Alternative to 1746-C4A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 1746-C4A (1746-C4A - IBM Ds3524 Express Single Controller 24-Bay SAS Hard Drive Storage) 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 1746-C4A
| SKU | 1746-C4A |
|---|---|
| Product | 1746-C4A - IBM Ds3524 Express Single Controller 24-Bay SAS Hard Drive Storage |
| Current price | $515.79 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 1746-C4A › |
Alternatives to 1746-C4A
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.
43W4324 - IBM Single Channel PCI-Express STD/LP Ultra-320 SCSI Controller Card with Standard Bracket
SKU: 43W4324
Price: $622.22
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
88Y6246 - IBM 2.5-inch Hard Drive Backplane 1 Bay for Flex System x440 Compute Node
SKU: 88Y6246
Price: $350.14
1746A4E - IBM System Storage EXP3524 24-Bay 2U Rack-Mountable Expansion Unit Model
SKU: 1746A4E
Price: $1,561.72
2072S2C - IBM Storwize V3700 24-Bay Dual Control Hard Drive Array Enclosure
SKU: 2072S2C
Price: $3,609.05
2076-224-C3-06 - IBM Storwize V7000 Disk Expansion Enclosure - 23x 146GB SAS HDD - 1x 300GB SAS HDD - 2x ESM Controller - 2x PSU
SKU: 2076-224-C3-06
Price: $393.95
2076-224-C2-07 - IBM Storwize V7000 Disk Expansion Enclosure - 10x 146GB SAS HDD - 14x 300GB SAS HDD - 2x ESM Controller - 2x PSU
SKU: 2076-224-C2-07
Price: $393.95
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.