HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+100 m reach on multimode fiber
−Limited to 100 m, shorter than single-mode options
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+100 m reach on multimode fiber
Cons−Limited to 100 m, shorter than single-mode options
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Short 0.5 m reach for connecting nearby equipment
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
−Limited to 0.5 m reach
$82.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Short 0.5 m reach for connecting nearby equipment
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
Cons−Limited to 0.5 m reach
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
−Limited to 100 m reach
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
Cons−Limited to 100 m reach
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
−Limited to 100 m reach
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber suits short in-rack and in-room runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode operation
Cons−Limited to 100 m reach
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+1 m length for connecting adjacent equipment
−Limited to 1 m reach
$84.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Copper twinax cable needs no optical modules
+1 m length for connecting adjacent equipment
Cons−Limited to 1 m reach
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−1 reach or length: 230 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Passive DAC needs no separate optics
+Very short 0.5 m reach for adjacent switches
−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
$82.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Passive DAC needs no separate optics
+Very short 0.5 m reach for adjacent switches
Cons−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement
−Copper DAC cannot run over long distances
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
Cons−100 m reach limits longer runs
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
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 03:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
Cons−100 m reach limits longer runs
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
Cons−100 m reach limits longer runs
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
+100 m reach over multimode fiber
Cons−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
$82.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
Cons−Limited to 0.5 m reach, very short distances only
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
+100 m reach over multimode fiber
+MPO/MTP connector for parallel fiber links
Cons−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gb/s speed for high-bandwidth links
+850 nm SR4 optics for short-reach multimode fiber
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
+100 m reach over multimode fiber
Cons−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm
+100 Gbps speed on a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber with MPO/MTP connector
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
−Requires multimode fiber cabling
$79.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed on a QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber with MPO/MTP connector
+Compatible with Ubiquiti equipment
+Reaches up to 100 meters over multimode fiber
Cons−Requires multimode fiber cabling
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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IpolexSpec score 8.3
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
+Short 0.5 m length suits adjacent equipment
Cons−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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IpolexSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-throughput links
+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber
+Compatible with Cisco QSFP-100G-SR4-S
Cons−Uses MPO connector rather than a simple duplex port
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
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MacroreerSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1 m length for short rack-to-rack connections
+Compatible with Cisco equipment
Cons−Only 1 m reach, limited to very short links
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−1 reach or length: 230 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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WiitekSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100GbE speed for high-bandwidth links
+QSFP28 form factor for 100 Gbps connections
+Passive copper DAC needs no separate transceivers
−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
$35.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100GbE speed for high-bandwidth links
+QSFP28 form factor for 100 Gbps connections
+Passive copper DAC needs no separate transceivers
+Listed compatibility with Mellanox MCP1600-C002
Cons−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 288 here
−2 reach or length: 216 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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GiqitckSpec score 8.1
SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box
+Pair of modules for a 60 km single-mode link
+Simplex LC connector on each module
+Supports 10 Gbps speed
−Requires two modules on opposite fiber strands
−Uses single-mode fiber only
$65.99
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Spec score8.1
Pros+Pair of modules for a 60 km single-mode link
+Simplex LC connector on each module
+Supports 10 Gbps speed
+Works with Cisco and Ubiquiti equipment
Cons−Requires two modules on opposite fiber strands
−Uses single-mode fiber only
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+60000 reach or length: only 2 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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HPC OpticsSpec score 7.5
QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable
+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits connections within one rack
−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
$98.99
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Spec score7.5
Pros+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+1 m length suits connections within one rack
Cons−Only 1 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+40 speed: only 40 of 288 here have a higher speed
−1 reach or length: 230 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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IpolexSpec score 7.5
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
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Spec score7.5
Pros+Breakout design splits one 40G port into four 10G links
+Passive copper cable needs no separate optics
+Compatible with Cisco and Ubiquiti devices
+0.5 m length suits adjacent equipment
Cons−Only 0.5 m reach limits placement to nearby equipment
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+40 speed: only 40 of 288 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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FttpvipsSpec score 7.5
SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm
+10G speed over single-mode fiber
+20 km reach for longer links
+LC connector for common fiber patching
−Single-mode fiber needed for operation
$12.71
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Spec score7.5
Pros+10G speed over single-mode fiber
+20 km reach for longer links
+LC connector for common fiber patching
+Lists compatibility with several switch brands
Cons−Single-mode fiber needed for operation
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+20000 reach or length: only 6 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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MxrnmrorqSpec score 7.3
SFP, 1 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 1310 nm
+Single-fiber design with TX1310 and RX1490 wavelengths
+SC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+SFP form factor fits SFP ports on compatible equipment
−Requires a matched transceiver at the far end of the link
$71.71
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Single-fiber design with TX1310 and RX1490 wavelengths
+SC connector for standard fiber patch cords
+SFP form factor fits SFP ports on compatible equipment
+DDM support for digital diagnostic monitoring
Cons−Requires a matched transceiver at the far end of the link
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+20000 reach or length: only 6 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
−1 speed: 199 of the 288 here have a higher speed
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QsfptekSpec score 7.3
SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 2 In the box
+Pack of two transceivers for a matched pair
+10 Gbps speed over single-mode fiber
+Lists compatibility with Cisco hardware
−Bidirectional design requires a matched pair at each end
$44.99
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Spec score7.3
Pros+Pack of two transceivers for a matched pair
+10 Gbps speed over single-mode fiber
+Lists compatibility with Cisco hardware
Cons−Bidirectional design requires a matched pair at each end
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+10000 reach or length: only 31 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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IsleleapSpec score 7.3
SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, 10 In the box
+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
+1310 nm single-mode LC connector with DDM
−Single-mode fiber only, no multimode option
$74.98
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Spec score7.3
Pros+Pack of 10 modules for multiple ports
+10 Gbps SFP+ speed
+1310 nm single-mode LC connector with DDM
+Up to 10 km reach
Cons−Single-mode fiber only, no multimode option
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+10000 reach or length: only 31 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+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
+SFP+ form factor for 10 Gbps Ethernet ports
+Listed compatibility with Cisco, MikroTik and Ubiquiti
Cons−Requires single-mode fiber cabling, not multimode
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+10000 reach or length: only 31 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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UV-CableSpec score 7.3
SFP+, 10 Speed, Single-mode fiber, LC
+Uses LC connectors, a common duplex fiber interface
+Single-mode fiber for longer runs
+10 Gbps speed
−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
$21.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Uses LC connectors, a common duplex fiber interface
+Single-mode fiber for longer runs
+10 Gbps speed
Cons−Requires single-mode fiber cabling
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+10000 reach or length: only 31 of 274 here have a higher reach or length
+10 speed: only 53 of 288 here have a higher speed
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10GtekSpec score 7.3
SFP28, 25 Speed, DAC cable
+Supports 25 Gbps over direct attach copper
+Passive design needs no separate optics
+Listed for Juniper equipment
−Reach is limited to 0.5 meters
$13.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.3
Pros+Supports 25 Gbps over direct attach copper
+Passive design needs no separate optics
+Listed for Juniper equipment
Cons−Reach is limited to 0.5 meters
Compared with the 389 Network Transceivers on this page+25 speed: only 44 of 288 here have a higher speed
−0.5 reach or length: 250 of the 274 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC Optics Compatible with Dell EMC Q28-100G-SR4 100GBASE-SR4 QSFP28 Transceiver | 100G SR4 MMF 850nm Q28-100G-SR4-HPC
