Get the Speed You Need, from Q to Z!
The complete quad small form factor pluggable (QSFP) portfolio of interconnects, including QSFP+ and zQSFP+ (QSFP28/56), delivers a large range of simple and customizable design options. The flexibility of the entire QSFP portfolio provides a simple upgrade path from 10 Gbps NRZ to 28 Gbps NRZ and 56 Gbps PAM-4 — including four channels of data in one pluggable interface. Each channel is capable of transferring data from 10 to 56 Gbps and supports a total of up to 200 Gbps per port. These interconnects have 3x the density of SFP products, and the QSFP product portfolio includes cages in single, ganged, and stacked configurations with various light pipe, bezel mount, and heat sink options.
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
↑DATA
Up to 56 gigabits per second data transfer rates
↓EMI
Improved EMI performance through 56 Gbps
10-56
Designed for simple upgrade from 10–56 Gbps
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.
NEW 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.
Speed Comparison for QSFP/QSFP+ and zQSFP+ Interconnects
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:
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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QSFP+ Connectors and Cable Assemblies (English)
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.
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Select Applications
QSFP Product Portfolio
- Network Interface
- Switches, Servers, and Routers
- Wireless Base Stations
- Test and Measurement Equipment
- Storage and Optical Transport
