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55 network cables from Monoprice, Cable Matters, FLYPROFiber and more. Most cost $6 to $2,904, and half cost less than $29.

Recommended Network Cables

Monoprice

Fiber, OM4, 10 Stated speed, Riser (CMR)

+OM4 multimode fiber supports 10 Gbps
+LC to LC connectors for compatible equipment
+About 9.8 ft length fits short equipment links
−Fiber requires compatible LC-port equipment
$17.46
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
HPE

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10 Gb/s speeds for high-bandwidth links
+Direct attach SFP connection for short links
+9.8 ft length reaches across most rack spaces
−Direct attach design is limited to short distances
No current price. Check it at the store.
Cable Matters

Fiber, Single-mode, Plenum (CMP), 4 to 5

+Five-pack for multiple fiber connections
+Single-mode fiber for long-distance links
+Plenum jacket suits air-handling spaces
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible equipment
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Vandesail

Fiber, OM1, Low smoke (LSZH), 6 and up

+Pack of 6 or more patch cables
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
+9.8 ft length suits rack-level connections
−OM1 multimode is an older grade with shorter reach than OM3
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
H!Fiber.com

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Supports 100 Gbps transmission speeds
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
+Duplex LC to LC connectors for SFP ports
−Short 9.8 ft length limits placement options
$6.49
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Cable Matters

Fiber, OM1, 10 Stated speed, Plenum (CMP)

+Plenum jacket suits air-handling space installations
+Supports 10 Gbps speeds
+Duplex multimode design
−OM1 fiber supports lower speeds than newer grades
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Ipolex

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Supports 10 Gbps speeds for fast short-range links
+Direct attach SFP+ design for simple connections
+9.8 ft length suits rack-to-rack runs
−Copper direct attach limits reach compared with fiber
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
Ultra Spec Cables

Fiber, Multimode

+Multimode duplex fiber for short equipment connections
+LC to LC connectors for common fiber equipment
+Orange jacket for easy identification
−Short 9.8 ft length limits reach between devices
$14.37
as of 11/04/2026 02:10 PST - Details
Fibergaga

Fiber, OM4

+OM4 multimode fiber for high-speed short-range links
+Uniboot design with both connectors on one side
+About 10 feet long for compact equipment connections
−Short length limits use to nearby equipment only
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+25Gbps data rate for high-speed server and switch links
+Direct attach SFP28 design for short-range connections
+About 10 ft length suits adjacent rack equipment
−Passive direct attach cable limited to short distances
$32.00
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
FLYPROFiber

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Passive direct attach design for short SFP+ connections
+Supports 10Gbps data rates
+About 9.8 foot length for links between nearby switches
−Short reach limits it to nearby equipment only
$17.89
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 40 Stated speed, 2 to 3

+9.8 ft length for nearby equipment
+Passive copper design with no power needed
+Pack of 2 to 3 cables
−Copper twinax design limits reach to short distances
No price recorded yet.
Tripp Lite

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+LC to LC duplex connectors for common transceivers
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for safer indoor installs
+9.8 foot length suits rack-to-rack patching
−Fiber cable requires compatible transceivers on both ends
$30.95
as of 11/04/2026 20:10 PST - Details
Jovxiaz

Fiber, Single-mode, 10 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Single-mode OS2 fiber for long-distance runs
+Duplex LC connectors on both ends
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
−Short 9.8 ft length limits placement options
$3.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:07 PST - Details
FiberPrime

Fiber, OM3, 40 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+Five-cable pack for multiple connections
+OM3 multimode fiber
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket
−Multimode fiber, not suited to long distances
No price recorded yet.
Tripp Lite

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed

+Rated for 100 Gbps data transfer speeds
+OM4 multimode fiber suits high-speed data center links
+LC to LC duplex connectors fit common fiber equipment
−Multimode fiber only reaches short distances compared to single-mode
$28.36
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details
HPC Optics

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Carries 10 Gbps for SFP+ to SFP+ connections
+Direct attach passive design for short SFP+ links
+9.8 ft length reaches devices across a small rack or room
−Fixed twinax cable offers no option for longer runs
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
FCD

Fiber, OM4, 100 Stated speed, Low smoke (LSZH)

+100Gb duplex OM4 multimode fiber
+Armored construction for added physical protection
+Low smoke zero halogen jacket for enclosed spaces
−Armored jacket is heavier and less flexible than standard patch cords
$46.45
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
SpeedyFiberTX

Fiber, OM4, Riser (CMR), 1 Pack count

+OM4 multimode fiber for short-distance connections
+Corning ClearCurve bend-insensitive fiber design
+Single pack contains one 3 meter cable
−Multimode fiber limits maximum transmission distance compared to single-mode
No price recorded yet.
James BaySpec score 8.3

Ethernet, 40 Stated speed

+Shielded construction for reduced interference
+Supports up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds
+About 9.8 feet long for desk or rack runs
−Heavy duty build is less flexible than standard patch cables
$40.35
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode

+Single-mode fiber for long-distance signal transmission
+12 fiber flat ribbon construction for high-density links
+LC UPC connectors for standard fiber equipment
−Pigtail format needs a splice or adapter to connect
$55.75
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode, Riser (CMR)

+Two fiber duplex single-mode construction
+Riser CMR jacket for building riser installs
+LC UPC duplex connectors on both ends
−Short 10 foot length limits placement options
$4.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:08 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode

+Single-mode fiber for long-distance runs
+Short 9.8 ft length suits tight equipment spacing
+LC-to-LC duplex connectors for standard transceivers
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible single-mode transceivers
$38.67
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Generic

Fiber, Single-mode

+Single-mode fiber for long-distance runs
+Duplex LC to SC connectors for mixed equipment
+About 9.8 feet long for typical rack spacing
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible transceivers
$41.56
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Bulgin

Ethernet, Cat6a

+IP68 Buccaneer plug resists dust and water ingress
+9.8 ft length suits outdoor or harsh-environment runs
+RJ45 plug fits standard Ethernet ports
−Rugged IP68 plug adds bulk at the connector end
$29,081.40
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

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