Alternative to 04N2261: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 04N2261 (04N2261 - IBM Ultra-2 PCI Express 26MB Cache RAID Controller with Battery for AS/400 iSeries Server) 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 04N2261
| SKU | 04N2261 |
|---|---|
| Product | 04N2261 - IBM Ultra-2 PCI Express 26MB Cache RAID Controller with Battery for AS/400 iSeries Server |
| Current price | $147.37 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 04N2261 › |
Alternatives to 04N2261
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.
39R8794 - IBM ServeRAID 6i+ Zero Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller - PCI-X - RAID Supported - 1 5 10 50 1E 1E0 00 5EE RAID Level - 128 MB
SKU: 39R8794
Price: $318.32
46M0830 - IBM ServeRAID M5025 8-port SAS RAID Controller - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Serial ATA/600 - PCI Express 2.0 x8 - Plug-in Card - RAID Suppo
SKU: 46M0830
Price: $732.43
02R0985 - IBM ServeRAID 6M Ultra-320 SCSI PCI-X RAID Controller with 128MB Cache
SKU: 02R0985
Price: $73.68
34L3819 - IBM SSA 4-Port RAID Controller PCI Advance Serial RAID with 64MB for RS/6000
SKU: 34L3819
Price: $107.54
46U3224 - IBM MegaRAID 8708ELP 3GB/s 8-Port PCI-Express X4 SAS/SATA RAID Controller with 256MB Cache for RD230/RD240
SKU: 46U3224
Price: $237.25
00J0441 - IBM T20 3-Port SAS 6GB PCI Express x2 1.8GB Cache RAID Controller
SKU: 00J0441
Price: $450.00
L3-01141-04A - IBM ServeRAID MR10i PCI-Express SAS / SATA 3GB/s 256MB Cache RAID Controller
SKU: L3-01141-04A
Price: $485.53
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.