Alternative to 03N5998: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 03N5998 (03N5998 - IBM SCSI 4-Port Expansion Backplane) 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 03N5998
| SKU | 03N5998 |
|---|---|
| Product | 03N5998 - IBM SCSI 4-Port Expansion Backplane |
| Current price | $96.84 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 03N5998 › |
Alternatives to 03N5998
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.
45W4453 - IBM 10Gigabit Dual Port Ethernet Expansion Module 2 x XFP Uplink Expansion Module
SKU: 45W4453
Price: $323.99
44W4476 - IBM EN EXPANSION Card (CIOV) for IBM BladeCenter EXPANSION Module P
SKU: 44W4476
Price: $385.87
74Y3050 - IBM I/O Backplane for IBM 74Y3050 I/O Backplane for CCIN 2B59 YZ
SKU: 74Y3050
Price: $1,483.25
2863-2021 - IBM Fiber Channel Expansion to Expansion Cable 0.5m Fiber Optic for Network Device 1.60 ft
SKU: 2863-2021
Price: $74.99
2072-24E - IBM V3700 Expansion (2072SEU) Storwize Disk 2.5inch Expansion Enclosure
SKU: 2072-24E
Price: $226.32
7309CFC - IBM RackSwitch G8000F Layer 3 Switch 44 Port Manageable 44 x RJ-45 Stack Port 6 x Expansion Slots 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 7309CFC
Price: $3,062.93
7309G52 - IBM RackSwitch G8052R Layer 3 Switch 48 Port Manageable 48 x RJ-45 Stack Port 4 x Expansion Slots 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 7309G52
Price: $3,947.12
00D2011 - IBM Lenovo 8x 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable SAS/SATA/SSD HDD Backplane with Controller Expansion
SKU: 00D2011
Price: $336.86
90Y5875 - IBM 8X 2.5-inch HS SAS HDD Backplane with RAID EXPANSION for System x3650 M4
SKU: 90Y5875
Price: $426.32
00P2542 - IBM Disk Drive Backplane for Split Backplane for RS/6000 7038-6M2
SKU: 00P2542
Price: $205.26
00N8951 - IBM 3-Port 3x SCSI Backplane Board for xSeries x350 / Netfinity NF6000
SKU: 00N8951
Price: $157.07
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.