Alternative to 3C16490-ME: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 3C16490-ME (3C16490-ME - 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 1000Base-T Uplink 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar 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 3C16490-ME
| SKU | 3C16490-ME |
|---|---|
| Product | 3C16490-ME - 3Com Baseline Switch 2226-PWR Plus 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 1000Base-T Uplink 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3C16490-ME › |
Alternatives to 3C16490-ME
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.
3C16490 - 3Com Baseline 2226 PWR Plus Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16490
Price: $211.00
3CBLSF26PWR - 3Com Baseline 2426-PWR Ethernet Switch 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Shared 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 3CBLSF26PWR
Price: $417.54
3C16491 - 3Com 24-Ports 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T 2426-PWR Baseline Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16491
Price: $236.29
HP J8164A#AAB ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN, 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN Multi-layer Stackable Network Switch
SKU: J8164A-AAB
Price: $182.37
3CRBSG2893 - 3Com Baseline Plus 2928 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 24 Ports Manageable 24 x RJ-45 4 x Expansion Slots 10/100/1000Base-T
SKU: 3CRBSG2893
Price: $211.00
3C16471-07 - 3Com Baseline 10/100 Switch - Switch - 24 x 10/100 - Rack-Mountable
SKU: 3C16471-07
Price: $171.82
FS726TP - Netgear ProSafe 24-Port 10/100 Switch with PoE 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Ethernet Switch
SKU: FS726TP
Price: $298.46
2610-24-PWR - HP ProCurve 2610-24-PWR PoE 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX + 2 x SFP Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: 2610-24-PWR
Price: $417.54
J8164-61001 - HP ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX LAN + 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Layer-2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: J8164-61001
Price: $182.37
J8164-69001 - HP ProCurve 2626-PWR 24 x Ports 10/100Base-TX LAN + 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Layer-2 Managed Fast Ethernet Network Switch
SKU: J8164-69001
Price: $182.37
3C16472 - 3Com 24-Ports 10/100Mbps External BaseLine 2126-G Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3C16472
Price: $171.53
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.