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Direct Attach SFP Cables

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8 direct attach SFP cables from 10Gtek, Cable Matters, HPC Optics and more. Most cost $18 to $87, and half cost less than $45.

Ruckus

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+Direct attach passive copper design
+About 3.3 feet long for short switch links
+Meets IEEE 802.3ak standard
−Short 3.3 foot length limits placement
$87.50-32%Was: $128.70
as of 11/04/2026 20:10 PST - Details
Giqitck

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+1 meter length suits connections between nearby switches
+30AWG passive twinax construction
+Direct attach design for SFP28 ports
−Fixed 1 meter length limits use to nearby equipment
$18.39
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 40 Stated speed

+Supports 40 Gbps data rate
+Direct attach QSFP+ form factor
+3.3 ft length fits tight equipment layouts
−Very short 3.3 ft reach limits placement
$41.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 800 Stated speed

+Supports 800 Gbps data rate for very high throughput
+8-channel design for 800G links
+6.6 ft length suits adjacent equipment
−Short 6.6 ft reach limits placement options
$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+Supports 25 Gbps data rate for high-speed links
+Direct attach SFP form factor for short connections
+6.6 ft length suits rack-to-rack runs
−Short 6.6 ft reach limits placement options
$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 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
+3.3 ft length suits connecting nearby switches or servers
−Short 3.3 ft length limits placement between distant devices
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 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
+3.3 ft length suits connecting nearby switches or servers
−Short 3.3 ft length limits placement between distant devices
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 25 Stated speed

+25 stated speed: 11 of the 22 here have a lower stated speed
$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeStated speedSpec scorePrice
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$87.50
as of 11/04/2026 20:10 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$18.39
as of 11/04/2026 20:09 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)40n/a$41.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)800n/a$139.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$31.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:08 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$15.99
as of 11/04/2026 20:07 PST - Details

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