Alternative to 00D9550: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 00D9550 (00D9550 - Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Network Adapter) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar IBM parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the 00D9550
| SKU | 00D9550 |
|---|---|
| Product | 00D9550 - Lenovo Mellanox ConnectX-3 FDR VPI IB/E Network Adapter |
| Current price | $480.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 00D9550 › |
Alternatives to 00D9550
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
00D9552 - IBM ConnectX-3 VPI Dual Port QSFP, FDR IB (56Gb/s) and 40GbE, PCIe 3.0 by Mellanox
SKU: 00D9552
Price: $369.84
00W0037 - IBM ConnectX-3 VPI Single Port QSFP, FDR IB (56Gb/s) and 40GbE, PCIe 3.0 by Mellanox
SKU: 00W0037
Price: $447.01
81Y1531 - IBM ConnectX-2 VPI 10Gigabit Dual Port PCI Express 2.0 QSFP QDR InfiniBand Host Channel Adapter by Mellanox
SKU: 81Y1531
Price: $186.37
81Y1533 - IBM Mellanox ConnectX-2 VPI 10GBE Dual Port PCI-Express 2.0 QSFP QDR Infiniband Host Channel Adapter
SKU: 81Y1533
Price: $344.84
95Y3457 - IBM ConnectX-3 VPI Dual Port QSFP QDR/FDR10/10Gigabit HCA by Mellanox
SKU: 95Y3457
Price: $160.00
74Y9058 - IBM ConnectX-2 VPI 40GB S IB QSFP And 10GBE SFP+ PCI Express 2.0 Network Adapter
SKU: 74Y9058
Price: $981.38
90Y3456 - IBM Mellanox Flex System Ib6132 Dual-Port Fdr Infiniband Network Adapter
SKU: 90Y3456
Price: $138.47
00KF009 - Lenovo / IBM Mellanox 10 Active IB FDR Optical Fiber Cable for System x
SKU: 00KF009
Price: $1,049.62
00D9693 - IBM MELLANOX CONNECTX-3 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for IBM System x
SKU: 00D9693
Price: $891.47
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.