Alternative to 3C17500A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 3C17500A (3C17500A - 3Com 8814 Network Switch Starter Kit 14 x Expansion Slot(s) Layer 3 Network 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 3C17500A
| SKU | 3C17500A |
|---|---|
| Product | 3C17500A - 3Com 8814 Network Switch Starter Kit 14 x Expansion Slot(s) Layer 3 Network Switch |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 3C17500A › |
Alternatives to 3C17500A
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.
310-8814 - Dell 310-8814 Auto/Airline/AC Adapter 65 W 19.5 V DC For Notebook
SKU: 310-8814
Price: $87.74
JC612AR - HP 10508 Switch Chassis Manageable 14 x Expansion Slots 14 x Expansion Slot DB-9 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet Layer Supported 14U High Rack-mountable Desktop (Re
SKU: JC612AR
Price: $684.21
AP757A - HP StorageWorks MSA2324fc 10x1.4TB /146GB 10000RPM 2.5-Inch HA Starter Kit
SKU: AP757A
Price: $10,902.17
AP758A - HP StorageWorks MSA2324fc G2 Dual Controller 3.6TB / 146GB Starter Kit
SKU: AP758A
Price: $16,251.80
J8693-61401 - HP E3500yl-48G-PoE 48-Ports 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T LAN 1 x Expansion Slot 4 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Layer-3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch
SKU: J8693-61401
Price: $231.58
612614330 - Dell PowerConnect 6224 Layer 3 Switch 20 Port 4 Slot 20, 4 x 10/100/1000Base-T, 10/100/1000Base-TNo 4 x SFP (mini-GBIC) Slot
SKU: 612614330
Price: $1,591.58
1710-10U - IBM 14-Slot Disk Enclosure SATA-150 FastT EXP100 Expansion Unit
SKU: 1710-10U
Price: $811.63
73-14658-02 - Cisco 4-Port 10Gb/s LAN Expansion Module for Catalyst C3850-12X48U-E Switch
SKU: 73-14658-02
Price: $99.93
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.