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Network Transceivers for Cisco

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24 network transceivers for Cisco from 10Gtek, H!Fiber.com, Ipolex and more. Most cost $30 to $429, and half cost less than $85.

Top brands: HPC Optics (7)

ElfcamSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 Gbps speed in QSFP28 form factor
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+MTP/MPO-12 connector for parallel optics
−Multimode reach limited to 100 m
$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 7.5

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC

+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Single-mode LC connector with 10 km reach
+Compatible with Cisco QSFP-100G-LR4-S
−Single-mode fiber only
$194.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
6COMSpec score 7.5

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth fiber links
+10 km single-mode reach for long-distance links
+1310 nm wavelength for single-mode fiber
−Requires single-mode fiber, not multimode
−Only 10 km maximum reach
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.5

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+100G speed for high-bandwidth network links
+Single-mode fiber for links up to 10 km
+QSFP28 form factor for dense 100G port use
−Single-mode fiber needed; not for short multimode runs
$425.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 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

+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
Axiom

QSFP28, 100 Speed

+100 Gbps speed for high-capacity links
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible ports
+Cisco-compatible design per the name
−Made for Cisco equipment per the name
$16,164.35
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SpeedyFiberTXSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 4 In the box

+Pack of 4 modules for multi-port deployments
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+100 m reach on multimode fiber
$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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, 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
AddOn

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber

+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth network links
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G-capable ports
+Single-mode fiber medium for long-distance runs
−Single-mode fiber requires compatible fiber cabling
$7,141.07
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.7

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm

+Delivers 100 Gbps over single-mode fiber
+Reaches up to 20 km over single-mode fiber
+Uses LC connectors for common fiber patch cords
$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Uses multimode fiber at 850 nm wavelength
+100m reach for connections across a data center
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
IsleleapSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100G QSFP28 transceiver with MPO multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for short-reach optical links
+100 m stated reach over multimode fiber
$38.88
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QsfptekSpec score 7.5

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box

+100 speed: only 1 of 132 here have a higher speed
+10000 reach or length: only 8 of 126 here have a higher reach or length
$415.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
Fiber MallSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 speed: only 1 of 132 here have a higher speed
+100 reach or length: 65 of the 126 here have a lower reach or length
$60.88
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable

+100 speed: only 1 of 132 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 112 of the 126 here have a higher reach or length
$25.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 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
OpstranSpec score 7.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+100 speed: only 1 of 132 here have a higher speed
+100 reach or length: 65 of the 126 here have a lower reach or length
$59.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumConnectorSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100Multimode fiber7.3$59.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:05 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiberLC7.5$194.10
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiberLC7.5$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - Details
QSFP28100Single-mode fiber7.5$425.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable7.3$61.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP28100DAC cable7.3$84.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100n/a$16,164.35
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
QSFP28100Multimode fiber7.3$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 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

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