side or belly to belly mounting styles. This lets one cage design serve different production flows without changing the panel cutout.

Q: How is EMI controlled on this QSFP28 cage?
A: The 0.25 mm stainless steel EMI fingers form a spring finger gasket against the panel cutout, and optional nose plating in Au/Ni or nickel only provides a reliable chassis ground path. Partitions isolate the four port cavities to limit cross talk between adjacent transceivers.