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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 $32 to $279, and half cost less than $78.

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.
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), 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 02:06 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.
Lidkew

Direct attach (SFP), OM3, 100 Stated speed

+100 Gbps QSFP28 to four 25 Gbps SFP28 breakout
+OM3 fiber optic construction
+16.4 ft length suits rack-to-rack runs
−Active optical cable requires compatible QSFP28 and SFP28 ports
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
10Gtek

Direct attach (SFP), 400 Stated speed

+Supports 400 Gbps data rate for very high throughput
+QSFP-DD to QSFP-DD passive copper twinax design
+9.84 ft length covers adjacent rack connections
−Limited to short reach, under 10 ft
$105.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 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 02:07 PST - Details
LAiDEWEiSi

Direct attach (SFP), 10 Stated speed

+10 Gbps data rate for fast transfers
+Very long 328 ft run for distant equipment
+Active optical design for long runs without signal loss
$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cableTypeStated speedSpec scorePrice
Direct attach (SFP)10n/aNo current price
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$17.89
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)25n/a$32.00
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)40n/aNo current price
Direct attach (SFP)100n/a$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)400n/a$105.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:06 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:07 PST - Details
Direct attach (SFP)10n/a$279.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - Details

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