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HPC Optics Network Transceivers under $100

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30 HPC Optics network transceivers under $100. Most cost $40 to $84, and half cost less than $50.

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.5

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 - 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 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 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - 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
$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed for standard SFP+ connections
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+5 m reach covers longer in-rack runs
−Limited to 5 m reach, short distances only
$57.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable, no separate optics needed
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
+3 meter length for nearby equipment in the same rack
−Limited to 3 meter reach
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.2

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable, no separate optics needed
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
+5 meter length for equipment across a rack
−Limited to 5 meter reach
$39.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G SFP+ speed for standard 10 gigabit 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
$49.99
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

+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
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10 Gbps speed in an SFP+ form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+1 m length for connecting adjacent equipment
−Limited to 1 m reach
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10 Gbps speed in an SFP+ form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+50 cm length for very short connections
−Limited to 0.5 m reach
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+SFP+ form factor for 10G connections
+Passive DAC cable needs no separate optics
+Short 1 m reach for connecting nearby equipment
−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$49.99
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 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed for standard server and switch links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+2 m reach suits short in-rack connections
−Limited to 2 m reach, short distances only
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+10G speed for standard SFP+ connections
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+SFP+ form factor fits common 10G ports
−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable, no separate optics needed
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
+Short 1 meter length for adjacent equipment
−Limited to 1 meter reach
$37.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP+40DAC cable7.5$98.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.2$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$93.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable8.3$82.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.2$54.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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