Alternative to 00E1945: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 00E1945 (00E1945 - IBM 12-Bay SAS SFF-3 Backplane YZ for Power8 41A) 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 00E1945
| SKU | 00E1945 |
|---|---|
| Product | 00E1945 - IBM 12-Bay SAS SFF-3 Backplane YZ for Power8 41A |
| Current price | $145.26 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 00E1945 › |
Alternatives to 00E1945
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.
00KG126 - IBM 2.5-inch SAS / SATA Backplane 2-Bay for NeXtScale nx360 M5 (Front)
SKU: 00KG126
Price: $185.68
69Y4741 - IBM 3.5-inch Large form Factor Hard Drive Backplane 12 Bay for System X iDataPlex DX360 M3
SKU: 69Y4741
Price: $273.91
181281A - IBM 16 Bay Storage Expansion Unit for System Storage DS4000 / EXP810
SKU: 181281A
Price: $392.99
1746A2S - IBM DS3512 12-Bay 2U Rack Mountable Hard Drive Array System Storage
SKU: 1746A2S
Price: $1,052.21
2072L2C - IBM Storwize V3700 12-Bay LFF Dual Control Hard Drive Array Enclosure
SKU: 2072L2C
Price: $9,920.84
00JY036 - IBM Backplane 4 X 2.5-inch Hot Swapable 12Gb SAS / SATA HDD / SSD
SKU: 00JY036
Price: $200.67
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.