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132 network transceivers for Cisco from 10Gtek, H!Fiber.com, Ipolex and more. Most cost $13 to $134, and half cost less than $34.

Top brands: 10Gtek (15)HPC Optics (13)Ipolex (11)

WtsfoptcSpec score 7.3

SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Single-mode fiber for links up to 10 km
+LC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+1310 nm wavelength for long-reach single-mode links
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling, not multimode
$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 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
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.3

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 7.3

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 7.3

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
IpolexSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
IpolexSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+Compatible with Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4-S
−Uses MPO connector rather than a simple duplex port
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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 7.2

SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 10 In the box

+Ten-pack gives ten modules in one purchase
+1310 nm wavelength suits long-distance links
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti SFP ports
−Limited to 1G speed
$96.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
FttpvipsSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
+400m reach over multimode fiber
−Multimode reach is shorter than single-mode options
$137.11
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
Cable MattersSpec score 7.1

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 2 In the box

+Two-pack for multiple 10G fiber links
+10G speed in SFP+ form factor
+Up to 300 m reach over multimode fiber
−Multimode fiber only, limited to 300 m
$35.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
IpolexSpec score 7.1

QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable

+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Supports 1.25, 2.5, 5 and 10 Gbps copper speeds
+Works with RJ45 copper cabling
+Lists compatibility with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti hardware
−Copper reach is limited to 30 m
$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
GESDSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+Multimode fiber option for short links
+1 Gbps speed on LC connector
+850 nm wavelength with DDM
−Shorter 550 m reach than single-mode options
$14.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Copper RJ45 port for standard Ethernet cabling
+Works with Cisco and Meraki equipment
+10 Gbps speed
−Short 30 m reach limits placement
$53.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+SFP+ to RJ45 copper connection for Ethernet cabling
+Supports 10 Gbps data rate
+Rated for 30 m copper reach
−Copper RJ45 medium limits reach compared with fiber
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
FttpvipsSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 10 In the box

+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed with multi-rate support
+RJ45 connector for standard copper cabling
−30m reach is short compared with fiber options
$284.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
AlwongSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable, 2 In the box

+Two cables in one pack
+10 Gbps speed for SFP+ connections
+Short 3 m reach for links within one rack
−Copper DAC reach is limited to 3 m
$28.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QiniyekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four modules included in one pack
+Runs over RJ45 copper cable without fiber
+Supports 10 Gbps speeds in SFP+ form factor
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$89.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
GESDSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four-unit pack for multiple ports
+10 Gbps speed over copper
+Works with CAT.6a and CAT.7 cabling
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$127.41
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, 4 In the box

+Four-unit pack for multiple ports
+10 Gbps speed over copper
+Compatible with Cisco, TP-Link, MikroTik and Ubiquiti
−Copper reach limited to 30 m
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
AmpcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU1-5M
+Passive copper design for short links
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
−Only 1.5 m maximum reach
$14.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
AmpcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable for 10G links
+Rated for 2 meter reach
+Compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU2M
−Limited to short 2 meter distances
$15.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
AmpcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable for 10G links
+Rated for 5 meter reach
+Compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU5M
−Copper cable limited to 5 meter distances
$32.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
AmpcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable for 10G links
+Rated for 3 meter reach
+Compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU3M
−Copper cable limited to 3 meter distances
$19.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
BaudcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+10 Gbps speed over copper connections
+RJ45 connector for standard Ethernet cables
+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor
−30 m reach limits it to short copper runs
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumConnectorSpec scorePrice
SFP+10Single-mode fiberLC7.3$12.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 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
QSFP28100DAC cable7.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber7.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable7.3$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable7.3$24.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber7.3$29.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$85.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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