Alternative to 17331RU: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 17331RU (17331RU - IBM EXP400 Storage Cabinet Storage Enclosure 14 x 3.5-inch 1/3H Hot Swappable Rack-Mountable) 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 17331RU
| SKU | 17331RU |
|---|---|
| Product | 17331RU - IBM EXP400 Storage Cabinet Storage Enclosure 14 x 3.5-inch 1/3H Hot Swappable Rack-Mountable |
| Current price | $97.51 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 17331RU › |
Alternatives to 17331RU
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.
81Y2439 - IBM 1452-Watts Power Supply for EXP5060 Storage Expansion Enclosure
SKU: 81Y2439
Price: $318.32
81Y2435 - IBM 1452-Watts Power Supply for EXP5060 Storage Expansion Enclosure
SKU: 81Y2435
Price: $405.26
95P3651 - IBM Power Supply for System Storage 7214-1U2 Tape and DVD Enclosure
SKU: 95P3651
Price: $485.53
95P3650 - IBM Power Supply for System Storage 7214-1U2 Tape and DVD Enclosure
SKU: 95P3650
Price: $485.53
71P7448 - IBM 146.8GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s Hot-Swappable Hard Drive for TotalStorage DS4700 Storage System
SKU: 71P7448
Price: $150.55
49Y1844 - IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive for Storage System
SKU: 49Y1844
Price: $184.21
49Y1845 - IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive for Storage System
SKU: 49Y1845
Price: $184.21
49Y1841 IBM 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for Storage System
SKU: 49Y1841
Price: $191.58
88524SU - IBM BladeCenter H 88524SU Rackmount Enclosure 9U Rack-mountable 14 Bays 2900W Stealth Black
SKU: 88524SU
Price: $5,796.45
1814-70A - IBM System Storage 70 SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-70A
Price: $1,432.42
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.