Alternative to 3C17304-ME: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 3C17304-ME (3C17304-ME - 3Com 4200 28-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x SFP Managed 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 3C17304-ME
| SKU | 3C17304-ME |
|---|---|
| Product | 3C17304-ME - 3Com 4200 28-Port Managed Ethernet Switch 24 x 10/100Base-TX LAN 2 x SFP Managed Ethernet Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3C17304-ME › |
Alternatives to 3C17304-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.
DES-1210-28 - D-Link 254W 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-TX 254W Managed Fast Ethernet Switch with 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports
SKU: DES-1210-28
Price: $238.74
DES-3528 - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-TX Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports
SKU: DES-3528
Price: $480.21
FS728TP-100NAS - Netgear 24-Port 10/100 (PoE) Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with 2 Combo Gigabit SFP Ports & 2 Ethernet Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: FS728TP-100NAS
Price: $1,052.43
DGS-1210-28 - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DGS-1210-28
Price: $265.26
3CRBSG28PWR93 - 3Com 24-Port 10/100/1000 (PoE) Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SKU: 3CRBSG28PWR93
Price: $413.26
FS728TLP-100NAS - Netgear 24-Port 10/100 (PoE) Managed Fast Ethernet Switch Rack-Mountable
SKU: FS728TLP-100NAS
Price: $442.74
DES-1210-28P - D-Link 24-Port 10/100/1000 (PoE) Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DES-1210-28P
Price: $725.33
D-Link DGS-1210-28/ME 24-Port 10/100/1000Base-T Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch with 4 Gigabit SFP Ports Rack-Mountable
SKU: DGS-1210-28-ME
Price: $871.00
DGS-3420-28PC - D-Link 24-Port x 10/100/1000(PoE) Rack-Mountable Managed Stackable Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SKU: DGS-3420-28PC
Price: $980.72
DES-3028P - D-Link 24-Port x 10/100Base-TX LAN 4 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 2 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Managed Stackable Ethernet Switch
SKU: DES-3028P
Price: $1,255.58
Netgear XSM4328FV-100NES AV Line M4350 M4350-24F4V 24x Port 10GBase-X SFP+ 4x Port 25GBase-X SFP28 Layer 3 Managed 1U Rack-mountable Network Switch
SKU: XSM4328FV-100NES
Price: $3,433.68
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.