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Network Transceivers under $100

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4 network transceivers under $100 from 10Gtek, HPC Optics, Ebyte and more. Prices run $20 to $98.

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
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
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
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable

+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
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
10GtekSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, DAC cable

+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
$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP+40DAC cable7.5$98.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP+40DAC cable7.5$26.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
QSFP+40DAC cable7.5$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP+40DAC cable7.5$19.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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