HPC Optics Network Transceivers under $150

2 HPC Optics network transceivers under $150. Prices run $55 to $104.

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 - 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

Compare specs

network transceiver	Form factor	Speed	Medium	Spec score	Price
	QSFP28	100	DAC cable	8.3	$104.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
	SFP+	10	DAC cable	7.2	$54.99 as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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