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Network Transceivers under $300

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5 network transceivers under $300 from HPC Optics, Qsfptek and Fiber Mall. Most cost $250 to $295, and half cost less than $280.

HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+3m reach suits short within-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 3m length limits use to nearby equipment
$274.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable

+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+5m reach covers adjacent-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
−Fixed 5m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
$280.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3

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 8.3

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

Compare specs

network transceiverForm factorSpeedMediumSpec scorePrice
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$274.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$280.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$295.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details
QSFP28100AOC cable8.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:09 PST - Details

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