HPC Optics Network Transceivers under $100

3 HPC Optics network transceivers under $100. Prices run $50 to $93.

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 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

+10 Gbps speed in an SFP+ form factor

+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules

+2 m reach for connecting nearby equipment

$49.99

as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

Form factor	Speed	Medium	Spec score	Price
QSFP28	100	DAC cable	8.3	$93.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+	10	DAC cable	7.1	$49.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+	10	DAC cable	7.1	$49.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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