StarTech.comSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+3 m reach for nearby equipment
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$39.99-29%List: $56.36
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsIpolexSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, AOC cable
+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Active optical design with built-in SFP+ transceivers
+Compatible with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti devices
−Reach limited to 5 m for this model
$18.04-5%Was: $18.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Active optical design with built-in SFP+ transceivers
+Compatible with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti devices
+5 m reach covers typical rack distances
Cons−Reach limited to 5 m for this model
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−5 reach or length: 451 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+Supports 100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Active optical cable with QSFP28 connectors
+Reach of 5 meters for short runs
−Short 5 meter reach limits placement between devices
$61.99
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Supports 100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Active optical cable with QSFP28 connectors
+Reach of 5 meters for short runs
+Named compatibility with Cisco equipment
Cons−Short 5 meter reach limits placement between devices
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−5 reach or length: 451 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive direct-attach design with no active electronics
+Short 1m reach suits connections within a rack
−1m reach limits use to very close equipment
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive direct-attach design with no active electronics
+Short 1m reach suits connections within a rack
Cons−1m reach limits use to very close equipment
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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10GtekSpec score 7.1
SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable
+Supports 25 Gbps over direct attach copper
+Passive design needs no separate optics
+Listed for Juniper equipment
−Reach is limited to 0.5 meters
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Supports 25 Gbps over direct attach copper
+Passive design needs no separate optics
+Listed for Juniper equipment
Cons−Reach is limited to 0.5 meters
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+25 speed: 395 of the 643 here have a lower speed
−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1
QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable
+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits connections within one rack
−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
$98.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits connections within one rack
Cons−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+40 speed: 433 of the 643 here have a lower speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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AlwongSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable, 2 In the box
+Two cables in one pack
+10 Gbps speed for SFP+ connections
+Short 3 m reach for links within one rack
−Copper DAC reach is limited to 3 m
$28.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+Two cables in one pack
+10 Gbps speed for SFP+ connections
+Short 3 m reach for links within one rack
+Works with listed Cisco, Ubiquiti, TP-Link and MikroTik ports
Cons−Copper DAC reach is limited to 3 m
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−3 reach or length: 459 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.0
SFP, 1 Speed, DAC cable
+Passive direct attach copper twinax design
+Compatible with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti equipment
+Short 0.5-meter length for nearby equipment
−Limited to a 0.5-meter reach
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+Passive direct attach copper twinax design
+Compatible with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti equipment
+Short 0.5-meter length for nearby equipment
+1 Gbps speed for gigabit Ethernet connections
+SFP form factor for compatible transceiver ports
Cons−Limited to a 0.5-meter reach
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
−1 speed: 503 of the 643 here have a higher speed
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
+Passive direct attach copper cable design
−Reach limited to 1.5 m
$53.51-7%List: $57.39
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsIpolexSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits adjacent rack equipment
−Only 1 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits adjacent rack equipment
+Compatible with Cisco, TP-Link, MikroTik and Ubiquiti devices
Cons−Only 1 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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IpolexSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits adjacent rack equipment
−Only 1 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
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Product details
Spec score7.0
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast server and switch links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits adjacent rack equipment
Cons−Only 1 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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StarTech.comSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+Short 1 m reach suits connecting nearby equipment
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
−Reach limited to 1 m
$44.40
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+Short 1 m reach suits connecting nearby equipment
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
+Passive direct attach copper cable design
Cons−Reach limited to 1 m
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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TransutonSpec score 7.0
SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable
+10 Gbps speed for fast network links
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
−Limited to 2 m reach
$17.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.0
Pros+10 Gbps speed for fast network links
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
Cons−Limited to 2 m reach
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page−2 reach or length: 474 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−10 reach or length: 445 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+3m reach suits short within-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 3m length limits use to nearby equipment
$274.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+3m reach suits short within-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 3m length limits use to nearby equipment
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−3 reach or length: 459 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+5m reach covers adjacent-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 5m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$280.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+5m reach covers adjacent-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 5m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−5 reach or length: 451 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−10 reach or length: 445 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter active optical cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter active optical cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
+Cisco-compatible design for Cisco equipment
Cons−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter passive direct attach cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter passive direct attach cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
+Cisco-compatible design for Cisco equipment
Cons−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length suits connections within one rack
−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
$93.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length suits connections within one rack
Cons−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−2 reach or length: 474 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Short 0.5 m reach for connecting nearby equipment
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
−Limited to 0.5 m reach
$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Short 0.5 m reach for connecting nearby equipment
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
Cons−Limited to 0.5 m reach
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+1 m length for connecting adjacent equipment
−Limited to 1 m reach
$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+1 m length for connecting adjacent equipment
Cons−Limited to 1 m reach
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Passive DAC needs no separate optics
+Very short 0.5 m reach for adjacent switches
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Passive DAC needs no separate optics
+Very short 0.5 m reach for adjacent switches
Cons−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed for high-bandwidth stacking links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+3 m reach suits short rack-to-rack runs
−Limited to 3 m reach, short distances only
$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G speed for high-bandwidth stacking links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+3 m reach suits short rack-to-rack runs
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
Cons−Limited to 3 m reach, short distances only
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−3 reach or length: 459 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G QSFP28 end breaks out to four 25G ports
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+1 m length suits close-proximity connections
−Limited to 1 m reach, very short distances only
$115.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G QSFP28 end breaks out to four 25G ports
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+1 m length suits close-proximity connections
+Breakout design connects 25G devices from one port
Cons−Limited to 1 m reach, very short distances only
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
Cons−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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IpolexSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
+Short 0.5 m length suits adjacent equipment
Cons−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 512 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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MacroreerSpec score 7.2
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
+Compatible with Cisco equipment
−Only 1 m reach, limited to very short links
$85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
+Compatible with Cisco equipment
Cons−Only 1 m reach, limited to very short links
Compared with the 94 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: only 19 of 643 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 488 of the 538 here have a higher reach or length
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