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Network Transceivers for Cisco

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17 network transceivers for Cisco from 10Gtek, H!Fiber.com, Ipolex and more. Most cost $19 to $61, and half cost less than $35.

Top brands: HPC Optics (5)

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, 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
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
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
IpolexSpec score 7.0

SFP, 1 Speed, RJ45 copper, RJ45

+Converts an SFP slot to RJ45 copper Ethernet
+Supports 1 Gbps speed over copper
+Copper reach of 6.1 meters
−Short 6.1 meter copper reach
$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 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
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
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.0

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 7.0

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 7.0

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
AmpcomSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Passive direct attach copper cable for 10G links
+Rated for 7 meter reach
+Compatible with Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU50CM
$35.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+6 m reach covers rack-to-rack connections
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$36.93
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
StarTech.comSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

+Cisco-compatible SFP+ form factor for 10G links
+7 m reach covers longer rack connections
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$47.73
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
EuqvosSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100 speed: only 1 of 132 here have a higher speed
−3 reach or length: 88 of the 126 here have a higher reach or length
$33.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

−3 reach or length: 88 of the 126 here have a higher reach or length
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.0

SFP+, 10 Speed, DAC cable

−3 reach or length: 88 of the 126 here have a higher reach or length
$18.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 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
QSFP28100DAC cable7.3$104.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.0$28.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.0$32.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP1RJ45 copperRJ457.0$9.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.0$19.49
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.0$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
SFP+10DAC cable7.0$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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