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Network Transceivers for Cisco

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6 network transceivers for Cisco from 10Gtek, H!Fiber.com, Ipolex and more. Most cost $19 to $295, and half cost less than $74.

IpolexSpec 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 - Details
H!Fiber.comSpec score 7.3

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
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.3

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 - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.3

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 - Details
MacroreerSpec score 7.3

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 - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, AOC cable

−1 reach or length: 101 of the 126 here have a higher reach or length
$18.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumConnectorSpec scorePrice
SFP+10AOC cable7.0$18.04
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$61.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10AOC cable7.0$18.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details

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