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Network Transceivers under $250

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24 network transceivers under $250 from HPC Optics, Fiber Mall, 10Gtek and more. Most cost $155 to $236, and half cost less than $164.

BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.5

QSFP+, 40 Speed, Multimode fiber

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth data links
+QSFP+ form factor for dense port layouts
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.5

40 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+40 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Works with multimode fiber
+850 nm wavelength suits short-reach multimode links
−Short 100 m reach limits distance
$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25 Gbps speed in a compact SFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach
+Suited for short runs between nearby switches
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$152.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+25 Gbps speed for fast data transfer
+Multimode fiber reach of 100 meters
+LC connector for standard fiber connections
−Reach limited to 100 meters on multimode fiber
$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector fits standard duplex fiber patch cords
+Multimode fiber for short-reach links
+100 m reach for rack-to-rack runs
−Limited to 100 m reach on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+300 m reach for building-scale runs
+10 Gbps speed for 10G links
−Multimode only, not suitable for long single-mode runs
$154.86
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
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SFP+, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+SFP+ form factor fits SFP+ ports
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdg

SFP, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+SFP form factor fits standard SFP ports
+Multimode fiber suits short in-building runs
+850 nm wavelength for multimode links
−Multimode fiber limits link distance
$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector for standard duplex fiber
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector for standard duplex fiber
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
xchSRYdgSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, LC

+Dual LC connector for standard duplex fiber
+10 Gbps speed for standard 10G connections
+Multimode fiber for shorter in-building runs
−Reach limited to 100 m on multimode fiber
$238.24
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
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SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+SFP28 form factor for 25 Gbps network connections
+Multimode fiber medium for short-distance links
+Supports 25 Gbps data speed
−Multimode fiber limits reach compared with single-mode
$150.70
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SteloproadSpec score 7.1

10 Speed, Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+850 nm wavelength for multimode fiber links
+300 m reach over OM3 multimode fiber
+10 Gbps speed for 10GbE connections
$161.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
BfqtxlavkSpec score 7.3

SFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25Gb speed for high-bandwidth network links
+SFP28 form factor for 25Gb port compatibility
+Multimode fiber with 100 m reach for short runs
$215.01
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber, 850 nm

+32G speed for high-bandwidth fiber channels
+850 nm wavelength matches multimode fiber links
+Multimode fiber medium suits short-distance links
$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details

SFP+, 10 Speed, Multimode fiber

+10 Gbps speed for fast short-range links
+SFP+ form factor fits standard SFP+ ports
+Multimode fiber medium for short-reach runs
$236.75
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

QSFP28, 25 Speed, Multimode fiber

+25 Gbps speed for fast short-reach links
+QSFP28 form factor for dense port layouts
+Multimode fiber suits short data center runs
$159.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Multimode fiber module for short-reach links
+Works with SNF7122, SFN8522PLUS and X2522 network cards
+Network card optical module for dedicated adapters
$247.30
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
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QSFP28, 100 Speed, Multimode fiber

+Delivers 100 Gbps data speed
+Uses QSFP28 form factor
+Multimode fiber design for shorter runs
$160.11
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Uses multimode fiber for short-distance links
+Includes multiple compatible part numbers in the title
−Specifications do not list the speed or reach
$209.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
Bfqtxlavk

Multimode fiber

+Multimode fiber medium for shorter-distance links
+32G SW designation indicates 32 Gb short-wave operation
$214.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
OpstranSpec score 7.1

SFP, 1 Speed, Multimode fiber, 10 In the box

−1 speed: 34 of the 44 here have a higher speed
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP+40Multimode fiber7.5$189.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
40Multimode fiber7.5$166.77
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$152.58
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SFP2825Multimode fiber7.3$230.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:07 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$154.86
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFP+Multimode fibern/a$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
SFPMultimode fibern/a$175.70
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details
10Multimode fiber7.1$157.83
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - Details

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