Alternative to 1746A2S: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 1746A2S (1746A2S - IBM DS3512 12-Bay 2U Rack Mountable Hard Drive Array System 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 1746A2S
| SKU | 1746A2S |
|---|---|
| Product | 1746A2S - IBM DS3512 12-Bay 2U Rack Mountable Hard Drive Array System Storage |
| Current price | $1,052.21 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 1746A2S › |
Alternatives to 1746A2S
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.
1726HC4 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: 1726HC4
Price: $421.21
172642X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array RAID Supported 12 x Total Bays Fibre Channel 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172642X
Price: $1,432.42
174712X - IBM EXP2512 DAS Hard Drive Array - 12 x Total Bays - Fast Ethernet - Network (RJ-45) - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 174712X
Price: $1,815.43
M1726HC4 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: M1726HC4
Price: $1,930.72
1726HC4B107 - IBM System Storage DS3400 Model 41E 2U Rack-Mountable Express Hard Drive Array 12 Bays SAS Fibre Channel 4Gbps External
SKU: 1726HC4B107
Price: $1,930.72
1726-42X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1726-42X
Price: $3,342.32
172621X - IBM DS3200 Hard Drive Array - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172621X
Price: $4,487.99
172641X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array - Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Controller - RAID Supported - 12 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172641X
Price: $7,847.20
2072L2C - IBM Storwize V3700 12-Bay LFF Dual Control Hard Drive Array Enclosure
SKU: 2072L2C
Price: $9,920.84
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.