Alternative to 181472T: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 181472T (181472T - IBM DS4000 Hard Drive Array Fibre Channel Controller RAID Supported Fibre Channel 3U 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 181472T
| SKU | 181472T |
|---|---|
| Product | 181472T - IBM DS4000 Hard Drive Array Fibre Channel Controller RAID Supported Fibre Channel 3U Rack Mountable |
| Current price | $2,195.83 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 181472T › |
Alternatives to 181472T
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.
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
1814-72A - IBM SAN Hard Drive Array - Fibre Channel Controller - RAID Supported - 16 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1814-72A
Price: $1,784.78
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
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
1740-710 - IBM TotalStorage DS4000 EXP710 Hard Drive Array - RAID Supported - 14 x Total Bays - Fibre Channel - 3U Rack-mountable
SKU: 1740-710
Price: $468.42
172642X - IBM DS3400 Hard Drive Array RAID Supported 12 x Total Bays Fibre Channel 2U Rack-mountable
SKU: 172642X
Price: $1,432.42
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
97P2633 - IBM PCI-x Ultra RAID Disk Controller Adapter Fibre Channel 2757 94XX AS400
SKU: 97P2633
Price: $166.25
97P5923 - IBM PCI-x Ultra RAID Disk Controller Adapter Fibre Channel 2757 94XX AS400
SKU: 97P5923
Price: $173.68
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.