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HPC Optics Network Transceivers under $100

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9 HPC Optics network transceivers under $100. Most cost $48 to $79, and half cost less than $50.

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.7

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
−100 m reach limits longer runs
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed in a compact SFP+ form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+3 m length covers connections across adjacent racks
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
−Only 3 m reach limits longer runs
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+SFP+ form factor for 10G connections
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+3 m reach suits adjacent rack connections
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+SFP+ form factor for 10G connections
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+5 m reach covers a wider range of placements
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed in a compact SFP+ form factor
+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
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed in a compact SFP+ form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+50 cm length suits tight connections within a rack
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to very short distances
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10 Gbps speed for fast network links
+1-meter passive direct attach cable for short connections
+SFP+ form factor for compatible switch ports
−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.7

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Uses multimode fiber at 850 nm wavelength
+100m reach for connections across a data center
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.7$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.2$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.2$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.2$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.1$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber8.7$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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