Alternative to 00FN228: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 00FN228 (00FN228 - IBM 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12GB/s NEARLINE (3.5inch) Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray (00FN22) 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 00FN228
| SKU | 00FN228 |
|---|---|
| Product | 00FN228 - IBM 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12GB/s NEARLINE (3.5inch) Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray (00FN22 |
| Current price | $357.89 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 00FN228 › |
Alternatives to 00FN228
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.
49Y6211 - IBM 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6GB/s 3.5-inch NEARLINE Hot Swapable SELF-ENCRYPTING GEN2 Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 49Y6211
Price: $155.79
01AC599 - IBM 2TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM Nearline 2.5-inch Hard Drive for Storewize V5020
SKU: 01AC599
Price: $189.47
81Y9879 - IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Nearline Hard Drive
SKU: 81Y9879
Price: $155.79
90Y8723 - IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Nearline Hard Drive
SKU: 90Y8723
Price: $630.54
49Y6212 - IBM 4TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch 6GB/s NL SAS G2 Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray for IBM System x Server
SKU: 49Y6212
Price: $471.38
91Y9879 - IBM 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6GB/s NL 3.5-inch Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray for IBM System Storage
SKU: 91Y9879
Price: $532.04
00FN268 - IBM 1.6TB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Swapable MLC 2.5-inch Enterprise Value Solid State Drive Intel S3500
SKU: 00FN268
Price: $2,617.26
00NA221 - IBM 300GB 15000RPM 2.5-inch SAS-12GB/s G3 512E Hot Swapable Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 00NA221
Price: $181.05
00NA231 - IBM 600GB 15000RPM SAS 12GB/s 2.5-inch Slim Line Hot Swapable G3HS 512E Hard Drive with Tray
SKU: 00NA231
Price: $200.00
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.