H!Fiber.comSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+Supports 100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+Active optical cable with QSFP28 connectors
+Reach of 5 meters for short runs
+Named compatibility with Cisco equipment
Cons−Short 5 meter reach limits placement between devices
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−5 reach or length: 112 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive direct-attach design with no active electronics
+Short 1m reach suits connections within a rack
−1m reach limits use to very close equipment
$84.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+Passive direct-attach design with no active electronics
+Short 1m reach suits connections within a rack
Cons−1m reach limits use to very close equipment
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−10 reach or length: 110 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+3m reach suits short within-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 3m length limits use to nearby equipment
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−3 reach or length: 115 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+5m reach covers adjacent-rack connections
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 5m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−5 reach or length: 112 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 speed for high-bandwidth links
+10m reach for longer rack-to-rack runs
+Active optical cable with fixed, pre-attached ends
Cons−Fixed 10m length offers no flexibility for shorter runs
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−10 reach or length: 110 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter active optical cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
+Cisco-compatible design for Cisco equipment
Cons−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100 Gbps speed for high-bandwidth links
+1-meter passive direct attach cable for short connections
+QSFP28 form factor for compatible switch ports
+Cisco-compatible design for Cisco equipment
Cons−Fixed 1-meter length limits cable routing options
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 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
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length suits connections within one rack
−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
$93.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed in a QSFP28 form factor
+Direct-attach copper cable needs no separate optics
+2 m length suits connections within one rack
Cons−Only 2 m reach limits placement between devices
−Passive copper cable is restricted to short distances
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−2 reach or length: 118 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−0.5 reach or length: 127 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 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
as of 11/04/2026 03:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−0.5 reach or length: 127 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
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
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G speed for high-bandwidth stacking links
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+3 m reach suits short rack-to-rack runs
+QSFP28 form factor fits 100G switch ports
Cons−Limited to 3 m reach, short distances only
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−3 reach or length: 115 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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HPC OpticsSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100G QSFP28 end breaks out to four 25G ports
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+1 m length suits close-proximity connections
−Limited to 1 m reach, very short distances only
$115.99
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Spec score8.3
Pros+100G QSFP28 end breaks out to four 25G ports
+Passive copper design with no optics needed
+1 m length suits close-proximity connections
+Breakout design connects 25G devices from one port
Cons−Limited to 1 m reach, very short distances only
Compared with the 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−0.5 reach or length: 127 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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
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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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−0.5 reach or length: 127 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−1 reach or length: 121 of the 132 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 22 Network Transceivers on this page+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−2 reach or length: 118 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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10GtekSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−2 reach or length: 118 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
$33.99
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10GtekSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−0.5 reach or length: 127 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
$25.99
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EuqvosSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, DAC cable
+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−3 reach or length: 115 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
$33.99
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IpolexSpec score 8.3
QSFP28, 100 Speed, AOC cable
+100 speed: the highest speed of the 166 here
−5 reach or length: 112 of the 132 here have a higher reach or length
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